Early Flowers and Clear Streams Course
2 Day Trip
The Natural Route that beings out the best of the four seasons -【Summer】No. 1
At this course, embrace the full bloom of the seasonal flowers in the early summer at the Mt. Kurikoma area, visit famous spots in Ichinoseki, go down the stream in a boat, and enjoy the beautiful clear stream at Genbikei Gorge.
Rent a car
About 20 minutes by car from Kurikoma-Kogen Station
Ichihasama Sannoshiseki Park Ayame Gardens
An ayame (iris) garden in the corner of Ichihasama Sannoshiseki Park. They have around 300 species of irisa total of 220,000 plants.■MAP CODE：141 849 611*88
- address
- Doman 7-8 Ichihasama Masaka, Kurihara-shi, Miyagi
- business hours
- Opening hours 8:30~17:00
Best time to view
End of may~early June: Siberian iris
End of may~mid-June: Rabbitear iris
Mid-June~Early July: Japanese iris
Approx.1hour
Kurikoma-koei Iwana 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 Kazumata Yogyojo - Inawa No Yakata's 【 Inawa Kabayaki Don】
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
Approx.10minutes
Sekaiyachi Primeval Flower Garden
Sekaiyachi means "wide wetlands".This is a treasure chest of alphine plants, where you can view various of them in the months May~September.The day lilies are the most popular here.15 minutes walk from the parking lot■MAP CODE：573 563 700*00
- address
- Koeiminami 163, Kurikomanumakura,Kurihara-shi, Miyagi
Approx.50minutes
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
- address
- Minami-takinoue 15, Genbi-cho,Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate
Walk - approx.5 minutes
Genbi Ravine Kakko Dango
Kakko Dango also known as "flying dango", comes with tea in a set of three varieties - red bean paste, goma (sesame), and mitarashi (sweet soy sauce).■MAP CODE：142 096 002*58
- address
- (within the area)Takinoue, Genbi-cho,Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate
Approx.40minutes
Geibi Gorge
Not only a 100 metre tall wall, go down the stream in a boat while viewing the weirdly shaped rocks, caves, waterfalls, and other amazing sceneries. Surround and heal yourself by the greenery, clear streams and cooling wind.■MAP CODE：308 241 332*52
Approx.20minutes
Roadside Station Kawasaki
This roadside station specializes in local products and cuisines. Here the local cuisine "Kanibattou", Kitakamigawa River's Japanese mitten crab, vegetables, dishes with hattou (suiton) as one of its ingredients are also available.■MAP CODE：199 828 422*25
- address
- Hodoji 42-3, Usuginu,Kawasaki-cho, Ichinoseki-shi,Iwate
Approx.20minutes
Tategamori Ark Farm
Also known as Kingdom of Nature Ark Farm, from mid-June to mid-July the Lavender Festival is held. During that period, the lavender farm in full bloom can be seen as a purple carpet appearing in the farm.■MAP CODE：199 528 697*77
About 40 minutes by car to Kurikoma-kogen Station
Return rental car
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