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Setsukinai dam

Mt. Myojindake▲

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Mt. HiraniwadakeӜShin Yamane hot spring
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Morino yakata woody
Charcoal museum

Uchimagi visitor center
Uchimagi-do caveSuzuminooka winery
Asia ethic modeling museum
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Mt. Samunagane▲

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Our experienced local concierge will navigate you to the fivedifferent attractive areas in Kuji with recommendations
for sightseeing spots, souvenirs, and secret cuisines
only known by locals.

Hukushino mura
Maidenhair tree in
Chosen-ji temple

Rikuchu Ube station

white birch forest

Hiraniwa bull fighting stadium
Hiraniwa Kogen park golf area
Hiraniwa Kogen ski resort
Hiraniwa mountain villar

Kuji city

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Kuji castle ruins

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Amachan house
Amber hall
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Funado beach
Furo fountain
Mifunejyudan
Tsuriganedo cave
Kagamiiwa rockmemorial museum
Kuji river
Kuji sunsports land
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Nakano shirataki waterfalls

Ono campus

Mt. Oritsume▲

As you come out of Japan’s largest white birch forest, you willencounter a vibrant northern fishing port.
On the shore, the female divers of the north are carrying on
the traditional fishing method.
On land, the original romantic gem is being mined as amber is
extricated from the earth.
Four beautiful seasons, divine sea and mountain cuisines,
and rich nature welcomes you to Kuji City.
Our town is known as the shooting location for the TV
drama “Amachan.”

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Rikuchu Nakano station

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prices. “Hamayaki” grill is also
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Sappa Fishing Boat Tour

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Sail away with a fishing boat called“Sappa”! Enjoy the powerful beauty ofgeographic features in northern Sanriku
from the boat. Experience the real Kuji
fishing accompanied by local professionals.

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Kuji was the main location for the TV drama,“Amachan” that broadcasted in 2013.
Let’s visit all of the places seen on TV and feelthe “Amachan” spirit!

Tel: 0194-75-3005 (Community Experienceand Study Association) Hours: 9:30 AM – 1:00
PM (Duration: Approx. two hours. Three-day
advanced reservation required. Please callbefore 10:00 AM.) Admission: 3,500 JPN andup Minimum participants required: Two

This building wasdestroyed by the disaster,but rebuilt in 2015.

“Amachan” related spots❶ Kosode Ama Center ●小袖海女センター

Abalones

Check the website

The main tourist location is Kosode beach known as the home of the female
divers in the northern limit. An information desk, local stores, exhibits, andeat-in spaces are available. You can enjoy fresh sea urchin at one of the free
performances by the female divers.

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WinterHeld at Tamanowaki area of the Kuji fishing port, 10
minute drive from Kuji city. You can find great seafood ata great price!

Shooting location for” Amachan” TV drama
Check the website

Hours: 3rd Sunday of every month 9:00 AM – while supply lasteats!

 Fresh sea urchin bowl

 Sweet-n-salty
soft serve

Luxurious soup made withsea urchin and scallops.
Enjoy the sea aroma.

Filled with fresh urchinharvested in the sea of Kuji.
(Summer time only)

Sweet and salty flavored soft
serve. Check out the newsensation.

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Horiwari Moai statue● 久慈地下水族科学館もぐらんぴあ

Ms. Jun Fujiori moved to Kuji and joined the Northernmost
Ama Divers PR corps in 2015. Today, she is a co-founder ofMichi production LLC and works on the promotion of Kuji‫ֻ׶‬events‫ֲױ׍‬through various
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This is Japan’s first groundwater museum and was constructed by utilizing
the tunnels from the Kuji National Petroleum Stockpile Base. The building
was destroyed by the tsunami from the Great East Japan Earthquake;
however, it was reconstructed in 2016. Observation for the Nanbu divers
and the female divers is available on weekends and holidays.

Exploration for the shooting locationof TV drama “Amachan”.

The white lig
the opening hthouse seen inof the TV drama.
Meotoiwa rocks

Amanosato monument Kosode beach monument
Kosode Ama Center

Kuji national oil stockpile sitemanagement officeKuji gulf

Nanbu divers will be waiting for you
to stop by!

❷ Kuji Groundwater Science Museum Moguranpia

Mission

Kosode fishing port was a main shooting location for TV drama “Amachan”. You can enjoy
views seen on TV as you climb up on the steep
hill from the port. There it is, The monitor shackwhere "Stove san" stayed!

Tel: 0194-58-3855 (Kita Samuraihama Campground) Hours: 9:30 AM ‒ 4:30 PM (Fromlate July to August) Admission: Free①
Je Je Je monument

Camping area with ocean view!

Used on the scenes when Aki was practicing how to free dive in the drama.
This natural pool was created by utilizing geographical features. You can also
enjoy camping next door at the Kita samuraihama campground.

