We visited during the weekday around noon, and there were very few people around. The place is large, but as it's a historical theme park, there’s not much to do beyond exploring. The ticket price, about 1,000 JPY per person, seems reasonable if you enjoy this type of attraction. The activities available include archery (which seems geared towards kids), taking 3D photos, and wearing traditional Heian clothing for photos. These activities are self-guided, and we only encountered staff at the gate and construction site—there were none near the activities themselves. A place you might enjoy if you have plenty of time to spare.

An experience of the culture of Japan and Tohoku region of 10 centuries ago. Used as a filming location for numerous TV dramas and movies. This theme park in the style of a capital city exudes a rich cultural heritage with its magnificent red buildings and exquisite landscapes gardens. The atmosphere here evokes memories of the heyday of Kyoto or Hiraizumi.

Very nice place and very good service staff and kindly to explain and introduce the facilities of the village. It can experience good old Japan dressed styles. Very enjoyable on it.

Fun and interesting place to visit. You can explore where several popular movies were filmed.

Strictly for Japanese history buffs but also good for the average tourists who want a taste of ancient Japan and the lifestyle of that time. The full course is over 2 hours but there is a shorter route of about 50 minutes which also includes a free photo in traditional costume. You get a packet of peanuts and a KAIRO (pocket size warmer) with the entrance ticket. I visited the place in winters and had the place to myself on a Saturday afternoon. It looks beautiful when covered in snow and the contrast with the blue sky/orange buildings is quite good.

Here it is possible to imagine what it was like in the era of 1100s' Japan. The rulers here tried to maintain peace and prosper. Before visiting Hiraizumi, where many spots are registered as world heritage, it is good to come here first as an introduction.

Visited there at 15:30, but the gate would close at 16:00. Better to visit this heritage park in the morning.

The Kokusekiji temple is home to the annual sominsai. A winter water purification ceremony. Hundreds of men walk around in nothing but loincloth and douse themselves in cold water to purifying themselves. The festivities last all night. It ends with the winner taking home a somin bukuro or lucky bag. The festival is held every year around February 10th

(Translated by Google) This ancient temple is located along National Route 343, which crosses the Kitakami Mountains from east to west, and is said to have been founded in 729. The Kuroishi Temple Somin Festival, which was held every year from the 7th of the Lunar New Year to early dawn on the 8th of the following day, was famous, but due to a lack of people to carry the festival, it ended in February 2024. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー November 9, 2024 I visited the shrine in the evening. There were few worshipers, and the precincts were quiet. Behind the main hall (Yakushido), there are stairs leading to Myokendo. When I looked up at the stairs from below, I saw a Kamikaka slowly passing in front of Myokendo. (Original) 北上山地を東西に横断する国道343号線沿いにある古刹で、天平元年（729年）の開山と伝わる。 毎年旧正月7日から翌8日早暁にかけて行われる黒石寺蘇民祭が有名だったが、担い手不足のため、令和6年（2024年）2月の開催をもって終了した。 ーーーーーーーーーー 2024年11月9日 夕方、参拝した。 参拝者は少なく、境内は静かだった。 本堂（薬師堂）の背後に、妙見堂に続く階段がある。 下から階段を見上げた時、かもしかが妙見堂の前をゆっくり通り過ぎて行った。

(Translated by Google) In the Reiwa era, this seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai, which teaches me the secrets of Hotoke and appears as if Satoshi would give it to me, has been protected by people from many natural and man-made disasters since the Tenpyo era. What guided the person who created the Katsura Ittobori to look like this? It must have been the teachings of Mr. Saicho, the founder of the Tendai sect, but the hotoke was placed on a Katsura tree, and the Buddhist sculptor was guided by the hotoke with a feeling of nothingness. As in Hori Susumu, the face of the Yakushi Tathagata here gave me the harshness of a saha. The National Treasure Yakushi Nyorai Seated Statue used to be opened only once every 30-odd years, but today it was as if we were getting a stamp on the Goshuin book and getting close to the National Treasure while listening to the explanation given by the guide. Fortunately, the weather was good and I was able to travel 80km from my home. Thank you to Kuroishi Temple (Original) 令和の時代にホトケのナニかをワタシに教え、サトシでくれるであろうかの如くにおわします薬師如来坐像、天平のミヨから幾多の天災や人災から人びとに守られています。カツラの一刀彫とか、制作した方は何に導かれこの様な面相になされたか、天台宗の開祖最澄さんの教えなんでしょうが、ホトケは桂の木におわして仏師はタダタダ無の気持ちでホトケの導かれの如くにホリ・ススム此処の薬師如来の顔は娑婆の厳しさを私に投げかけました。国宝薬師如来坐像、以前は30数年に一度のご開帳でしたが、今日は御朱印帳に印を頂き更にガイドさんが語る説明の話を聞きながら国宝を擦り寄るがごとくにマジマジとみられました。幸い天気に恵まれ自宅から80km来たかいが有りました。黒石寺に感謝します

(Translated by Google) The historic Kuroishi Temple is famous for the Somin Festival✨️The kind priest (who is said to be the 49th head of the temple since the Heian period) showed us around the main hall. Wonderful Buddhist art♪ A wooden Buddha statue from the Heian period. The peaceful posture of the 12 divine generals, Nikko Bodhisattva, and Moonlight Bodhisattva is beautiful. The principal image of Yakushi Nyorai is in the fire prevention building. Apparently there have been five fires in the past, and each time the Buddha statue was saved. There are wonderful sculptures, a stately building that gives you a sense of history, and a Goma fire stand that is held during the Somin Festival before that, as well as a belfry, a pond, a snow-covered garden, and a majestic long-legged lion. Be sure to visit us when you go to Soba Tokoan, where you can see the bamboo forest and the beautiful murmuring stream across the street. (Original) 蘇民祭で有名な、由緒ある黒石寺✨️お優しい和尚さま（平安時代からの49代目とのことです）が、本堂のご案内をしてくださいました。 素晴らしい仏教美術♪平安時代の木造の仏像。12神将と日光菩薩、月光菩薩、和やかな立ち姿が美しいです。 ご本尊薬師如来像は防火棟に。過去5度も火事あったそうでその度に仏像を救い出されたとか。 素晴らしい彫刻も、その前の蘇民祭で行われる護摩火台もあり歴史を感じさせる風格ある建造、鐘楼棟や池、雪吊りのお庭、そして堂々とした足長の獅子もステキです。 向かいの竹林と美しいせせらぎ、お蕎麦東光庵に行かれるとき是非訪れくださいませ。

(Translated by Google) I have been to this temple many times. Last year I was finally able to see the secret Buddha, which I had longed for. Unfortunately, a member of the temple was with me so I refrained from taking photos. This year, perhaps because it was early in the morning, there were no visitors and the Buddha stood quietly. By the way, a replica of the secret Buddha here can be found at the Esashi Local Culture Museum. (Original) ここのお寺さんは何度も来ています。 昨年は念願だった秘仏を見る事が出来ました。 残念ながらお寺の方が付き添っていたので撮影は控えました。 今年は朝早かったせいか訪れる方も無く静かに佇んでいました。 ちなみに、ここの秘仏のレプリカは「えさし郷土文化館にあります。

(Translated by Google) I received a stamp of Yakushi Nyorai. The temple was very nice and I'm glad I went. (Original) 薬師如来の御朱印もらいました。お寺様も気持ちの良い方で参詣に行って良かったと思います。

(Translated by Google) Kokuseki-ji Temple is an ancient Tendai Buddhist temple located in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, said to have been founded by Gyoki during the Nara period. Kokuseki-ji Temple's Appeal ⦿ Historical Buildings As an ancient temple dating back to the Nara period, it boasts buildings and Buddhist statues of great historical value, including the main hall, the seated Yakushi Nyorai statue, the standing statues of the Four Heavenly Kings, and the statue of Jikaku Daishi. ⦿ Buddhist Statues The principal image, the seated Yakushi Nyorai statue, is known as the Buddhist statue with the oldest inscription in Japan. The standing statues of the Four Heavenly Kings and the statue of Jikaku Daishi are also designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. ⦿ Somin Festival Held annually on January 7th and 8th of the lunar calendar, the Somin Festival is known as a brave festival featuring events such as a naked festival and a battle for the Somin bag. It has been designated a Selected Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. ⦿ Power Spot The principal image, Yakushi Nyorai, is said to ward off evil, making it a popular power spot. (Original) 黒石寺は岩手県奥州市にある天台宗の古刹で奈良時代に行基によって開基されたと伝えられています。 黒石寺の魅力 ⦿歴史的建造物 奈良時代から続く古刹であり、本堂や薬師如来坐像、四天王立像、慈覚大師像など歴史的価値の高い建造物や仏像が残されています。 ⦿仏像 本尊の薬師如来坐像は、日本最古の銘記を持つ仏像として知られています。また、四天王立像や慈覚大師像も国の重要文化財に指定されています。 ⦿蘇民祭 毎年旧暦の１月７日から８日にかけて行われる蘇民祭は裸祭りや蘇民袋争奪戦などが行われる勇者な祭りとして知られています。国の選択無形民俗文化財に指定されています。 ⦿パワースポット 本尊の薬師如来は厄除けのご利益があるとされ、パワースポットとして人気があります。

It is a bit sad to see the overall condition, as the grass grew almost all the area for pedestrian, which does not happen often in the other major cities.

It's a quite place. You can find a large baseball field, trees and benches everywhere, and the Jinja inside the park was a really peaceful place. I heard that your wish will be fulfilled if you prayed at that Jinja. There are some visitors coming to pray at the jinja too. There is also a present shop inside. You can buy cards at the present shop, write your wishes on the cards, and hang it on the boards outside the Jinja. I wished foe the best next life for my dad who has passed away last week. May he Rest In Peace 🤍

Silent,andIenjoyed

one of the beautiful momiji spots

A quaint park for Sakura viewing in mid-April.

In the duration of full bloom.

17 april 2025, windy and alot petal start falling already

(Translated by Google) Head temple of the three major Soto sect temples It is a temple along with Eiheiji and Sojiji. Please note that the stone steps at the Sanmon gate are quite high! Japan's largest thatched roof is just huge! Is there a story about it being connected to the Bunpuku Chagama at Morinji Temple in Ashikaga? ? (Original) 曹洞宗３大寺本山 永平寺、総持寺に並ぶお寺です。 山門の石段はかなり高さがあるのでご注意を！ 日本一大きな茅葺き屋根とにかく大きい！ 足利にある茂林寺の分福茶釜と繋がってるの話は…………？？

(Translated by Google) It's very quiet and the birds' chirps create a nice atmosphere. I went in from the front, but it's quite steep and high! It might be dangerous for women... There is a paved road on the right side. The reception is on the right after all, so if you want to ask for a goshuin, it might be faster to go there first. I left my goshuin book and got a numbered ticket, and then I went inside to pray. What was surprising was that they offered free drinking water! It's not just cold water (lol) they also serve iced coffee◎ In addition to talismans and amulets, they also sold various other things. There is a room where you can experience zazen even if you don't apply for zazen. I tried sitting, but I couldn't cross my legs... I gave up (crying) It's a shame that photography is prohibited inside... but there are plenty of things to see. Everyone always goes to Hiraizumi, but I hope they'll also visit here. Warabimochi... I should have bought some - it looked delicious. I'll buy some next time I go. (Original) とても静かで鳥の囀りがかなり良い雰囲気です。 正面から行かせて頂きましたが、かなり急で高いです！女性だと危険かも… 右側にちゃんと舗装路あります。受付が結局右手にありますので、御朱印などお願いする方は先にそっちの方が早いかも。 御朱印帳預けて番号札をもらい、中を参拝いたしました。 以外だったのが飲料水サービス！冷水だけじゃない(笑)アイスコーヒーも出るのね◎ 御札とかお守りの他にも色々販売されてました。 坐禅申し込まなくても、坐禅体験出来るお部屋あります。坐ってみましたが、足が組めず…僕は断念しました（泣） 中は撮影禁止なので残念ですが…見所満載です。みなさん平泉ばかり行かれますが、こちらにも足をのばして頂きたいものです。 わらび餅…買えば良かったなぁ〜美味しそうだった。次行ったら買おう。

