“Ame Nimomakezu” poem monument

Mukoyama Forest Park

Mukoyama, which rises to the south of the town center, was developed as a forest park and completed in 1998. At the top, there is a monument to Gongen-sama with the motif of Hayachine Kagura, which is representative of Osako Town, as well as an observation deck. You can drive up to the observation deck that offers a panoramic view of Osako's townscape, but you can also climb over 600 stone steps from the foot of the mountain.

Kuzumaru River Stream

Upstream of the Kuzumaru River, which flows into the Kitakami River, there is a mountain stream that flows out of the mountainous area of ​​the Ou Mountains. The 6km long mountain stream is home to scenic spots such as Ichi-no-taki Falls and Mitsubura, and offers beautiful scenery throughout the year, making it perfect for bird watching, forest bathing, mountain stream fishing, and autumn foliage viewing. [Best time to see autumn leaves] Late October to early November

Hanamaki Onsen

A hot spring developed in 1923 by drawing water from Dai Onsen. It has an elegant and calm atmosphere, with rows of cherry blossom trees, red pine forests, and a rose garden with a sundial flower bed designed by Kenji Miyazawa. It is known throughout the country as a hot spring resort in northern Tohoku. The hot springs are effective against rheumatism, neuralgia, etc.