Learning About Disaster Prevention and Kurikoma-kogen and Ichinoseki sightseeing Course
2 Day Trip
Disaster Prevention Route
A sightseeing + learning course on how the area that experienced the 2008 Iwate-Miyagi Nairiku Earthquake managed to face natural disasters, and knowledge about disaster prevention. Day 1 is packed with more learning.
Rent a car
About 30 minutes by car from Kurikoma-kogen Station
Kurikomasanroku Geopark Visitor Center
Besides sharing information as Kurikomasanroku Geopark (certified by the Japanese Geoparks Network), It is also an establishment for experiencing and learning. You can view the video of the landslide that occurred at Kurikomasanroku area, and many more here.■MAP CODE:319 400 301*11
- address
- Higashikibune 5 (Old Kurikoma Elementary), Kurikomamatsukura, Kurihara-shi, Miyagi
- business hours
- 9:00~17:00 (Mar~Nov)
9:00~16:00 (Dec~Feb)
Closed on Tuesdays
To enjoy a safe and pleasant visit, you can also request for a "Geoguide".Has to be reserved 7 days before your visit.
Approx.30minutes
Aizomeko Fureai Park (visit the Aratozawa Slide)
You can view the largest landslide in Japan caused by the 2008 Iwate-Miyagi Nairiku Earthquake here, and feel the wonder of nature.■MAP CODE:573 508 334*44
- address
- Kurikomamonji, Kurihara-shi, Miyagi
Approx.20minutes
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 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.5minutes
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.■MAP CODE:573 591 475*58
- address
- Koeiminami 163, Kurikomanumakura, Kurihara-shi, Miyagi
Approx.15minutes
Shinyu Onsen Kurikomaso
Opened in 1720, this hot spring spot is surrounded by a beech forest located 600m above sea level. Its opening was later than Komanoyu, thus the given name "Shinyu", which means "new hot spring/hot water". It is one of the establishments that is particular of the hot spring culture of ancient Japan.■MAP CODE:573 656 660*41
Approx.30minutes
Honederamura Shōen
By maintaining the traditional sceneries of a farming village of waterways, paddy fields, shrines and temples surrounded by green mountains, Honederamura Shoen has been chosen as an important cultural landscape.■MAP CODE:319 790 287*36
- address
- (within temple grounds) Genbicho, Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate
Approx.15minutes
Genbi Ravine
A well-known spot where you can observe a dynamic view of strange shaped rocks, abysses, potholes formed from the erosion of the Iwai River, and also the clear waters that that flow from Mt. Kurikoma. The famous flying dango, "Kakko Dango" here is also high recommended.■MAP CODE:142 066 875*60
Approx.30minutes
Geibi Gorge
One of the famous tourist spots in Iwate.Hop on the boat to sail across the clear stream and view the rocky cliffs and the seasonal trees. You can also enjoy the boatman's guides and singing!■MAP CODE:308 241 332*52
Approx.25minutes
Sekinoichi Brewery
The production of the sake "Sekinoichi" and local beer "Iwate Kura Beer", a "Sake No Minzokubunka (folk culture on sake) Museum", restaurants, cafes and direct sales store be found in the spacious grounds of the establishment. Besides the earthen storehouse and beer factory visits, you can also try out Ichinoseki's mochi-honzen (a type of set meal for ceremonies, auspicious events) experience, and many more.
※ For those who wish to try out the sake at the brewery, please return the rental car in advance and travel on foot or taxi■MAP CODE:142 046 369*00
- address
- Tamura-cho 5-42, Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate
About 5minutes by car to Ichinoseki Station
Return rental car
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