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.

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.

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

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.

It is fun, the place and the environment is good.

Very spacious and tranquil park for visit. Might be disappointed if you are looking for real historical stuff.

Geto Ski resort in Iwate was nice. The snow at the resort is special, in that it is a denser, wetter, powder that can take a little bit of practice to get used to as a beginner. The medics on site are also were wonderful. And the staff who assisted me, apart from the lift ticket counter, we’re lovely and patient. But the visitors at the resort were some of the worst I’ve encountered in Tohoku. Some were smoking outside in the ski parking area right as you exit the main lodge when there was a smoking section inside. One, in particular, put me on crutches due to mean spirited behaviour on a beginner slope. But I digress. The resort is huge and often very busy during peak season. The gondola wait line can take a good chunk of time just to get to the gondolas and then the additional time it takes to reach the summit. If you are only going for a few hours, it’s something you should definitely factor in. The food that we ordered was the worst katsu I’ve ever eaten in my life. It cost around ¥1200. It was rubbery, overcooked (or nuked in the microwave), and plain inedible. I know the chef was skilled because it takes true talent to mess up katsu that bad. The other sides and the rice were delicious though. The slopes themselves were nice. The A1 course, although marked for beginners, beware that they are not smoothly groomed. It was a nice course once I got the hang of it, with two main steeper inclines and flattened points in between. They had a nice snowboarding park area towards the bottom that could easily be used for practicing and mastering jumps and tricks. Even though the resort was crowded, the slope had waves of people with lulls inbetween that made it a nice experience overall for learning in new snow conditions. For more advanced skiers and boarders, there are a plethora of options. Take note of the trail board, as it will alert you to changing conditions, such as avalanche warnings.

It's now no.1 ski/snowboarding resort in my list! I stayed for 5 days in the resort itself and it was a charm. The weather was too windy at the beginning but when it cleared up, the view from the common lodge was spectacular! 🤩 The resort also has big open air bath (rotenburo) and sauna. The food didnt repeat when I was there and am grateful that it's not too much as I dont want to put in weight. The slopes are amazing! There are steep parts on the beginner runs but otherwise really good! The resort cafeteria and main building also feels modern and new. For the price of staying at the base of the lifts / gondola, having delicious breakfast and dinner (and access to other options), having an open-air bath and sauna, I think this place is really worth going! I can't wait to go back!!!

No question about the amount or the quality of the snow. Snowboarding in the trees is sublime however I would recommend using Geto's guide service if you're not familiar with the terrain. 3000 yen will get you guided into some of the deepest powder snow you're ever likely to encounter. You can stay in the hotel where you can stay in a communal dorm room inclusive of buffet dinner and breakfast or if in a small group you can rent a private room with very basic accommodation for about 10,000 yen pp. The onsen in the hotel is very nice too.

it open til may. a long term seasons, it have enough snow. price is fair. rental service is good. but in spring, the beginner slope is too short

I went to geto kogen in late december and it was very snowy and ridiculously windy. Aside from that it's a big ski resort with a lot of shops and restaurants in the building at the bottom it's almost like an airport. Outside there are lots of slopes for basically all levels of skiing. There is a cable car which takes you to the top from which there are a couple easy routes and some harder routes. There is also a more simple lift which doesn't take you far up the mountain (I think the other lifts were closed).

This mountain is awesome, lots of areas to cut through trees, and tons of powder. On this visit it was almost 4.5 meters (about 14 ft.) Facilities are really good too, there's a huge inside play area for kids with a large trampoline

Great resort, a lot of variety in the runs and amenities offered, a large parking lot and great powder.

Great little resort. For northern Tohoku, this resort consistently receives the most powder every year. The resort also has a great onsen and skiers bed for overnight stays.

I drove up for an early morning sesh on a powder day hoping to try out some rad runs. Parked the car, looked up at the slopes, watched the locals carve, got scared, drove home. 5 stars because the parking attendees were efficient

By far one of the best slopes in Japan! Powder, great vibes, so much terrain and friendly staff at the mountain. I can’t wait to return next season! 😝❤️

Good for one day. Unless it's had an outstanding overnight snowfall which is like anywhere. Pretty small place. Unfortunately for me there was not much snow down. That isn't geto's fault

Nice ski resort. Not really in season so most lifts were closed. But great slopes. The food court was very nice too.

