Yaishidake Onsen

Kuramachi Mall

Iwatanido has long been a distribution center for goods transported by boat on the Kitakami River, and is home to many traditional products such as Iwatado tansu, Iwatani yokan, konkonzuke, and egg noodles. ``Kuramachi Mall'' is a pedestrian-only road that has been built to make use of the warehouses of the manufacturers and merchants. With its stone pavement and classic street lamps, this spot is full of retro vibes, so you can enjoy a relaxing stroll and shopping.

cow museum

This is the only museum in Japan that specializes in cattle, researching and exhibiting not only Maezawa beef but also cattle from all over the world. In addition to exhibits that look at things from a biological perspective, such as stuffed cows, skeletons, and fossils, there are also exhibits that look at the relationship between cows and people from an ethnographic perspective. There is also an introduction to delicious beef dishes by cut, and the exhibit is fun for everyone from elementary school students to adults.

Egne Kizuma

Egne is a mansion forest that is indispensable in snowy regions. The trees planted on the north and west sides of the mansion play a major role in protecting against wind and snow. Kizuma is a type of fence made by stacking firewood, and it is said that in the past people competed for richness based on the amount and length of firewood. Both can be said to symbolize Isawa, a region with a lot of snow, which prospered mainly through rice cultivation. Access: After getting off at Mizusawa Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line, take a bus on the Iwate Prefecture Kotsu Maru Line or Hirooka Line and view from inside the bus.