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Must-visit Tourist Spots

in Nagawa Town

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There are many fascinating spots in Nagawa Town !

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Karasawa Ichirizuka

Karasawa Ichirizuka

An "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 Museum

The Obsidian Museum

This 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-kan

Hoshikuso-kan

This 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.

Fudo Waterfall

Fudo Waterfall

A 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 Spring

The Yasuragi Hot Spring

It 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 Bath

An Iron-pot Bath

This is an iron-pot bath in the Yasuragi Hot Spring. In the past, this pot was used to boil silkworm cocoons.

Washi-no-Sato

Washi-no-Sato

This 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 Washi

The Fans of Washi

These fans were created by visitors participating in traditional Japanese paper-making at the workshop next to the soba noodle restaurant.

Obsidian Water

Obsidian Water

It 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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