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Sumita Town Folklore Museum

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Museums

This museum was built in 1985 by moving the former Kamiariju Elementary School, which was built in the early Showa era architectural style, to its current location. The exhibition room is divided into ``Lifestyle'' and ``People's Work'' corners, which introduce a wide range of topics such as local performing arts, popular beliefs, agriculture, and the village of Kesen carpenters.

Location
15-1 Sansenchi, Kamiariju, Sumita-machi, Kesen-gun
Business Hours
9:00～16:00
Closed
National holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (12/29-1/3)
Price
Adults 210 yen, elementary, junior high and high school students 105 yen
Inquiries
Sumita Town Folklore Museum
Phone number 0192-48-2013
Website
http://www.town.sumita.iwate.jp/kanko/museum.htmlOpen in new tab
Other
*Group discount available
【access】
Route 1: Shin-Hanamaki Station → [100 minutes on the conventional line] Kamiariju Station → [25 minutes by bus] Yokamachi Bus Stop → [10 minutes on foot] Sumita Town Folklore Museum
Route 2: Mizusawa IC → [90 minutes by car] Sumita Town Folklore Museum
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Manzoji Temple

Manzoji Temple's stone gate, cherry gate, and mountain gate are unique in that they are built in a straight line. Among them, the magnificent Sanmon gate, built by Kesen carpenters using their skills, is said to be the best in Kesen County. There is a fan-shaped bell tower in the precincts, and the main hall boasts the style of the late Tokugawa period.

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Shrines / Temples

Yurin Land Taneyama

Taneyamagahara was loved by Kenji Miyazawa. ``Yurin Land Taneyama'' has an observation deck with a 360-degree view and a Japanese-style room where you can relax after a walk, supporting your stay in the highlands.

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Nature / Scenery

Hayama Glasses Bridge

Hayama Megane Bridge, which spans the Kesen River that flows through Sumita Town, is an arch-shaped concrete bridge built in 1930. On the northbound route of Yoshitsune, there are legends such as ``Footprints of Benkei'' and ``A semi-official pine tree.'' The surrounding area is Hayama Meganebashisui Park, which is maintained so that you can enjoy nature.

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