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中山道おしゃべりガイド
Must-visit Tourist Spots
in Nagawa Town

There are many fascinating spots in Nagawa Town !

![]() Karasawa IchirizukaAn "Ichirizuka" is a milestone mound established during the Edo Period to mark the distance from Edo, with one "ri" equivalent to abot 4 kilometers. This particular Ichirizuka is the 51 "ri" from Edo. It has remained intact since its creation and is designated as a National Historic Site. | ![]() The Obsidian MuseumThis is the Obsidian Experience Museum. Obsdian is a type of volcanic glass. It showcases the history of obsidian and provides various hands-on programs for visitors to enjoy. | ![]() Hoshikuso-kanThis building is located on the obsidian mining mountain known as "Hoshikuso-toge." It introduces how ancient people mined obsidian during the Stone Age through the projection mapping on the layers of the mining pits. |
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![]() Fudo WaterfallA waterfall resembling an elegant skirt surrounded by towering, steep cliffs so awe-inspiring that you might feel as though you've stepped into a mythical realm. | ![]() The Yasuragi Hot SpringIt is condsidered to be one of the top three hot springs for enhancing beautiful skin. The facilities include a jet bath, a sauna, an open-air bath, and more. | ![]() An Iron-pot BathThis is an iron-pot bath in the Yasuragi Hot Spring. In the past, this pot was used to boil silkworm cocoons. |
![]() Washi-no-SatoThis is a building that houses a soba noodle restaurant and a paper making workshop. Savor the delicious hand-made soba noodles at this restaurant, and explore the art of traditional Japanese paper-making at the workshop next to the restaurant. | ![]() The Fans of WashiThese fans were created by visitors participating in traditional Japanese paper-making at the workshop next to the soba noodle restaurant. | ![]() Obsidian WaterIt is a renowned natural spring where water gushes up through underground layers of obsidian. Make sure to bring bottles and fill them up--It's free! |
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