Yumenohashi

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

A bridge that connects Mukoyama Park, a famous spot for cherry blossoms, and Tateyama Historical Park, which is associated with the Oshu Fujiwara clan. From the top of the bridge, you can see the Taneyama Plateau to the east, the city area to the west, and the mountains of the Yakeishi Mountain Range below.

Location: Esashi Ward, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture 023-0000
Inquiries: Contact name: Oshu City Esashi General Branch Commerce and Tourism Division

Phone number: 0197-35-2111

FAX number: 0197-35-3476
Website: http://www.city.oshu.iwate.jp/

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Shiratoritate ruins

The Shiratoritate ruins are located north of Chusonji and are said to be the remains of the castle where Abe Yoritoki's eighth son, Shiratori Hachiro Noritoto, lived. It is an important ruin related to the Abe clan, which wielded power in the late 11th century, and tells the historical background of the surrounding area before Hiraizumi was formed.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture

cow museum

This is the only museum in Japan that specializes in cattle, researching and exhibiting not only Maezawa beef but also cattle from all over the world. In addition to exhibits that look at things from a biological perspective, such as stuffed cows, skeletons, and fossils, there are also exhibits that look at the relationship between cows and people from an ethnographic perspective. There is also an introduction to delicious beef dishes by cut, and the exhibit is fun for everyone from elementary school students to adults.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

Museums

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan Mizusawa VLBI Observatory

It is the only one in Japan and continues to be observed 24/7.

Oshu City

Southern Iwate

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