Great resort! Got lucky with a bunch of fresh snow. So much fun!

Skiing was good. Alta was closed, however, due to icy conditions. That's all folks.

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) The precincts are wonderful. Picturesque moss, bamboo grove and swamp, autumn leaves. It's not a tourist spot, but I go to see the autumn leaves every year. (Original) 境内素晴らしい。 絵になる苔、竹林と沢、紅葉。 観光地ではありませんが毎年紅葉を見に行きます。

(Translated by Google) This temple is famous for its Somin Festival.I've seen it on TV several times. This is my first visit. The stamps were handled very carefully and were handwritten. (Original) 蘇民祭で有名なお寺さんTVでも何度か見たことあり。初めて来ました。 御朱印対応も丁寧で直書きしていただけました。

(Translated by Google) At r5.11/22 According to the signboard, it was built in 729 and appears to be a Tendai sect temple. It's the best time to see the autumn leaves, and it looks so elegant against the temple. There's a stream across the road, and it looks cool in the summer. The hall next to the Gohonzon? Your company? Kimono was displayed in (Original) r5.11/22にて 看板によると建立は729年、天台宗のお寺さんらしい 丁度紅葉が見頃でお寺に映えて風流〜 道路を挟んだとこに小川、夏は涼しそうだな～ 御本尊の隣のお堂？お社？に着物が飾られてた

(Translated by Google) Kuroishi Temple is a Tendai sect temple located in Yamauchi, Kuroishi-cho, Mizusawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. It is often read as [Kuroishidera]. The principal image is a seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai. It is known for its wooden seated Yakushi Nyorai statue, which is an Important Cultural Property and a treasured statue from the early Heian period, and the Kuroishiji Temple Somin Festival, which is a Selected Intangible Folk Cultural Property. The Kuroishi Temple Somin Festival is a festival with a history of over 1,000 years that is held on the 7th day of the Lunar New Year to pray for a good harvest and good health. There are many trees with autumn leaves, so the coming season will be wonderful❗️ (Original) 黒石寺は、岩手県奥州市水沢黒石町山内にあらる天台宗の寺院です。[くろいしでら]と読まれることも多いそうです。本尊は薬師如来坐像。重要文化財で平安時代初期の財銘像である木造薬師如来坐像や、選択無形民俗文化財の黒石寺蘇民祭で知られているとの事です。黒石寺蘇民祭とは旧正月の７日に五穀豊穣、無病息災を祈って行われる、1000年以上の歴史のあるお祭りだそうです。紅葉の木が多くあるのでこれからの季節は素晴らしいでしょ❗️

(Translated by Google) Kuroishi-ji Temple is famous for its Somin Festival. Kuroishi-ji Temple is an ancient temple founded by Gyoki Bodhisattva in 729 AD. There are a wooden seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai, a wooden monk-shaped seated statue, and a wooden standing statue of the Four Devas, all of which are nationally designated important cultural properties. Everything is fine and wonderful. You can see it if you make a reservation in advance. The chief priest here will tell you about the Buddhist statues and the temple in a very easy-to-understand manner. This is truly the best temple. (Original) ここ黒石寺は蘇民祭で有名なお寺です。黒石寺は天平元年西暦７２９年に行基菩薩が開基された古刹です。国指定重要文化財の木造薬師如来坐像と木造僧形坐像と木造四天王立像があります。どれも立派で素晴らしいです。事前に予約すれば見れます。ここの御住職が仏像の事やお寺の事をとても分かりやすくお話ししてくれます。本当にここは最高なお寺です。

(Translated by Google) Visited after the last Sominsai. Although it is a vast temple, reports say there are only about a dozen temple houses. I'm worried about sustainability. The Goshuin of Oshu Kannon and the Goshuin of the Gohonzon are written on it. Reservations required for direct writing. (Original) 最後の蘇民祭が終わってから訪問。広大な伽藍ですが報道では檀家は十数軒しかいないとか。持続性が心配です。 奥州観音の御朱印と御本尊の御朱印が書き置きで置いてあります。直書きは要予約。

