HACHIMANTAI, a plateau with an “aspite” type volcano, extends across the IWATE PREF. and AKITA PREF. It is a treasure trove of natural beauty with its large forests and marshy areas still untouched by man. You can see beautiful autumn leaves by driving a car from the ASPITE LINE and the JUKAI LINE. Also, visitors are treated to a panoramic view of 360 degrees from the peak of HACHIMANTAI at an altitude of 1,614m. Moreover, the HACHIMANNUMA MARSH with a circumference of 1.5km, is popular as a trekking course.