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Osora Falls

A waterfall of 83 meters tall and 6 meters wide. Like the name suggests, the waterfall is so powerful that it almost looks like the water is falling from the big sky. It appears in one of Miyazawa’s books called “The bears of M…

Enmanji Temple Mt. Kannon

The temple is located 180 meters above sea level. It is one of the Eight Views of Hanamaki, and you can get the whole view of the rural landscape from a hill. Also, you can get a view of the inner city area beyond the rural scenery…

Mt. Koshio

It is a small mountain that Kenji Miyazawa loved exploring and that allows you to enjoy the view of the whole city of Hanamaki from the top. The mountain has the Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Center

Mt.akita-Komagatake

The climbing season starts on June 1 (The traffic is closed during the winter). Mt. Akita-Komagatake, boasting the highest peak in Akita Prefecture, consists of Onamedake, the main peak, Odake, Medake, etc.

Beech virgin forest

The primeval forests of beech extend from Tazawako Plateau Hot Spring Village to Nyuto Hot Spring Village. We recommend the strolling course where you can be bathed in negative ions while enjoying the seasonal views such as new gre…

Orchetypal country iandscape

Among original rural landscapes in Semboku City are collaboration between the idyllic scenery and the Akita Nairiku Line, the lakefront of Tazawako.

Cherry Blossom tree lined road near by Hinokinai River

Someiyoshino cherry trees on the banks of Hinokinai River were planted in 1934 in commemoration of the birth of the present Emperor. In spring, the rows, abo

Sashimaki Moor

Mizubasho (Japanese skunk cabbages), said to number in about sixty thousand, bloom in an approx. three-hectare marsh surrounded by an alder forest in Sashimaki Marshland.

Dogtooth Violet Colony

In farms of Saimyoji chestnuts is a colony of dogtooth violets that is about twenty hectares in area and that is said to be one of the largest in the country.

Lake Shichikashuku

In order to make the good use of the dam lake formed by Shichikashuku Dam, you can sail boats and yachts here. Right by the dam lake, there is Shichikashuku Dam Natural Recreation Park that expands 28ha in size.

Kamafusadamu

It is the 45.5m-high concrete gravity dam, managed by Tohoku Regional Development Bureau of Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Narukokyo

This is a gigantic gorge of 100m in depth. It attracts large number of visitors during the red/golden foliage season to enjoy the spectacular view. The vista from the observatory of Naruko Gorge Rest House is spectacular.