(Translated by Google) This temple, which is famous for its Somin Festival, is quiet and has the calm atmosphere of an ancient temple, with only the faint sound of the murmuring of the Ruritsubo River in front of the gate. When you step into the precincts, you will notice the Yakushi-do Hall with its open-air exterior in front, the long earthen walled citadel on the right, and the bell tower that stands above it, which looks like a tea room.In front of the hall, there is a guardian dog made of Nanbu Iron. will confront you. The principal image, Yakushi-sama, is enshrined in the treasure hall. This is one of Japan's oldest carved wooden Buddhas made by Jogan, and I was overwhelmed by its majesty at first sight. Rugged and high spiral hair, slanted stern eyes, sunken cheeks, crow-like shoulders, and legs crossed in a sacrificial position, he is a northern Buddha with a majesty that makes you cry, clearly different from other Jogan Yakushi. I got the impression that he was modeled after Aterui, the king of Emishi. Advance reservations are required for viewing, but you can also make reservations on LINE. The head priest of this temple, where the violent Sominsai festival takes place, is a friendly woman. It is also significant that it is the female chief priest who throws in the Sominbukuro at the festival. It was a temple where you could feel the quiet power and the Emishi spirit that has been passed down from generation to generation. The Myokendo Hall on the stone steps at the back is also a must-see. (Original) 蘇民祭で有名なこのお寺は、普段は門前の瑠璃壺川のせせらぎの音が微かに響くだけの、ひっそりと古刹らしい落ち着きを醸していました。 境内に足を踏み入れると、正面が外陣が吹き放ちの薬師堂と、右手の長い土塀を持つ庫裡とその上に建つまるで茶室の趣の鐘楼が目を引き、お堂の前には南部鉄製の狛犬が対峙します。 御本尊の薬師様は宝物殿に鎮座します。貞観作の日本屈指の古さの木彫仏ですが、一目でその威厳に圧倒されました。ゴツゴツとうず高い螺髪、つり上がった厳しい眼、こけた頬、いからす肩、武骨に組む降魔坐の脚、他の貞観薬師とは明らかに違う威厳の内に慟哭を感じるような北國の仏で、エミシの王アテルイを模しているかの如くの印象でした。 拝観には事前予約が必要ですが、LINEでもお願いできます。 荒々しい蘇民祭のこの寺の御住職は気さくな女性。祭りで蘇民袋を投げ入れるのが女住職というのも意味有り気です。 静なるパワー、脈々と受け継がれるエミシの精神を感じるお寺さんでした。 裏手石段上のの妙見堂も必見です。

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.

Silent,andIenjoyed

one of the beautiful momiji spots

(Translated by Google) You can go to see the cherry blossoms, take a leisurely walk around the park, or visit the memorial museum. Perfect for killing time. I like the cherry blossom festival season because there are open stalls and indoor spaces where you can eat and drink. It gets crowded on Saturdays and Sundays, so I've only been there on weekdays. I don't know how many people will come, but There are quite a few people even on weekdays when the flowers are in full bloom. (Original) 桜を観に行くのも良し、ゆっくり公園を回って歩くのも良し、記念館を観るのも良しで 時間つぶしにぴったりです。 桜まつりの季節は、露店と室内でいろいろ飲食出来るスペースもあり好きです。 土日は混むので平日しか行ったことが無いので どのぐらい人が来るかは分かりませんが、 満開の平日でもそこそこ人が居ます。

