World Heritage Site Hiraizumi Area Tourism Guidebook

英語

ICHINOSEKI
JAPAN

www.ichitabi.jp

Chuson-ji Temple
The priest Jikaku Daishi founded Chuson-ji Temple in 850 AD.
Then, the first generation member of the Northern Fujiwara
clan, Kiyohira, had a grand monastery with over 40 pagodas
and 300 priests' quarters constructed. The main structure of
Konjikido, designated a National Treasure, was built here, and isa treasure house of Heian Buddhist art which boasts over 3,000
National Treasures and Important Cultural Assets. [MAP: 2-C]

Enjoy Ichinoseki together with the World Heritage site Hiraizumi
Ichinoseki City borders on the World Heritage site
Hiraizumi and is the southern gateway to Iwate Prefecture.
Hiraizumi is the 12th World Heritage Site within Japan, andhas been recognized by UNESCO as the first World Cultural
Asset in the Tohoku region. Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi areboth very accessible to each other and they are also the basefor Hiraizumi tourism. If you're going to tour the World
Heritage site, we especially recommend visiting the two
grand gorges, the pride of Ichinoseki. The famed downriverGeibikei Gorge can be reached from Hiraizumi by driving
east for 35 minutes, while it's only a short 18-minute drivewest to reach Genbikei Gorge.
In addition, there are valuable historic ruins within thecity that relate scenery from medieval times into the presentday, and the Honedera Village Estate Historical Site affiliatedwith the Northern Fujiwara clan. Please enjoy your tour
around Hiraizumi and Ichinoseki while thinking about these
historical times.

Mt. Kinkeisan
Located roughly between Chuson-ji Temple
and Motsu-ji Temple, Mt. Kinkeisan is
known as a mountain of faith that containedsuch a huge number of sutra burial mounds(kyozuka) that it also has the alternate nameof Tsukuriyama, or "Mountain of Creation".
It is a mysterious mountain with colorfullegends of buried treasure and chickens
made of gold.
[MAP: 3-C]

Muryoko-in Ato Site
This is the site of the temple that the thirdgeneration Fujiwara clan member Hidehira
built to imitate the Hoo-do hall at the Byodoin Temple in Uji, Kyoto. The center line of thebuilding lines up with Mt. Kinkeisan to thewest, and the setting sun on that ridgelineis said to be one of the greatest Pure Landsights.
[MAP: 3-C]

Here is what you need to know about Hiraizumi!
Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center

This center offers an outline ofWorld Heritage site Hiraizumi's
cultural heritage, as well as a broad
range of Hiraizumi's historicalculture as a tourist visitor's center
within the town. There are also
various exhibits of importantarchaeological artifacts dug up
during excavations.
[MAP: 3-C]

To inquire about Hiraizumi tourism:

Kanjizaio-in Ato Site
Bordering to the east of Motsu-ji Temple,
this is the site of a temple built by the wifeof Fujiwara no Motohira. The Pure Land
Garden is believed to follow the code
written in the oldest Japanese gardening
book Sakuteiki, which was written during
the Heian period.
[MAP: 3-C]

Hiraizumi Tourism Association, 61-7 Aza Izumiya, Hiraizumi, Hiraizumi-cho Tel +81-191-46-2110

Motsu-ji Temple
Like Chuson-ji Temple, this temple was also founded by Jikaku
Daishi. Between the days of the second-generation Fujiwara clan
member Motohira and the third-generation member Hidehira,many monasteries were constructed, and in these ancient
times, Chuson-ji boasted an outstanding scale. It has received
designations as both a special historical site and a special placeof scenic beauty. [MAP: 3-C]

The Honederamura Shoen Iseki Estate Site retains the landscape of a farming

village from more than 800 years ago, and is a place that can undoubtedly be
For Future Generations:called the original scenery of Japan. The scenery from an existing pictorial map
in the medieval period is preserved in the present day close to the
Honederamura Shoen Iseki illustrated
form of that time. It is a precious historical site like no other in Japan. They areaiming for an additional registration with World Heritage Hiraizumi as a legacy
Estate Site
for future generations in Ichinoseki. [MAP: 3-B]

“Mutsu no Kuni Honederamura Ezu”
(Drawing Map of Honederamura)
Approx. 18 min.
Approx. 20 min.

