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Hijono Sports Park

In addition to the Hanamaki City General Gymnasium, which has an arena with three volleyball courts, Hanamaki Baseball Stadium, and track and field stadium, this is a park where you can enjoy all kinds of sports, including a lawn square and tennis courts.

Mishōji Temple

A temple where Kenji Miyazawa's grave is located. The main hall is located near Gindoro Park and is located at the top of a narrow stone staircase. Kenji's funeral was held at Anjo-ji Temple (Otani sect of Jodo Shinshu sect), but it is said that he was later reinterred at Mishō-ji Temple. The tombstone is located at the back of the main hall, and it is said that fresh flowers will never run out. In spring, the weeping cherry blossoms on the grounds are spectacular.

Narushima Washi Crafts Museum

The Narushima Washi Crafts Museum is a production base for Narushima Washi, the northernmost Japanese paper in Japan, and a facility for experiencing paper making. Everything about Narushima Washi is concentrated in the museum, and you can experience the culture of Washi that has been handed down since ancient times in Japan. Additionally, during the winter when paper making is in full swing, you can also observe the paper making process. There is a taxi office in front of the station