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

The production of the sake "Sekinoichi" and local beer "Iwate Kura Beer", a "Sake No Minzokubunka (folk culture on sake) Museum" and restaurants 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.Reservations are need for visits and cultural experiences.■MAP CODE：142 046 369*00

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

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：319 790 316*77

One of the famous hot springs in Tohoku with a deep history. The hot spring water is said to flow at rate of 6,000 litres per minute. In addition,it is well-known for being a strongly acidic alum-melanterite spring,which is rare even in Japan.■MAP CODE：573 827 231*14

The quality of the spring at Kurikoma Sanso is similar to Sukawa Kougen Onsen, which is a strongly acidic alum-melanterite spring. Aside from the curing properties of the hot-spring, this area is exposed to strong ultraviolet rays due to its location on a high mountain, making it a suitable place for treatment with UV light.■MAP CODE：573 827 225*44

Another famous spot at Oyasukyo is "Daifunto". The cracks formed from the accumulated steam and hot water in the geothermal resevoir is said to be a rare geographical feature.■MAP CODE：656 034 021*82

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

A place where the exhibition, promotion and sales of Kawatsura Lacquerware that has a 800 year old history are held. Gold-inlaid lacquerware (using powdered gold in etched grooves) and maki-e experiences are also available. Experience courses are fee-charging and need to be reserved in advance.■MAP CODE：212 533 017*25

Ogachi-gun Capitol Memorial Museum is designated as a tangible cultural property of Akita. After being completed in 1892 the historic building was used as the Ogachi-gun government office, and after that in various forms. It is worth for its design of a western government building from the Meiji period.■MAP CODE：212 584 378*88