Approx. 35 min.
Approx. 35 min.

Hiraizumi Sta.
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Approx. 20 min.

Genbikei Gorge

Geibikei Gorge

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Train

Recommended sightseeing course

Course A [2 days 1 night]
Chuson-ji

Motsu-ji

Lunch

The required time 90 min.

The required time 60 min.

Genbikei Gorge

Ichinoseki Hot Springs

Geibikei
Gorge
毛越寺[Dumplings Eating Tours]
The required time 60 min.

[Stay][Sightseeing Boat]
The required time 90 min.

Genbikei Gorge

Chuson-ji

Geibikei Gorge[Lunch and Rest]

The required time 90 min.

[Sightseeing Boat]
The required time 90 min.

Course B [day trip]

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Geibikei
Geibikei Gorge, which is counted as one of The 100 Landscapes of Japan,
has interwoven precipices of strangely-shaped and bizarre rocks which tower
approximately 100 meters in height and span for about 2 kilometers. The wonderof the gorge has been designated as a national site of scenic beauty. The intensityof the valley when approaching the rock face never fails to fascinate visitors as itchanges with the new leaves of spring, the flowers of summer, the blazing leaves offall and the silvery world of winter.
Within this grand valley are boatmen who expertly paddle downriver with one
pole, a special sight that can only be experienced here. Along with the changing of
the seasons, you can enjoy viewing such delights of nature as the scattering of wild
birds and the splashing about of the river fish at the surface of the water.
And during the snow-swept winter, the "Kotatsubune" are in operation. As you
warm yourself at a kotatsu (a table heated underneath and covered with a quilt),
a Japanese winter tradition, enjoy the elegance of the world like that of an Indianink painting.
[MAP: 3-D]
 Access from Ichinoseki Station
By car, it's about 25 min via Pref. Rte. 19 (about 15 km)
By bus, it's about 40 min "Iwate Kotsu"
By train, it's about 30 min "JR Ofunato Line"
 Access from Ichinoseki Interchange
By car, it's about 25 min by Nat'l. Rte. 342 via Pref. Rte. 19 (about 18 km)

You can enjoy the beautyof the gorge from a boat
all year round.

The popular times are May for wisteria-viewing andOctober for the autumn colors. The winter sceneryviewed from the kotatsubune is also spectacular.
Enjoy sake and a Kinagashi hot pot made with miso
together with the superb scenery.

Geibi Tourism Center/Boatman
Mr. Toshiharu Sasaki

Colored by the seasons, and with the intensity of the approaching

faces, Geibikei Gorge guides you through the valley on a
Enjoy the proximity to the beauty rockgraceful boat ride downstream. The surrounding history, culture
and traditions even now provide many breathtaking sights. It is oneof the valley riding in a boat
place that will never leave you as you enjoy this elegant journey.
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Nearby Attractions

Winter Yakatabune (a Japanese-Style roofed boat)
Boats are operating in which you can enjoy the delicacy of hot pot
cuisine as you draw warmth from a "kotatsu", a part of Japanese
winter culture. Enjoy winter scenes like those of Indian ink paintings.

Mt. Murone
There are plenty of recreational facilities such as a new paragliding and hanggliding school, a campground, a forest park, and a Furusato nature park center.
[MAP: 3-E]

Yugendo Cave
Grilled salted sweetfish
Charcoal-grilled salted sweetfish is the perfect combination with atrip downriver. Being filled with the tastes of nature while enjoying
the scenery is an absolutely exceptional experience.

A natural cave museum of limestone
boasting a history of 350 million years. Thereis a mysterious contrast between the milky
white color of the limestone, stalactites,
stalagmites and other flowstones, and theemerald of the underground lakes.
[MAP: 2-D]

Is there a stone toeasy throw?

Daito Furusato Bunko
These accommodation facilities boast
being located at the magnificent Murone
Highlands, which spread in front of youreyes. After working up a good sweat, takeyour time in the grand bath to refresh
yourself!
[MAP: 3-E]

Undama (Luck Stones)
Throw in a luck stone and if you are indeed lucky, it's said that you
will be blessed with good fortune. There are 10 kinds you can throw:
Luck, Longevity, Good Fortune, Relationships, Wishes, Passion, Love,
Bonds, Income, and Assets.

