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Iwadeyama Area
Former Yubikan and garden

Former yubikan and gardenDuring the time of the second generation of Date family, Munetoshi, Ninomaru was lost in a fire. Afterwards, a temporary building was built and was named by the third generation, Toshichika, as “Shungakukai.” In 1692, it was moved to the current site and renamed as “Yubikan.” It is the oldest place for academic activity in Japan. The Japanese garden has trees that are over 300 years of age. In 1933, it was registered as a national historic site.

National historic site
During Edo period, it was a place for family education of the Date Toshichika family. The garden, designed by a family tea ceremony expert, Ishikawa third generation Shimuzu Dokan, is a typical Japanese style garden with pond. The ruin of Iwadeyama castle is the borrowed landscape of the garden.

Information

Former Yubikan 　Information
Opening hour 8:30AM – 5PM (Final entrance at 4:30PM)
Closing day Dec 29th – Jan 3rd
Entrance fee Adult 300 Yen　High school student 200 Yen　Elementary and junior high school student 150 Yen
20% off (for 20 persons or above)

For more information　TEL0229-72-1344

Iwadeyama castle ruin

Location map (external link)

In 1591, Date Masamune moved from Yamagata to the current site due to Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s policy. Date renamed the place from Iwadesawa to Iwadeyama, and built his castle. The castle is now served as a park for people to visit and relax.

The castle of young Masamune

The castle in Muromachi period was called Iwadesawa, the place for Ujiie family, who served for the Osaki Lord. However, the castle was lost after a fire. It was repaired by Masamune, who renamed the castle as Iwadeyama castle in 1591. Before moved to Sendai in 1603, Masamune spent 12 years in the castle. Later, the fourth son of Masamune (Muneyasu) became the new lord of the 15000 people town of Iwadeyama . Nowadays, there are earth base and tunnels left in the ruin.

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Iwadeyama Citizen’s Ikoinomori

Location map (external link)

Enjoy woods bathing and refresh yourself. There are also facilities for camping and field athletic. The beautiful double cherry trees are in full blossom season in early May.

Opening period End of April to end of November

Fee

Iwadeyama Ikoinomori Fee

Name of facility

Osaki citizen

Non Osaki citizen

Bungalow A (3 buildings)1 night

2,000 Yen

2,400 Yen

Bungalow A(3 buildings)day trip

1,000 Yen

1,200 Yen

Bungalow B(2 buildings)1night

4,000 Yen

4,800 Yen

Bungalow B(2 buildings)day trip

2,000 Yen

2,400 Yen

Tent

1,000 Yen

1,200 Yen

Tent site

300 Yen

360 Yen

Meeting room 4hrs

800 Yen

960 Yen

Meeting room 8hrs

1,200 Yen

1,440 Yen

Hot water shower

100 Yen for 3 mins.

Cooking facility

Free

Charcoal

1,000 Yen for 5 kg

Wood

200 Yen for 1 pack

For more information　TEL0229-72-0947

Sensation museum

Sensation museumThe museum has themes related to five sensations of human being. There are many space and installations for children to feel and have fun. Cognize the nature of modern art and the power of sensation inside yourself by seeing, listening and touching the objects.

Information

Sensation Museum 　Information
Opening hour 9:30 AM – 8:30PM
Closing day Monday （The following day in case Monday is a public holiday）
Entrance fee Adult 300 Yen　High school student 200 Yen　Elementary and junior high school student 150 Yen

For more information　TEL0229-72-5588

Bamboo arts workshop

Bamboo arts workshopLocation map (external link)

Bamboo arts workshop is a place to promote the tradition bamboo art tradition and to train young successor. It is also a place for exchange with people from the town center. Inside the workshop, there are demonstration of bamboo works and workshop for bamboo art experience. Besides, there is a gallery to show bamboo arts, glassworks and ceramic works. Please come and experience the possibilities of bamboo.

Information

Bamboo arts workshop 　Information
Opening hour 9AM – 5PM
Closing day Wednesday
Entrance fee Free

For more information　TEL0229-72-1850

A la Date Roadside Station

A la Date Roadside StationLocation map (external link)

“A la” is a French word meaning “-style” A la Date means Date’s style. Inside the shop there are bakery, soba noodle workshop, handicraft shop, homemade product shops, etc. The most popular shop is the direct farm marker which sells fresh vegetables and local products. During holidays, it is crowded with many local people as well as visitors.

Information

A la Date Roadside Station　Information
Facilities Special goods, information corner （9AM – 6PM）
Farm product market （9AM – 6PM）
Handmade product market （9AM – 6PM）
Restaurant （11AM – 7PM）
Soba noodle workshop （11AM – 2PM）
Bakery （Weekdays 10AM – 6PM）
Rice workshop （10AM – 6PM）
Convenience store（7AM – 9:30PM）

For more information　TEL0229-73-2236