Hachimantai City

  • Iwate
  • Area Info
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Hachimantai City in Iwate Prefecture is a region blessed with magnificent nature and hot springs. The Hachimantai Aspite Line, which connects Iwate and Akita, is a scenic driving route particularly famous for its Snow Corridor in spring and its stunning autumn foliage. Nearby are scenic spots such as Hachiman-numa Pond, with its beautiful emerald green lake, and Ōnuma Pond, where hot spring steam can be observed. The area also boasts a variety of attractive hot springs, including hidden gems (hitō) like Matsukawa Onsen and Tōshichi Onsen. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year, such as skiing in winter and trekking or hiking in the green seasons.

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Hachimantai City Tourist Association

Hachimantai City

Address
2-28 Kashiwadai 1-chōme, Hachimantai-shi, Iwate
Website
https://www.hachimantai.or.jp/area/area01.html
Operator
Hachimantai City Tourist Association

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Kagaminuma
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Yukotan no Mori
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