spring wildflowers

Nishiwaga Town Katakuri native habitat

Nishiwaga Town has a colony of Japanese anthrax, which can be enjoyed everywhere. The Nishiwaga Katakuri Festival is held every year in conjunction with the flowering of Katakuri.

Oyone Jizo statue

``Rice = Oyone'' that appears in the song ``Sawauchi Jinku'' It is said that in the past, it was a rice-growing area called the Hidden Rice Field of the Nanbu domain, and was said to have a rice yield of 1,000 koku or 3,000 koku. The Great Tenpo Famine struck the village, and in that year, it was difficult not only to receive annual tax rice, but also to survive the famine, and the villagers, who were at a loss, offered a daughter named Kome to the feudal lord in exchange for annual tax rice. The village was saved, but the rice never returned. A rice Jizo erected to honor the daughter's dedication is enshrined on the grounds of Joenji Temple.

Wagadake

At an altitude of 1,440 meters, Mt. Wagadake retains valuable natural beauty such as primeval beech forests and clumps of alpine plants. Because the mountain is steep, there are few climbers, so it is full of freshness. The view is good, and on a clear day you can see the mountain range far into the distance. Just looking at the crystal clear water flowing from the headwaters of the Waga River will soothe your soul.