Nishiwaga Town History and Folklore Museum

Mt. Minamihonnai

Mt. Minamihonnai (1,486m above sea level), which is also designated as part of Kurikoma Quasi-National Park, was discovered in 1978 as a mountain that was not on any map, and in 1981, author Fumihiko Nakatsu made this mountain his theme. He gained national recognition after writing ``Golden Quicksand,'' which won the 28th Edogawa Ranpo Award. Rare plants are also growing there, such as skunk cabbage, ryukinka, chinese plovers, and goldenrod blooming in the wetland halfway up the mountain. From the summit, you can see Mt. Iwate to the north, Mt. Hayachine to the east, Mt. Ushigata across the way, Mt. Chokai to the west, and the white peaks of Mt. Gassan in the distance to the south. Mountain opening at the end of June

Furusato House

We have a wide selection of locally grown fresh vegetables, wild plants, and mushrooms.

Lake Kinshu

An artificial lake formed by Yuda Dam, a gravity arch dam with a bank height of 89.5m built on the Waga River. It is a spot that matches nature all year round, with snowmelt water flowing in and the area becoming rich in fresh greenery in spring, and the beauty of autumn leaves along the lakeside. [Best time to see autumn leaves] Early October to late October