See what’s going on in nearby Morioka. What’s 18 miles when you’ve got your very own ride? The drive there is half the fun! Iwate Museum of Art, Morioka Hachiman-gu Shrine and Morioka Castle alone justify the drive out here. The locals will also likely point you in the direction of Oshu, 20 miles away. If you only see one thing here, let it be Takano Choei Memorial. (But we’d also recommend Oshushi Fureainooka Park and Saito Makoto Memorial Hall.)