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Futago Morning Market

Tel: 0194-54-2261 Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed: January 1st Admission: Free
Women’s free diving performance Show time: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from Julyto September Admission: 500 JPN/person (Group admission accepted on weekdays only)
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Tel: 0194-75-3551 Hours: 9:00 AM ‒ 6:00 PM (10:00 AM ‒ 4:00 PM From November
to March) ＊Last entry 30min before closing. Closed: Mondays (If Monday is aholiday, Tuesday will be closed.), December 31st, January 1st. Admission: Adult
700 JPN, Students (HS) 500 JPN, Students (Middle/Elementary school) 300 JPN(Group admission available.)
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in town“Amachan” TV shooting location(Sanriku Rias-Tei)(Mamebuno ie and other places)

Lots of steamed sea urchin from Sanriku
are placed on top of rice cooked withsea urchin juice. Known as “very hard toget” lunch box. Limited quantity of only
20 lunch boxes a day.

A traditional food of Kuji. Cooked withvegetables and Dango with walnuts
and brown sugar inside. This sweetand salty dish is addicting!

Tel: 0194-52-0177 (Kuji station)
Tel: 0194-52-7310 (Sanriku Rias-Tei)
Hours: 7:30 AM ‒ 6:30 PM

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amber and more.

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Kuji Tourism and Products
Association

Ms. Rumi Hironai
Works at the information desk
inside the roadside rest area in Kuji
Yamase Dofukan. She introduces
tourist attractions and cuisines
to our visitors. She says, “Kuji has
so much to offer such as ocean,mountains, and countryside, I LOVE
Kuji!”.

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Sanriku railway
Kita Rias Line

Moheji restaurant
Sakura sushi
Ando scallop restaurant
Restaurant Gyoryu

HotelMichinokuhMikawaya sweets
Tsuruya sweets
Stern
Osanai bridge

Lawson45 Lawson

Sarashina

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Osanai riverUminekoRemark

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Market day in Kuji
Market day has a proud history of approximately
370 years. Fresh seafoods, vegetables, flowers,
and commodities can be purchased here.

To Kuji amber, Beppinnoyu

Tel: 0194-52-2123
Hours: 8:00 AM – (3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, 28thof every month)

Recommended by concierge Souvenir selection

Popular homemade sweets

The chef at this restaurant had
training in France. Pasta created using seasonal ingredientsfrom Sanriku are mouth-watering. Located on the second
floor of Tsuchino Yakata.
Hours: 10:30 AM ‒ 6:50 PM (Open until 5:50 PM From
October to March) Closed: Sundays, 2nd/4th Mondays ofevery month

To Kuji port,
Kosode beach

Shoan Shimin market

Izakaya
Takahashi

Gas station

Relaxing in a trendy cafe

Cafe de la place

JR Iwate bank
Kuji station

Izakaya Nobu

Kudo liquor store

SiestaTaxi standEkimaebuilding

Fukujiro
Chinese restaurant
Referees Danya
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Tour bus station

Kuji amber
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Recommended by concierge Local restaurants

Let’s try the femalets exhibit halldiver’s costume
Autumn festival ﬂoa!

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took care of shutter-drawing part of the pictures. How many
“Ama picture” shutters can you find?
Look forfor hints shown on the map!

Main tourist location for visitors. Please check out our local
merchandise store "Tsuchino Yakata" and "Kazeno Yakata" inside
the tourism exchange center. An exhibit of floats from the Autumn
Festival can be seen, in addition to restaurants and food stands.
Nostalgic items from the Showa period are also
Check the website
showcased at “Retro kan” on the second floor.
Tel: 0194-66-9200 (Tourism Exchange Center)
Hours: Kazeno yakata/ 9:00 AM ‒ 6:00 PM, Tsuchino yakata/
9:00 AM ‒ 7:00 PM (Open until 6:00 PM from October toMarch) Closed: None

Find your favorite “Ama picture”
Visit the “Ama picture” shutters

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MissionSanriku railway
Kuji station

Sanriku Rias-Tei

Kuji station hotel

Tamayaglasses shop
SunakoChineseTorisuke
Izakaya Isoya
restaurant

Tashiro inn①

Tel: 0194-61-4600
Hours: 9:00 AM ‒ 5:00 PM
Closed: Wednesdays, December 31st,
January 1st
Admission: Free

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Fountain

Kuji high schoolat Osanai
Kuji
police station
Parking lot

Yakitori Asahi

Nonki

Pictures, costumes, and design setsfrom “Amachan” are showcased here.
Souvenirs from northern Sanriku area
are on sale.

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Itsukushi square

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Pork cutlet
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A must-see placefor “Amachan” fans!

Find yourfavorite!

Cuisine & Shopping

World’s ramen
TontonAmachan house

Shooting location for Kitasanriku station
often seen on the TV drama. Sanriku
railway’s original goods are on salehere. Please stop by at Sanriku Rias-Tei
restaurant and try the famous sea
urchin lunch box.

Find your favorite in Kuji!

(Nakamachi event square)Pedestrian underground path Tsubohachi

Information desk

Gas station

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HisagoNakashinclothing store
Midori book store

Chofuku-ji temple Maruichi Tatsumiyma park
Kuji wide
fruit shop
Tatsumiyama
area Union
inari shrine
Parking lot

OhiraenGinga shokudo
Sunshop
SasakiSeishodo
Château
Takamatsu

Matatabi

Information desk

(Cake shop Million bells)

Je Je Je!

