Sightseeing Spots

Boy Takuboku statue

The area where the statue stands used to be the alley of Morioka Castle's vegetable garden. For Takuboku Ishikawa when he was in junior high school, the footpaths and castle ruins seemed to be a source of poetic sentiment. The Takuboku statue by Takashi Honda perfectly depicts the earnest figure of a young boy standing in the harsh north wind, filled with hope. The pedestal is engraved with a line from the collection of poems ``Sad Toys.'' ``I believe in the coming of a new tomorrow, but there are no lies in my words.''

Choseikan

Long-term stayers welcome (discounts available).

Hayachine Kagura 7

Takahashi Ryokan

Kenji Miyazawa Ihatovkan

We have collected a large number of art works and research papers of various genres related to Kenji Miyazawa, and have organized them in an easy-to-understand manner and are making them available to the public. It is also home to the headquarters of the Miyazawa Kenji Society Ihatov Center, a gathering of enthusiasts and researchers of Kenji's works.

Hayachine Kagura 6

Toneyama Mitsuto Memorial Museum of Art

In his later years, the painter Mitsuto Toneyama moved his atelier to Kitakami, where he created works full of the dynamism of Onikenbu and Deer Dance. After his death, the atelier donated by his wife remained at the exhibition site as the ``Toneyama Mitsuto Memorial Museum.'' A number of emotional works will move you.

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Okubo Valley

The valley is a harmonious combination of the rich greenery of Mt. Okubo and a clear stream, and is especially spectacular during the deep greenery of summer and the changing leaves of autumn. This course is perfect for nature walks and hiking. You can also catch char. [Best time to see autumn leaves] Mid-October to late October