(Translated by Google) It has a very strict atmosphere. It is a Soto sect temple and seems to be close to the main temple in Tohoku. There's something special about this roof. It seems that he was also protected by the Date clan. There was also a talk about the seven wonders. thank you very much. (Original) すごく厳かというか雰囲気ありますね。曹洞宗のお寺で東北の本山に近い寺院のようです。この屋根に特徴ありますね。伊達氏保護も受けていたようです。七不思議のお話しもありました。ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) Hiraizumi has famous tourist spots such as Chuson-ji Temple, but this large thatched-roofed temple is also a highlight. Personally, I was most impressed by the quiet and solemn appearance with few tourists. (Original) 平泉には中尊寺をはじめとする有名な観光スポットがありますが、この茅葺きの大きなお寺も圧巻です。 観光客も少なく静かで厳かな佇まいは、個人的には一番印象に残りました

(Translated by Google) I had passed by several times, but this was my first time to see it. . I am also a member of the Soto sect, and I was overwhelmed by the scale and history of this temple, which is incomparable to my family temple. I'm really glad I visited. I would like everyone to visit, regardless of their religious affiliation. (Original) 何回か、前を通ってましたが、初めて拝観しました 。私も曹洞宗の檀家ですが、私の菩提寺とは比べ物にならない位規模や歴史があり、圧倒されました。本当に訪問してよかったです。宗派関係ないく、訪れて欲しです。

(Translated by Google) It was a place I had always wanted to visit. I stopped by on my way to a new roadside station in Daito. I was impressed by the thatched roof, which was bigger than I imagined. If you can go into the main hall and relax, I would give it a ☆5. The roadside station I was aiming for wasn't very good, but I'm glad I stopped by here. There were a lot of cars at Kuroishi-dera Temple in the foreground, but I encourage everyone to go a little further and visit Shobo-ji Temple as well. (Original) 一度行ってみたいと思っていた所でした。 大東にできた新しい道の駅に行く途中で寄らせてもらいました。 想像を超えた大きな茅葺きに感動しました。 本堂にも入ってゆっくりできたら☆5です。 目的の道の駅がイマイチでしたが、こちらに寄れたことは良かったです。 手前の黒石寺の方は沢山車がありましたが、みなさんもう少し足を伸ばして正法寺にも行ってみてください。

(Translated by Google) The temple has a thatched roof and the main hall is a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan. The thatched roof is beautiful and fits in perfectly with the scenery. The cedar trees on both sides of the main gate are also quite thick and impressive. When you enter the temple grounds from the main gate, you are greeted by a solemn and tranquil atmosphere. I think it is quite a power spot. (Original) 茅葺き屋根のお寺で本堂は国の重要文化財です。とても茅葺きが綺麗で風景にとても合っています。総門の両サイドの杉もかなり太くて立派です。総門から境内に入ると雰囲気はとても厳かで静寂な雰囲気が漂っています。かなりのパワースポットだと思います。

(Translated by Google) Recently, more and more Taiwanese people are visiting Japan, but as of 2024, there are still no comments in Chinese. As a Taiwanese, you must not know anything about Taiwan, so I have to post photos from my trip in 2017. There is a parking lot at the Memorial Hall of Taiwan Governor-General Goto Shinpei, the Chief Civil Affairs Officer of the Taiwan Governor-General. There are many personal items in the museum, so you can learn more about his life. Tickets are not expensive and the visit takes about one hour. (Original) 最近旅日台灣人越來越多，但是到現在2024年都還沒有中文評論，身為台灣人不可不知台灣事，只好發一下2017年去的照片。 台灣總督府民政長官後藤新平紀念館，開車過去有停車場，館藏許多私人物品，可以更深入瞭解其生平，門票不貴，參觀時間大約一小時。

(Translated by Google) A facility that exhibits the achievements of Mr. Shinpei Goto, one of Oshu City's three great figures. He began his career as a doctor, but later went on to become Secretary of Civil Affairs in the Taiwan Governor-General's Office, President of Manchuria Railways, President of the Railway Authority, Mayor of Tokyo, President of Tokyo Broadcasting Corporation (currently NHK), and was active in many fields. However, there is so much variety that you may not be able to grasp it just by looking at the exhibits. At that time, you can watch the video, so please use that. You can see the achievements of this great man for 200 yen, and even though it was a holiday, there were no other viewers besides me, so I was able to take a good look at it. You can also take pictures inside. (Original) 奥州市の三偉人の一人、後藤新平氏の功績を展示する施設。彼のキャリアはまず医師としてスタートしますが、その後台湾総督府民政長官、満鉄総裁、鉄道院総裁、東京市長、東京放送局（現NHK）総裁・・・ととにかく多分野にわたって活躍した人ですが、あまりに多岐に渡りすぎて、展示品を見るだけではピンとこないかもしれません。その時はビデオ動画を視聴することができるのでそちらを利用しましょう。この偉人の功績を200円で見ることができるのですが、休日にも関わらず、自分以外に観覧者もなく、じっくり鑑賞することができました。内部も撮影可能です。

(Translated by Google) Mizusawa's Three Great People...Goto Shinpei Memorial Hall. We started at the Saito Makoto Memorial Museum, then went to the Takano Choei Memorial Museum, and then ended up visiting the Goto Shinpei Memorial Museum in order without any meaning. To be honest...I'm not interested at all. So what did he do? I don't know what kind of achievements I have achieved❗It's not something I can say proudly, but... However, I felt that these three people risked their lives, not for themselves, but for Japan, desperately running through the turbulent times... When you visit the Goto Shinpei Memorial Museum, you will realize that Goto Shinpei left behind many achievements. It is surprising that Shinpei Goto had such a wide range of achievements. He worked hard at his studies and became a doctor, and at the age of 24 he rose through the ranks to become the dean of a medical school and hospital director.He then joined the Health Bureau of the Ministry of Home Affairs and was involved in a major cholera quarantine project. He became the Governor-General of Taiwan and was called the father of Taiwan's modernization, and was instrumental in the modernization of Manchuria. When he became the mayor of Tokyo, he focused on rebuilding rather than recovering from the Great Kanto Earthquake...I don't think he had time to sleep or rest. Goto Shinpei, a great man who was made for tomorrow's future...The memorial museum is definitely worth a visit. I was wondering why there is a mailbox in the building❓️, but the person who changed the postbox to red instead of black before was Goto Shinpei...the first president of the Boy Scouts...served several ministers...president of the Cabinet Railway Agency...mayor of Tokyo. ...Why didn't you become prime minister? One of the sayings is Those who die leaving money behind are at the bottom. Those who die leaving their jobs behind are the ones inside. Those who die leaving others behind are at the top. I guess it was a life that left behind a lot of people... Although there were people who had no interest at all, we had a wonderful and meaningful day touring the memorial museums of these three great figures. , (Original) 水沢の三偉人…後藤新平の記念館。斎藤實記念館から始まり高野長英記念館へ…最後は後藤新平記念館に順番に意味もなく巡ってきました。 正直なところ…全く興味ありません。なので何をした方なのか？どんな功績があるのか知りません❗胸を張って言える事ではありませんが… だた…三名が自己の為ではなく日本のために命をかけて必死に激動の時を駆け抜けたんだなと… その中でも後藤新平は数多の功績を残していたんだと後藤新平記念館に来ると分かります。 後藤新平ほど多岐に渡る功績を残していたのは驚愕です。 学問に励み医師として活躍し24歳で医学学校長兼病院長になるなど驚異の出世をしながら内務省衛生局に入りコレラの大検疫事業。 台湾総督になり台湾の近代化の父と呼ばれ満州の近代化にも人力。 東京市長になり関東大震災の復旧ではなく復興…寝る暇も休む暇もなかったと思われます。 明日の未来のために人力された偉人の後藤新平…その記念館は必見の価値です。 建物の中に何故に郵便ポスト❓️とおもいましたが郵便ポストが以前は黒だったのを赤にしたのも後藤新平…ボーイスカウト初代総長…いくつかの大臣をし…内閣鉄道院総裁…東京市長…何故に首相にならなかったのか？ 格言の一つに 金を残して死ぬ者は下だ。 仕事を残して死ぬ者は中だ。 人を残して死ぬ者は上だ。 沢山の人を残した生涯だったのかな… 全く興味無い方々でしたがこの三偉人の記念館巡り素晴らしい有意義な時を過ごせた１日でした。、

(Translated by Google) I didn't know he was such an amazing person (Original) こんなにスゴイ偉人とは知りませんでした

(Translated by Google) First visit on Friday, October 4, 2024. I was lacking in studying, but my heart was taken with me❗ Shinpei Goto is an amazing person. (Original) 2024.10.4(金)初訪問です。 勉強不足の私は、心を持っていかれました❗ 後藤新平さん、物凄い方です。

(Translated by Google) I visited a local monument to great people. This is for my son's summer vacation homework. I was also able to listen to Shinpei Goto's recorded voice. He was a wonderful person who accomplished many great things. (Original) 地元の偉人記念館を訪ねました。 息子の夏休みの宿題のためです。 後藤新平さんの録音された肉声を聴くことも出来ました。沢山の偉業をなさった素晴らしいお方でした。

(Translated by Google) While it is not a huge building, it has a surprising amount of volume when you look at every nook and cranny. The exhibits also include topics that have been featured in recent newspapers and on television, making it a timely exhibition. The parking lot is not that large, so you can also use the city hall. One day, he may be a person who will be featured in a historical drama. The extent of his achievements and the important positions he held. I think he is one of the great people in history that we should learn about. (Original) 広大な建物ではないものの、隅々まで見ると意外とボリュームがあります。 最近の紙面やテレビなどで取り上げられた内容も展示されていて、タイムリーな展示です。 駐車場はそんなに広くないので、市役所を利用するのも手です。 いずれ、大河ドラマで取り上げられる人物かもしれません。 それほど、要職を歴任し、功績を残しています。 歴史を学びたい偉人の一人だと思います。

(Translated by Google) Komagata Shrine is a particularly beautiful place in winter when it is covered in snow. The snow that falls on the grounds coats the trees and torii gates in white, further enhancing the solemn atmosphere. As you walk through the falling snow inside the shrine, which is shrouded in silence, you will feel as if your soul is being purified. It has a particularly sacred atmosphere during the winter, and visitors can pray quietly. The view of Komagata Shrine in the snow is different from its usual lively appearance, and has a sacred and memorable beauty. (Original) 駒形神社は、雪に覆われた冬の風景が特に美しい場所です。境内に降り積もる雪が、木々や鳥居を白く包み込み、厳かな雰囲気を一層引き立てています。静寂に包まれた神社内で、雪が舞う中を歩くと、心が清められるような感覚を覚えます。冬季には特に神聖な空気が漂い、参拝者も静かに祈りを捧げることができます。雪の中で見る駒形神社の景色は、普段の賑やかな印象とは違い、神聖で心に残る美しさがあります。

(Translated by Google) It is not an ancient Ichinomiya shrine, but a recently certified Shinichinomiya shrine. As it is a ceremonial shrine, the atmosphere is nice and the precincts are quite spacious. The parking lot is not very large, but it is located on the Otorii side. (Original) 古来からある一宮ではなく、最近になって認定された新一宮の神社です。 式内社なだけあって雰囲気も良く境内も割と広い。 駐車場はあまり広くはないけど、大鳥居側にあります。

