Nomura Kodo

Shiroyama Park

Shiroyama Park is a small hill in the center of the town. It is said that the Takamizuji Castle, the residence of the Shiba clan, was built here during the medieval period, making it a site of great historical value. In spring, the park is decorated with approximately 2,000 cherry trees, so much so that the entire hill looks cherry blossom-colored when viewed from a short distance away. During the cherry blossom viewing season, the park is crowded with visitors. Visitors can freely stroll or jog in the park, and can also enjoy the campground. There is a monument to the poem by Nomura Kodo, the author of "Zenigata Heiji.

Jingaoka Camp Ruins and Bee Shrine

Jingaoka, where Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and his son Yoriie are said to have set up camp during the Nine Years War, was the base of numerous wars. In addition to historical sites related to the War of the Nine Years, such as the Bee Shrine that is said to have been commissioned by Yoriyoshi and his son Yoriie, and Nakajima of the Moon Ring and Hino Ring that Yoriyoshi ordered built, There is a clear water that is said to have been used by Minamoto no Yoritomo to wash the head of the murdered Fujiwara Yasuhira during his conquest of the Oshu Fujiwara clan. It is a sacred place full of poetic beauty, with cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, hydrangeas in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn.

Koenji Temple

Koenji Temple. Kouenji. Rare plants such as Koya Maki, weeping red pine, and metasequoia live within the precincts. At the lotus pond, from late July to late August, in addition to the Oga lotus, about 1,000 lotuses of four different types, including white lotus and yellow lotus (Komaihi and Izumi Yellowtsuru) bloom.