Yurihonjo

Akata Giant Buddha
Uwadaomote 115, Akata
+81 0184 22-1349‎
Free
On Route 69, several kilometers south of the rest area in Ouchi.

A large Buddha statue.

Honjo Culture Hall
Mikuramachi 30, Honjo
+81 0184 22-3033‎
1 block west of Max Valu and 1 block SW of the large pink hospital

This building is the only large auditorium in Yurihonjo. It hosts many kinds of shows, such as dance shows, concerts, and karaoke contests.

Hottai Waterfall
Momoyake, Chokai
+81 0184 57-2207‎
Follow road signs from Yashima or Kawauchi.

A large waterfall with picnic and camping area and restaurant in Momoyake, Hitane, Chokai. There is also a 2km hiking trail. The facilities are closed in winter, and the road is not plowed. However, the road is plowed in Momoyake until the last 2km, so one can easily walk in on snowshoes.

Iwaki Local History Museum
Tamachi 41, Kamedamachi, Kameda, Iwaki
+81 0184 72-2048‎
Â¥400 for adults
From Honjo, go several kilometers north, and then turn east towards Kameda. There's a large tower that's visible from afar.

This reconstructed village has some museum buildings with old clothes, weapons, scrolls, and, oddly, biology research. There are also some reconstructed buildings, as well as old looms and blacksmith tools. Next to the reconstructed village there's a large tower, surrounded by a small moat. There's a restaurant and gift shop on the first floor, and the top floor has nice views of Kameda. No English is spoken, but the ticket window has an English language handout that describes each of the buildings. If the employees have time, they can demonstrate how some of the tools are used.

One Thousand Jizō
From the Ouchi Rest Area, take Highway 107 east a few hundred meters, then turn north on Highway 69 and follow it for several kilometers. There are two parking lots and a small shop at the road, and the statues are just up the hill.

See a thousand small statues on a path by the road.