Daikoji Temple

British coast (Kitakami River)

It is located near the confluence of the Kitakami River and Segawa River, and tuffaceous mudstone is exposed along the river. Currently, they are not often seen, but they can sometimes be seen during the dry season. Kenji Miyazawa named it the ``English Coast'' because he said, ``It feels like I'm walking on the chalk coast of England.''

Mishōji Temple

A temple where Kenji Miyazawa's grave is located. The main hall is located near Gindoro Park and is located at the top of a narrow stone staircase. Kenji's funeral was held at Anjo-ji Temple (Otani sect of Jodo Shinshu sect), but it is said that he was later reinterred at Mishō-ji Temple. The tombstone is located at the back of the main hall, and it is said that fresh flowers will never run out. In spring, the weeping cherry blossoms on the grounds are spectacular.

Kasuga style Ochiai deer dance

The origin of the deer dance goes back 1,000 years, and the Kasuga style of Ochiai deer dance was performed by people carrying about 2 meters of Sasara bamboo on their backs, wearing deer masks, and beating a drum hung on their bellies. It is said that this festival began as a memorial service for a deer. It has ancient beliefs hidden in it, and has a high dignity even in its simplicity, and other dances that have been passed down in Towa Town include the Kanazu-style Tannai Shishi Odori and the Noganeyama Kagagara Shishi Odori. An intangible folk cultural property designated by Iwate Prefecture.