Tateyama Historical Park (Iwayado Castle Honmaru Ruins)

Nationally designated historic site Nagahide Takano’s former residence

The former home where Nagahide Takano, a visionary of the end of the Edo period, lived as a child still remains. It was renovated in 1891 and is still the residence of the Takano family, but the two downstairs rooms, 8 tatami and 6 tatami, which were Nagahide's living quarters, remain as they were when Nagahide lived there. .

Aharayama Plateau

Located between Mt. Hosai and Taneyama Plateau, there is the municipal Abarayama Makino. From late May to mid-June, the astragalus azalea colony is in full bloom, creating a wonderful contrast between bright green and vermilion. Take the Esashi Municipal Bus Ide-Kojiya Kuchizawa Line (via Kami-Ide) to Babasaki bus stop, get off at the JR Tohoku Shinkansen Mizusawa-Esashi Station, get off at the Iwate Prefectural Transportation Esashi Fujiwara-no-sato Esashi Bus, get off at the Esashi Bus Center bus stop, and transfer.

Water history park “Tokusuien”

Tokusuien was built to honor the pioneers who dedicated their efforts to developing the Isawa Plain, including the two weirs that were built to water the Isawa Plain about 500 years ago, as well as other weirs in the Isawa Plain. Ta. The cylindrical diversion system in the park was built in 1952 to distribute water equitably between the two weirs. On days when the weather is nice, you can relax at the adjacent Water History Park.