Yuda Onsenkyo Prefectural Natural Park

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.

Shiki line and Shiki’s haiku monument

The area where National Route 107 currently runs along Lake Kinshu was once described by haiku master Masaoka Shiki as ``a place of unparalleled beauty in the neighboring countries.'' It was named the Shiki Line after that. There are also monuments of Shiki's haiku in the town. ``Hot springs in the mountains and the Milky Way above the naked sky'' ``While you can see the village of the crows and the setting sun'' ``A mountain inn with the autumn breeze and the appearance of people'' There are three monuments with haiku in the town, which form the Shiki Line. The closest location is in front of Hottoyuda Station.

Mt. Mahiru

Mt. Mahiru has been popular as an object of faith for local residents since ancient times. From Prefectural Route 1, head towards the Minekoshi Forest Road and drive for 20 minutes to reach the Usagidaira trailhead. The area is surrounded by dense beech forests, allowing you to fully enjoy the natural surroundings, and if you take a walk along the river, you'll find countless beautiful waterfalls of all sizes that blend in well with the trees, creating a beautiful landscape that soothes your soul. June to early November