Astro Roman Daito
This is a forest recreation area that capitalizes
on the nature of Mt. Murone. Startingwith mountain bike and field athletics, thecampground completes the picture.
[MAP: 2-E]

The Boatmen's Shanty
The shanty “Geibi Oiwake,” which is such by boatmen, is a Japanesecultural icon. The song, which echoes throughout the fantasticalgorge, is a famous Geibikei Gorge specialty.

Scenery of the four seasons
Bright green, pale pink cherry blossoms
and wisteria, Geibikei Gorge is a treasure
trove of flowers to decorate the season.
Enjoy of scenery of the gorge.

Iwate Safari Park
Carnivores, such as tigers, cheetahs and lions
which are called the King of the Beasts, areout in full force. It is a powerful experience
to see wild animals through the windowsof the bus. There is a also a herbivore zone
where you can feed giraffes and camels.
[MAP: 4-D]

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Genbikei
Genbikei Gorge, shaped by the erosion of the river, has an impressive sceneryof rich diversity that goes on for about 2 kilometers. The valley has complex
and interwoven rock faces, an emerald-green flowing river, and is colored byan accompanying grove of trees by the river banks. The beautiful scenery of
the changing seasons has been designated a national site of scenic beauty and anatural monument.
Upstream, there is the lively spray of the churning, wild rapids anddownstream one can see the calm ravine. This contrast in scenery is an attractive
feature of the Genbikei Gorge. The power and beauty playing off of each otherinvites people into a world that is soothing.
Speaking about Genbikei Gorge, one thing that cannot be left out is the"Soratobu Dango" (Flying Dumplings). Take part in the fun custom of placingsome money into a basket at the rock face and then hitting a wooden mallet, after
which a rope carries dumplings down from the other side of the gorge. There areplenty of different flavors to choose from.
[MAP: 3-C]
 Access from Ichinoseki Station
By car, it's about 20 min. (about 10 km)
By bus, it's about 20 min. Buses operate generally once every 40 min. (about 10 km)
 Access from Ichinoseki Interchange
By car, it's about 8 min. via Nat'l Rte. 342 (about 5 km)*From Genbikei Gorge to Hiraizumi takes about 18 min. by car. (about 9 km)

Come and watch the different
expressions of the 2 streams
Genbikei Gorge has a contrasting beauty showing different
expressions which consist of an upper stream that has forceful,wild rapids kicking up a spray and a calm lower stream. It's atourist spot that represents Ichinoseki and is visited by many
people. We would also like everyone to try the famous Flying
Dumplings.
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Nearby Attractions

Genbikei Gorge Dumplings
A delicacy of Genbikei Gorge: Flying
Dumplings take part in a fun customof placing some money into thebasket at the rock face and hitting awooden mallet, after which a rope
will carry down dumplings from theother side of the gorge.

Ichinoseki Hot Springs
Soothing the fatigue of the journey is the true charm of the hot springs. Refresh
your mind and body at the Ichinoseki Hot Springs which is located along National
Route 342 and has 8 hot springs bubbling away with variations in scenery andcharm. It is located near the Honedera Village Estate Historical Site and Genbikei
Gorge, and is convenient as a base site for sight-seeing. The accommodations arewelcoming with their fine hot springs and cuisine, and a spirit of hospitality that isthe pride of Japan.
[MAP: 2, 3-A, C]

Ichinoseki Kenko no Mori
Matsurube Snowland
A Famous Place for Cherry Blossoms: Genbikei Gorge
Genbikei Gorge is also famed as the site for cherry blossoms. The
light peach of the cherry blossoms, the green of the shores, therough-hewn rock face and the emerald water surface all play aquartet of magnificent color.

