Kinshuko Kawajiri General Park Iris Garden

Yuda Onsenkyo Prefectural Natural Park

The park is full of lakes and hot springs, including Yuda Dam, which was built in the middle of the Waga River, and its reservoir, Lake Kinshu, as well as hot springs such as Yumoto and Yukawa. Lake Kinshu is the largest man-made lake in the prefecture, and during the autumn leaves season, vivid brocade patterns are reflected on the surface of the lake, and National Route 107 is a perfect driving course. Best time to see autumn leaves: Early October to late October

Akio Fukasawa Museum

Based on the belief that "respect for human dignity and life is the basis of politics," the former Sawauchi Village was the first in the country to achieve free medical care for infants and the elderly, achieving zero infant mortality rate for the first time in Japan. A museum built to learn from the spirit of respect for the late Teruo Fukasawa and to pass on his achievements to future generations.

Mt. Minamihonnai

Mt. Minamihonnai (1,486m above sea level), which is also designated as part of Kurikoma Quasi-National Park, was discovered in 1978 as a mountain that was not on any map, and in 1981, author Fumihiko Nakatsu made this mountain his theme. He gained national recognition after writing ``Golden Quicksand,'' which won the 28th Edogawa Ranpo Award. Rare plants are also growing there, such as skunk cabbage, ryukinka, chinese plovers, and goldenrod blooming in the wetland halfway up the mountain. From the summit, you can see Mt. Iwate to the north, Mt. Hayachine to the east, Mt. Ushigata across the way, Mt. Chokai to the west, and the white peaks of Mt. Gassan in the distance to the south. Mountain opening at the end of June