Kenji Miyazawa Ihatovkan

futuristic city galaxy earth railway

A painting 10m high and 80m long will appear on the retaining wall on the north side of Hanamaki Station. It is a fantastic painting reminiscent of "Night on the Galaxy Express," and is painted with special paint (Lumilight color) that only glows when exposed to black light (ultraviolet light), so only the white outline can be seen during the day. you can't.

“Ame Nimomakezu” poem monument

Kenji Miyazawa retired from Hanamaki Agricultural College in March 1926, moved to this place where the Miyazawa family's second home had been, and began farming, living alone and cooking for himself, and established the Rasu Jijin Association. He gave lectures on chemistry, soil, etc. to farmers. There is a poem monument inscribed with the second half of ``Ame Nimo Makezu'' in November 1936. Additionally, this poem monument is written by Kotaro Takamura.

Enmanji Kannon Observatory

It is located where the Enmanji Kannon-do Hall is built, and is a hill from which you can overlook the city. Parking lot and toilets are also available. The road is closed to vehicles during the snowy season.