Roadside station “Towa”

Hanamaki doll

Hanamaki dolls, a type of mud doll, were created during the Kyoho era by Zenshiro Ota of Hanamaki Kajicho, who learned the techniques of making Fushimi dolls in Kyoto and Tsutsumi dolls in Sendai. There are many different types of dolls, from auspicious ones such as hina dolls, Ebisu, and Daikoku, to motifs such as zodiac signs and animals.

Roadside station “Ishidoridani” Nanbu Toji no Sato

The Nanbu Toji no Sato of the roadside station "Ishidoridani" is a place of relaxation, with a symbolic tower decorated with sake brooms (cedar balls) as its landmark, and buildings shaped like sake breweries lined up against a green grove of trees. Facilities include the Sake Brewery Hall (product hall, direct from the farm), restaurant, Nambu Toji Tradition Museum, Toji no Sato Park Golf Course, and the Ishidoriya Library, which has books and materials related to sake brewing culture. , provides information on the attractions of the region, such as famous places and special products. Shushokan's sake ice cream is an original product made using Nanbu Seki Special Pure Rice Sake. The vanilla base has a refreshing aftertaste and is OK to drive.

Sakiori

Saki-ori is a method in which cloth is torn into small pieces and used as weft threads, and cotton warp threads are woven on a loom.The irregular striped pattern of the fabric gives it a rustic feel. As a folk craft that reflects the wisdom of our ancestors who used cloth with care, it has been well-received in various fields, including bags and business card holders.