(Translated by Google) First visit on Friday, August 2, 2024. I accessed it from the Tohoku Expressway Mizusawa Interchange, and I think it took about 10 minutes. Our company is considered to be the Rikuchu Ichinomiya Shrine, and is one of the few shrines in the Tohoku region that enshrines Amaterasu Omikami as its enshrined deity. There is a free parking lot on the grounds, so it is convenient to access by car.The shrine is surrounded by green trees that block the summer sunlight, making it easy to visit. I learned later that it was adjacent to Mizusawa Park and surrounded by lush greenery. Proceeding through the torii gate is a gravel approach to the shrine, passing through the chozubya and passing through the gate, leading to the shrine.The grounds are well-maintained and a pleasant place to visit. Since there is a regular route, I was encouraged to visit shrines within the precincts such as Yama Shrine. I could see summer pilgrimage announcements and festival preparations everywhere, giving me the feeling that summer was in full swing. I was able to enjoy a nice visit to the shrine away from the hustle and bustle, and at the end I had a commemorative goshuin stamp written on it. thank you very much. (Original) 2024.8.2金曜日初訪。 東北自動車道水沢インターチェンジからアクセスしました、約10分ほどだったと思います。 陸中一宮とされる当社は、御祭神に天照大神をお祀りしており、東北地方の数少ない一宮のひとつになります。 境内には無料駐車場がありますので車でのアクセスが便利です、神社の周りは緑の木々に覆われ、夏の陽射しをさえぎってくれており参拝しやすがったと記憶しています。後で知りましたが水沢公園と隣接しており緑豊かな空間にちんざされておりました。 鳥居を進むと砂利の参道となり、手水舎を経て門をくぐり拝殿に繋がります、境内は整備が良くて気持ち良く参拝することができます。順路がありますので促されて山神社等の境内内社にも参拝をしました。 夏詣の案内とお祭りの準備が至る所に見られ、夏真っ盛りであることを感じました。喧騒から離れ良い参拝が出来ました、最後に記念の御朱印を書き入れて頂きました。ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) I went on foot from Mizusawa Station. The shrine is located in one corner of Mizusawa Park, so I decided to walk towards Mizusawa Park. If you walk while checking the route from the station, you will see a guide to the shrine, but please be careful as it is further ahead than the route, so it will be a long detour. Is it the biggest shrine in Mizusawa? is. Although it is an Engi-style shrine, it seems that it was enshrined here only in the Meiji era. Originally, a worship hall was built alongside Shiogama Shrine, which was previously enshrined there.There are many shrines within the precincts, and there are directions showing the route to worship. (Original) 水沢駅から徒歩で行きました。 水沢公園の1角にある神社なので、水沢公園を目標に歩く事に。 駅からの経路を確認しながら歩くと神社の案内が見えますが、経路より先にある為遠回りになります、ご注意を。 水沢では、一番大きな神社？です。 延喜式内社ではありますが、当地に鎮座されたのは明治になってからのようです。 元々、先に鎮座されていた鹽竈神社と並んで拝殿が建っています、境内には多数の境内社がありますが、参拝経路が示した案内がされています。

(Translated by Google) First visit to the shrine. Location within walking distance from the station. It seems to be a new type of Ichinomiya shrine, but it was a small shrine with a nice atmosphere. thank you very much. (Original) 初参拝。駅から徒歩圏内の立地。新しい部類の一宮らしいですがこじんまり雰囲気良い神社でした。ありがとうございました。

(Translated by Google) Komagata Shrine is said to have its origins in the year 456, when Lord Kageno Isawa enshrined Komagata-sama at the top of Mt. Komagatake. It is said that the shrine was built by Jikaku Daishi around 850, and the Oshu Fujiwara clan also respected Komagata and enshrined his spirit on Mt. Takuine in Maesawa. It is said that the shrine was moved to its current location in 1901. Rikuchu Ichinomiya seems to be the most prestigious. It was a very large and magnificent shrine ⛩️ located in Mizusawa Park. It is said to be a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring. About 20 minutes walk from JR Mizusawa Station. (Original) 駒形神社は上毛野胆沢公が456年頃に駒ヶ岳山頂に駒形様をお祀りしたのが始まりだそうです。850年頃慈覚大師により社殿が建立されたそうで、奥州藤原氏も駒形様を敬い、前沢の束稲山に分霊をお祀りされたそうです。明治36年に現在の地に遷宮されたそうです。陸中一宮は最も格式が高いそうです。 水沢公園の中にあり、とても広くて立派な神社⛩️でした。春は桜の名所だそうです。JR.水沢駅徒歩20分位です。

(Translated by Google) April 16th. I visited Komagata Shrine while viewing the cherry blossoms at Mizusawa Park.I usually visit Hidaka Shrine, but I sometimes stop by Mizusawa Park during my walks and visit Komagata Shrine as a connection😔I heard that this shrine has the highest level of deity in Tohoku. My wife and I both clapped and bowed, praying for our own health and long life and the happiness of our families🙇It seems that there were many other people besides us who were visiting the shrine to coincide with the cherry blossom viewing😳Today is a warmer day than usual😊The cherry blossoms at Mizusawa Park are in full bloom and are starting to fall, but we were able to worship peacefully and it felt like it was in full bloom🕴️ (Original) 4月16日。 水沢公園の観桜、お花見にあわせて駒形神社参拝いたしました⛩️ふだんは主に日高神社ですがウォーキングの途中に水沢公園に立ち寄り、そのつながりで駒形神社お参りすることあります😔東北では最高階位の神格を得ている神社と聞いています。妻とともにニ礼ニ拍手一礼し、自身の健康長寿と家族の多幸を祈願いたしました🙇われわれ以外にもお花見にあわせて参拝されている方々が多かったようです😳今日は例年にも増して暖かな日よりです😊水沢公園の桜は満開過ぎ散り始めですが、心穏やかに拝礼でき、気持ち的には満開この上なし、でした🕴️

very cool experience lots of people right as it opens even if the race doesn’t start for two hours

(Translated by Google) This is a small racecourse with a nostalgic atmosphere. It's not often that you get a full gate with 12 horses, so you'll have a hard time against the hole parties, but even with a small number of horses, it's not super stable. The small paddock is characterized by a handwritten entry list. Lots of drink vending machines. There is a cafeteria away from the stand and a shop on the first floor inside the stand from the fourth corner. There is a 100 yen coin locker opposite the information corner just after entering the stand, but the capacity is not large so a backpack might be the limit. It is a surprisingly impregnable racecourse for train and bus users. Visited on Monday 4.28 on a weekday. The route is below. I stayed overnight at Ichinoseki, but I took the Tohoku Main Line bound for Morioka at 10:15 from Ichinoseki, arriving in Mizusawa at 10:38. The free bus departs at 10:50 and goes directly to the racecourse. About 8 minutes to the racecourse. On the day I went, the final race was at 6:15 p.m., and on the way back, I walked for about 10 minutes from the racecourse to the bridge that crosses the Kitakami River.I didn't go to the bridge, but when I crossed the pedestrian crossing, I saw the racecourse entrance bus stop on my left. Please note that the bus stop does not have chairs or a waiting area to protect you from the rain, so it may be difficult on rainy or snowy days. Take the Iwate Prefecture Kotsu Bus (SUICA can be used, but it only runs on weekdays) that leaves at 18:42 and takes the Yamabiko No. 66 bound for Tokyo, which leaves Mizusawa-Esashi Station at 19:12. (Original) こじんまりした昔懐かしい雰囲気の競馬場です。フルゲート12頭でフルゲートになることもそんなになく、穴党には苦戦を強いられるが、少頭数でも超堅く収まるわけではない。 こじんまりしたパドックに手書きの出馬表が特徴的です。飲み物の自販機多め。スタンドから離れたところに食堂と四コーナーよりのスタンド内の一階に売店あり。100円コインロッカーがスタンド入ってすぐのインフォメーションコーナーの向かいにあるが、容量が大きくないのでリュックサックくらいが限界かも。 鉄道＆バス使いには、意外と難攻不落な競馬場です。 4.28月曜平日に来訪。ルートは以下。 一ノ関泊でしたが、行きは一ノ関から10:15の東北本線盛岡行きで、水沢に10:38着。10:50発の無料バスで競馬場直行。競馬場まで8分くらい。 私が行った日は、最終レースが18:15で、帰りは競馬場から北上川を渡る橋を目指して10分程度歩き、橋には行かず、横断歩道を渡ると左手に競馬場入口バス停が見える。なお、バス停は椅子も雨などを凌げる待合場所もないので雨、雪の日はつらいかも。18:42発の水沢江刺駅行き岩手県交通バス(SUICA使えるが平日のみ運行なので注意が必要)に乗り、18:48着で、水沢江刺駅19:12発のやまびこ66号東京行きに乗れる。

(Translated by Google) This was my first visit. It was a local racecourse, but it had a nice old feel to it. The parking lot in front of it was 300 yen during the event, and admission was 200 yen. There were only a few restaurants and not many visitors. Nowadays you can buy tickets without having to watch the race in person, so I guess that's about what you'd expect. However, you could see both the paddock and the course up close, so it felt like you were there, and it was quite good. (Original) 初めて訪問しました。ローカル競馬場ではありましたが古さの中に味わいがありなかなか良いところでした。目の前の駐車場は開催中で300円で入場は200円。 飲食店はわずかにあるのみで入場者もあまり居ませんでした。今は現地観戦せずとも馬券は買えるのでまあこんなもんかと。 しかしながらパドック、コース共に近くに見えるので臨場感がありかなり良かったです。

(Translated by Google) With the spread of online voting, sales at local horse races across the country are on the rise. Although many racetracks are renovating their stands that have deteriorated over time, Mizusawa Racecourse still retains a strong Showa-era atmosphere. (Gourmet) In addition to the permanent cafeteria, there is also a food truck, so you shouldn't have to worry about finding something to eat. (parking) There is no free parking. Please pay 300 yen to the person waiting in the parking lot. There is also a taxi stand. The shuttle bus makes one round trip per day. (Reserved seat) The standard price is 1,000 yen including admission, but the seats are much poorer than other racetracks. If you're just looking for comfort, Teletrack (the facility next to the main stand) is better. (J-PLACE) On JRA days, you can also purchase horse racing tickets. However, there are only a limited number of laces available for purchase, and there are few places to sit, making it unsuitable for staying long. (Other highlights) ・Hot lace ・Paddock handwritten blackboards that are disappearing recently ・Cherry blossom trees in front ・Meisey Opera Monument (Original) ネット投票の普及により、全国の地方競馬も売上が右肩上がり。多くの競馬場が経年劣化したスタンドの改修を行なっているが、水沢競馬場は今もなお昭和の雰囲気を色濃く残しています。 (グルメ) 常設の食堂に加え、キッチンカーの出店もあり食べる物には困らないはず。 (駐車場) 無料駐車場はありません。駐車場で待ち構えている方に300円お支払いください。タクシー乗り場もあります。送迎バスは一日一往復です。 (指定席) 入場料含め1000円で標準的な料金設定ですが、席は他の競馬場よりかなりしょぼいです。座り心地だけならテレトラック(メインスタンドの隣の施設)の方が良いです。 (J-PLACE) JRA開催日は中央競馬の馬券も購入できます。 ただし、購入できるレースが限定的な上に、座る場所がほとんどなく、長居するには不向きです。 (その他見どころ) ・熱いレース ・最近無くなりつつあるパドックの手書き黒板 ・向こう正面の桜並木 ・メイセイオペラ記念碑

