Asonuma Monument

Tono City

Southern Iwate

When Minamoto no Yoritomo destroyed the Oshu Fujiwara clan, Asonuma Shiro Hiroami received the Twelve Villages of Tono for his military exploits. This monument commemorates the history of the Asonuma clan's rule over Tonogo over 14 generations for 400 years.

Location: Matsuzaki Town, Tono City
Inquiries: Tono City Tourism Association
Phone number 0198-62-1333
FAX number 0198-62-4244
Website: http://www.tonojikan.jp/

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Fuefuki Pass

This is a mountain pass that runs from Tono to Kamaishi City and Otsuchi Town.In the past, seafood carried from Otsuchi was exchanged for rice, charcoal, etc. carried from Tono at the Utsugiba in Wayama down Fuefuki Pass. was walking along the mountain pass while leading his horse. It was also called Mimikiri Pass because in winter, the wind blows so cold that it cuts your ears.

Tono City

Southern Iwate

Nature / Scenery

Aeria Tono

Opened in July 2001 in Tono, where you can experience rich nature, folk tales, and legends throughout the four seasons. You can enjoy folk tales told by storytellers for free in front of the coloring page. (Guests only)

Tono City

Southern Iwate

History / Culture Other

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The water that gushes out of the 1,000m deep limestone cave has been selected as one of Iwate's top 20 waters, and the water is used to cultivate wasabi root, with the largest production volume in the Tohoku region. There are also rest areas and campgrounds nearby.

Tono City

Southern Iwate

Nature / Scenery