Castle Swamp Citizen Pool

Tayama Hanabukuro, who wrote "Kōdan" and "The Country Teacher" and became a pioneer of modern Japanese naturalist literature, is a native of Shirabayashi. The museum displays self-written manuscripts, as well as letters, diaries, and patronage items. A study at his home in Tokyo Yoyogi has also been recreated. In the opposite of the Literature Hall, there is a former residence where Hanababu spent between the ages of 7 and 14. Take 30 minutes.

A facility attached to the Asahi Beverage Group Plant to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the launch of Calpis. Exhibits that can understand the history and thoughts of Calpis, introduction of the manufacturing process by projection mapping, "Fermentation no Heya", which can be experienced with images and scents, and a plastic bottle production line, can be enjoyed by adults and children. After the tour, we also have a Calpis tasting. Don't forget to stop at a gift shop selling Calpis goods. The tour is fully booked, and it will be filled immediately due to popularity, so let's check the latest information on the official website.

An azalea attraction with a huge tree of mountain azaleas that is estimated to be 800 years old. It is a 129,000-square-meter comprehensive park spread on the shores of Jōnuma, which was the outer moat of the castle, and has more than 100 varieties, as many as 10,000 azaleas have been planted. Facilities such as the Azalea-gaoka Fureai Center, where the Azalea Video Learning Hall is located, and the former Akimoto-Batsu residence, and Danon Jonuma Arena are also enriched. The flowers of the four seasons, such as cherry blossoms, Hanashoub and lotus, are also seen, and are dressed for a walk. The azalea festival is held from early April to early May, and the irises festival is held in June, as well as various events.