With 2 runs and 2 lifts, Matsurube Snowland
is a ski resort which everyone from novices
to veterans can enjoy. Especially ideal forgroups, it also has secondary facilities formeals, etc.
[MAP: 2-A]

Ichinoseki City Museum
The museum exhibits the "Mokusatou"sword which be said it is the origin ofJapanese sword. In addition, the museum
introduces the histor y and regional
characteristics of Ichinoseki, and thegreat exploits of its pioneers.
[MAP: 3-C]

Polano Gelato
Genbikei Gorge Rest Area
Besides the farmers’ market, which sells everything from fresh
farm produce to traditional crafts, there is also a mochi (rice cake)restaurant where you can sample a wide variety of mochi dishes.

With different tastes on offer eachseason, this gelato is made with 20
kinds of fresh, locally-made flavors
and milk. It's an ice cream witha fresh taste that is even popularamong the locals.
[MAP: 3-B]

It's a popular spot known for the Flying
Dumplings and its cherry blossoms.

Sahara Glass Park
(glass shop and workshop)
Roadside Station Genbikei Gorge
Mr. Takuya Onodera
Genbikei Gorge is said to have been visited manytimes by the feudal lord of Sendai, Masamune
Date, who also ruled the Matsushima area of
Miyagi Prefecture. Enjoy a relaxing time withflying dumplings, the tourist carriage, theroadside station, and so on.

Notable for its colorful building at theside of Genbikei Gorge, 10,000 examplesof the world's glassware are exhibited andsold here. In the participatory workshops,
you can try out glassblowing and evencreate your own original glassware.
[MAP: 3-C]05

of old is etched into a townscape that retains a traditional beauty. Take
An Ichinoseki tour that lets times
a walk through that Ichinoseki. Following history as you walk along, you canmany kinds of historical settings such as the samurai residences ofyou sense the history and the encounterroughly 300 years in the past, storehouses like those of long ago and Japanese
which symbolize the culture of the country. Take an easy stroll throughtraditional beauty of Japan gardens
the town as you watch the scenery of the remaining vestiges of history centered

The remains of a castle town are filled with the spirit of Japan, and history fromaround the architecture which retain the traditions of old Japan.

Former Numata Family Samurai Residence
In the latter half of the Edo period, this was the residence of the Numata family,
chief counselors for the Ichinoseki clan. This is a valuable building with about
300 years of history where you can get a glimpse of the life of a samurai at thattime. [MAP: 3-C]

Urashima Park
This is a park that had the remnants ofthe guest house of the Tamura samuraifamily, the lords of Ichinoseki. This
pure Japanese-style garden luxuriateswith various kinds of flowers andtrees. You can fully enjoy the beautyof the garden from season to season.
[MAP: 3-C]

Sekinoichi Sake Ethnic
Culture Museum
There are restaurants and facilities
introducing the sake brewing of the olddays. There is the group of historicallyvaluable storehouses which integrated
architectural techniques of Japan andthe West and were constructed about
100 years ago.
[MAP: 3-C]

Ichinoseki City Senmaya Sakenokura
Exchange Facility (Former Yokoya Shuzo
Sake Brewery/Sato Family Residence)
This group of storehouses was constructedduring the Meiji to Taisho eras. It has beenregistered as a Tangible Cultural Propertyof Japan. The Western-style home and themain building, where you can fully enjoy
the Taisho Romantic style, are must-see
sites. [MAP: 3-E]
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A Spot for a Short BreakJazz Coffeehouse BasieThis is a jazz coffeehouse with fansnationwide. Live performances withprofessional stars are also held here,
and even Count Basie himself visited.
[MAP: 3-C]

Encounter artistic
Mother Nature coloredby the seasons

Japan's traditional beauty and a culture that adores that beauty. The nature of
Ichinoseki where one can encounter that beautiful scenery of which Japan is proud.
There are countless flowers coloring the four seasons such as the billowing cherry
blossoms, the flowers spreading out across fields and the blazing red leaves ofAutumn. Magnificent mountains which seem to hear the breath of the land. The
scenery of Sano can be called Japan's unspoilt landscape. In Ichinoseki where nature
is embraced, there is still scenery that can surprise and move one, so come and findthe Ichinoseki that interests you.

This is the routethat also goeslthrough the coasta
area!