Sanriku railway Kuji sta.

MissionMamebu soup

A unique busse-Salted butter cream
and walnuts in between brown sugar
flavored puffs are amazing. Inspired by
Mamebu.

Check the website●三陸鉄道 久慈駅

Sea urchin lunch box

Ichibi street Dates with“number 3 and 8”
Food Factory TEN FOUR
Hokahoka Box lunch

Mifune inn

Michi-no-Eki
Kuji Yamase Dofukan

Mame busse

Lawsonnanamaruni.coffee

Kawasakiohashi
bridgeGas station
Super market
Tsutaya
Universe
YakuodoChild care
support center Pharmacy Uotami Iwate kenpoku kanko Amber halleKohato park

Michinoku bank

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throughout central Kuji city. The sign used
for the TV shooting is still there, taking you
back to moving scenes of the drama all over.

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Central Kuji city is filled with the memories of Amachan!
You can enjoy the cuisines from Kuji as seen on TV!

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Nakanohashi bridge

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Kappa sushi
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Filled with black beans from Iwate!

Black bean cake
Natural sweets made with blackbeans from Iwate, eggs,
and Nanbu flour.

Let’s collect all!

“Kujikko” goods
Original characters “Amachan” and “Jyudankun” areprinted on the items.
Tel: 0194-61-1877(Iwate Kujikko honpo)

Tel: 0194-52-7645 (Takeya
seika at Tsuchino yakata)Tel: 0194-66-9111
Hours: 11:00 AM ‒ 7:00 PM(Last order 30 min before
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Brewery in Kuji

Shining Kuji Amber!

Fukurai

Amarin bracelet

Kuji brewery “Fukurai” is known
for its good luck charm. “Fukurai”
also has a wide variety of
liquor selection.

Knitted bracelets madewith strings and amber.
Let the power of amber
guide you to happiness!

Tel: 0194-52-7654(Tako Saketen inside
Tsuchino yakata)Tel: 0194-66-9166(Kunnogo by Kamiyama
Kohaku Kogei)

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Samuraihama Beach Course Guide

Mission❶ Takonoki Fishing Port

Feel the excitement

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Experience the history
and be moved by nature

Samuraihama Beach Course
Difficulty★★★

Shiokazehiking4⬇ (25 min walk)❹ Yokonuma Observation Deck
⬇ (1hour 25min walk)❺ Itsukushima Shrine

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Feel the excitement

Mission●北侍浜野営場●横沼展望所●厳島神社

Kita Samuraihama Campground

Yokonuma Observation Deck

Itsukushima Shrine

Natural stone pavement made from one
giant piece of granite, you can see many
spots on its surface. There is even a rockwith an impression said to have been
made from the footprint of Yoshitsune(an ancient leader).

This campground is located within aJapanese Umbrella Pine forest overlooking an ocean pool. Restrooms anda kitchen are accessible. Visit thiscampground and listen to the sea roarfrom July to September.

Built on top of a giant 30m tall granite
cliff, this observation deck overlooking
the Pacific Ocean and Samuraihama
beach cliffs hosts splendid views.

This shrine has the honor of co-hosting
spirits from Aki Miyajima (in Hiroshima). It is known for ensuring marineand village safety. The sculptures ofdragons, lions, and elephants installedin the front of the shrine are worth aclose look.

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Kosode Beach Course Guide❶ Kuji Port
(Cologne: Requiem of the bell and light)

Kosode Beach Course★★★

Samurainoyu (Hot spring)

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Cairn: Requiem of the Bell and Light

Tsuriganedo Cave

Gojonotaki Waterfalls

Built to remind coming generations of
the tsunami devastation from the Great
East Japan Earthquake, this monument
overlooks Kuji Port.

Tsuriganedo is a granitic reef rock witha large marine cave to its right. This
uniquely shaped rock is one of thefamous tourist attractions along the
Kosode Coast. You can see the sun
peeking through the marine cave
before and after summer solstice.

Ⱄ䍠䎂䋑●半崎の野田層群

Kuji Stream & Kagamiiwa Rock

●長内渓流・内間木洞

Hanzaki’s Noda Layer

This spot made the top 100 of Japan’s Best
Maple Selection. Its name, “Kagamiiwa”, whichmeans mirror rock, comes from the way inwhich water reflects off of its sharp cliff. You
can also check out some of “Japan’s bestwater” at Furo fountain on the way.

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These are thebiggest waterfalls on
Kuji’s coast. When the water level
rises, you can even see water splashfrom one waterfall basin to form
another waterfall. You can also view
the waterfalls in winter, when they
are frozen.

This 60m high cliff is formed of sedimentaryrock created approximately 40 million years
ago (during the Paleogene Period). You cansee limestone layers and tree fossils buried in
between the layers of volcanic ash.

You can see both the wonderful spring greenery and beautiful autumn maples along Osanai Stream. At approximately
80 meters high and three kilometers long, Uchimagido is one
of Japan’s longest limestone caves. It is over 6300 meters inlength and registered as a natural monument of Japan.

