Hatomugi tea

Mizusawa Tourism and Products Center Z Plaza ATERUI

A tourism and product center opened in 2002, the 1,200th anniversary of Aterui's death. Inside the building, you can find a variety of specialties and products, including the traditional craft ``Nanbu Ironware'', direct sales of fresh agricultural and livestock products, information on sightseeing in Mizusawa and other areas, and a restaurant.

Rest place Esashi Fujiwara no Sato

Restroom Esashi Fujiwara no Sato is fully equipped with a restaurant and shop on the first floor, and a large hall for groups on the second floor. ``Restaurant Kiyohira'' offers a wide variety of menus, and original menus using local ingredients are also popular. ・The most popular ``Vegetable Mapo Ramen'' is packed with the delicious flavor of vegetables and is the pride of our head chef. Once you eat it, you'll want to eat it again. ・"Jajamen" (limited time only from April 1st to November 30th) is a popular menu among tourists. ・"Oshu Suiton (Hatto) Gozen" is a year-round menu that uses the special gargir (a leaf vegetable of the cruciferous family native to Egypt), which is bright green and has a flavor similar to sesame seeds.

Nanbu Tekki (Oshu City)

Ironware in Mizusawa, Oshu City is said to have its origins in the late Heian period, when foundry craftsmen were invited from Ezu (Shiga Prefecture) to make agricultural tools and daily necessities such as hoes and spades. Since the Meiji era, Nanbu ironware has received high praise overseas, and in 1975, Nanbu ironware was designated as the first traditional craft in Japan.