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Natural Scenery (Izunuma/Uchinuma) Name Izunuma/Uchinuma Location Tsukidate and Wakayanagi, Kurihara-shi/Hasama-cho, Tome-shi Description A habitat for migratory birds and a designated natural monument. An easygoing hiking course was developed around the swamps. In summer, lotus flowers are in bloom covering the water's surface; while in winter, swans and geese visit the swamps. It was designated as a national natural monument in 1967, a prefectural nature conservation area in 1973, a national wildlife refuge in 1982, and inscribed as a registered wetland under the Ramsar Convention in 1985. Purpose of Visit Sightseeing, fishing, boating, flower viewing and hiking Designation Nationally designated special scenic site (September 7, 1967) Area Izunuma 289 ha, Uchinuma 98 ha Access 5-15 minutes on foot from Nitta Station on the Tohoku Line; or 10 minutes by taxi from Kurikoma-Kogen Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line; or 15 minutes by car from the Tsukidate Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway Parking Available (100 spaces for regular cars) Inquiries Pastoral Tourism Section, Industrial Economy Department, Kurihara City 0228-22-1151 (Fax: 0228-23-5370) URL http://www.kuriharacity.jp