❹ Yokonuma observation deck

Samuraihama beach course

Hanzakino nodagunso

Amber hall
Maidenhair tree in Chosen-ji temple
Chosen-ji temple
Mifunejyudan memorial museum

Kuji stream,
Kagamiiwa rock Shimin no mori

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Kokujiyaki pottery

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Moguranpia❶ Kuji port (Cologne: Requiem of the bell and light)❷ Akahama observation deck

❸ Tsuriganedo cave

Kuji city hallMichi-no-Eki Kuji
Yamase Dofukan❺ Meotoiwa rocks❹ Gojyonotaki waterfalls
Amber, Kuji layer
Osanai stream

Kuji Amber Museum

Meotoiwa Rocks
These rocks formed from Cretaceous
Period-lava. The seaside rock (see left),
is “Otokoiwa” and the land side rock(see right) is “Onnaiwa”. A bundle ofpole-looking rocks can be seen andthe cross section is shaped like a pentagon.

Kuji city hall
Yamagatasogo branchMichi-no-Eki
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Community products center

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Hachiman shrine
Hiraniwa villa
Hiraniwa Kogen ski resort
Park golf course
Hiraniwa bull fighting stadium

Kosode beach course

Michi-no-Eki Noda

Kuji city

Hiraniwa camping area
Kuzumaki winery
Morino yakata Woody●琥珀・久慈層群

Osanai Stream & Uchimagido Cave

❸ Kita samuraihama campground

Samurainoyu
Kinokoya

Shinyamane hot spring
Beppinnoyu
Yamane Rokugo
Katsura's water mill square

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Amber, Kuji Strata
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Amber mining route exploration

Sanriku fukko (Reconstruction) national park

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❸ Tsuriganedo CaveTel: 0194-58-2311 Hours: Bath service 9:00 AM ‒ 9:00 PM
Closed: None

Shirataki shrine,
Nakano shirataki waterfalls⬇ (35 min walk)This is a winding hiking course
between the shore and cliffs,
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You can see the Pacific Ocean while relaxing in the large
public bath in this hotel surrounded by Japanese Red Pines.
The spectacular observation deck view is perfect for
watching the sunrise. While here, you should also enjoy theexcelling seafood❶加怒度
and mushroom cuisine.

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Kuji is part of the Michinoku Coastal Trail and isincluded in the Sanriku Geopark located along
the Pacific Coast in the Sanriku Fukko(Reconstruction) National Park.
Embrace the culture that has been passed on byboth people and nature.
Why not try this popular trail?

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⬇ (15 min walk)⬇ (25 min walk)This hiking course will lead
you to outstanding views ofSamuraihama’s forest.
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You can follow the amber mining route and experience the wonder of ancient stratiforms. Whileinside, you should also follow in the footsteps of afamous TV drama character and shout, “Ora Tokyosa Kaeritagune!” (I don’t wanna go back to Tokyo)
Tel: 0194-53-0589 (Kamiyama Kohaku Kogei)
Hours: Only by reservation
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Kuji Tourism Exchange Department
Geopark Researcher

Mr. Kazuhisa Sasaki
Mr. Sasaki, an examiner,
researcher, and coordinator of the Geopark, isalso known for being a
big rock collector. “In
Kuji, there are a varietyof things, such as amber,fossils, and rocks, tofascinate many collectors.”

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Michinoku Coastal Trail
Connecting Hachinohe City in Aomori toSouma City in Fukushima, the Michinoku
Coastal Trail is one of Japan’s longest trails. In the Kuji portionof the trails, you can enjoy the superb view of cliffs and rocks,
explore the native flora and fauna, and get in touch with thetraditional lifestyle of a fishing town, as exemplified throughthe area’s rich history of Ama divers and the legend of
Yoshitsune (an ancient leader of Japan).

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Sanriku Geopark stretches from Hachinohe in
Aomori Prefecture across the coastline in
Iwate all the way to Kesennuma in Miyagi Prefecture. It is
220km long and 80km wide. Visitors can study the rich historyof earth processes and learn from the Sanriku Area geography
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The Roots of the Yoshitsune Hokko Legend

Jomon Period amber jewelry is being excavated in the
Kuji area. Amber jewelry was also found in Kuji during
the excavation of a coffin from a Kofun Period leader
who lived in the Kinai area.

Each individual granite rock was solidified by underground lava approximately 130 million years ago.
Solidified lava rose to the surface and a rocky reef wascreated by erosion caused by the Pacific Ocean.

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So as to never forget your trip!
NotableRelax in the countryside●山根六郷・桂の水車広場

Yamanerokugo,
Katsura Watermill Square
The KURUMA market is held on the first
Sunday of every month (except forAugust). Enjoy the local foods andentertainment! The watermill festival
is held in May and November.

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Tel: 0194-52-0220

Cute items from Kuji
Kasuri Goods
This cute Kasuri texture was usedon the set of “Amachan”
Store ● Endo Draper

Tel: 0194-52-2327
Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Closed: Irregular

Kaje Accessories“Kaje” is another name for sea urchin.
Check out these handmade accessories
inspired by the sea urchin.

