[Sightseeing taxi] Yamaneko (afternoon course)

Inside Wine Chateau Osako, a video introduces the history and climate of Osako, as well as the wine-making process. In addition, the shop carries regular Edelwein products, wine chateau limited products, wine goods, sweets made with wine, local cheese, and more. (Free tasting corner available) You can also tour the wine bottling, brewing, and barrel aging facilities.

The Hanamaki City Osako Exchange Activation Center, which opened in October 2007, consists of two buildings: the main building and the exhibition hall. The main building is a facility that can be used for social gatherings, club activities, a multipurpose hall, and events. The exhibition hall is a restored version of the former Hienuki District Office, and is said to be the model for Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tale ``The Cat's Office.'' The museum exhibits works related to Hayachine and Kenji, a reproduction of the room at the old Ishikawa Inn where Kenji regularly stayed, and molybdenum ore from Nekoyama, which is said to be the setting for Kaze no Matata Saburo.

A facility where you can experience a dream-filled world based on Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tales. ``Kenji's School,'' an experience facility with five zones depicting the world envisioned by Kenji, and ``Kenji's Classroom,'' a log house exhibition facility, feature exhibits related to Kenji's fairy tales, as well as Kenji's works and Hanamaki specialties. There are also stores with a wide variety of items.

A hot spring developed in 1923 by drawing water from Dai Onsen. It has an elegant and calm atmosphere, with rows of cherry blossom trees, red pine forests, and a rose garden with a sundial flower bed designed by Kenji Miyazawa. It is known throughout the country as a hot spring resort in northern Tohoku. The hot springs are effective against rheumatism, neuralgia, etc.