Higashiyama Washi “Paper Making Museum”

Ishi and Kenji Museum

The ``Former Tohoku Crushed Stone Factory'', which inspired Kenji Miyazawa to visit Higashiyama Town in his later years, the ``Taiyo to Kaze no Ie'' where related materials are exhibited and events are held, and the tea sweets made by local people. There is a corner called ``Himawari'' where you can take a drink.

Sokei Kumano Shrine

This shrine is said to have been commissioned by Tojin Ohno in the 2nd year of the Yoro era, and is said to have enshrined the spirit of Kishu Kumano Daigongen, and was originally located in Uesokei Kumano. The current main shrine was rebuilt in September of the 7th year of Enpo, and retains its original form well, and is a noteworthy relic as a unique example of the design of the tomata and the form of the shrine building. The main shrine is a cultural property designated by the prefecture.

Houkikaya

"Kaya" is an evergreen tree of the Taxus family. The base diameter is 1.9m, the height is 23m, and the branch length is 21m. It is the largest tree in the prefecture and is approximately 700 years old. Prefecturally designated cultural property.