Floating island in Yukawa-numa (prefecture-designated natural monument)

Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

About 3km from the inner hot springs of Yukawa Onsen is the bluish Yukawa Marsh. It was designated as a prefectural natural monument as the ``Floating Island of Yukawa Marsh'' (March 8, 1966). The appearance of dozens of large and small floating islands, each about 1 meter wide, floating on the water's surface, created by the wind, is a fascinating sight.

Location: 029-5521 Yukawachi, Nishiwaga-cho, Waga-gun, Iwate Prefecture
Inquiries: Contact name: 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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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.

Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

Nature / Scenery

Nishiwaga Town Kawamura Art Museum/Drawing Hall

This museum was built by artist Isamu Kawamura, who is originally from the town, with his own funds and donated to the town. Inside the museum, there is a large collection of works that Mr. Kawamura has been painting for 30 years, including large works such as ``At the Market'' and ``Distribution Day,'' which were selected for the Nitten Exhibition, as well as a collection of paintings that he has stored himself. . There is also a ``Drawing Hall,'' which displays collections and painting tools, mainly drawings by Kawamura.

Nishiwaga Town

Southern Iwate

Museums