(Translated by Google) I recently visited and watched a race for the first time. It was a great way to relax and enjoy a day at this old-fashioned racecourse, with its charming handwritten race sheets and other features. The food on site was also delicious, and I ended up eating too much. It's a racecourse I'd like to visit again in a different season. (Original) 先日初めて訪問し、観戦しました。手書きの出走表など風情漂う昔ながらの競馬場でのんびり旅行がてらの旅打ちは最高でした。 場内の食べ物も美味しくてついつい食べ過ぎてしまいました。 また季節を変えて訪れたい競馬場です。

(Translated by Google) I visited in July 2019. There are tiles from the Meisei Opera, the viewing environment is surprisingly comfortable, and the restaurant sells reading glasses for 200 yen. It's full of entertainment and hospitality. (Original) 2019年7月訪問しました　メイセイオペラの牌があったり、意外と快適な観戦環境があったり、そして、食堂では「老眼鏡」が200円で売っていたり、アミューズ性とホスピタリティに溢れた一面があります

(Translated by Google) First time at a local racecourse ㊗️ But! Mizusawa Racecourse wasn't open that day lol Maybe that's why there were so few customers lol It was so cold lol There was nothing to enjoy ← I don't understand horse racing lol I heard that the specialty menu here is stewed offal But it was so cold that I quickly left 😱 If the weather had been better, it would have been a great drive 🥳 (Original) 初地方競馬場へ㊗️ しかーし！ この日は水沢競馬場開催してなかったw だからかー お客さん少ないワケw 寒いし寒いし寒いしw 楽しむことは無く←競馬分かってないw ここの名物食堂メニューはモツ煮と聞いていたけど 寒すぎてソク撤退😱 天気良かったらサイコーのドライブになったと思う🥳

I couldn’t use “Suica” known as useful IC card of transportation. I felt very inconvenient😡

(Translated by Google) JR Mizusawa Station. A station on the JR East/JR Freight Tohoku Main Line located on Mizusawa Higashi Odori Street in Oshu City. This is the closest station to Oshu City Hall, where the handshake statue of Shohei Otani is located. From this station to Ichinoseki Station on the Tohoku Main Line, the 5th station is 25.0 km, the 15th station is 75.1 km to Ogoda Station, and the 26th station is 118.3 km to Sendai Station. On the way down, Kitakami Station is the 3rd station and is 17.4 km, Hanamaki Station is the 5th station and is 29.9 km, and Morioka Station is the 14th station and is 65.2 km. (Original) JR水沢駅。 奥州市水沢東大通りにあるJR東日本・JR貨物の東北本線の駅。 大谷翔平握手像がある奥州市役所の最寄り駅です。 当駅から東北本線上り方面の一ノ関駅までは５駅目で25.0Km、小牛田駅までは１５駅目で75.1Km、仙台駅まで２６駅目で118.3Km。 下り方面の北上駅までは３駅目で17.4Km、花巻駅までは５駅目で29.9Km、盛岡駅までは１４駅目で65.2Km。

(Translated by Google) It may be hard to believe, since the streets in front of the station are deserted even during the day, but when I was little, there were two department stores, two movie theaters, and many pachinko parlors, and it was very lively. I now have fond memories of those times. (Original) 駅前通りは 日中でも人影少なく 寂れた感じを受けるので 信じがたいでしょうが、自分が小さい頃は デパート2件 映画館2件 パチンコ屋さんも 沢山有って たいそう賑わっていた。 今ではその当時の事が懐かい。

(Translated by Google) It's the drop-off point for late-night express buses, and I arrived there before 6am. I was able to use the waiting room, but the convenience store didn't open until 6:40am, so I couldn't use it. (Original) 深夜高速バスの降車地になっており, 早朝6時前に到着。 待合室は利用できたが コンビニは6:40からの開店で利用できず。

(Translated by Google) A station on the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Japan Freight Railway (JR Freight) Tohoku Main Line located at 1-chome, Mizusawa Higashiodori, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. (Original) 岩手県奥州市水沢東大通り1丁目にある、東日本旅客鉄道（JR東日本）・日本貨物鉄道（JR貨物）東北本線の駅。

(Translated by Google) It is quite far from Mizusawa-Esashi Station. It takes about an hour on foot. (Original) 水沢江刺駅まではかなり離れています。徒歩で約1時間

(Translated by Google) The Midori ticket counter is closed at certain times. Perhaps because tickets are no longer available at nearby JR stations, the counter can be crowded at times. It is safer to buy tickets from the ticket vending machine. Suica cards cannot be used. (Original) みどりの窓口に休止時間があります。周辺のJR駅で切符を買えなくなった影響なのか、窓口が混み合う時もあります。券売機で切符を買うのが無難です。また、Suicaは使えません。

(Translated by Google) I visited Isawa Dam by bicycle in June 2025. I took R397 from Yokote and passed through the Omoriyama Tunnel. On the Akita side, the slope is steep from the junction of R397 and R342 to the park golf course. After that, it becomes a little gentler. Each curve is numbered, starting from number 2 and ending halfway. I think it goes up to 16. The tunnel at the pass is about 800m above sea level. On the Iwate side, the elevation gradually increases and there are no steep slopes. Finally, you cross two large bridges and the slope ends. You can see Mt. Yakeishi in the middle of the pass. There are two lanes and little traffic, so it's good for bicycles. When I visited, there were many people picking wild vegetables. (Original) 2025年6月に自転車でいさわダムを訪れました。横手からr397で大森山トンネルを越えてきました。秋田側はr397とr342の分岐からパークゴルフ場迄は坂がきついです。そこを過ぎると少し緩くなります。カーブ毎に番号が振られていますが、2番から始まって、途中までで終わってしまいます。多分16迄だと思います。峠のトンネルで標高は約800m。岩手側は徐々に標高を上げていく感じで激坂はありません。最後に大きな橋を2回渡って坂は終了です。峠の途中で焼石岳がみえます。車線は2車線確保されており、交通量が少ないので自転車向けですね。訪れた時は山菜採りの方が多く訪れていました。

(Translated by Google) [Visited on a weekend in September 2025] I stopped by on a camping trip. It had been several years since I last came here. The last time I was here, I remembered visiting because I'd heard that it was the number one dam in Japan, but I'd completely forgotten what it was. The water level on the day I visited was so high that it really hit home that the water shortage was real. I think you can see Ishibuchi Dam. The dam cards here can only be obtained at certain times, so be careful if you're looking to get one. I think the counter was closed for about two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon. (Original) 【2025年9月週末訪問】 キャンツーで立ち寄りました。 来るのは数年ぶりでした。 以前来た時は、何かが日本一のダムだと知って訪れたはずだったのですが、何が日本一だったのかを忘れてしまっていました。 当日は、水不足って本当だったんだなと強烈に感じる水位でした。 たぶん石淵ダムが見えている。 ここのダムカードはもらえる時間が割と限定的ですので、ダムカード狙いの方はご注意下さい。 午前午後に2時間くらいずつ、窓口が対応していない時間があったかと思います。

(Translated by Google) On August 20th, 2025, I drove from Ichinoseki to Yokote. I remember trying to go there before but being disappointed because the road was closed due to winter. This time, the road was open. I later found out that as I was passing over the Uremae Valley Bridge, I could see the beautiful pattern on the bottom of the lake, so I stopped the car and took a photo. There were other people looking at it, so I talked to them and they said that they had heard rumors that it was a once-in-a-lifetime event. When I looked into it today, I found out that there was a water shortage and the water level is at its lowest ever. It is a very rare sight to see the bottom of the lake. (Original) 2025年８月20日一ノ関から横手に車で行きました、以前も行こうとしましたが冬で通行止めになってがっかりしたことを覚えています、今回は通行可でした、後で、分かったのですが尿前渓谷橋を通過しているときれいな模様の湖底が見えたので、車を止めて写真を撮りました、他に見物している人がいたので話して見ると、一生に一度あるかないかのことらしいと、噂を聞いて来たとのことでした、今日調べて見ると水不足で過去最低の水量らしいです、湖底が見えて非常に珍しい光景です

(Translated by Google) I went there during the autumn foliage season. The view from Chuo Rockfill Dam, one of the largest in Japan, matched perfectly with the autumn leaves!! The miso konjac sold in front of the management office was also delicious. (Original) 秋の紅葉シーズンに行ってきました。 日本最大級の中央ロックフィルダムからの眺めと紅葉のマッチングは最高でした！！ 管理事務所前で売られていた味噌こんにゃくも美味しかったです。

(Translated by Google) I visited for the first time in several years. Because there had been no rain, the water level of Lake Oshu had dropped and it seemed to be quite serious. It's a large dam. The view was amazing. (Original) 数年振りに訪問しました。雨が降らなかったので奥州湖の水位が下がりかなり深刻のようでした。大きなダムです。眺めは最高でした。

(Translated by Google) A stunning panorama of nature from high above The roads that run through it are thrilling to drive. If you keep Lake Oshu on your left and continue driving, you can access Genbikei Gorge and Sukawa Kogen Onsen via the Yakeishi Hot Line. The scenery is beautiful, but the drive is especially pleasant. ☺️ It's also a popular motorcycle touring course. ✨ However, there are no shops or gas stations nearby, which is a shame. (Original) 高台から望む見事な大自然のパノラマ その中にある道路がドライブ心をワクワクさせる 奥州湖を左に見て走り進めて行けば、焼石ホットラインを通って厳美渓や須川高原温泉へアクセス出来る。景色もさることながら、何よりドライブが心地良い☺️バイクも人気のツーリングコース✨ ただ、付近にはお店やガソリンスタンドなど一切ないので、そこが残念。

(Translated by Google) The view from the high ground of the vast dam is exceptional. Various materials about the dam are displayed at the management office. (Original) 広大なダムで高台から望む景色は格別です。 管理所にはダムの様々な資料が展示されています。

(Translated by Google) The National Astronomical Observatory facility in Oshu, the birthplace of Shohei Ohtani, is one of six latitude observatories established worldwide in 1898 on the line of 39 degrees 8 minutes north latitude. Using observation data from four locations in Japan, including the 20m radio telescope here, it conducts high-precision position observations of the Milky Way Galaxy. It became known nationwide after successfully photographing a black hole in 2019. The facility's astronomy-dedicated supercomputer "ATERUI II," which played an important role in the research, ceased operation in 2024 and was removed. The adjacent Oshu Space and Astronomy Museum was used as the main building of the observatory at the time, and in addition to exhibiting various space-related materials and research results, it also holds events where you can learn about astronomy and the universe. It was very interesting and educational. (Original) 大谷翔平選手の生誕地奥州市にある国立天文台の施設、ルーツは1898年に世界共同で北緯39度8分の線上に6ヵ所設置された緯度観測所の一つだそうです。こちらにある20m電波望遠鏡を含め国内4ヵ所の観測データを用いて、天の川銀河の高精度位置観測を行っています。2019年のブラックホール撮影の成功を機会に全国的に知られるようになりました。同研究に重要な役割を果たした施設内の天文学専用スパコン「アテルイII」は2024年に運用が終了、撤去されたようです。隣接してある奥州宇宙遊学館は当時の観測所の本館として使用されていたとのことで、宇宙に纏わる様々な資料や研究成果の展示のほか、天文や宇宙について学べるイベントなども開催されています。大変興味深く勉強になりました。

(Translated by Google) I learned that the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan was located in Mizusawa on the news of the successful photographing of a black hole, and it was a place I had always wanted to visit. The Space Museum was more fun than I expected. To me. I wanted to see how that big parabolic antenna moves. (Original) ブラックホール撮影成功のニュースで水沢に国立天文台があることを知り、ずっと行ってみたいと思ってた場所でした。宇宙遊学館は想像以上に楽しかったです。私には。 あの大きなパラボラアンテナの動く様を見てみたかったです。

