Oshu Senbei specialty store Senya

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.

Roadside station “Mizusawa”

Located at the foot of a bridge over the Kitakami River, this roadside station has a lawn and waterside plaza on the adjacent riverbed, making it perfect for walks, barbecues, and picnics. There is also a restaurant overlooking the river, a product store, and direct-from-the-farm products, and the rich ``sesame soft-serve ice cream'' made with local raw milk is popular in the special products corner. Other popular dishes include soba hatto and koji nanban.

Isawa Farm Direct Center Hydrangea

Isawa Farm Direct Center Hydrangea focuses on seasonal agricultural products as well as processed products such as handmade tofu and daifuku. At the restaurant ``Agarane'' attached to the farm, you can enjoy heart soup, handmade tofu, rice cake set meals, and more.