Tokurakuji Temple

buckwheat mooncake

Mooncakes are a sweet that originated in China and are said to have been served during celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon. The common style is to wrap strained bean paste, white bean paste, etc. in a skin made of wheat flour, but this mooncake uses buckwheat flour produced in the prefecture for the skin.

Yukitani River Dam Forest Park Karumai

A beautiful forest park where water and greenery harmoniously take advantage of the forest and dam landscape. The 154m long suspension bridge offers a panoramic view of the Yukitani River Dam area. The vast site of about 24 hectares includes a windmill observation deck with a height of 16 m and a diameter of 20 m, a charcoal exhibition room, a restaurant, an outdoor stage, a campsite, a tennis court, a log athletic field, a sports field, and a walking path, so you can enjoy it to your heart's content. This is a park where you can enjoy nature to the fullest. [Opening period] April 1st to October 31st every year The tulip garden is filled with approximately 150,000 tulips of 30 varieties in full bloom from late April to mid-May. Coupled with the symbolic windmill observatory, it makes you feel like you are in the Netherlands. [Best time to see] Late April to mid-May

History and Folklore Museum/Hall of History and Folklore

The History and Folklore Museum and the History and Folklore Museum are connected by a corridor, and the Folklore Museum has information on ``Nature and history of Karumai Town,'' ``Farming methods and horse production that supported daily life,'' ``The iron industry that pioneered the era,'' and ``Festivals and local culture.'' The exhibits are based on four themes: ``Entertainment''. In addition, the History and Folklore Hall is used as a venue for the presentation of creative activities, as well as folk tales, the history, climate, folklore, and ruins of Karumai Town.