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Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

There is an island created by nature in the middle of the clear stream of the Waga River. The scenery is beautiful and it is often visited by photographers and anglers. The island is approximately 1,500 square meters in size, and there is a shrine in the center called ``Itsukushima Shrine.'' The view from the downstream of this island is spectacular and eye-catching in all seasons. ing.

Location: 〒029-5612 Sawanai, Saruhashi, Nishiwaga-machi, Waga-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Business Hours: Free to watch all year round
Inquiries: Nishiwaga Town Tourism and Commerce Division
Phone number 0197-82-3290
FAX number 0197-81-1061
Website: http://www.yamanoideyu.com/
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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.

Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

History / Culture Shrines / Temples

Roadside station “Kinshuko”

Roadside Station Kinshuko is located approximately halfway between Kitakami City and Yokote City, and is the gateway to Nishiwaga Town. You can enjoy local flavors at restaurants and shops. "Yuda Dam Curry," which is modeled after Yuda Dam, is a particularly popular dish that expresses the colors of the season. There is a park where you can see Lake Kinshu.

Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots