The Former Goto Residence is a prime example of the Sugo-ya, a straight-line floor plan farmhouse style common in the Date domain, in contrast to the Magariya (L-shaped farmhouses) typical of the N...

Kotohira Bridge is a wooden structure near the confluence of the Hirose and Kitakami rivers. Its simple form blends naturally into the riverside landscape, and the timberwork lends an authentic sen...

Over 150 cherry trees on the street (approximately 750 meters long)

Along the Hitokabe River near the Former Hitokabe Elementary School, rows of cherry trees create a simple and tranquil landscape. “Hitokabe” is a historic town once thriving as a post town, and it ...

The Isawa Dam, located on the Isawa River of the Kitakami River system in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, serves multiple purposes: flood control, securing river flow for environmental conservation, s...

Tokusuien was established in 1957 as a memorial garden to commemorate the completion of the first cylindrical water distributor and to honor the pioneers of the Isawa Plain’s development. The garde...

Atago-yama Shrine, locally known as “Atago-sama,” stands atop a prominent iwakura (sacred rock) in Oshu’s Isawa area. Since the Edo period, it has been deeply revered as a deity protecting against ...

Santaki (“Three Falls”) is a fan-shaped waterfall located on the Yokosawa, a tributary of the Kitamata River in Oshu City. Surrounded by natural forest, it comes into view after a short walk along ...

Kiku Falls is distinguished by the confluence of two streams merging into a single cascade. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom, while in autumn, the foliage turns vibrant, offering seasonal beauty. T...

Koromo-no-Taki (“Robe Waterfall”) is a two-tiered waterfall, with the upper section approximately 15 meters high and 14 meters wide. Its name is said to originate from a legend in which a celestial...