Mill Miru House

Tokurakuji Temple

Tokuraku-ji Temple (Soto sect) was founded in 1558 as a branch temple of Hoko-ji Temple in Nagawa-cho, Aomori Prefecture. The carvings in the transoms of the main hall of this temple (370 in total) are said to be some of the best in Tohoku, and each side is based on a legend or historical fact, and their splendor is astounding. In addition, the seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai and the wooden standing statue of Bodhisattva Wakashi are designated as important cultural properties of the prefecture, and there are many other statues enshrined there as well.

History and Folklore Museum/Hall of History and Folklore

The History and Folklore Museum and the History and Folklore Museum are connected by a corridor, and the Folklore Museum has information on ``Nature and history of Karumai Town,'' ``Farming methods and horse production that supported daily life,'' ``The iron industry that pioneered the era,'' and ``Festivals and local culture.'' The exhibits are based on four themes: ``Entertainment''. In addition, the History and Folklore Hall is used as a venue for the presentation of creative activities, as well as folk tales, the history, climate, folklore, and ruins of Karumai Town.

buckwheat mooncake

Mooncakes are a sweet that originated in China and are said to have been served during celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon. The common style is to wrap strained bean paste, white bean paste, etc. in a skin made of wheat flour, but this mooncake uses buckwheat flour produced in the prefecture for the skin.