Tracing Back Through Minamisoma's Past and Present

These stone Buddhas were carved out of the stone of the hill, and exude an ovewhelming intensity.

100-visit pilgrimages have been made since long ago to the giant Japanese cedar tree next to the Yakushido Temple stone Buddhas in prayers for good marriage matches, easy childbirth, and long life.

If you want to learn about Minamisoma’s history and way of life, this is the place to go.

Along with a display about all things Nomaoi, there is also a fascinating exhibit on the relationship between humankind and horses.

A superbly comfortable place containing around 310,000 books and 620 chairs.

Whether you’re researching a topic or taking a break from walking around town, you may find yourself spending a longer time than you had planned amongst the aisles.

You can also spend a leisurely time on the reading terrace or in the rooftop garden.

Built to convey the lessons learned in the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake on to the next generation.

Here you can view the record of events of the 15 days following March 11, 2011, and get a view of how tall the tsunami actually was.

You can climb up and walk along the top of an ancient burial mound, getting a good view of the surrounding area, or leisurely walk around the burial mound and take in the structure.