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Designed by architect Kisyo Kurokawa, this abstract hall with aconical entrance is an embodiment of Kuji’s art and culture. Check�� out their café, observation deck, and a huge piece of ambershowcased in the rough. Other amber stones weighing around
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Explore the traditional dishes of Kuji and new facets of cuisine you wouldn’t want to miss!

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Kuji is the largest producer of amber in Japan,
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A very rich pudding made from
Ono milk and Noda salt.
Try our local sweets as well!
Store ● Sawagiku

Tel: 0194-59-3831
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Entry until 4:30 PM)
Closed: New year holidays, last day of February

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Tel: 0194-55-3555 (Main store)
Hours: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
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Mountain Grape Juice

Polish ‘til it sparkles!

Drinks made with 100% mountaingrapes. Three years of maturation
increases the sweetness
and smoothness.

Amber Accessory Workshop

Join us for an amber accessory workshop. Cute accessories andcosmetic items made with amber are also on sale at the store.
Make great gifts!

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Tel: 0120-33-3133
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Saturdays and Sundays

Nanbu Senbei
Please try our classic sesame ﬂavor aswell as our new sesame cheese andpeanut ﬂavors. They have a very low
salt and sugar content.

You can create your own original
tableware using a coil and spinning
lathe. Reservations are required.
Workshop hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00
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Amarin’s Playful Stationery and Pens
The female diver character Amarin and someof Kuji’s seasonal features are printed onmini stationary pads and lacquered pens.
Store ● Isseido

Surrounded by forest and amber, this fashionablebistro is very passionate about beauty andhealth. Enjoy the dishes made with local foods.

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Healing power of amber!

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Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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With a history has lasted longer than 200 years, this pottery has
not only been introducing many “cute” china but also creating
traditional table ware that are loved by different generation.

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Tel: 0194-57-2222 Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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This hot spring boasts water with an alkaline PH of
0.7. It is proudly known as the beautiful ladies’ spa.
The cosmetic line that makes products using its
spring water is very popular.

Restaurant Committed to Local Foods

This shrine is very famous for its beautifying powers and is considered an
auspicious spot for romantic fortune. It’s built on a hill overlooking Kuji Gulf.
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Store ● Uji Senbei Store

Tel: 0194-75-3100 (Main store)
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Saturdays and Sundays
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Have fun in Kuji

Experience
NatureHiraniwa Heights Resort
Visitors can enjoy our ski resort, park golf, cottages,
and restaurant throughout the year.

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Community Experience andStudy Association
Nature Tour Instructor

MissionMr. Kazuki Shimodate

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Feel the nature!

In charge of tour programs with
15 years of experience as a nature
tour instructor, says “Kuji’s greatest attractions are nature’s blessings. Let’s have fun together!”

Get active! Nature tours
Tel: 0194-75-3005 (Community Experience and Study Association)
Hours: 9:00 AM ‒ 5:00 PM Closed: None (Correspondence in week days only)
Admission: Varys on workshops

The people of Kuji have preserved the surrounding nature as well as the richtraditions of fishery and agriculture from times past.
We offer many activities everybody can enjoy.
Join a tour that will allow you to fully experience the great attractions of Kuji!

Snowshoe
Trekking TourPut on snowshoes and explore themost beautiful white birch forest in the
Hiraniwa Highlands. Rabbits, foxes, andraccoons may pop up to greet you.

White birches in autumn are elegant!

Japan’s most beautiful white birch forest

Hiraniwa Heights ● 平庭高原
More than 310,000 white birches stretch for approximately 4.5 of forest. The verdant greenery in spring is as
inviting as the warm turning of the leaves in autumn.

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A villa that stands in the middle of a national nature park

Open: From January to March
Admission: 2,000 JPN and up(Hot beverage and bath ticket included)
Minimum participants required: two(Elementary school and up)
Duration: Two hours

Hiraniwa Villa ●平庭山荘
Come visit our villa surrounded by beautiful white birch
forest and mountains. We welcome our guests with
Shorthorn beef and the Shirakaba Hot Springs.
Tel: 0194-72-2700 Hours: Bath service 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM,
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Tree Climbing Tour

Canoeing & Kayaking Tour

Let’s climb trees using ropes and harnesses. A challenge for peopleof all ages. The view from the treetops is excellent!

Experience canoeing and kayaking in peaceful ponds
and glide over the water like Whirligig Beetles!

