Mt. Zao observation deck
The observation deck located at the top of the mountain commands 360-degree panoramic view of Tahara City. There is a wind power generation facility and you can learn about the eco-energy.
TOURIST SPOTS : See
Lighthouse of the cape of Irago
White lighthouse at the tip of Atsumi peninsula which has been watching over the safety of boats
Koijigahama
It is a romantic sand beach named after a folktale about romance.
Hiinosekimon
It means the stone gate where the sun rises. It is an unusually shaped rock due to the erosion by ocean waves, and at a certain season, you can see the rising sun from the cave.
Sante Park Tahara
Agricultural Park with the flower fields, a small animal park, the restaurants, etc. The classes to experience sausage cooking and bread baking are also popular.
Tahara Festival Hall
The traditional festival culture of Tahara, with a focus on Karakuri-dashi (mechanical festival car) and Tahara kite, is introduced.
Tahara Municipal Museum
It is located at the ruins of Tahara castle Ninomaru, and literatures and pieces related to Kazan Watanabe and Tahara domain are exhibited.
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Shell Mound Yoshigo (Yoshigo shell mound museum)
It is a shell mound from Jomon Era and there are a big park, the shell mound, and a museum where you can learn about the living of Jomon people. You can also enjoy experiencing the ancient life.
Pacific Ocean long beach
Known as a fabulous place for surfing, it is crowded with many young people all year around.
Carpets of field mustard
From January to March, along the roads of Atsumi peninsula are colored by yellow filed mustards.
