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Local Employees Mutual Aid Association Seionso [Morioka Tsunagi Onsen]
A public inn that prides itself on its cuisine. We also have conference rooms and banquet halls, so business groups can also use them.
Morioka City
Central Iwate
Morioka City Zoological Park ZOOMO
Reopened on April 20, 2023 (Thursday)! The park opened in 1989 on the southern slope of Mt. The park is designed to take advantage of the natural topography and vegetation as much as possible, allowing visitors to observe animals and plants while interacting with nature. In addition to breeding and exhibiting animals, there is a corner where visitors can directly touch the animals and various events are held on weekends.
Hotel Mori no Kaze Oshuku [Oshuku Onsen]
Adults and children alike can enjoy an extraordinary experience, including an open-air bath with a panoramic view of Mt. Iwate and the Ou Mountains, "Flower & Gardening Mori no Kaze", one of the largest gardening parks in Japan, and "Omatsuri Hiroba" where you can enjoy events such as taiko drum shows. This is a hot spring resort hotel where you can enjoy the taste of hot springs. We were selected as one of the top 100 Japanese hotels and inns selected by professionals.
Shizukuishi Town
MILK INN Egawa
Tono City
Southern Iwate
Koiwai Farm Makibaen
One of the largest private integrated farms in Japan, popular as a spot connected to Kenji Miyazawa. At the tourist area "Makiba-en" located in the center of the farm, you can enjoy various attractions and gourmet food, as well as guided tours of production sites that are closed to the public. In February 2017, 21 buildings on the farm were designated as nationally designated important cultural properties.
Goyosha (local toy)
In addition to introducing the history and origin of kokeshi dolls on panels, the museum also features local toys, traditional kokeshi dolls passed down from the feudal era, southern Kinakinabo dolls, Anpo kokeshi dolls, Morioka bokko dolls, and traditional kokeshi dolls made based on Morioka's land. The original kokeshi dolls that have been created are on display. The name ``Goyo'' from Goyosha, which was founded in 1933, comes from the phrase ``Ikka Goyo, the result of opening naturally.''
Ichinohe Handicraft Museum
On display are wooden and bamboo accessories, furniture, and sakiori made by craftsmen in Ichinohe Town. You can also purchase it. In addition, in the workshop, you can receive actual instruction and experience making products.
Ichinohe Town
Northern Iwate
Murata Folk Crafts Studio
A local toy workshop founded in 1963. Cocoon crafts that convey warmth, such as zodiac signs and carp streamers, are popular for their smiley faces and have become one of Iwate's representative local toys.
Kashiwagidaira Lake Resort Facilities
The riverbed along the Sarugaishi River is used to provide dining, leisure, and sports facilities. Putting golf, gateball field, baseball field, mountain bike course, cottage, barbecue garden, etc.
Shiwa sightseeing vineyard
The Sahiuchi district of Shiwa Town, which is surrounded by green hills, is one of the leading grape producing regions in Iwate Prefecture. Why not enjoy some time in the vineyard under the shining sun and a pleasant cool breeze? Once you experience freshly picked grapes, it is sure to become an unforgettable memory. *Grape picking in 2023 will be from late August to Monday, September 25th.
Shiwa Town
Glass studio glass K
In addition to introducing the glassblowing process through panels, tools and raw materials are also on display. Inside the workshop, you can see how vessels and vases are made using a technique that is said to have been around since B.C. You can also try out the actual production experience.
Himegami ware Toshian
Approximately 2,000 pieces of ceramics, ranging from household items to works of art, are on display in the exhibition room in his home. His works are characterized by openwork carvings of wild grapes and wisteria, which he made from his experience in metal casting and plaster carving. I am moved by his delicate techniques, including his attempt to explore unexplored fields using curved lines like candlesticks.