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.
Rent a car
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
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
- address
- Muronezan, Orikabe, Murone-cho, Ichinoseki-shi, Iwate
Approx.55minutes
Ark Tategamori
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
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
- address
- Shimomiyazawa 159-1, Hanaizumi, Hanaizumicho, Iichinoseki-shi, Iwate
- business hours
- April~October 9:00~17:00 (last entrance 16:30)
Approx.1hour
Heilsam Kurikoma
The facility will be closed for winter until the end of April, Reiwa 8 (2026).
This is a hot spring accommodation facility located at the foot of Mt. Kurikoma, at an altitude of 650m. It boasts famous hot springs that well up from the embrace of the majestic Mt. Kurikoma, offering views of the seasonal scenery. You can enjoy your stay amidst the healing nature of Kurikoma.■MAP CODE:573 655 725*25
- address
- 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
- address
- Koei, Kurikomanumakura, Kurihara-shi, Miyagi
- Start of hiking season
- mid-May
Approx.20minutes
Kurikoma-koei Iwana Don
Delicious rice bowls made with char (iwana) raised in the clear spring water of the Kurikoma mountain foothills, free from any unpleasant tastes. Various restaurants in the city that serve char dishes offer their own unique versions of iwana-don (char rice bowl). *photo shown is Shinyu Onsen Kurikomaso [Iwana-don (Char Rice Bowl)]
Kazumata Yogyojo - Inawa No Yakata
- business hours
- 11:00~15:00
closed irregularly
- MAP CODE
- 573 593 321*44
Shinyu Onsen Kurikomaso
- business hours
- Closed irregularly
- MAP CODE
- 573 656 660*41
About 50 minutes by car to Kurikoma-kogen Station
Return rental car
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