Masuzawain ruins

Kitadate cherry blossoms

The Edohigan cherry tree is said to have been planted by a pilgrim monk named Nansobou around 1300 at the place where the Abe family lived and met in Kitadate.Estimated to be 700 years old, root circumference 7m20cm, tree height 19m, a natural tree in Oshu City. It is designated as a monument. [Best time to see] Mid-April to late April

Oshu City Fire Memorial Museum

A memorial hall that exhibits the history of Mizusawa City's fire department, Gohei Sasaki, and the history of fire departments. The museum is filled with exhibits that tell the story of history, such as firefighting equipment, Hanten and Matet, and the automobile pump ``Benz'' that was active in the early Showa period. It is located on the grounds of Hidaka Shrine, which is associated with the Hidaka Fire Prevention Festival, which was held to pray for fire prevention.

Mizusawa Park

It is said that the landscaping of Mizusawa Park was done in 1888 by the wandering painter and landscape architect Minomushi Sanjin. Today, Mizusawa Park is filled with more than 500 cherry blossom trees, and in particular, the cluster of 300-year-old Higanzakura trees has been designated as a natural monument by the prefecture. There is also a bronze statue of Saito Minoru in the park. It is a popular place for residents to relax throughout the year.