Open: From June to October Price: 3,200 JPN and up
Minimum participants required: five (Elementary school and up)
Duration: Approximately two hours

Open: From June to September Price: 3.200 JPN and up
Minimum participants required: five (Elementary school
and up) Duration: Approximately two hours

White-Water Climbing Tour
Go against the flow and head upstream! Climbing waterfalls may be very tough,but the feeling you get once finished is incredible!
Open: From July to September Price: 3,500 JPN and up
Minimum participants required: two (Elementary school and up)
Duration: Approximately two hours

From local merchandise to cuisines

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Michi-no-Eki Shirakaba-no-Sato Yamagata
This next-door food stand is famous for salty soft serve
made with Noda salt and crushed seaweed from Sanriku.
Tel: 0194-72-3131
Hours: Store/ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Restaurant/11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed: None (Restaurant is closed on Tuesdays)

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Hiraniwa Heights Ski Resort & Park Golf Area
Ten ski courses in the middle of a lovely white birch forest for everyone to enjoy! There are 4 courses and 36 holes for thoseinterested in playing park golf. A great place for beginners as well. Rental clubs and balls are available.
Tel: 0194-72-2944 Open: Ski resort/ From late December to March, Golf area/ From April to October
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Ski resort), 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Golf area)e
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Good eats!

Famous local foods

The lean Shorthorn beef, traditional Mamebu, soba,
mountain vegetables, and mushrooms are incredibly
tasty. There are so many delicious
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Local Cuisines

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Introduction of popular restaurants supported by both locals and tourists.
Recommendations from restaurant staff.

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Classic sushi restaurants

Akaoni set

Omiya set

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Suzuki

Sachi sushi

Oni wa uchi

Omiya (Kitasanriku tennen ichiba)

Local seafoods are always served at this Izakaya.
Lightly roasted Donko fish is delicately fixed withmeat and fresh liver which create richness in tastes
and smoothness in texture.

Has been serving locals for 35 years. Sushi politely
made by the chef are nice to look at and of course,
great to eat.

Homemade soba and udon. Kakiage soba/udonand “Akaoni set” with giant rice balls are very famous.

Fresh seafoods and traditional cuisines are served
here. Located next to Kitasanriku market. Try our“Oomiya set” with 10 different kinds of seafoods
on top.

Tel: 0194-52-0044
Hours: 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Closed: Irregular Address: 2-17 Chuo

Tel: 0194-52-4363
Hours: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Closed: Sundays Address: 28-15 Kawasaki cho JAL, FDA

Sendai sta.

Tohoku shinkansen
2 hours 24 min

Lightly roasted Donko fish

Tel: 0194-52-0841 Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Closed: 1st,11th, 21st, 31st of every month
Address: 2-49 Heinokuchi, Natsui cho Shinkansen, Hachinohe line, Bus

Akita sta.

Tohoku shinkansen
44 minSapporo1 hour 20 min

Osaka

Akita shinkansen
1 hour 30 min

NagoyaFukuokaTel: 0194-52-1155 Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Closed: December 1st, January 1st
Address: 34-26-1 Osanai cho

60 min/ Hokkaido shinkansen

Shin Hakodate Hokuto sta.

Tohoku shinkansen

30 min/ Tohoku shinkansen

Shin Aomori sta.

Hachinohe sta.

 JR bus, Iwate Kenpoku bus

Tohoku shinkansen

2 hours 10 min/ 2 hours 22 min

Morioka sta.
 Iwate Kizuna (Overnight express bus)

Tokyo sta.

1 hour 44 min

Morioka IC

Shinkansen relay bus(Swallow)

JR Hachinohe line

11 hours 5 min

Kuji sta.

1 hour 21 min

5 hours 30 min

Morioka sta.
1 hour 10 min

JR bus/ Iwate Kenpoku bus

Miyako sta.
 Tohoku express way

50 min Connecting bus

Nihohesta.

Iwate kenpoku bus

 Sanriku railway Kita Rias Line

Kawaguchi JCT

12 min1 hour 55 min

Iwate Hanamaki airport

26 minMorioka sta.

1 hour 10 min

1 hour 30 min

Kunohe IC

40 minPublic road

Hotel, Japanese inns
 Kuji grand hotel

10-15 Kawasaki cho ……………………… Tel: 0194-52-2222

 Kuji Kenko land Kofunnoyu

35-113-3 Osanai cho……………………… Tel: 0194-61-3232

 Kuji station hotel

3-2 Chuo ………………………………… Tel: 0194-53-5281

 Kuji daiichi hotel

2-11 Chuo ………………………………… Tel: 0194-52-8111

 Kuji hotel

23-68-2 Osanai cho ……………………… Tel: 0194-53-1138

 Samurainoyu Kinokoya

7-133-5 Samuraihama cho Mukai cho …… Tel: 0194-58-2311

 Sanriku inn

7-45-4 Natsui cho Toya …………………… Tel: 0194-53-5053

 Shinyamane hot spring Beppinnoyu

4-5-1 Yamane cho Shimotokusari ……… Tel: 0194-57-2222

 Suwa inn

36-6-9 Osanai cho………………………… Tel: 0194-53-3846

 Tsutaya inn

2-22 Chuo ………………………………… Tel: 0194-53-3341

 Business hotel Iroha

1-6 Aramachi……………………………… Tel: 0194-53-2351

 Hiraniwa villa, white birch village (cottage)

