Kurikoma's Autumn Leaves/Hot Spring Course
2 Day Trip
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.
Rent a car
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
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】
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.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
- address
- (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
- address
- 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
- address
- (within Kurikoma Quasi-national Park) Tsubakigawa, Higashinaruse-mura, Ogachi-gun, Akita
- business hours
- Day trip bath：10:00~16:00
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
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
- address
- 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
- address
- 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
Return rental car
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