Kamado Shrine Main Hall Ichiu

Yakushido

This is a Tendai sect temple where the spring water that gushes from the grounds is said to be effective against eye diseases. The main image is the Yakushi Nyorai statue, and the legend of Princess Sayo remains. In summer, pretty mountain lilies bloom around the temple grounds.

Toyotakan ruins

It is said to be the residence of Fujiwara Kiyohira until he moved to Hiraizumi. There is a monument to the ruins of Toyota Castle dating from 1774, and it is said that a four-eared white porcelain vase from China was excavated from this area.

Cherry blossom corridor (lined with cherry blossom trees along National Route 397)

National Route 397 is lined with cherry blossom trees for approximately 7km, and is known both inside and outside the city as the ``Cherry Blossom Corridor.'' The ``Mizunosato Sakura Festival'' is held during the blooming period in April every year, and part of the row of cherry blossom trees is illuminated, attracting many tourists. Flowering location: In front of Wakayanagi Junior High School Best time to see: Mid-April In front of Himekaya Best time to see: Late April