Esashi Local Culture Museum

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.

Shinpei Goto

A politician from Mizusawa Ward, Oshu City. He was the director and medical principal of Aichi Prefectural Hospital, but entered government after treating Taisuke Itagaki. After serving as Director-General of Civil Affairs in the Taiwan Governor-General's Office, he became the first president of the Manchuria Railway Company and devoted his efforts to the development of Manchuria.

Mizusawa Park

It is said that the landscaping of Mizusawa Park was done in 1888 by the wandering painter and landscape architect Minomushi Sanjin. Today, Mizusawa Park is filled with more than 500 cherry blossom trees, and in particular, the cluster of 300-year-old Higanzakura trees has been designated as a natural monument by the prefecture. There is also a bronze statue of Saito Minoru in the park. It is a popular place for residents to relax throughout the year.