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Gandoko Family Travel Village Hiking Course
(Tamayama Village)
Over the total 8-km length of this course are various attractions,
including a fabulous view of Lake Gandoko from Mt. Ainoyama and
a hydrophyte garden highlighted by the white flowers of skunk
cabbage. Enjoy nature and walking the plank, so to speak, on the
well-maintained wooden path.
Access: 1 hr by car from Tohoku Expwy Morioka IC
Information: Tamayama Regional Development Division 019-683-2111
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Hayasaka Kogen Path (Iwaizumi Town)
The brilliant contrast of azaleas and white birches in this highland
area around Hayasaka Pass is accented by giant Japanese lindens
and larches. This entire area is also well known and well loved
as home to delicious, wild mountain vegetables.
Access: 1 hr 30 mins by car from Morioka
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Kurikoma Quasi-National Park
(Nature Research Path) (Ichinoseki City)
The upper reaches of the highlands surrounding Mt. Kurikomayama
are marked by a volcanic landscape and ponds. Hikers and nature
lovers climb trails leading from Iwate, Akita, and Miyagi Prefectures
to enjoy the dramatic views and colonies of gentians.
Access: 1 hr by car from Tohoku Expwy Ichinoseki IC
Information: Ichinoseki Commerce and Tourism Division 0191-21-2111
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Mt. Iwate (Nishine Town, Takizawa
Vil, Shizukuishi Town, Matsuo Vill.)
Mt. Iwate, known for its resemblance to Mt. Fuji, offers a fabulous
view from its 2,038-meter peak. Bleeding hearts, Japanese mountain
avens, and Viola brevistipulata are among the alpine flora enjoyed by mountain
climbers.
Climbing Routes:
<From the East>
Omisaka Course (Shizukuishi Town)
Access: Nat’l Rte 46 west from Tohoku Expwy Morioka IC, right at Tsunagi
Jumonji toward Koiwai Farm and Amihari Hot Spring to the Omisaka Parking
Lot
Information: Shizukuishi Town Hall 019-692-2111
Yakehashiri and Uwabo Courses (Nishine Town)
Access: 5 km via Nat’l Rte 282 from Tohoku Expwy Nishine IC to the
entrance
Information: Nishine Town Hall 0195-76-2111
Yanagisawa Course (Takizawa Village)
Access: Nat’l Rte 4 from Tohoku Expwy Takizawa IC, 8 km from Takizawa
Wakare fork
Information: Takizawa Village Hall 019-684-2111
<From the West>
Nanataki Course (Matsuo Village)
Access: From Tohoku Expwy Matsuo-Hachimantai IC, head toward Hachimantai
Hot Springs and Kenmin no Mori
Information: Matsuo Village Hall 0195-74-2111
Matsukawa Course (Matsuo Village)
Access: From Tohoku Expwy Matsuo-Hachimantai IC, head toward Hachimantai
and Matsukawa Hot Springs
Information: Matsuo Village Hall 0195-74-2111
Amihari Course (Shizukuishi Town)
Access: Nat’l Rte 46 west from Tohoku Expwy Morioka IC, right at Tsunagi
Jumonj, then 20 km toward Koiwai Farm and Amihari Hot Spring
Information: Shizukuishi Town Hall 019-692-2111
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Hachimantai (Matsuo Vil.)
The Aspite Line provides 27 km of exquisite driving scenery including
gnarled firs and emerald lakes. A brief hike to the peak reveals a breathtaking
panorama, while a walk through the woods puts you in touch with the drama
of nature.
Access: 40 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Matsuo-Hachimantai IC
Information: Matsuo-Hachimantai Tourism Assoc. 0195-78-3500
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Mt. Nanashigureyama (Ashiro
Town)
The gentle, grassy lower slopes of this 1063-m mountain are perfect
for mountain climbing, hiking, and simply enjoying the great outdoors. The
new green of spring and the colorful foliage of fall are the best backdrop
for this mountain's easy hiking trail, which can be completed in about 1
hr 30 mins.
Access: 40 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Nishine IC
30 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Ashiro IC
Information: Ashiro Tourism Assoc. 0195-72-2668
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Mt. Himekami (Tamayama Vil.)
The Ipponsugi trail up this 1063.8-m mountain's perfect cone
winds through alpine flora and white birches, and takes about
1 hr 30 mins. There are also three other courses available. Hiking and picnicking
are enjoyable
around the lower and middle regions of this mountain. For the
adventurous, try the 13-km wooded walking trail north to Lake Gandoko.
Access: 40 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Nishine IC to Ipponsugi
Course
Information: Tamayama Tourism Assoc. 019-683-2111
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