(Translated by Google) Visited on July 29, 2023. It was my second visit. When I come here, I realize that Japan's technology and brainpower are still amazing. Although I wasn't able to see the radio telescope in action this time, I was still impressed by its power and beauty. Despite producing world-class achievements, it seems that they are unable to devote themselves to research because they are busy maintaining the facilities, which is frustrating. I wish you all the best for the future of Japan. The Kimura Sakae Memorial Museum has a large zenith globe and an easy-to-understand explanation of the Z term. When I bought an HⅢ T-shirt at the Space Museum, the staff clapped their hands with joy😅 It's a facility that cheers up the people who visit. (Original) 2023.7.29の訪問です。２回目の訪問でした。 ここに来ると日本の技術と頭脳もまだまだすごいと思えてきます。 今回は電波望遠鏡が動くところを見られませんでしたが、それでもこの迫力と美しさは目をみはります。 世界的快挙の成果を出しているにもかかわらず、施設の維持で手一杯でなかなか研究に打ち込めないもどかしさもあるようです。 日本の将来のためにも、これからも皆様のご活躍を祈っています。 木村榮記念館は大きな天頂儀があったり、Z項の分かりやすく解説があったりします。 宇宙遊学館でHⅢのTシャツを購入したら職員さんが手をたたいて喜んでくれました😅 訪問した人を元気にしてくれる施設ですね～。

(Translated by Google) My grandmother, who was born in 1936, once told me an anecdote that when she was a child, she would go to Tokyo or Sendai and say, "I'm from Mizusawa," and no one would understand, but if she said, "I'm from the town with the Latitude Observatory/Astronomical Observatory," everyone would understand. It seems that Mizusawa was extremely well-known at the time. (Original) 昭和11年生まれの祖母が子供時代、東京や仙台に行って「水沢から来た」と話しても誰にも伝わらないが「緯度観測所/天文台の有る町から来た」と言えば伝わったというエピソードを聞かされたことがあります。当時絶大な知名度を誇っていたようです。

(Translated by Google) When you hear about the National Astronomical Observatory, you might think it's not easy to enter, but if it's an open area, you can go inside freely. And it's free (only Yugakukan charges a fee)! Watching the 20m diameter radio telescope move is amazing. It was originally a latitude observatory to study changes in latitude caused by the wobbling of the earth's axis of rotation, and the memorial hall exhibiting the achievements of Sakae Kimura, a leading researcher in this field, is also open to the public free of charge. (Original) 国立天文台と聞くと、簡単には入れない感じがしますが、開放エリアであれば自由に中に入ることができます。しかも無料（遊学館のみ有料）です！口径20mの電波望遠鏡が動くさまは圧巻。元々は地球の自転軸のブレによる緯度変化を研究するための緯度観測所であり、その第一人者である木村栄の業績を展示する記念館も無料開放されています。

(Translated by Google) Although it is primarily a research institute, the general public can also enter the tour route. The extremely large antenna is a sight to behold. This alone gives it a sense of presence, but the fact that the antenna itself moves during operation is even more impressive. (Original) 研究所という面が大きいですが、一般の方も見学ルート内は入れます。 非常に大きいアンテナは圧巻です。 これだけでも存在感がありますが運用時にはアンテナ自体が動くわけですから尚更すごいですね。

(Translated by Google) Amazing. A radio telescope that I have only seen on TV suddenly appears in front of me. I was so moved that I froze up. (Original) 圧巻。テレビでしか見たことない電波望遠鏡が目の前にド～ン。感動でフリーズ状態になりました。

Popped in because I've never heard of a cattle museum. All exhibits are explained in Japanese so you'll have to use a translation app. Rather educational in deed. Outdoors of the museum is a picturesque view of rice fields. Peaceful and quiet surroundings.

You can learn about cattle in Japan from the aspects of food, rituals, and growth.

Informative

(Translated by Google) This is a place where you can learn a lot about beef and Wagyu beef. There were a lot of exhibits on the first and second floors. There was also a video guide. The admission fee is cheap and easy to get to, so it's a spot I highly recommend if you're visiting Oshu City. (Original) 牛、和牛について さまざま多くを学べるスポット。 １階、２階とあり 展示内容は多かったと思います。 映像の案内もありました。 入場料金も安くて気軽に行けるので、 奥州市に行ったならば オススメしたいスポットです♪

(Translated by Google) This museum is located in the Maezawa district, famous for its brand-name Wagyu beef, but the exhibits are not limited to Maezawa beef; they cover a wide range of subjects, including the history of cattle in general, their global distribution, production and distribution, and are very educational. Although it is located away from the popular World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi (Chusonji Temple and Motsuji Temple), it is a museum worth visiting at least once. (Original) ブランド和牛である「前沢」地区にある博物館ですが、展示内容は前沢牛だけに限らず、牛全般についての歴史や世界的な分布、生産・流通など幅広いジャンルを扱っていて、勉強になります。人気の世界遺産平泉（中尊寺、毛越寺）から離れた場所ですが、一度は行って欲しいと思える博物館です。

(Translated by Google) It's located on a slight hill. I visited on a weekday afternoon. Even though it was a weekday, it was packed. Admission fee: 400 yen. The first floor features videos about cattle around the world, as well as an introduction to Maezawa Beef and its livestock farmers. There's also a whale bone discovered in Maezawa. The second floor is spacious and filled with materials related to cattle. Domestic cattle around the world can be broadly divided into European and Indian breeds, and Wagyu's DNA is European. Therefore, Japanese cattle are resistant to cold but weak to heat. There were many interesting things, such as: It was very educational. However, there were a lot of explanatory notes, which was difficult to read, so it would be nice if there was an explanatory video on the second floor as well. Also, the view of the Kitakami River from the second floor was beautiful. (Original) 少し小高い丘のにあります。 平日の昼に訪問 平日にもかかわらず人は入ってました。 入館料４００円 １階は世界の牛にまつわる映像、それに前沢牛とその畜産農家の紹介。あとは前沢で見つかったクジラの骨 ２階は広く、牛に関する資料がたくさん。世界の家畜牛は大きく分けるとヨーロッパ系とインド系があり、和牛のDNAを調べるとヨーロッパ系。なので日本の牛は寒さに強く暑さに弱い。などなど、なるほどってなることがたくさんありました。大変勉強になりました。 ただ説明書きが多く、読むのが大変なので２階にも説明映像があるといいかなー あと２階からの北上川の景気よかったです。

(Translated by Google) The only cow museum in Japan. I went in without any expectations, but it was surprisingly quite interesting. The exhibits cover everything from cattle lineage and the origins of Wagyu beef to cuts of beef, all from different angles, which was fascinating. Wagyu beef is popular all over the world, but this made me wonder if it's okay to leave it as it is. Although it's not related to cows, the spectacular view from the second floor bay window is a must-see. (Original) 日本でただ一つの牛の博物館。 全然期待しないで入ったが、意外にもなかなか面白い。牛の系統や和牛の成り立ち、牛肉の部位までさまざまな角度から展示してあり、興味魅かれる。世界でもてはやされる和牛だが、このままでいいのか考えさせられた。 牛とは関係ないが、二階出窓の絶景は必見。

(Translated by Google) 2024.11 visit A facility where you can tour the beautifully maintained garden, gate, and inside of the samurai residence for free. The museum staff will kindly explain. Efforts were made to preserve the building by burning firewood in the hearth. The parking lot is located a little further away, about 3 to 4 minutes walk. There is a toilet. Nearby are City Hall, Goto Shinpei's former residence, and Goto Shinpei Memorial Museum. The Saito Makoto Memorial Museum and Hidaka Shrine are also a little further away, so it's a good base for walking. (Original) 2024.11訪問 キレイに整備されたお庭、門構え、武家屋敷の中を無料で見学出来る施設。 資料館の職員の方が親切に説明して下さいます。 囲炉裏で薪を焚いて建物の保存に努められていました。 駐車場は徒歩約3〜4分の少し離れた所にあり。 トイレあり。 近くに市役所、後藤新平旧宅、後藤新平記念館。 少し離れて斎藤實記念館や日高神社もあるので、散策拠点にGOODです。

(Translated by Google) I learned that there was a hina doll exhibition at the Samurai Housing Museum and decided to visit for the first time. There was a signboard and a banner at the entrance, and a hina doll exhibition was being held in the annex on the left as you entered. It was a bit small since they were all displayed in one room, but it was a refreshing experience to see the Kukuri Hina dolls, which were different from the Hina dolls I had seen before. According to the pamphlet, ``Kukuri Hina'' is a name unique to this region, and is thought to come from the word ``kukuru'', which means wrapping cloth in cotton. In addition, Kukuri Hina was different from other festivals in that it featured a wide range of subjects, including dolls such as Dairi Hina, actors from Kabuki and Joruri, lucky charms, characters from fairy tales, historical figures, and historical facts. Furthermore, Kukuri Hina dolls are different from general Hina dolls in that they have a flat structure, making them convenient for storage and storage, which is unique to Kukuri Hina dolls, which I thought was interesting. (Original) 武家住宅資料館でひな人形展をしていることを知り、初めて訪れてみました。入口には看板とともにのぼりも立っており、中に入って左側奥の別館でひな人形展が行われていました。一つの部屋に飾られているので少しこじんまりという感じでしたが、今まで見てきたようなひな人形とは違うくくり雛という人形を初めて見て、新鮮な感じを受けました。パンフによるとくくり雛はこの地方独特の呼称で、綿で布をくるむ事をくくるということに由来する呼び名であると考えられるそうです。又、くくり雛は内裏雛などの人形に加えて歌舞伎や浄瑠璃などの役者たち、縁起物やおとぎ話の登場人物、歴史上の人物や史実ものといった幅広い題材が使用されるということで、ほかとは違った見応えがありました。さらにくくり雛は一般的なひな人形とは違い、平板なつくりであるため、収納や保管に便利という点もくくり雛独自のもので、おもしろいところだなと思いました。

(Translated by Google) A splendid Yakuin gate serves as the entrance to the museum. It seems that both the Yakuin gate and the main building belonged to the Uchida family, vassals of the Mizusawa Date family. The family status of senior vassals was ``Nibanza Summon'', which was modeled after the Sendai Domain's hierarchy system. Even though he was a senior vassal, he was only a vassal of the Mizusawa Date family (a vassal from the Sendai domain), so his stipend was less than 100 koku. Presumably, the structure and grounds of the mansion followed the laws and regulations of the Sendai domain (the Sendai domain regulated the size of the residences of vassals in great detail, depending on the stone height). Although the Uchida family residence is a samurai residence from the Koroku period, it has quite a splendid structure and is well worth a visit. Admission is free and there is also a reference room. (Original) 立派な薬医門が資料館の入口になっている。薬医門、主屋ともに水沢伊達家の家臣・内田家のものだったらしい。「二番座召出」という重臣の家格だが、これは仙台藩の序列制度に倣っている。重臣と言っても水沢伊達家の家臣（仙台藩から言えば陪臣）に過ぎないから家禄は１００石に満たない。恐らく、屋敷の造り、敷地などは仙台藩の法令に従っているだろう（仙台藩は石高ごとにやたらと細かく家臣の居宅の規模を規定している）。内田家住宅は少禄の武家屋敷とはいえ、なかなか立派な造作で一見の価値がある。入館料は無料で資料室も併設している。

(Translated by Google) You can watch it for free. You can enjoy the samurai residences, and the map that shows Mizusawa's present and past was very interesting. I learned about the history of Mizusawa and the Date clan, and also learned that it has produced many great people. thank you very much. The parking lot is located a little far away. (Original) 無料で見れます。武家屋敷を堪能できますし、水沢の今と昔が分かる地図がとても面白かったです。水沢と伊達氏の歴史を知れますし、偉人を多く輩出していることも知れました。ありがとうございました。駐車場場は少し離れた場所にあります。

