Water history park “Tokusuien”

Wooden statue of Bishamonten with helmet

A nationally designated important cultural property located within the storage room of Asai Chifuku Atago Shrine. It is said to have been created by Jikaku Daishi in 850. Height: 175cm. It was carved from a single piece of horse chestnut wood using a machete, and the unusual round chisel eyes are clearly visible. Usually closed. Advance reservations required.

Goto Juanen

Located in Fukuhara, south of Mizusawa, this small park is said to have been the residence of Goto Juan, a feudal lord in the early Edo period. Currently, a mausoleum commemorating Juan's achievements, a samurai residence from the late Edo period, and the former residence of the Yoshida family have been relocated and opened to the public.

Utori Shrine

It is enshrined as the god of big catches, maritime safety, and marriage. The annual festival is held on April 8th of the lunar calendar, and many people from the fishing industry along the Sanriku coast visit the main shrine at the top of Mt. Ukotoriyama. In front of Harukahaiden, the ancient Utori Kagura is performed. The matchmaking custom of tying together the branches of the pine trees in the shrine grounds with the left hand for men and the right hand for women has been passed down, and the fortune-telling fortune telling fortunes, which are rare in Japan, are attracting attention as well. It is also the original home of Ukotori Shrine in Tono City, which is famous as a power spot for fulfilling love. There are also legends related to the legend of Yoshitsune's journey north.