National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Mizusawa VLBI Observatory

Pacific War History Museum

The memorial hall, which was opened to pass down the horrors of war, includes facilities such as a memento hall, a war museum, a war library, and an international exchange center.

Saito Makoto Memorial Museum

Memorial hall for Saito Minoru (1858-1936), who was killed by a bullet during the February 26 Incident. A memorial hall built on the site of Saito Minoru's former residence. The old house has also been preserved and a glimpse of what life was like back then is open to the public. Inside the museum, medals and formal accessories showing the accomplishments of Minoru are on display. In particular, a cracked mirror that was hit by a bullet during the February 26 Incident vividly tells the story of the turbulent times.

Minami Iwate Exchange Plaza

Located within the premises of Mizusawa-Esashi Station on the Tohoku Shinkansen, this museum exhibits and introduces Minami-Iwate's products, sightseeing, and history. Inside the museum, a model of the music stall from the Hidaka Fire Prevention Festival is displayed, recreating the colorful festival scene.