(Translated by Google) It is located in the center of Mizusawa Ward, Oshu City. Nearby are Mizusawa City Hall, Mizusawa Park, Saito Makoto Memorial Hall, Goto Shinpei Former Residence, Goto Shinpei Memorial Hall, and Takano Choei Memorial Hall, so it's the perfect place to center around and explore Mizusawa Ward, Oshu City. This Oshu City Samurai Housing Museum can be viewed for free. You can see the inside of a samurai residence with a magnificent gate, and there is a museum next door, which is small but worth seeing. The woman in charge will explain things to you in a kind and thorough manner, so please feel free to stop by if you are interested or not. There was a lot of snow when I visited, but the snow was being shoveled so it was easy to walk around and I had a great time. It is difficult to maintain and preserve buildings like this, and it takes time and money, but I hope that they will be preserved for a long time as one of the historical sightseeing spots in Oshu City. (Original) 奥州市水沢区の中心部にあります。近くには水沢市役所や水沢公園に斎藤實記念館、後藤新平旧宅、後藤新平記念館、高野長英記念館があるのでここを中心に奥州市水沢区を散策するのに最適です。 こちらの奥州市武家住宅資料館は無料で観覧可能です。立派な門構えの武家屋敷の中も見れるのと隣には資料館があり小さいながも見応えはあります。係の女性の方は親切丁寧に説明してくれますので興味がある方も無い方も気軽に立ち寄ってみて下さいね。 訪れた時は積雪が多かったのですが雪掻きもされており歩きやすく良い時間を過ごせました。 このような建物は維持保存が大変で手間や費用がかかりますが今後も歴史探訪の一つ奥州市の観光としても末長く保存されてほしいです。

(Translated by Google) The residence of Mr. Uchida, a vassal of Mr. Uchida who rules Mizusawa. Learn mainly about the history of Mizusawa castle town during the Edo period The staff are kind and will teach you various things. (Original) 水沢を治める留守さんの家臣、内田さんの邸宅 主に江戸時代の水沢城下町の歴史を学べる 職員さんが親切で色々教えてくれる

(Translated by Google) Although the scale is not large, the building gives you a sense of the times. You can tour for free along with Goto Shinpei's former residence. (Original) 規模は大きくないが時代を感じさせる建物 後藤新平旧宅などと共に無料で見学できる

Although it is rather shocking to see the clothes of Mr and Mrs Saito with bloods, which they wore at the time of assassination, the place is quite interesting, especially due to the fact that the same street is also famous for the birth place of another well known administrator Goto Shimpei.

(Translated by Google) A facility that exhibits the achievements of Minoru Saito, one of the three great figures of Oshu City. He started out as a private in the Navy and rose to the top of the Navy, then served as Governor-General of Korea and became Prime Minister after Takeshi Inukai, who was killed by a bullet in the May 15th Incident, but amidst the wave of Japan's move towards militarism. He himself was killed by a bullet in the February 26 incident. I was moved by the story of how Mrs. Haruko sacrificed herself to protect Saito. I think it has the most extensive facilities among the three greats. Near the memorial hall, the library and old house donated by Saito for his hometown are preserved and can be viewed together. Admission fee is 200 yen, and you can take photos inside. (Original) 奥州市三偉人の一人、斎藤實の功績を展示する施設。海軍の一兵卒からスタートし、海軍のトップにまで上り詰めたのち、朝鮮総督を経て5.15事件で凶弾に倒れた犬養毅の後を受けて総理大臣になるも、日本が軍国主義に向かう波の中で自らも2.26事件にて凶弾に倒れる。その際春子夫人は身を挺して斎藤を庇った話には胸を打たれました。三偉人の中では一番施設が充実していると思います。記念館のそばには斎藤が郷里のために寄贈した書庫と旧宅が保存されており、あわせて鑑賞できます。入館料200円、内部の写真撮影可。

(Translated by Google) A memorial hall for Makoto Saito, the second prime minister of Iwate Prefecture. It seems correct to write it in difficult kanji. The memorial museum parking lot has plenty of space, both paved and unpaved, and there are not many visitors, so I don't think it would be a problem on a normal Saturday or Sunday. You have to pay 200 yen at the entrance to the museum and take off your shoes at the entrance to wear slippers. You can even visit the mansion where Mrs. Haruko lived in your slippers. First-time visitors to the museum were guided from the right-hand side of the first floor of the museum, looking to the left, going up, coming down, and being guided through a door next to the office toward the mansion. The memorial hall has large windows on the left and right, but the inside of the facility is closed with blackout curtains, perhaps to prevent UV rays, so you don't get the best of the building. It's true that I want to protect the exhibits, but it feels really disappointing. You can tour the mansion, including the warehouse where the bookcases are kept and the residence of the wife. The storehouse is solid and has a very nice feel with the brick walls outside and the solid feel inside. A mansion, a Japanese-style room with an alcove from the dirt floor, and a Western-style room. You can see the bathroom and kitchen. The place that seems to be a dirt floor has been slightly renovated. The light fixtures, transom, and ceiling are all wonderful. Garden from the verandah, floor specifications of Western-style room. There is a lot to see, such as the size of the bathroom with a Goemon bath and the patterned glass. It's a good facility not only for history buffs and great people, but also for people who like buildings. (Original) 岩手県で２番目に総理大臣になった齋藤實(まこと)氏の記念館。難しい漢字で書くのが正しいらしい。 記念館駐車場は舗装のところと未舗装のところ、余裕があり、来場者も少ないので通常の土日であれば苦労はないと思います。 記念館は入り口で200円を支払いし、玄関から靴を脱いでスリッパになります。 春子夫人が暮らしていた邸宅もスリッパのまま行くことができます。 係の人に初めてくる来館者は資料館一階右手から、左をみて上に上がり、降りてきて事務室横の扉から屋敷の方へと案内を受けました。 記念館は左右に大きな窓がありますが紫外線防止のためか、施設内は暗幕で閉じられていて建物の良さがないです。 展示物を守りたいのはそうだけど本当に残念な感じ。 邸宅、こちらは書棚を保管している蔵と夫人の邸宅が見学できます。 蔵は重厚で外の煉瓦壁と中の重厚な感じがとても良いです。 邸宅、土間からの床の間和室、洋室。 浴室、台所が見れます。 土間だと思われる場所は少し改装されていますが 照明器具、欄間、天井がとても素晴らしいです。 縁側からの庭、洋室の床仕様。 五右衛門風呂を構えた浴室の広さ、模様ガラスなど、見るところがつまっています。 歴史好き、偉人好きもそうですが、建物好きな人にもよい施設です。

(Translated by Google) A memorial hall for the former Prime Minister. He was involved in the February 26 Incident and was shot. I went there after the incident involving Prime Minister Abe, so I was very scared. The pillows, mirrors, and bullets when shot are very realistic. I was surprised when I first learned that Minoru Saito also wrote the characters for the Date Masamune statue at Sendai Castle. There was also a mansion (?) next to the memorial hall. The decoration on the ceiling was beautiful. I think there can be about 10 parking spaces at the memorial hall. (Original) 総理大臣だった方の記念館。 二・二六事件に巻き込まれ、銃撃されました。 安倍総理の一件があった後に行ったので、とても怖くなりました。 銃撃された時の枕や鏡、銃弾など、とてもリアルです。 齋藤実さんは、仙台城の伊達政宗像の字も書いていると言うことで、初めて知ってびっくりしました。 記念館の隣に、邸宅（？）もありました。 天井の装飾が綺麗でした。 記念館に駐車場10台くらいは置けると思います。

(Translated by Google) I came to the Saito Minoru Memorial Museum, one of the three great figures of Mizusawa. At this time of year, in mid-November, the autumn leaves had just finished turning, and while the dead leaves were flying around, I visited the memorial hall of a great man who was killed in the turbulent turmoil. Unfortunately...the person in charge doesn't come out. After ringing the bell several times at the reception desk for about 3 minutes, no one answered, so I called out loud and finally they appeared. It looked like he was eating. Around noon on a weekday...there are no visitors and the place is reserved for about two hours. To save electricity, the lights and heating are turned off inside the building, making it pitch black and cool. While the Takano Choei Memorial Museum had almost no materials or artifacts, the Saito Minoru Memorial Museum is well stocked with materials and artifacts and is worth seeing. Among other things, there are exhibits of vivid materials from the February 26 Incident, such as blood-stained pillows and futons, bullets, and other materials that are rarely seen in the public eye. What surprised me the most was how wonderful the courage of a Meiji woman was to see Mrs. Haruko stand in front of a violent officer who was holding a gun and firing shots to protect her husband. There was a time when marriages were arranged or recommended by relatives rather than love. I think the bond between husband and wife was stronger than it is today. I look at the materials related to the February 26 Incident on the second floor exhibit, and then review the materials on Mrs. Haruko on the first floor...I would be happy if I had a wife like this. I guess I won't be able to balance that unless I become a man of my own... The Saito Minoru Memorial Hall, where he worked until the time of Prime Minister, has a lot of materials, and although you can't see the archives, it is just like the library of the time. It houses a wide variety of books and newspapers from the time, including bundles of English newspapers. There are even razors and toothbrushes from those days on display, so it's fun to stop by and take a look even if you're not interested. The Saito Minoru Memorial Hall is reserved for private use...I wish it would get more attention. (Original) 水沢の３偉人の１人である斎藤實記念館に来ました。11月中旬の今時期は紅葉も終わりかけ枯れ葉が舞い散る中で激動の中で散っていった偉人の記念館にお邪魔しました。 中々…係の方が出てきません。３分ほど受付で何度か呼び出しベルを鳴らしても出てこないので大きな声で呼びかけたらようやく登場。どうやら食事中のようでした。平日の昼頃…来訪者は誰も居らず二時間くらいは貸切状態です。節電のために館内は照明や暖房は落とされ真っ暗でヒンヤリです。 高野長英記念館は資料や遺品がほとんど無かったのに対して斎藤實記念館は資料や遺品が充実して見応え有りです。中でも二・二六事件の凶弾に倒れた際の血染めの枕や布団、銃弾など生々しい世には出にくい事件の資料も展示されています。 一番の驚きは春子夫人が夫をかばい銃を持ち発砲している暴漢将校の前に立ち自ら盾になったという明治の女性の肝の据わり方が素晴らしいと思ったこと。恋愛より見合いや親族の勧めで結婚していた時代。夫婦の絆は今の時代より強かったのではないかと思える。二階の展示で二・二六事件の資料を見て一階の春子夫人の資料を見直す私…こんな奥様がいたら幸せでしょうね。それには私もそれなりの男にならないと釣り合いはとれないのでしょうが… 首相まで勤めた斎藤實記念館は資料が沢山あり書庫などは観覧は出来ませんが当時の図書館さながらの豊富さ。英字新聞の束など当時の多種多様な書籍から新聞の類いまで保管されています。当時の髭剃りや歯ブラシまで展示されているので興味は無くとも立ち寄って見てみるのも楽しいです。 貸切状態の斎藤實記念館…もっと注目を浴びてほしいものです。

(Translated by Google) He became Minister of the Navy, then Prime Minister, and finally died in the February 26 Incident while serving as Minister of the Interior. Considering that the fate of the country was affected by a lack of calm, I think this memorial hall has an important meaning even in modern times. (Original) 海軍大臣、そして首相となり、最後は、内大臣在任中に2・26事件で亡くなりました。冷静さを欠いた世相が、国の命運を傾けてしまったことを思うと、この記念館は、現代でも重要な意味を持つと思います。

