Sawauchi Natural Bracken Garden

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

Roadside station “Kinshuko”

Roadside Station Kinshuko is located approximately halfway between Kitakami City and Yokote City, and is the gateway to Nishiwaga Town. You can enjoy local flavors at restaurants and shops. "Yuda Dam Curry," which is modeled after Yuda Dam, is a particularly popular dish that expresses the colors of the season. There is a park where you can see Lake Kinshu.

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.