Semi Onsen

Kitakami City Museum (main building)

Reopened in September 2016. In addition to introducing the charm of Kunimiyama Abandoned Temple, which was a center of Buddhist culture prior to Hiraizumi, it also provides detailed explanations of six historical themes that are essential when talking about Kitakami.

Kyozukayama

Mt. Kyozuka (altitude 1372.6m) is one of the three Natsuyu mountains, along with Mt. Ushigata and Mt. Komagatake, and the trailhead is Natsuyu Onsen. 6.1km one way (approximately 240 minutes up, 180 minutes down) The climbing season is from early May, when the road to Natsuyu Onsen opens, until early November, when it closes, but there is a lot of remaining snow in May. From the summit, it is also possible to go to Mt. Yaishishidake.

Ezuriko Tumulus Group

A group of ancient tombs built from the late 7th century to the early 8th century. There are approximately 120 round tombs with diameters of 6 to 15 meters, and many magatama beads, kiriko beads, warabi-te swords, straight swords, horse harnesses, etc. have been unearthed. Among them, the gold-layered glass beads are valuable excavated items of which there are only a few examples in Japan, leading to speculation that there was trade with the continent.