Dragon Rail Ofunato Line
Mt. Kurikoma
The landscape of Mt. Kurikoma is very diverse with primeval
forests, ravines, lakes & marshes and highland marshes. It is anunending landscape where you can enjoy mountain climbing
in any season: the last of the snow of spring, the high mountainflora of summer, and the leaves of autumn. [MAP: 3-A]

This is a local railroad that has been given its name due to the route
being shaped like a dragon. It's convenient for touring a broad part of
Ichinoseki.

Tategamori Ark Farm

Yamabuki Terraced Rice Fields

We recommend the popular lunch buffet and the various souvenirs
that are blessed with delicious flavors from the farm.
[MAP: 4-D]

About 40 paddies fields are arranged on approximately 2 hectares of a mountain slope.
These terraced fields of the Yamabuki District display an indelible scene of Japan. Thisis the northernmost entry in "Japan's 100 Terraced Fields", certified by the Minister ofAgriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1999. [MAP: 2-E]

Tsuriyama Park
Famed for cherry blossoms, this park has plenty of elegance where you canbask in the brilliance of the autumn colors. There are some monuments in thepark devoted to pioneers such as Kogoro Takahira, Junma Nomura and Gutoku
Nagata.
[MAP: 3-C]

Hana-to-Izumino Koen (Flowers and Springs Park)
This is a theme park where you can enjoy vivid flowers all year round. The
superb pizza baked in a genuine stone oven is very popular. [MAP: 4-D]07

land of plenty. Traditional food passed down with
Foodies would be completely satisfied.
hometown spirit and skill - a new taste born of thefor local development. Savor Ichinoseki cuisine
Ichinoseki gourmets must believe it if they eat! desirethat deliciously colors your journey.
Ichinoseki created an original food culture on a great

Iwate Minamigyu Beef
Kuroge Wagyu beef has received Japan's highest ratings.
The beautiful marbling throughout the meat has led toit excelling in quality, being filled with flavor, and being
recognized as the top of its class from all corners. As thebrand of Wagyu that Ichinoseki is proud of, it is getting
offers from famous restaurants all over the country.

Iwate Kura Beer
Winning the Gold Prize at the Monde Selection,
the beer is brewed with vitamins and traces ofother kinds of nutrients. It is a fresh and healthybeer on which no filtration or sterilization is
performed.

Gomasuri Dango (Ground
Sesame Dumplings)

Nanbu Ichiro
Kabocha Udon

The bite-sized dumplings
have plenty of honey withground sesame seeds.
B ecause they are soldfrozen, please thaw before
eating.

The udon is made froml o c a l pu mp k i n w h i c hgrows in the Honedera
Village Estate Park areaand has a sugar content ofover 15.

Mochi (rice cake) is an indispensable ingredient for the Japanese, andthere is the culinary custom of using mochi traditionally for events andceremonies such as on New Year's Day. The mochi cuisine of Ichinoseki
is a food culture that has continued since the Edo period with 300
flavor variations. To enjoy the many tastes of mochi cuisine at one time,the mochi is made into bite-sized pieces.

Brewers trained in age-old
manufacturing methods
create Seishu, or clear sake,of exceptional taste using
the ideal rice and pure waterthat Ichinoseki's rich natureprovides. There is depth andpurity to the traditions ofJapanese sake.

Be sure to try Ichinoseki's
traditional mochi (rice cake) cuisine
Enjoy the mochi culture of Ichinoseki through mochitsuki (rice cakepounding), and general products such as sweet bean paste and sesame
seeds with various ingredients such as grated radish and ginger.

You can try your hand at mochitsuki (ricecake pounding) using steamed Ichinoseki
glutinous rice. Savor fresh mochi that you
have made yourself!

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Ganzuki is a confection that
resembles a steamed bread andis eaten by a lot of people in theregion. It is frequently eaten atbreaks during farm work andhas been loved since the olddays as local treat.

Japanese Sakepanese
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Mochi Cuisine

Ohashi Ganzuki

Lots of traditional goods imbued with the soulof craftsmen who are the pride of Ichinoseki

In Iwate Prefecture, there exist many traditional crafts
that have a reputation for high quality. We will introduce
these gems that make Ichinoseki proud, including
splendid handicrafts that shine with the technique of thecraftsmen and food products that guarantee satisfaction.