(Translated by Google) There was no parking available in the morning, so I went to see the cherry blossoms at night. Around 8pm, the paid parking lot was empty and there were about 5 cars lined up, but when I went to the shrine parking lot, there were 2 spaces available so I parked there. I felt like I could park about 20 cars, but there were a few cars going home, so I managed to park there. The road is narrow and crowded, so if you wait until it's empty, you'll probably want to walk around the park and check out the parking lot. I was relieved to find a parking lot as I drove into the shrine to avoid the crowds. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom and very beautiful. The center of the park is bright with lights and lanterns, but the outside is dark with no lights and there are no people, so if you want to enjoy the cherry blossoms in peace, it might be better to go there. There was a hanami center and what looked like a giant food stall, with a wide variety of menus such as ramen and curry rice, and plenty of table seats, but it was very crowded and people were lining up outside. If you're at the end of the line, you'll have to wait about 20 to 30 minutes. The stalls were so crowded that it was difficult to walk around. (Original) 朝駐車場が空いてなかったので夜桜を見に行きました。 ２０時頃有料駐車場は空きがあり車5台ぐらいが並んでましたが、神社の駐車場行ってみたら2台分空きがありそちらに停めました。 二十台くらい停めれるかなぁって感じで帰る車がちらほやいたので何とか停められる事が出来ました。 車道は狭く人が多いので空くまで待つなら公園一周して駐車場の様子を見るって感じになるのかな。 人混みを避け神社に車でグイグイ入って行けばちゃんと駐車場があって安心しました。 桜は満開ですごく綺麗でした。 公園の中心部はライトと提灯で明るいが外側は灯りが無くて暗いが人もいないので静かに花見したいならそちらの方がいいかもしれません。 花見センターとゆうでっかい屋台みたいなのがありラーメンやカレーライスなど結構メニューが豊富でテーブル席も多くあるがめちゃ混んでて外まで人が並んでました。 最後尾だと２０分〜３０分ほど待つのかなぁ。 露店は人が多すぎて歩くのが困難でした。

(Translated by Google) 2,024 yen I saw it during the cherry blossom festival at Mizusawa Park on April 10th! Some people parked their cars at the nearby shrine, but there was also coin parking! I think it was 500 yen for 24 hours! There were also temporary restaurants and stalls. There it is! Various cherry blossoms were in full bloom everywhere! (Original) 2024円4月10日に水沢公園の桜祭りによってみたよ!　近くの神社に車停める方も居ましたが、ちゃんとコインパーキングも有りました!　24H500円だったと思います!　臨時の食堂や露店も有りました! あちこちに色々な桜が満開でした!

(Translated by Google) The cherry blossoms are beautiful. There are a lot of old trees, so I'm a little worried about their future. There are few inbound tourists, so you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at your leisure. (Original) 桜が綺麗です。古い木が多いので今後が少し心配です。インバウンドの方も少なくのでゆっくり桜が見れます。

(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 Governor-General of Taiwan, 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...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 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) Visited on September 27, 2020. He is the leading figure in establishing Japan's quarantine system, but I think he is also famous as the mayor of Tokyo when it was still a city. Since he became the mayor at the request of Eiichi Shibusawa, it seems likely that he will appear in the Taiga drama as well. (Original) 2020年9月27日に訪れました。日本の検疫システムを確立した第一人者ですが、東京が、まだ、市であった時の市長さんとして有名だと思います。渋沢栄一に懇願されて市長になったと言うことで、大河ドラマでも登場しそうですね。

(Translated by Google) Although it is not a vast building, it is surprisingly large when you look at every corner. It is a timely exhibition, as it also displays content that has recently been featured in newspapers and on TV. The parking lot is not that big, so you can also use the city hall. Someday, he may be featured in a taiga drama. He has held many important positions and achieved great results. I think he is one of the great people who want to learn about history. (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) I was very satisfied with the detailed information about Goto Shinpei's life, the Great Kanto Earthquake, Boy Scouts, CITIZEN, etc. I'm also happy to be able to take photos! (Original) 後藤新平の一生、関東大震災、ボーイスカウト、CITIZENなど、細かく知ることができ、大満足です！写真撮影可能なのも嬉しい！

(Translated by Google) Located in front of city hall Catchphrase: Mizusawa, the city of great people one of them Although we are discharging talented people such as politicians, No matter what I say now, it's probably MLB's Otani. (Original) 市役所の前に立地する 偉人の街水沢というキャッチコピー その一人 政治家など優秀な人材排出しているが 今はなんと言ってもMLBの大谷選手だろう