Toneyama Mitsuto Memorial Museum of Art

Hachiro Sato Memorial Museum “Scolded Bozu”

*Closed (reopening date undecided) Hachiro Sato is known for writing the lyrics for nursery rhymes such as ``Happy Hinamatsuri'' and ``Cute Hide and Seek,'' as well as the popular song ``Ringo no Uta.'' According to him, he wrote about 20,000 works during his lifetime. Through his writings, records, and belongings, we explore the warm personality and free-spirited way of life that overflows in the world of his works.

Sakura Hall

Kitakami City Cultural Exchange Center "Sakura Hall" opened in November 2003. The exterior of the building is made of glass and has a modern look, with three halls: large, medium, and small. In particular, the stage in the large hall, which spans three floors and has six ``auctions,'' is expected to provide impressive stage productions for various performances. Additionally, there is a recording studio, an acting room for ballet lessons, an atelier for making stage props, a multi-purpose room, a meeting room, and a Japanese-style room. There is a restaurant on the first floor of the building and a counter where you can drink alcohol on the second floor.

Japanese Contemporary Poetry and Literature Museum

The Japan Museum of Contemporary Poetry and Literature aims to comprehensively collect, permanently preserve, and research Japanese poetry materials such as modern poetry, tanka, haiku, and senryu on a nationwide scale, as well as hold exhibitions and promote poetry literature. This is the only general literature museum in Japan specializing in poetry. Located in Kitakami City, which is surrounded by the flow of the Kitakami River, green nature, and a poetic climate, it is located in the Poetry Forest Park that colors the city. Many visitors come from all over the country, and it is widely known as the Hall of the Spirits of Words. Masu.