(Translated by Google) There are valuable documents related to Mr. Saito and his wife Haruko, and you can get a feel for their personalities. Please come and visit us! (Original) 斎藤氏そして春子夫人に纏る貴重な資料があり、お二人の人柄を感じ取る事が出来ます 是非、訪れてみてください！

(Translated by Google) Although it is a small shrine, I felt a very powerful spirit. The precincts were well maintained and had a nice feel. The beautiful sacred trees, including the natural monument Ubagisugi, were also worth seeing. The reception of the goshuin stamp was polite and gave a good impression. (Original) こじんまりとした神社ですが、とてもパワフルな気を感じました。境内もきちんと手入れされており、気持ちが良かったです。天然記念物の姥杉を始め、素晴らしい神木も見応えがありました。御朱印を受け付けも丁寧で好印象でした。

(Translated by Google) Hidaka Shrine in Mizusawa. It was my first time there. It looks like an old shrine, and the main hall is an important cultural property. It was a very pleasant shrine. Recommended. (Original) 水沢にある日高神社。 初めて行きました。 古い神社のようで本殿は重要文化財みたいですね。 とても気持ちの良い神社でした。 お勧めです。

(Translated by Google) I came to get power! The guardian dog's expression was unique! The sacred tree is also magnificent and has the power of wood! ! There are carp and graves, so it's worth seeing. The youthful vitality at the kindergarten next door is also great! ! Free parking is also available. Sorry to bother you (person∀・) (Original) パワー貰いに来ました！狛犬の表情が独特でした！神木も立派で木のパワーあり！！ 鯉もいたり、お墓があったり、見応えあり。隣の幼稚園で若々しい生命力もまた良し！！ 無料駐車場もあり。 お邪魔しました(人∀・)

(Translated by Google) January 13th. Today is the Donto Festival at Hidaka Shrine ⛩️ In the morning, my wife and I visited the shrine bringing lucky charms (New Year's decorations, gifts, etc.) 🔥One theory is that this Donto Festival originates from a court event during the Heian period, where people burn lucky charms and pray for a rich harvest, family safety, good health, and business prosperity.😔I used to spend my school days here. I remember seeing the naked Donto Festival at Osaki Hachiman Shrine in Sendai on the night of Mutsuki 14th😳The Somin Festival at the local Kuroishi Temple will end this year. The origin, meaning, and purpose of naked worship are different, but they are all the same in praying for good health and a good harvest🤔I decided to continue visiting the Hidaka Shrine Donto Festival next year🕴️ I pray to the flame that rises in the year of the dragon I guess I'm praying for peace of mind 2024, New Year's Day of Reiwa 6. On New Year's Day of 2026, which is a day that is both conspicuous and wise, my husband and I and two of our grandchildren who were returning home visited the shrine for the first time in our lives⛩️There was already a huge line of people waiting to bow and pass through the torii gate, but we did not rush or rush and had peace of mind. Visiting the shrine 😔 I wanted to show my dignity as an old man by telling my grandchildren a bow and giving them an offering 😮‍💨 I drew a fortune after visiting the shrine 😚 This year is the 30th lucky day 🧧 Health, illness, treatment, changes in physical condition "Don't worry, but it's important to let go of the attachments in your heart." I took this as God's teaching and warned myself 🙇 Both the shrine visit and the place where lucky charms were given were very crowded with people queuing and crowded 😮 Even better than on a calm day. It was a peaceful start to early spring as I was able to visit the New Year's visit with my grandchildren while returning home 😊 Thank you for your continued support this year 🕴️ October 16th. Usually, the main reviews are about soba noodles, udon and ramen, and day trips and hot spring stays.😔It usually ends with subjective, self-centered crap without any special information😧However, this time, I'll be a little more human. I would like to write about Hidaka Shrine 🕴️ Every year, I visit the shrine on New Year's Day, and I don't miss it ⛩️ I keep a shrine talisman from Hidaka Shrine on my altar at home, and every morning I give water and bow twice and clap once 👏 🙏Many people have written about the history and rituals of this shrine in detail, so I won't go into it, but the two cedar trees called Ubagusugi, which are designated as natural monuments of Oshu City, are magnificent.😔This is a bit of an old document. However, according to the 2006 Environmental Agency's ``Japan's Giant Trees and Giant Forests, Hokkaido Tohoku Edition,'' the tree is 24m tall and the trunk circumference is 5.8m.😮I think it has grown even further by now🕺There was a period of anxiety and restlessness in my life a long time ago. , I visited the shrine almost every day as a request to the gods 😔 There was a notebook next to the offering box, and when I opened it, I saw multiple people who had recorded their visits almost every day 🫂 I quite like shrines and temples 🕴️ Izumo Taisha, Itsukushima Shrine, Ise Jingu, etc. I go sightseeing, and I also visit Shiogama Shrine and Zuiganji Temple while staying at the hotel 👋 My grandchildren's Shichi-Go-San festival was also held at Hidaka Shrine 👯 Maybe it's because it's a shrine, but it's a bit of a break from everyday life. I think you can experience the atmosphere 🙇 (Original) 1月13日。 本日日高神社のどんと祭です⛩️午前中に妻と縁起物(正月飾りや授与品など)持ち参拝しました🙇境内ではお焚きあげが行われ、われわれも持参した縁起物を炎に投げ入れ立ち上がる煙を身体にまといました🔥このどんと祭は一説に平安時代の宮中行事に由来しており、縁起物を焚きあげ、五穀豊穣・家内安全・無病息災・商売繁盛を願うとのこと😔昔、学生時代を過ごした仙台の大崎八幡神社で、睦月14日夜にどんと祭裸参り見たこと思い出しました😳地元黒石寺の蘇民祭は今年で終了とのことです。裸参りとは起源も意味も趣旨も違いますが健康や豊作を願う点では同じです🤔日高神社どんと祭、来年も続けて参拝しようと思いました🕴️ 辰年の あがる炎に 願かけて 心の安寧 祈る我かな 2024年、令和6年元日。 目出度くも賢くもある令和6年の元日、われわれ夫婦＋帰省中孫ふたりで初詣いたしました⛩️一礼し鳥居くぐる辺りですでに大行列、されど焦ることなく慌てることなく心に余裕を持って参拝😔孫たちにはニ礼ニ拍一礼伝え、お賽銭渡してじじとしての威厳発揮、したつもり😮‍💨参拝後におみくじひきました😚今年は第三十一番吉🧧健康病気療養「体調変化心配ないが、心のなかのこだわりを捨てることが大切」とあり、神の教示と自戒いたしました🙇参拝も縁起物授与所もたいへんな人出、行列、混雑でした😮穏やかな日よりのもと、帰省中孫たちと初詣でき心安らかな初春の幕開けとなりました😊本年もよろしくお願いいたします🕴️ 10月16日。 普段は蕎麦だうどんだラーメンだ、またまた日帰り観光温泉宿泊などが口コミ感想のメインです😔特段の情報もないままに、主観的自己中的グダグダで終わるのが常です😧しかし今回、少しだけ真人間になって日高神社のこと記します🕴️例年元日の初詣で、欠かしません⛩️自宅神棚には日高神社の神札をおまつりし、毎朝お水をあげて二礼二拍手一礼しています👏🙏この神社の来歴や祭祀については多くの方が詳しく述べているので触れませんが、奥州市の天然記念物に指定されている姥杉と呼ばれる２本の杉は、立派です😔ちょっと古い資料ですが2006年度環境庁「日本の巨樹・巨木林 北海道東北版」によると、樹高24m、目通り幹囲5.8mとあります😮いまでは更に伸長したかと🕺だいぶ以前、私的に不安不調不穏な時期あり、神頼み的にほぼ連日参拝しました😔賽銭箱の脇に参拝記帳ノートあり、開くとほぼ毎日参拝記帳されている方々が複数いました🫂神社仏閣けっこう好きです🕴️出雲大社、厳島神社、伊勢神宮などは観光で、また鹽竈神社や瑞巌寺などは宿泊にあわせて参拝拝観しています👋孫たちの七五三も日高神社でした👯神社だからどうこう、はないのかもしれませんが日常から少し離れた雰囲気を体感できると思います🙇

(Translated by Google) This was my second visit to the shrine, and this time I mainly visited the shrine in the precincts.I learned more about the history of the shrine, such as that it was dedicated to a family who lived outside the shrine. (Original) 2度目の参拝で今回は境内社を中心に参拝して見ました🎵留守家を祀っていたり等更に神社の歴史を知りました。

(Translated by Google) When I woke up on the morning of the new moon, I was at a shrine today! I suddenly thought of this and visited the shrine before going to work. The parking lot was spacious and I felt safe. It was a rainy day, but it started to rain lightly while we were visiting the shrine, and on the way back it started to rain, and that was the moment I felt that we were being protected today as well. Since it's July, it seems like the Tanabata Festival will be held until the end of the month🎋 It is also recommended for those who have never visited the shrine in July. (Original) 新月の朝、目覚めた時に今日は神社！とふと思い、出勤前に参拝しました。 駐車場も広く、安心しました。 雨の一日でしたが、参拝中は小降りになっており、帰り際に大粒の雨が降り出し、今日も守られている💝と感じた瞬間でした。 7月という事で、七夕祭を月末までしているようです🎋 7月参拝した事がない方にも、オススメです。

(Translated by Google) Mizusawa is the roots of Mr. Date, sorry for not studying enough. There are also traditional festivals every year. It had a great atmosphere and there were sacred trees. It seems to have a history of 1200 years, so I'm glad I was able to visit it. thank you very much. (Original) 水沢は伊達氏のルーツなんですね、勉強不足ですみません。毎年伝統のお祭りもあるんですね。すごく雰囲気があり、御神木もありました。1200年の歴史があるようです、参拝できてよかったです。ありがとうございました。

small local ski park, good only when small kids wants to play with snow. Rental wear, gloves, sled, mostly available. kids snow shoes wasn’t there, only there was ski boots. Better bring kids boots If kids wants play sled.

