Kurikoma's Autumn Leaves/Hot Spring Course

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The Natural Route that beings out the best of the four seasons -【 Autumn】No.1

Mt. Kurikoma, known as "God's Carpet", is a prominent location not only in Tohoku and also the whole country. A course that picks up the central course mountain climbing where you can see the autumn leaves from the top, hot springs in Genbikei Gorge, and tourist attractions that represent the famous Inaniwa udon at the foot of Kurikoma.

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About 1 hour by car from Kurikoma-Kogen Station

Mt. Kurikoma Iwakagami-daira - Chuo Trail

A trail from Iwakagami-daira. The shortest distance to the peak of the mountain, with wide paths and well maintained, it makes this trail a perfect one for tourists. It is also the most famous location to enjoy the red autumn leaves that Kurikoma is known for.
Best time to view the autumn leaves (previous years): end of September~mid-October■MAP CODE:573 681 899*44

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address
Koei, Kurikomanumakura, Kurihara-shi, Miyagi
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Approx.10 minutes

Kurikoma-koei - Inawa Don

Donburi (rice-bowl dish) served with delicious Inawa bred in spring water in the Mt. Kurikoma area. You can try different Inawa Dons at 4 spots in the Koei area. Do not forget to check out the establishment's schedule for lunch time. *photo shown is Yamanami House's【Inawa Tempura Don】

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Yamanami House

business hours
9:00~16:00
closed on Tuesdays
MAP CODE
573 655 701*36

Kazumata Yogyojo - Inawa No Yakata

business hours
11:00~15:00
closed irregularly
MAP CODE
573 593 321*44

Heilsam Kurikoma

business hours
Restaurant 11:30~14:00
MAP CODE
573 655 725*25

Shinyu Onsen Kurikomaso

business hours
Closed irregularly
MAP CODE
573 656 660*41
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Approx.40 minutes

Genbi Ravine Kakko Dango

Famous in Genbikei. Also known as "flying dango" - the dango and tea are served in a basket hung on a rope, and delivered from the opposite side of the riverbank. ■MAP CODE:142 096 002*58

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(within the area) Takinoue, Genbi-cho, Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate

Approx.5 minutes

Genbi Ravine Genbikei Onsen Itsukushien

Located by Genbikei Gorge, is a public bath. You can also enjoy the murmuring of the little streams and the seasonal trees from the open-air bath.■MAP CODE:142 065 888*36

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Minami-takinoue 15, Genbi-cho, Ichinosekishi, Iwate

Approx.50 minutes

Kurikoma-sanso - Day trip bath

Enjoy a huge panoramic view of Sukawa-kogen that is based at the foot of Mt. Kurikoma from an open-air bath located 1,000m above sea level!■MAP CODE:573 827 225*44

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(within Kurikoma Quasi-national Park) Tsubakigawa, Higashinaruse-mura, Ogachi-gun, Akita
business hours
Day trip bath:10:00~16:00
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Approx.30 minutes

Oyasukyo Gorge

Oyasukyo is a product of the erosion of the two banks of Minase River. During the autumn leaves season, it is dyed with beautiful colors, and you can also feel the breath of the land from its famous onsen fountain. ■MAP CODE:656 034 021*82

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Yumoto 5-1, Minase, Yuzawa-shi, Akita
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Approx.20 minutes

Sato Yosuke Shoten Flagship Store

Akita's delicacy "Inaniwa Udon" originated from Yuzawa City's Inaniwa area, and this very store is most famous for Inaniwa Udon. At the flagship store, you can also visit its processing factory. ■MAP CODE:212 385 429*22

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Inaniwa 80, Inaniwa-cho, Yuzawa-shi, Akita
business hours
Meals: 11:00~17:00

Approx.20 minutes

Roadside Station Ogachi - Komachi-no-sato

Recommended as a spot to take a break from driving and to buy souvenirs. Besides shops selling products from not only from Yuzawa but also from all of Akita, there are also restaurants where you can savor Inaniwa Udon and Hinai-jidori available. ■MAP CODE:212 220 409*03

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Hashimoto 90, Ono, Yuzawa-shi, Akita
business hours
Operating hours: Depends on the establishment (the washroom is open 24hours)

About 20 minutes by car to Yuzawa Station


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