20-31-1 Yamagata cho Rainai …………… Tel: 0194-72-2700

 Hotel Fukunoya

1-20 Nakanohashi………………………… Tel: 0194-53-5111

 Hotel Michinoku

1-71 Hon cho …………………………… Tel: 0194-52-0574

 Mifune inn

1-1 Naka machi …………………………… Tel: 0194-53-4063

 Tashiroya inn

2-5 Tatsumi cho…………………………… Tel: 0194-53-5151

 Nakamuraya inn

1-33 Hon cho …………………………… Tel: 0194-52-2135

 Hikari inn

2-7 Ara machi …………………………… Tel: 0194-53-5351

Touristy facilities
 Michi-no-Eki Shirakaba no sato Yamagata

8-12-1 Yamagata cho Kawai ……………… Tel: 0194-72-3131

 Kuji Amber Museum

19-156-133 Kokuji cho …………………… Tel: 0194-59-3831

 Kokujiyaki pottery

31-29-1 Kokuji cho ……………………… Tel: 0194-52-3880

 Kosode Ama Center24-110-2 Ube cho ………………………… Tel: 0194-54-2261

 Mufunejyudan memorial museum

5-20-230 Kawanuki ……………………… Tel: 0194-53-2210

 Kuji groundwater science museum Moguranpia

1-43-7 Samuraihama cho Mugyo………… Tel: 0194-75-3551

 Michi-no-Eki Kuji Yamase Dofukan (Kazeno yakata) 2-5-6 Naka machi ………………………… Tel: 0194-66-9200
 Amachan house

2-9 Chuo ………………………………… Tel: 0194-61-4600

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 Uchimagi camp site

16-100-15 Yamagata cho Oguni ………… Tel: 0194-72-2111

Sanriku railways (Kuji station) ……………………… Tel: 0194-52-0177

 Kita samuraihama campground

Samuraihama cho Mukai cho …………… Tel: 0194-58-3855

JR bus Nihohe office ………………………………… Tel: 0195-23-5229

 Hiraniwa kogen ski resort, Park golf area

22-13 Yamagata cho Rainai ……………… Tel: 0194-72-2944

Iwate Kenpoku bus Kuji office ……………………… Tel: 0194-53-5200

 Funado beach

Osanai cho ……………………………… Tel: 0194-52-2123

JR East Japan (Kuji station)…………………………… Tel: 0194-53-3277

Shorthorn beef hamburger steak

Seafood bowl and Mamebu soup

Tofu dengaku

Ramen with tasty chicken stock●焼肉たむら屋●鮨処きよ田●こしど久慈店（土風館内）●らーめんの千草

Hikari Sogokotsu main office………………………… Tel: 0194-53-0041

Yakiniku Tamuraya

Sushi dokoro Kiyota

Koshido Kujiten (Inside Dofukan)

Ramen no Chigusa

Mikawa Kotsu Kanko ………………………………… Tel: 0194-53-6161

Green hill Ono (Hirono) ……………………… Tel: 0194-77-2266

Managed directly by a ranch. Shorthorn andKuroge beef are served with reasonable price.
100% Shorthorn beef hamburger steak are popular with meat lovers!

A very casual sushi place like Izakaya. Special Mamebu
soup with frozen tofu are cooked with lots of veggies,
good for your soul.

Grilled Tofu dengaku are served at a super market
inside the Michi-no-Eki in Kuji. Smoky taste of garlicmiso sauce is mouth-watering.

Ramen shop known nationwide. Homemade noodles go perfectly with soy soup made of chicken
stock! Sliced chicken on top is worth trying!

Rikuchu Kanko taxi…………………………………… Tel: 0194-53-4321

Agri park Osawa (Hirono) …………………… Tel: 0194-66-2662

Tel: 0194-61-4129 Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00
PM – 9:00 PM Closed: Wednesdays, 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays Address: 32-15-2 Osanai cho

Tel: 0194-52-0800 Hours: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00
PM – 10:00 PM Last order Closed: Sundays
Address: 5-1 Kawasaki cho

Tel: 0194-52-7671
Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Closed: None Address: 2-5-1 Nakamachi

Tel: 0194-53-6997 Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM(While noodles and soup last.) Closed: Tuesdays
Address: 1-10 Nijyuhachinichimachi

Taxi

Sanriku Kanko bus office …………………………… Tel: 0194-52-2435

Mikawa taxi…………………………………………… Tel: 0194-53-6161
Hikari taxi …………………………………………… Tel: 0194-52-3333

Accommodations around Kuji

Sanriku Kanko rental cars …………………………… Tel: 0194-52-2435
Rental cars

Eboshi people’s inn (Noda) ………………… Tel: 0194-78-2495
Ono inn (Noda) ……………………………… Tel: 0194-78-2507

Nippon rent-a-car …………………………………… Tel: 0194-75-4190

Kurosaki people’s inn (Fudai)………………… Tel: 0194-35-2611

Matsuda rent-a-car…………………………………… Tel: 0194-63-1321

Hotel Ragaso (Tanohata) …………………… Tel: 0194-33-2611

Go further for more Sightseeing

Hachinohe
NihoheThere are great
spots around Kuji.
Let the journeycontinue!