(Translated by Google) A ski resort in the Iwate Minami area. Although it is not large scale, it gives the impression that it is easy for beginners and families to use. You can eat indoors, but even if you are concerned about the coronavirus, there was a kitchen truck outside, so you could have a luxurious lunch in the car. (Original) 岩手南エリアのスキー場。大規模ではないですが、初心者や家族連れが利用しやすい印象です。 室内でも食事可能ですが、コロナ禍が気になる人でも、室外にキッチンカーが来ていたので、車中の昼食が豪華になりましたよ。

(Translated by Google) I went on a weekday, and since it's a small ski resort, there aren't many lifts (courses), but there aren't many customers either, so you can ski stress-free without having to worry about what's going on around you! The course has many gentle slopes, so it feels more like a practice course than a hard slide. Therefore, it is recommended for children and beginners. Moreover, a half-day lift ticket is an unbelievable price of 1,200 yen, so it's perfect for a little practice. (Original) 平日に行って来ましたが、小さなスキー場なのでコース）リフトは少ないですが、失礼ながらお客も少ないため、回りを気にせずストレスレスで滑れます！ コースは緩やかな勾配が多いので、ガンガンに滑り込むというよりは、練習コースといった感じです。 なのでお子さんや、初心者さんにはオススメです。 しかも半日リフト券がなんと1200円という破格の値段なので、ちょっとした練習には最適です。

(Translated by Google) This year, we were blessed with good weather and were able to fully enjoy the quality of the snow. Two children tried snowboarding (10 years old) and skiing (5 years old) for the first time. Although there are some steep slopes (for beginners), children were able to ride the lift and ski down. I was happy to have staff members who were friendly to beginners, slowing down the speed of the lift when children were getting on and off, and assisting children when getting on and off. You can ride the lift with your board in hand, so if you're worried about getting off, don't worry. The beginner's course towards the forest road is a little narrow, so you might feel scared if it's difficult to control the direction. Anyway, there was a lot of snow this year, and even if I fell or got stabbed, I felt as safe as jumping into a stuffed animal. You don't have to climb the mountain path, so if you have good snow, you can easily go there. On the way home, relax at Himekayu hot springs and have smooth skin. (Original) 今年は天候に恵まれ、とてもいい雪質の中を満喫できました。子供二人がそれぞれスノボ(10歳)とスキー(5歳)に初チャレンジをしました。一部急斜面(初心者には)もありますが、子供もリフトに乗って滑ることができました。リフトの速度を子供が乗り降りするときは落としてくれたり、乗るときに補助してくれたりして初心者にも優しいスタッフの方々に助けて頂いて嬉しかったです。リフトはボードを持ったままでも乗れるので降りるとき不安な人も安心です。初心者コースの林道方面はやや幅が狭いので方向をコントロールするのが難しいと怖く感じるかもしれません。 とにかく今年は雪が多くて転んでも刺さってもぬいぐるみに飛び込んだくらいの感じで安心して滑れました。 山道を登っていかなくていいので、雪に恵まれれば気軽に行けていいです。帰りはひめかゆ温泉で疲れをとって、ツルツル肌に。

(Translated by Google) Despite having two lifts, you can enjoy a variety of courses. The restaurant's menu is a bit local, but the cutlet curry is dynamic. (Original) リフト2基の割には多彩なコースで楽しめます。 レストランのメニューが今一つローカルですがカツカレーはダイナミック。

(Translated by Google) That's a reasonable lift fee. Drinks from the vending machine are also only 100 yen. It is a family slope. The width of the course is narrow, so people with boards are sitting all over the course, making it dangerous! ️ (Original) 良心的なリフト料金ですね。 自動販売機のドリンクもなんと100円です。 ファミリーゲレンデです。 コースの幅が狭いので、あちこちにボードの人がコース内に座って危ない‼️

(Translated by Google) Ski set: 2,500 yen, half-day lift ticket: 1,200 yen, lift ticket holder: 300 yen.We had a lot of fun. It was good. (Original) スキーセット2500円半日リフト券1200円リフト券ホルダー300円で十分楽しませていただきました。良かったです。

(Translated by Google) If you are going for the first time, you might be a little nervous... The road is narrow, so if you are not confident in driving, please drive slowly and safely. There are more private houses than I expected, and there is a lot of traffic. The shrine has a well-maintained parking lot and is easy to park. I accompanied my wife on her goshuin tour. I was able to write about it even though it was around the time of New Year's New Year's visit. I was surprised that there were shops on both sides of the offering (lol), but the part-time shrine maiden was working hard in the cold and was very kind. (Original) 初めて行く人は少しだけ不安かも… 道が狭いので運転に自信ない方はゆっくり安全運転で。 思った以上に結構民家がありまして、車の往来あります。 神社にはちゃんと駐車場整備されてて停めやすいです。 妻の御朱印巡りに付いてってお参りしました。正月初詣の時期でしたが書いて頂けました。 お賽銭の両脇が売店なのにびっくりしましたが(笑)バイトの巫女さん寒い中頑張ってましたし、ご丁寧に対応して頂けました。

(Translated by Google) Hachimangu Shrine has a solemn atmosphere. It is a fairly narrow road from the national highway, but there is a parking lot. The leaves were starting to turn red and the ginkgo trees were turning yellow and looking beautiful. You can also receive fortune slips, amulets, and goshuin stamps. (Original) 厳かな雰囲気のある八幡宮。 国道からはかなり細い道を進みますが駐車場が整備されています。 紅葉が始まり銀杏の木が黄色く染まってキレイでした。 おみくじ、お守り、御朱印も頂けます。

(Translated by Google) September 11th. In the morning, after visiting Hiraizumi Motsuji Temple, I went to Hachimangu Shrine because I had something to think about⛩️I had stopped by here a long time ago after seeing the iris at the Irisawa Castle Ruins Iris Festival.😙It is very magnificent and solemn. It's a shrine that makes you feel good😤There was a car with an Akita license plate in the parking lot, and I thought to myself that it was probably headed for Hachiman Shrine😳I thought there were quite a few people who mainly visited shrines and temples😟 , I knew that the figure eight of Hachimangu Shrine is a dove that faces or cuddles 😔 It is said that pigeons are messengers of God 🙎 I walked on the gravel with neatly swept grains 🕴️ After visiting the main shrine I bought a health charm at the shrine office on the right 🧿 It's been a long time since I last visited Hachiman Shrine, a shrine that brings me a refreshing feeling 😊 (Original) 9月11日。 午前中、平泉毛越寺を拝観参拝後、思うところあり八幡宮にまわりました⛩️ここにはだいぶ前に胆沢城跡あやめ祭りであやめ見たあとに立ち寄り、参詣したことがあります😙たいへん立派で厳かな気持ちになる神社です😤駐車場に秋田ナンバーの車が一台、たぶんここ八幡宮目指して来たのでは、と勝手に思いました😳もっぱら神社寺院仏閣をまわる方々がけっこういるのではないかと😟で、八幡宮の八の字が対面する、または寄り添う鳩であることは知ってました😔鳩は神様の使いだと言われています🙎きれいに掃き目の入った玉砂利を歩み参詣しました🕴️参詣後に本殿右手にある社務所で健康守りを買い求めました🧿本当に久しぶりの鎮守府八幡宮、清々しい思いに至る神社です😊

(Translated by Google) Even though I live in my hometown, I didn't know that Hachiman Shrine was such a magnificent shrine! ️ It is said that Sakanoue Tamuramaro built Isawa Castle and placed the castle as a guardian shrine, and called it Chinjufu Hachimangu Shrine after inviting the spirits of Usa Hachimangu Shrine, the main shrine of Hachimangu shrines nationwide. There are three types of goshuin stamps and several types of mounts, so if you get all types, it will cost you a lot of money. (Original) 地元に居ながら八幡神社がこれ程立派な御社とは知りませんでした‼️ 坂上田村麻呂が胆沢城を築いて鎮守府を置き、全国八幡宮の総社である宇佐八幡宮の神霊を勧請して鎮守府八幡宮と号したそうです。 御朱印の種類は３種在って台紙の種類も数種類有るので、全種類頂くと結構な金額です。

(Translated by Google) It was my first time visiting. There are many shrines in Mizusawa, Oshu City that have been standing for a long time... The garden pattern is also wonderful. I feel like it's a shame to walk and step on it... I also received a goshuin stamp. I also received a God sticker. It's quiet and relaxing, so I highly recommend it! (Original) 初めて寄らせてもらいました。 奥州市水沢の神社は古くから建っている場所が沢山ありますね… 庭の模様も素晴らしいです。 歩いて踏むのが惜しく感じますね… 御朱印も頂きました。 神ってステッカーも頂きました。 静かでのんびり出来ますしお勧めですよ！

(Translated by Google) A memorial plaque commemorating the Hakkoda Mountain Snow March is dedicated at Chinjufu Hachiman Shrine in Sakuragawa, Mizusawa Ward, Oshu City. This plaque was dedicated to the shrine in his hometown by Private First Class Goto Sosuke, a survivor of the Hakkoda Mountain Snow March disaster, and is 52cm tall and 92cm wide. The inscription is now faded and difficult to read because it is hung on the outer wall of the shrine, but a clear photo and the full text are published in the Iwate Ema, compiled by Iwate Prefectural Museum. According to the book, Private First Class Goto left behind two waka poems. I walked the endless snowy mountain path, encouraging my heart for the sake of the Emperor I bow to the Emperor and pray for my life, and return to the flowers of my hometown The Hakkoda Mountain Snow March disaster (1902) was the biggest scandal since the enactment of the conscription law. However, with the Russo-Japanese War just two years away, the government and military were extremely afraid of public criticism of the military for its poor marching plans and lack of command structure, and tried to avoid criticism by using the Imperial Family as a shield. The Imperial Family repeatedly visited and inspected the area, and the Emperor bestowed a memorial service fee and a lump sum on the surviving family, and a lump sum on the survivors. In addition, the Empress bestowed prosthetic arms and legs on those seriously injured who had lost limbs. Private First Class Goto was seriously injured, with one-third of his left lower leg amputated, and the center of his right lower leg amputated, and he was forced to live with a prosthetic leg. Perhaps because of this, both of the waka poems begin with "Okimi (Emperor)." *In 1902, the 5th Aomori Infantry Regiment attempted a march through the snow on Mount Hakkoda, but it ended in a disaster with 199 of 210 soldiers dying (most of them froze to death) and the 11 survivors having to be rescued in a frozen state. Most of the 210 participants in the march through the snow were from the Tohoku region, with the largest number of soldiers (143) from Iwate Prefecture (of which 138 died, with only five survivors from the prefecture). (Original) 奥州市水沢区佐倉河の鎮守府八幡宮には、八甲田山雪中行軍の記念額が奉納されている。 これは八甲田山の雪中行軍遭難事件の生還者、後藤惣助一等卒が故郷の神社に奉納したもので、縦52cm、横92cm。社殿の外壁に掲げられているため現在では文字が薄れて判読しがたいが、岩手県立博物館編『岩手の絵馬』には鮮明な写真と全文が掲載されている。それによると、後藤一等卒は二首の和歌を残している。 大君の ためと心を 励まして　行けど果てなき 雪の山路を 大君に 拝し命を ながらいて　ふたたび帰る 故郷の花 八甲田山の雪中行軍遭難事件（明治35年）は、徴兵令発布以来最大の不祥事だった。しかし日露戦争を二年後に控えた政府や軍は、行軍計画の杜撰さや指揮系統の乱れなど、軍への批判に世論が向くことを極度に恐れ、皇室を盾にその批判をかわそうとした。 皇族の慰問や視察を何度も繰り返し、遺族には天皇から祭祀料や一時金が、生存者にも一時金が下賜された。さらに手足切断の重傷者には皇后から義手・義足が贈られた。 後藤一等卒は「左下腿（もも）下三分の一切断、右下腿中央部切断」という重傷だったため、義足生活を余儀なくされたが、そんなこともあってか二首の和歌はどちらも「大君（天皇）」で始まるものとなっている。 ※陸軍青森步兵第五連隊は、明治三十五年に八甲田山の雪中行軍に挑むも二一〇名のうち一九九名が死亡（ほとんどが凍死）生存者十一名も凍りついた状態で救出されるという大惨事となった。 雪中行軍の参加者二一〇名はほとんどが東北地方の出身者で、中でも岩手県出身者は一四三名と最も多かった（うち一三八名が死亡し、県出身の生存者はわずか五名）。

(Translated by Google) This time, I wanted to go here, so I got a hotel relatively nearby and visited there first thing in the morning. If you go by the car navigation system, you will go down a narrow road, but I was glad that there were not many oncoming cars. The grounds are quite spacious and the main building is large, but the most eye-catching feature is the well-swept gravel floor. When I asked the chief priest, he said that he cleans it once every two days, and I am amazed at the amount of work that goes into it. When I asked for a stamp, I was also given a small gift. (Original) 今回、ここに行ってみたかった事もあり、比較的近い所にホテルを取って、朝イチに訪れました。カーナビ通りで行くと狭い道を行きますが、あまり対向車の無さそうな道で良かったです。 なかなか広い境内に大きな社殿に、その中でも、目を引くのが掃き整えられた砂利敷きです。宮司さんに伺ったところ2日に1回は整えられているそうで、すごい労力に頭が下がります。御朱印を頼んだところ、粗品も一緒にいただきました。