Esashi Local Culture Hall

An experience-based museum showcasing the history, culture, and local industries of the Esashi region. It is located about 15 minutes by car from the Mizusawa Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, adjacent to the Esashi-Fujiwara Heritage Park. It consists of an agricultural center and the Okunoin exhibition area. It's display of the Nakazen Obara family's 101 statues of the Bodhisattva Kannon are notable and exemplify the beliefs of the region. They also have hands-on programs with culinary and craft themes that let you try making soba noodles, pottery, magatama amulets, and more. During the summer and winter holidays they organize other special hands-on programs too.

Spot details

Address: Iwate Oshu-shi Map
Area: Hiraizumi / Oshu / Ichinoseki Area
Phone: 0197311600
Hours: 9:00-17:00
[Nov.- Feb.]9:30-16:00
Closed: 1/1
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]400yen
[High school student]300yen
[Elementary and junior high school students]200yen
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)
※Esashi Fujiwara no Sato Parking Lot (About 1,000spaces Parking Available/Free)Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(kyodobunka-gest)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes