Spring Plants Course

2 Day Trip

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

Mt. Kurikoma is famous in all of Japan for its autumn leaves and its status as the home to many alphine plants. This course suits the spring and early summer seasons, as it includes alphine plants that bloom in spring and early summer, Japanese wisterias at Genbikei and many more.

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About 25 minutes by car from Ichinoseki Station

Geibi Gorge

In spring (end of May~mid June), you can see the purple Japanese wisterias by the cliff in full bloom. They add a vivid color to the freshly grown greens.■MAP CODE:308 241 332*52

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Machi 467, Nagasaka, Higashiyama-cho, Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate
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Approx.45minutes

Murone-kogen (Muronesan Observatory)

If you climb a bit further from Murone-kogen Fureai Farm, the Muronesan Observatory can be found. The deck can be accessed anytime, and the Kesennuma Bay and many more can also be viewed from there.■MAP CODE:308 203 325*52

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Muronezan, Orikabe, Murone-cho, Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate

Approx.55minutes

Tategamori Ark Farm

Known also as the Kingdom of Nature Ark Farm, during the long spring holiday season (end of April~early May), a total of 250,000 red, white and yellow tulips will be in full bloom.■MAP CODE:199 528 697*77

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Kinuisawayama 9-15, Fujisawa-cho, Kinomi, Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate
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Approx.15minutes

Flowers and fountain park

At the biggest peony garden in Tohoku, you can enjoy 300 species and 4000 peonies in bloom, and also see seasonal flowers. There is also a dog run area beside the establishment.■MAP CODE:199 551 505*74

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Shimomiyazawa 159-1, Hanaizumi, Hanaizumicho, Iichinoseki-shi, Iwate
business hours
April~October 9:00~17:00 (last entrance 16:30)
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Approx.1hour

Heilsam Kurikoma

A hot spring inn that boasts their waters that are sourced directly from the famous Mt. Kurikoma. Well known accommodation at Mt. Kurikoma. Besides attraction pools,saunas and cottages are also available.■MAP CODE:573 655 725*25

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Koeihigashi 50-1, Kurikoma-numakura, Kurihara-shi, Miyagi

Approx.10minutes

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. In the previous years, the start of the hiking season is in May. The remaining snow can also be seen.■MAP CODE:573 681 899*44

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Koei, Kurikomanumakura, Kurihara-shi, Miyagi
Start of hiking season
mid-May
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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. *photo shown is Heilsam Kurikoma's【 Inawa Fritter 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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About 50 minutes by car to Kurikoma-kogen Station


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