Kinugawa fence

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

It is said to have been the government office when the Abe clan set up its headquarters, and after the fall of the Abe clan, it became the residence of the Kiyohara clan, and because it was surrounded by rows of cherry blossom trees, it was given the name Namiki-yashiki, but in later generations it was also called Kinugawa-zaku. Became.

Location: 029-4441 Namiki-mae, Kinugawa-ku, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture
Inquiries: Contact name: Oshu City Kinugawa General Branch Agriculture, Forestry, Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division

Phone number: 0197-52-3111

FAX number: 0197-52-3248
Website: http://www.city.oshu.iwate.jp/

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Isawa Marugoto Information Center

Inquiries and reservations regarding tourist information for Oshu City's Izawa Ward will be accepted, and special products will be exhibited.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots

Kuramachi Mall

Iwatanido has long been a distribution center for goods transported by boat on the Kitakami River, and is home to many traditional products such as Iwatado tansu, Iwatani yokan, konkonzuke, and egg noodles. ``Kuramachi Mall'' is a pedestrian-only road that has been built to make use of the warehouses of the manufacturers and merchants. With its stone pavement and classic street lamps, this spot is full of retro vibes, so you can enjoy a relaxing stroll and shopping.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots History / Culture

Honokizawa Nenbutsu Kembu

It is said to be the successor to the Takadate mokke, which was created to commemorate the soul of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, the master and servant who died a tragic end in Hiraizumi, Oshu. The ghosts of Minamoto no Yoshitsune's master and servants appeared every night, and Yasuhiro, who was at a loss, asked him to pray for the ghosts to disappear, but then a monkey, an incarnation of the Buddha, appeared and mingled with the raging ghosts, dancing while chanting Nembutsu, and the ghosts disappeared. This dance is based on the idea that people's hearts were softened and they attained Buddhahood. It is dedicated at the annual festival held on September 16th at the Isedo Hall in Isawakoyama, Oshu City, and at Chusonji Temple and Motsuji Temple during the Fujiwara Festival in Hiraizumi in spring and autumn. As one of the "furyu dances", "Oni Kenbu", which includes Honokizawa Nenbutsu Kenbu, has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. (2022.11.30) [ Oshu City Homepage ]

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture