Wooden statue of Bishamonten with helmet

Oshu City Samurai Housing Museum

There are samurai residences such as the former residence of the Uchida family in the late Edo period and the former residence of Goto Shinpei, as well as the samurai housing resource center.The center has a museum with the theme of the castle town of Mizusawa, including a map that allows you to see at a glance the townscape of Mizusawa Castle in the Edo period and the present day. In addition to armor, matchlocks, spears, and other armor and weapons, there are also exhibits such as checkboxes, abacus, and other materials. This facility serves as a starting point for sightseeing in the city and is a free rest area.

Miwamori Park

Located to the west of Mizusawa, Green Hill Mibunmori is a natural park-like area that takes advantage of the gently rolling hills to create athletic courses and nature trails. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall, all year round. There is also an outdoor stage, a campsite, and an all-weather pool, which can be used for a variety of purposes. You can see a panoramic view of Mizusawa City from the observation deck. From Mizusawa-Esashi Station, transfer to Iwate Prefectural Transportation Haneda Ofunato Line Mizusawa Ekidori bus stop and head to Miwamori bus stop.

Kamado Shrine Main Hall Ichiu

It was built in Meiji 19 by Yagoro Iizaka, a shrine carpenter who worked in this area. The building has intricate and elegant carvings, making it a valuable cultural heritage unmatched in the neighborhood.