Iwayado Yokan Kikusendo

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.

Iwayado Yokan Kaishindo

``Iwayado Yokan'', which has passed down the same taste and techniques for 300 years, dates back to the 17th century, when the lord of Iwayado Castle encouraged and had people make it. Nowadays, it is a famous confectionery representing Iwate and has won numerous awards.

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.