Hidehira-nuri Lacquerware
There are traditional handcrafted items such as splendid
bowls and trays made with lacquer and gold which havebeen made for more than 800 years. The refined luster
also has a beautiful appearance and it is currently seen as
one of Japan's representative examples of lacquer ware.
It has also been designated as a traditional handicraft
recognized by a Japanese ministry.

Shiunseki Suzuri (Purple cloud inkstone)
Shiunseki suzuri is a beautiful purple inkstone excavatedfrom Takozu in Higashiyama. It has been produced sincearound the third generation of the Fujiwara clan. In
addition to shiunseki suzuri’s grace and smoothness, thesurface of the stone is also extremely precise, giving it an
air of dignity.

Tozan Washi (Japanese paper)
Time-honored Japanese paper that is made using
original techniques going back over 800 years, itpossesses the traditional qualities of natural hues and isdelicate and soft but also durable. Used frequently forcalligraphy and letter writing, you can also try your handat creating the paper and making original items of your
own.

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Ichinoseki Almanac of
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1. Ichinoseki Daito Ohara Water Festival: An unusual festival in which men of a certain age, wearing very little, run in theintense cold while being doused in water. This festival has been going on for over 350 years. [Feb. 11/MAP: 2-E]
2. The Spring Fujiwara Festival (Hiraizumi Town): The biggest highlight is Yoshitsune's Eastern Flight Processional, in
which Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a general from the Minamoto clan, returns to Hiraizumi as he flees from his older
brother, Yoritomo. [May 1-5/MAP: 2, 3-C]
3. Ichinoseki Summer Festival: Portable shrines are brought out, and everyone gets caught up in the massive parade
dance of the Kurukuru Odori that citizens partake in. [The 1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday in August/MAP: 3-C]
4. Karaumedate Emaki: This is a re-enactment of the state of affairs of a war council that took place in 1590 on whether
they would follow or rebel against Hideyoshi Toyotomi. [Late-September/MAP: 2-D]
5. Murone Shrine Festival Matsuriba Event: A festival centered around Murone Shrine, which attracts approximately
1,000 visitors. It has been designated a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset. (Next festival to be held late
October 2018) [MAP: 3-E]

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Area festivals filled with joy and enthusiasm take place all year round.
You would enjoy the heartwarming people, and be drawn in by the traditions
passed down from generation to generation.
You can observe or take part, waiting for that thrilling moment to arrive.
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1. Michinoku Hydrangea Festival: This festival boasts theblossoming of about 30,000 hydrangeas spanning 300
varieties, in a cedar forest that covers about 15 hectares.
[Late June through late August/MAP: 3-D]
2. Fujisawa Noyaki Festival: A big event in the summer inwhich a specially set-up Jomon village is opened at Fujisawa
Junior High School. The flames shooting from 16 kilns are an
impressive sight to behold. [The 2nd weekend in August/
MAP: 4-D]
3. Kawasaki Summer Festival Fireworks Festival "Huge Fireworks
That We Are Proud Of": 10,000 fireworks that light up thesummer night sky and the river surface. [August. 16/MAP:
4-D]
4. Nationwide Local Beer Festival in Ichinoseki: Japan's largest
local beer event. Nationwide fans of local beer congregate
here. [mid-August/MAP: 3-C]
5. Gotochi Mochi Summit: You can enjoy not only Ichinoseki
mochi but also various other mochi from the central Tohoku
region. According to the area, every mochi has its own
characteristics, so the taste and appearance are also differ.
[Early November/MAP: 3-C]
6. Ichinoseki-Hiraizumi Balloon Festival: Along with hot-air
balloon races, you can also enjoy riding the balloons so you
can get a panoramic view of Ichinoseki City. [mid-October/
MAP: 3-C]

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Chojagahara Haiji Site

Mt. Tabashineyama
Takadachi Gikeido (Yoshitsune Hall)
Hiraizumi
Chuson-ji Temple
Muryoko-in Ato Site
Yanagi no Gosho Iseki Site
Mt. Kinkeisan
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Hiraizumi Sta.
Motsu-ji Temple
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Former Numata Family
Samurai Residence

