Galaxy Forest Observatory

Sarugaishi River

The Sarugaishi River, which originates from Mt. Yakushi, flows through the center of the Tono Basin, with water filtered from the Kitakami Mountains. It is known as a ``treasure trove of freshwater fish'' (sweetfish, haya, yamame, etc.) and is popular with many anglers throughout the year.

Tonogo Hachiman Shrine

In the 5th year of Bunji (1189), Asonuma Hirotsuna, who had served in the pursuit of the Fujiwara clan in Hiraizumi and was given Tonogo by Minamoto no Yoritomo, sent Hirofusa Uokata as magistrate and built a ``tate'' in Komarashi, Matsuzaki Village. , worshiped the guardian deity, Hachiman-kami, and ruled Tonogo. Afterwards, Hirotsuna Asonuma built Yokota Castle and invited Hachimangu Shrine to be built in Miyashiro, the Tohoku region (Kimon), and revered it. The general guardian of Tonogo. The festival is held in mid-September and various local performing arts are performed.

Inari hole

The water that gushes out of the 1,000m deep limestone cave has been selected as one of Iwate's top 20 waters, and the water is used to cultivate wasabi root, with the largest production volume in the Tohoku region. There are also rest areas and campgrounds nearby.