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KuzumakiTanesashi beach [Hachinohe]

Ono campus [Hirono]

Kanko bussankan Purple [Noda]

Kurosaki lighthouse [Fudai]

Ryusendo cave [Iwaizumi]

Kitayamazaki Cliffs [Tanohata]

Basenkyo Gorge [Ninohe]

Kuzumaki kogen ranch [Kuzumaki]

Coast line of Hachinohe with Kabushima inthe center give you a great view from south toeast for 12km.

Many leisure facilities such as roadside rest
areas and park golf area in Hirono.

Located next to Sanriku railway Rikuchu Noda
station. Seafoods and crafts are on sale.

Selected for Japan’s best lighthouse 50.
A lighthouse built on the highest location in
Tohoku region.

One of Japan’s big three lime stone caves. The
depth of underground lake is 98m with number
one transparency in Japan.

Northern limit of Tanohata village, one of thebest views in Sanriku. Continuous patterns ofcliffs and giant rocks are very wild.

A famous scenic spot in Nihohe city. View fromthe observation deck is the best in northern
Iwate.

Look around, walk around, eat around, and playaround in Kuzumaki kogen ranch through all
four seasons.

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KUJI

Hiraniwa Bull Fighting Competition
Azalea tournament: Early June/ White birch tournament: Mid-August/
Maple tournament: Mid-October
The only bull fighting event in Tohoku. Watch as their horns gore one another andfeel the excitement of the bulls up close. Get raffle tickets for luxury prizes!
Tel: 0194-72-2129 (Industrial Construction Department)

Hiraniwa Kogen Azalea Festival Early June
Held in Hiraniwa highlands. Vermilion color of azalea stands
out beautifully in white birch greenery.
Enjoy the delicious foods as well.
Tel: 0194-72-2129(Industrial Construction Department)

Gatagon Festival Mid-August

Hokugen no Ama Festival

Non-stop fun!
Kuji Autumn Festival
Lasting for three days following the 3rd Friday
of September
This is the largest festival since 1360 in northern
Iwate. Luxurious and dynamic floats reach 12
meters in height. Join us on the Thursday before
for a celebration kicking off the event thefollowing day!
Tel: 0194-66-9200(Kuji autumn festival executive committee secretariat)(Inside Kuji Tourism and Products Association)

A discovery of the mysterious beast: Katagon'sfootprint is the root of this festival. Features the
Nagashi dance, local vendors, and so much more!

Tel: 0194-52-1525(Kuji local industrial festival executive committee)(Inside Commerce and Industry city Promotion
Section)Tel: 0194-72-2125 (Gretto Yamagata street festival executive committee)(Inside Community Revitalization Department)

Kujiryuuto, Noryo Firework Festival 16 August

Hiraniwa kogen
ski resort festival February 2nd Saturday

Lanterns floated on the water to send off the spirits of thedead are fantastic. 1,700 fireworks will be shining in thesky of Kuji.

Majestic fireworks and ski gliding with torches.

Tel: 0194-66-9200 (Kuji Noryo firework festival executive committee)(Inside Kuji Tourism and Products Association)

Tel: 0194-72-2129 (Ski resort festival executive committee)(Inside Industrial Construction Department)

ZIP 028-8030
1-1 Kawasaki cho, Kuji city
Tel: 0194-52-2123
Fax: 0194-75-3536
URL http://www.city.kuji.iwate.jp

Sunday in late July
Courageous cruising performance by fishingboats, local seafood sales and entertainment
will take place around Kuji fishery association.
Come and see the attractions from both thesea and port in Kuji.

Good eats and crafts from Kuji.

An autumn festival where visitors can walk around in beautiful
Yamagata and enjoy local seasonal foods!

Tourism Exchange Department / Industrial Construction Department

Kuji Minato Sakana Festival

Kuji Local Industrial Festival Mid-October

Gretto Yamagata
Street Festival Early October (Saturday, Sunday)

Kuji city

Tel: 0194-52-2123(Hokugen no Ama festival executive committee)(Inside Tourism Exchange Department)

Tel: 0194-52-2123(Kuji port fish festival executive committee)(Inside Tourism Exchange Department)

Tel: 0194-72-2743 (Gatagon festival executive committee)(Kuji chamber of commerce) Published by

1st Sunday of August
Kosode beach was the location of "Amachan."Free diving performances by the female divers,
inexpensive sea urchin sales at the tent market,
and guided tours can all be found at this event!

 Information desk

 Touristy guide

Kuji Tourism and Products Association

Kuji Wide Sightseeing Area Council

Kuji guides association

ZIP 028−0056
2-5-6 Nakamachi, Kuji city
(Inside Michi-no-Eki Kuji Yamase Dofukan)
Tel: 0194-66-9200
Fax: 0194-66-9300
URL http://kuji-kankou.com/

ZIP 028−0061
3-38-2 Chuo, Kuji city
(Inside Sanriku railway Kuji station)
Tel: 0194-53-5756
Fax: 0194-66-8006
URL http://kuji-tourism.jp

ZIP 028−8030
1-1 Kawasaki cho, Kuji city
(Inside Community Experience and Study
Association)
Tel: 0194-75-3005 Fax: 0194-75-3007
URL http://www.kuji-taiken.jp