Watari hot spring

Kenji Miyazawa

Born in Hanamaki City. He demonstrated his talent in many fields, including literature, education, agriculture, geology, and religion. He entered Morioka High School of Agriculture and Forestry (currently Iwate University Faculty of Agriculture) at the top of his class and conducted geological survey research, and after graduating, he worked at the agricultural school and the Rasu Jijinkai to educate and guide farmers. In terms of literature, he has published works such as the mental sketch (poetry collection) ``Spring and Shura'' and the children's story collection ``Restaurant with Many Orders.'' He is also an avid follower of the Nichiren sect, and his religious ideas can be seen in his works. He loved his hometown, Iwate, and considered it his utopia, calling it ``Ihatov.'' Because he traveled all over the prefecture, monuments of his poems and poems are scattered throughout the prefecture. He passed away from acute pneumonia in 1930. The Kenji Festival is held on September 21st, the anniversary of his death.

Hanamaki City Natural Recreation Village Square

This facility was built by the Employment Promotion Corporation and the city for the purpose of allowing working people to use their leisure time to enjoy nature with family and friends while improving their health and resting. There are tennis courts, gateball, athletic fields, and you can also do mini-camping.

Ishidoriya History and Folklore Museum

It houses sake brewing tools that tell the story of the history of sake brewing in the south, and introduces the sake brewing process. 1,788 of the sake brewing tools have been designated as important cultural properties of the country. Also on display are Jomon pottery excavated from within the town, clay bear figurines that are rare in Japan, ancient documents such as umbrella-shaped complaints, and personal accessories that reflect that era. We also exhibit sake vessels from Japan and around the world.