Home of Kenji / Hanamaki Green Tourism Information Site
With the Home of Miyazawa Kenji: Hanamaki Green Tourism, you can learn the splendor of nature and the importance of food and agriculture as well as feel the warmth of people’s hearts. See, hear, eat, feel, and sense to enjoy with all five senses.
Hanamaki, home of the world renowned Miyazawa Kenji, is located near the center of Iwate with the Ou Mountain Range to the west, the Kitakami highlands to the east, and the Kitakami River flowing through the city center. This land that Kenji named “Ihatov” produces rice primarily, but also makes many other products including millet, vegetables, fruits, livestock, and flowers. Additionally, it is one of the three great centers of Japanese sake production, home of the “Nanbu Toji” and active in making some of the most renowned wine in Japan. Thus with this environment, Hanamaki is an ideal area for “Green Tourism” and is waiting for your visit.