Jokenji Temple

Gyozan-ryu Spring Deer Dance (city-designated intangible folk cultural property)

The head with deer antlers and the long sasara carried on the back are impressive, and in Miyagi Prefecture, it is also called the ``Yakka Odori'' because it is performed in groups of eight. There are various traditions regarding its origin and transmission route, and it is divided into Gyozan-ryu, Kanazu-ryu, Kasuga-ryu, etc. The spring water is called the Gyuzan school, which is descended from the Hisada Shika dance in the Esashi area of ​​Oshu city. According to tradition, Shikaodori began in the Shiroishi/Yusui area in 1866. *Performances may be held at any time upon request, such as festivals at nearby shrines such as Komagata Shrine, and performing arts competitions.

Masuzawa Kagura (city-designated intangible ethnic cultural property)

This is Hayachine-style kagura, which is descended from the Oide kagura of Tsukubaushi-cho, Tono City, and in the Tono region, it is called the Shinto-ryu Shinnin school. The time when it spread to Masuzawa is unknown, but oral tradition says it was around 180 years ago. [Event dates] August 15th: Masuzawa Takadate Hachiman Shrine Annual Festival, September 10th: Kurasako Kannon Hakusan Shrine Annual Festival January 20th: First dance at a rural woman's house in Miyamori Village, other requests Performances from time to time by

famine monument

This is a memorial tower for those who starved to death in the Tono territory's worst harvest in 1755. This is a small monument on the roadside in a place called Miyashiro. It is engraved with the hardships of the people who overcame the harsh terrain of Tono.