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It is located in central Iwate Prefecture, about 7.9km from Hanamaki IC on the Tōhoku Expressway, and a naturally overflowing service area with an idyllic rural landscape in front and a view of Mt. Great break point for refreshment on the way to drive. It is adjacent to the city of Hanamaki, the birthplace of the Iwate poet Kenji Miyazawa, and the shopping corner has a large lineup of products related to Kenji. In the food court, popular menus include "Shirokane Pork no Katsudon", which uses Hanamaki's branded pork "Hakikinton", and "Nanbu-Dori Karaidari Set Meal", which uses Nanbu-dori, Iwate Prefecture.

A roadside station in Shiwa-cho, which is called "Fruit Village". As the phrase is true, fresh apples and grapes from the locals sold at the "birth center Akasawa" become popular. At the stand, a tasting corner where you can drink and compare popular wines of the Jiden Jinjo Wine Shiwa is popular.

He was originally from Shiwa-cho and was the author of "Zenigata Heijitori Monokae" [Zenigata Heijitori Monokae], featuring works and achievements by Nomura Kodo (real name: Nomura Nagaichi). He also worked as a classical music critic under the pen name of Ara Ebisu. You can watch videos and classical music of "Heiji Zenkata". It takes 40 minutes.

You can enjoy the hot springs on a day trip at the main building, Daishaku no Yu, and Hakuizumi no Yu, which are located within the holiday village. The spring is a simple hot spring or sulfur spring, and is effective for chronic skin disease, chronic gynecological disease, wound, diabetes, etc. Complete with a large bath and an open-air bath. It is a 7-minute walk from the main building to get to the specialty Notenba and Senjo no-yu (10: 00-sunset, winter closure). There is also a hot spring hall and a medicine house that can be used by day-trippers for a long time.

A day-spring facility with an idyllic ranch landscape on the south side of the Aisan ski area, surrounding it. The single-sex bathroom includes an open-air bath, a sauna, and a water bath, which can be viewed from Koiwai Farm and, if the weather is good, from Morioka city to Mt. Milky translucent sulfur springs are effective in neuralgia, joint pain, and fatigue recovery.

The homely atmosphere, which leaves the old-fashioned feeling, was well received by local skiers. A 5km downhill from the start of the tree ice field, and a very interesting course layout with exquisite sloping slopes is also attractive. The après-ski is warmed by a 1,300-year-old sulfur spring.

An open-air bath that is also certified as a hot spring heritage site in the Shizukuishi Prince Hotel. Facilities with shower area (washing place) and open-air bath only. Hot springs are also well received as "mall springs". You can also heal your fatigue after having fun at Shizukuishi Golf Course, Shizukuishi Ski Resort, located in front of the hotel. It is also a popular hotel as a tourist base in Northeast and North. The "Shizukuishi Ropeway", which allows you to ride from the front of your eyes, is a popular activity where you can enjoy aerial walks at night and autumn foliage tours.

In front of the slopes, there is the Shizukuishi Prince Hotel, and for après-skiing, you can heal your tiredness at the "Shizukuishi Takakura Onsen", an open-air bath that has also been certified as a hot spring heritage site. There are many tourist spots around Koiwai Farm.

It also accepts day bathing at Ishizuka Ryokan, a long-established inn at Kunimi Onsen, which was founded by Culture Year (1804-17). It was said to have once been a big bustle as Yujiki of the southern clan. A rare hot spring with a bright green color is directly drawn to an open-air bath with large baths and large rocks that leave the atmosphere of Yujiha, and hot spring fans from all over the country are visiting for its impact. It is said that there is an oil odor and bitterness due to the components of the hot water. Because of water and Thursday bathtub maintenance, there is some bathtub that cannot be used.

It was opened in Meiji 24 (1891). It was named after the initials of its founders, Yoshimasa Ono, Enonosuke Iwasaki, and Masaru Inoue. You can relax in the majestic nature in the tourist area Makiba Garden. In addition, there are lots of fun such as riding experience, gourmet unique to the farm, and various attractions. The tour "Farm Tractor Ride" where a specialized guide guides the private forest area inside the farm is 1000 yen for junior high school students and older, 4-year-old to elementary school students 500 yen (late April-early November, 45 minutes required) is also very popular.