Urashima Park
Tsuriyama Park

Marshland Virgin Flower Garden

Shin-Aomori

AomoriShiraitonotaki Falls

249

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Nuruyu Hot SpringHasam
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Hachinohe

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179

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ShinjoTsuruoka
Yudonosan IC
Kozo-Fudo Falls

Gassan IC

Nagasak
HigashineigICawa River

178
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Yamagata Kaminoyama IC

48

185

186

181
Wakayanagi Kannari IC

186
183

4

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17

Mitakido IC
Tome Towa IC
Tome IC

Masaoka Grave

Sannogako Iseki

Sendai-Miyagi IC

185

Kesennuma

Main Li

Major Pref. Rd.

Ichinoseki IC

Chiba Shusaku Yukari House(Former Sato Family Residence)

TohokuPref. Rd. No.

Hiraizumi

TohokuNational Road

Yuzawa IC

Hanayama Dam

ValleySakataUshibuchi
Port IC
SakataNat'l Rd. No.

Hands-on253
Pref. Rd.
Kawatabi Onsen Sta. Experience Spot
Michi no Eki
Road Kawatabi Hot Spring (Roadside station)
Bath House
Shinkansen
Kawatabi
Hot Spring
Super
Express267

Lake
Hanayama

178

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5

Highway249

Kitakami JCT

Iris Garden

Kurihara

Chacha World
Ishikoshi

250

Shiwahime Parking Area

176

Lily Garden

SendaiSendai Wakabayashi JCT
Sendai Airport
Sendai Airport IC

B 59

183

42

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Towa IC Tono IC
Kamaishi nishi IC
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Hanamaki Airport IC
Tono sumita IC
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Sanriku Coast

Iwaki IC

Mizubasho Park

179

Morioka

Akita Prefecture

Shimizuhara Sta.

Miyagi Prefecture

Oga

Asanuno Ravine

Hosokura Mine Park
Hosokura Mine Museum
Heritage of Industrial
Ak Modernization

187

Sumiyaki-Tota Gravesite

Kannari Parking Area

Iwaizumi
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Akita

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182

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Minami Iwate
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Sendaihan Hanayama-mura
Nuruyu Banshoato
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Nuruyu Sanso

260

Aomori Higashi IC

Aratozawa Dam

River
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Yunokura Hot Spring

176
268

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29

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Shiei Koeji Ski Resort

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Mizusawa-Esashi Sta.

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104

Yamabuki Terraced Rice Fields

Michinoku
Hydrangea Garden

Loop Bridge

Shibajuku Sta.

Geibikei Gorge Ofunato Line

Surisawa Sta.

(Dragon Rail)

Geibikei Sta.

261

105

Rikuzen-Yahagi Sta.

Astro Roman Daito

So

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Lacquer ware River

Daito Furusato Bunko
Prefectural Nature Park
Kesennuma

Mt. Murone

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JR Ofunato Line
BRT (Bus R apid Transit
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19

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209

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Kesennuma Sta.

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Senmayagawa
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48

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218

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208

Shiofukiiwa Rock

Oya-Kaigan Sta.

Motoyoshi Sta.

Rikuzen-Koizumi Sta.

206

Rikuzen-Minato Sta.

225
Utatsu Sta.

D To Tome IC

5

Kurauchi Sta.

236

202

Shotaro Ishinomori
Memorial Museum

Tsuyagawa River233

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Azalea and Iris Habitat

200

Kesennuma
Bay

Rikuzen-Hashikami Sta.

Kesokuji Temple (Bato Kannon)

4

Saichi Sta.

Koganezawa Sta.

190

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184

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188

189

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Hana-to-Izumino Koen
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21 "Botan-en"

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Minami-Kesennuma Sta.

18
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239

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Senmaya Sta.

Rikuchu-Kanzaki Sta.

