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Esashi Local Culture Museum

``Oku-no-in'', which exhibits the standing statue of Kabuto Bishamonten, a nationally designated important cultural property, and over 100 Chuzen Kannon statues; ``Agricultural Introduction Hall'', which introduces information about Esashi's agriculture through panels and models; It consists of three ``experience buildings'' where you can experience weaving, pottery, etc. Since it is adjacent to Esashi Fujiwara no Sato, why not experience various old-fashioned things while maintaining the atmosphere of the Heian period?

Shiratoritate ruins

The Shiratoritate ruins are located north of Chusonji and are said to be the remains of the castle where Abe Yoritoki's eighth son, Shiratori Hachiro Noritoto, lived. It is an important ruin related to the Abe clan, which wielded power in the late 11th century, and tells the historical background of the surrounding area before Hiraizumi was formed.

Goto Shinpei Memorial Museum

Memorial Hall for Goto Shinpei (1857-1929), also known as the Great Furoshiki. A far-sighted politician who served as the mayor of Tokyo, Minister of the Interior, and president of the Railway Agency. Inside the museum, many items related to Shinpei from his childhood to his later years are on display. Next to the memorial hall is the Haku Goto Memorial Community Center, Japan's first "community center", which was given to commemorate the 13th anniversary of Shinpei's death.