National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Mizusawa VLBI Observatory

Fujisato petrified wood

A petrified redwood tree located near Atago Shrine in Atagoyama Natural Park. It is 12 million years old and blows out of the Inase Volcanic Formation, a sandy pseudoash mixed with andesite rocks. That part alone has a diameter of 1.3 meters and a height of 4 meters, making it the second largest tree in the prefecture after the petrified tree of Nebaru. Take the Esashi Municipal Bus Ide-Kojitani-Kuchizawa Line (via Kami-Ide) to Fujisato bus stop, get off at the JR Tohoku Shinkansen Mizusawa-Esashi Station, take the Iwate Prefectural Transportation Esashi Bus bound for Fujiwara no Sato, get off at the Esashi Bus Center bus stop, and transfer.

Historical Park Esashi Fujiwara no Sato

A vast historical theme park of approximately 20 hectares where you can follow the path of the Oshu Fujiwara clan and experience the history and culture of Michinoku. Based on rigorous historical research, we have fully recreated the castle fences of ancient Tohoku, Toyota-kan, the residence of Fujiwara Kiyohira, the government offices of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, the Kara Imperial Palace, the residence of Hidehira, and the Golden Hall, the symbol of golden culture. . It is also known as a filming location for numerous TV programs and movies, including taiga dramas. We also hold regular performances of the local performing art "Esashi Deer Dance" (every Sunday from late April to mid-November). (Two performances a day 11:00, 14:00) Groups performing regularly in 2020

Kunimiyama

With an altitude of 778m, the Ou Mountains to the west and the Isawa Plain below, Kunimidaira Ski Resort is crowded with skiers in winter.