Yomogita

Hydrangeas usually bloom in July.

A small park with a monument to villagers who went off to war, and also to a pine tree, Tamamatsu. To find Tamamatsu, stand among the monuments and look up at the trees (away from the sea), you look for pine with branches that form a circle shape. This tree was supposedly a landmark to those in centuries past traveling from Hokkaido by boat. The park itself is not particularly well maintained, but it's a nice spot to sit and gaze at the sea.

This small arts and crafts fair takes place in a quaint old school building by the sea, now the village Culture and Folklore Museum (文化伝承館). In addition to the dusty artifacts piled in the hallway, for one weekend in August the wooden gym is filled with cute handmade treasures, antiques, and traditional crafts. Coffee and lunch are available, and hands-on workshops are held throughout the weekend.

Hot spring bath. After your soak, stop by the cute country ice cream stand among the vegetable gardens across the street.

Most of the village land is mountains. Hike to Kurotaki waterfall or climb Okura-dake. Be aware that there have been alleged bear sightings, and there are definitely monkeys.

Picnic, barbecue, or wade in the waves. There's a festival here in August with events for kids, performances, and grilled scallop samples. Be smart about swimming; this beach has a history of drownings.