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Tozan Washi"Kamisuki-kan"

Yamabuki-jo Castle Ruins

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237

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Getting to Japan[to Tokyo-Narita International Airport]

LondonApprox. 11 hours and
30 minutes
Paris
Approx. 12 hours

Japan

Beijing
Approx. 4 hours
Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes Seoul

Washington
Approx. 14 hours

San Francisco
Approx. 11 hours

Tokyo (Narita International Airport)

ShanghaiApprox. 3 hours
TaipeiApprox. 3 hours and 30 minutes

Singapore
Approx. 7 hours

Rio de Janeiro
Approx. 34 hours
SydneyApprox. 10 hours

Getting there from Japan's main
tourist spots [shortest amount of time]

Tohoku Shinkansen/Hokkaido Shinkansen

Niseko Grand Hirafu

Hokkaido

Approx. 5 h 30 min[World Heritage Site] Shirakami-Sanchi (Aomori)Approx. 3 h[World Heritage Site] Nikko Shrines and Temples (Tochigi)

Approx. 3 hTokyo Disney Resort (Chiba Prefecture)

Approx. 3 hTokyo Sky Tree (Tokyo)

Approx. 2 h 30 min

SapporoShin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Shin-Aomori[World Heritage Site] Cultural Assets of the Former Capital, Kyoto (Kyoto) Approx. 2 h 30 min

Fukuoka Prefecture

Approx. 2 h 30 min

Morioka
Iwate-Hanamaki Airport

Akita

NiigataTakasaki

Nikko

Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Sky Tree

NaritaNagoya (Chubu)
Osaka (Kansai)

Approx.1 h 20 min

Kobe

Approx.1 h 25 min

Fukuoka
Naha
Sapporo Chitose

Osaka (Itami)
Nagoya (Komaki)

Approx.1 h 45 min
Approx.2 h 35 min
Approx. 55 min
Approx. 2 h 5 min
Approx. 1 h 25 min
Approx. 1 h 15 min

Ichinoseki

Fukuoka

Approx.1 h 25 min

Tohoku Expressway, etc. Tohoku Shinkansen
Approx. 25 min (fastest)
Approx. 40 min

7-2 Takeyamacho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan 021-8501 TEL +81-191-21-2111 FAX +81-191-31-303
http://www.ichitabi.jp/

Approx.1 h 15 min

Approx.
10 min by car

Ichinoseki City Hall, Commercial Tourism Section

Approx.1 h 10 min

Hanamaki Airport IC Shin-Hanamaki Sta.

1 Ekimae, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan 021-0867 TEL +81-191-23-2350 FAX +81-191-23-0066

Approx.1 hApprox.
5 min by car

Ichinoseki Tourism Association [Station Information Desk]

Approx.1 h

Iwate-Hanamaki Airport

http://w GO! ACCESS
ww.ichitabi.jp/

Approx. 1 h 5 min

Tohoku Shinkansen
Approx. 21 min (fastest)▼

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Komatsu (Kanazawa)

Hiroshima

Kagoshima

Tourism inquiries

Airplane
Sapporo Chitose

Sendai Sta.

Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine

Approx. 10 h

OsakaApprox.
Approx.
40 min by bus 17 min by train

Yatsushiro

Approx. 10 h

Kyoto

Osaka (Itami)

HakataApprox. 3 h

AomoriIchinoseki

Chubu

Approx. 60 min

Morioka

Tohoku Expressway, etc.
Approx. 1 h 15 min

Itami

Omiya
NaritaNagoyaShin-Osaka

SendaiSendai Airport
Fukushima

Approx. 60 min

SendaiSendai Airport

Fukuoka

Approx. 4 h 20 min

Sendai Airport IC

Kyoto

Car (Expressway)

Approx.
10 min by car

Hiroshima

ShinjoNaganoTokyo
Hiroshima

Approx. 2 h 51 min

Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto

Shirakami-Sanchi

Hachinohe

Ichinoseki

Naha

Approx. 1 h 38 min

Shin-Aomori

Ichinoseki

Approx. 3 hKanazawa

Approx. 27 min (fastest)

MoriokaTokyo[World Heritage Site] Miyajima-Itsukushima Shrine, etc. (Hiroshima)

Komatsu

Approx. 21 min (fastest)

SendaiIchinoseki

Niseko Grand Hirafu (Hokkaido)

Approx. 1 h 54 min (fastest)Tokyo* As of March 2017