Sightseeing Spots

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.

085 Ichinoseki City_Genbikei Kakko Dango②_(Autumn)

Kuzumaru River Stream

Upstream of the Kuzumaru River, which flows into the Kitakami River, there is a mountain stream that flows out of the mountainous area of ​​the Ou Mountains. The 6km long mountain stream is home to scenic spots such as Ichi-no-taki Falls and Mitsubura, and offers beautiful scenery throughout the year, making it perfect for bird watching, forest bathing, mountain stream fishing, and autumn foliage viewing. [Best time to see autumn leaves] Late October to early November

252 Karumai Town_Yukitanigawa Dam Forest Park ④_(Spring)

Reverse Hiba

The straight diameter of the trunk is nearly 2 meters, and the tree is several hundred years old. The branches are dignified and there are stories about Kobo Daishi. It is said that the tree took root on a stick that was left behind when traveling around the world, and it continued to grow.

Nakano Shirataki

Nakano Shirataki is a two-tiered waterfall, with the upper waterfall measuring 27 meters high and 8 meters wide, and the lower waterfall measuring 6 meters high and 12 meters wide. There is also a promenade leading from the waterfall to the sea, where you can enjoy hiking.

251 Karumai Town_Yukitanigawa Dam Forest Park ③_(Spring)

249 Karumai Town_Yukitanigawa Dam Forest Park①_(Spring)

Fuefuki Pass

This is a mountain pass that runs from Tono to Kamaishi City and Otsuchi Town.In the past, seafood carried from Otsuchi was exchanged for rice, charcoal, etc. carried from Tono at the Utsugiba in Wayama down Fuefuki Pass. was walking along the mountain pass while leading his horse. It was also called Mimikiri Pass because in winter, the wind blows so cold that it cuts your ears.