Tomb of Princess Suga

Iwai Shimizu

It is said that Fujiwara Hidehira had Wakamizu drawn from here and carried on the morning of New Year's Day. A stone monument has been erected that reads, ``The forgotten water of Iwai in the shadow of the Tokiwa tree is a name that does not remember summer,'' and is where Iwai District got its name.

Roadside station “Genbikei”

6km west from Ichinoseki Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway. This facility is located close to Genbikei, a place of scenic beauty and a natural monument, where you can enjoy fresh agricultural products, local products, and local flavors. In addition to directly selling whole ``fresh vegetables'' grown in the area, we also sell locally-produced ``mochi dishes'' and special ``soft-serve ice cream.'' In addition to displaying exhibits centered on Ichinoseki's "mochi culture," the space can be used to provide local information, interact, and take a break. ■Business hours Exchange Center/9:00-18:00 (April-October) 9:00-17:00 (November-March) Museum/9:00-17:00 ■Closed on Urban and Rural Exchange Center/Monthly 3rd Wednesday Museum/Every Monday (the next day if it is a holiday), New Year holidays

sahara glass park

A world glass museum located right near Genbikei. In addition to displaying and selling 10,000 glass crafts from around the world, there is also a glass pipe blowing glass craft experience corner where you can make your own original products. There is also a 250-seat restaurant on the second floor.