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Shiroyama Park

Shiwa Town

Central Iwate

History / CultureNature / Scenery
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    Shiroyama Park is a small hill located almost in the center of the town, and is said to be the site of Kosuiji Castle, the residence of the Shiba clan, built during the medieval period, and is a ruin of great historical value. In spring, the park is decorated with approximately 2,000 cherry blossom trees, and when viewed from a distance, the entire hill appears to be cherry blossom-colored. It is crowded with many visitors during the cherry blossom viewing season. You can walk or jog freely, or enjoy camping at the campsite. And the night view is also amazing. There is a monument to Kodo Nomura, the author of “Zenigata Heiji.”

    Location
    Mukoyama, Futsukamachi, Shiwa-cho, Shiwa-gun, Iwate 028-3304
    Inquiries
    Shiwa Town Civil Engineering Division
    Phone number 019-672-2111
    FAX number 019-672-2311
    Website
    http://www.town.shiwa.iwate.jp/Open in new tab
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    *If you wish to use the campsite, please contact the Civil Engineering Division. Civil Engineering Division Facility Management Section TEL 019-672-6877 (direct)
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    Highlights [Late April] Shiroyama Cherry Blossom Festival
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    Nomura Kodo

    A novelist and music critic from Shiwa Town. His real name is Choichi Nomura. After leaving the law department of Tokyo Imperial University, he joined the Hochi Shimbun Company. Active as a writer since 1930. He is also a leading researcher of senryu and ukiyo-e. He has published more than ten music reviews under the pen name "Ara Ebisu". In 1963, he established the Nomura Gakugei Foundation with 100 million yen of his own personal funds, which contributed to scholarship funds and research grants. Author of the novel ``Zenigata Heiji Torimonoche.''

    Shiwa Town

    Central Iwate
    History / Culture

    Pass Station Shiwa Furusato Center Restaurant Grape Tree

    Located along National Route 396, the restaurant ``Budo no Ki'' offers a menu that makes use of local ingredients, and its fruit ice cream made with locally produced grapes, pears, and apples is especially popular. We also have seasonal ice creams with fukinoto, cherry blossom, strawberry, and mugwort.

    Shiwa Town

    Central Iwate
    Sightseeing Spots

    Shiwa Rose Garden

    A 3-minute drive from Roadside Station Shiwa, this rose garden is located on a hill overlooking the majestic Mt. Iwate to the north and the vineyards and countryside of the Akazawa area to the south. We have planted over 1,500 fragrant roses of about 610 species, which are rare even in Japan. The rose festival, which is held twice a year (early June to mid-July and early September to late October), is visited by many people from inside and outside the prefecture every day. Enjoy an elegant moment surrounded by the scent of roses in a special space with an exotic atmosphere reminiscent of southern France. Spring/Summer Rose Festival: Early June to mid-July Autumn Rose Festival: Early September to late October

    Shiwa Town

    Central Iwate
    Sightseeing SpotsNature / Scenery