

Mt. Murone Azalea Festival
At the summit of Mt. Murone, which provides a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, around 200,000 mountain azalea and Renge azalea bushes create a breathtaking spectacle.


Mt. Murone - hiking, horse riding, camping and more!
Near the peak of the 895m tall mountain, there’s a 360-degree panoramic view extending to the Pacific Ocean.


Ichinoseki "Mecca of Flowers"
Ichinoseki is one of Tohoku's best known"Mecca of flowers".
Throughout the seasons, beautifully maintained gardens and wildflowers


Kakkouya at Genbikei
Typically, visitors will order dango by requesting them at the base end of the gorge, however, for those seeking a more tranquil experience,


Ichinoseki's deep-routed mochi culture and Cuisine
一関のもち文化 Ichinoseki is Japan's mochi-mecca. Have you tried mochi before? Have you eaten mochi outside of a New Year celebration? Have you...


Ichinoseki's Top Attractions
1) Geibikei Gorge: Cruise gently down the river, where a dreamy world awaits. A calm, natural space where trees seasonally change and...


Beech forest, young greenery around Shinyu Onsen
at the foot of Mt Kurikoma along National Route 342, you can find towering beech trees. Quercus oak, horse chestnut, katsura and Japanese ma


Genbikei Gorge
Travelers come to Genbikei Gorge for two reasons:
1) The stunning scenery at any time of year
2) The delicious 'flying dango'