[Misato Town, Akita Prefecture] ``Rokugo Yusui Group'' where 120 springs have enriched people's lives

The Rokugo area of ​​Misato Town, Akita Prefecture, is home to one of Japan's most famous waters, known as the Rokugo Springs

Misato Town is located in the center of the Yokote Basin, which runs from Yuzawa City to Semboku City and extends from north to south, bordering Daisen City in Akita Prefecture on the west and Nishiwaga Town in Iwate Prefecture on the east.

``Rokugo Yusui Group'' is an area where underground water gushes out from about 120 locations in the alluvial fan of the Maruko River, which flows from the western end of the Ou Mountains.

During the Edo period, Masumi Sugae walked through Rokugo Spring and left behind colored paintings.

Rokugo was the territory of the Rokugo clan until the Sengoku period, and the Satake clan of the Akita domain during the Edo period. Especially during the Edo period, it developed as a post town on the Ushu Highway, which passes through Aomori, Akita, and Yamagata and joins the Oshu Highway.

Masumi Sugae , a traveler who traveled throughout the Akita domain in the late Edo period , in his ``Masumi Sugae Travelogue'' (77 volumes and 12 chapters). I still have some colored landscape paintings left. This sightseeing diary is a very valuable document, as it describes in detail the spring water pond and the Rokugo area during the Edo period, along with text.

* "Masumi Sugae Travelogue (autograph dedicated to Meitokukan) in 77 volumes and 12 chapters" is an important cultural property of the country.

``Odaidokoro Shimizu'' was used in the kitchen of the Akita feudal lord.

Odaidokoro Shimizu (Odaidokoro Shimizu) is said to be the location of the villa (Otabisho/Otabisho/resting place during hunting trips) of Yoshitaka Satake, the second lord of the Akita domain. It is a spring that gushes out.

Masumi Sugae wrote, ``Since this water was pumped for cooking in the mansion, it came to be called ``Odaidokoro Shimizu.'' It is a relatively large spring in the Rokugo Yusui Group, and is well-maintained and maintained in its natural state.

Odaidokoro Shimizu＜Information＞

• Name: Odaidokoro Shimizu
• Address: 3-8 Shimizu Rokugo Homon, Misato-cho, Semboku-gun, Akita 019-1404
• Official URL: Odaidokoro Shimizu

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"Falconry Shimizu" was used for falconry by the Akita feudal lord.

Takasho Shimizu is a spring water that gushes within the grounds of Taikeiji Temple, which is located near Yoshitaka Satake's inn. It is said that this is the spring where a falconer kept food for his hawks when Yoshitaka came hunting.

Falconer Shimizu＜Information＞

• Name: Falconer Shimizu
• Address: 3-8 Shimizu Rokugo Homon, Misato-cho, Semboku-gun, Akita 019-1404
• Official URL: Falconer Shimizu

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"Niteko Shimizu" where Niteko cider is made from this spring water

Niteko Shimizu is one of the representative waters of the Rokugo Yusui Group. The word "Niteko" is said to be a corruption of the Ainu word "Nitaikotsu," which means a lowland with puddles. In kanji, it is written as "Niteko", and behind the fountain is "Niteko Shrine". ``Niteko Cider'' made from this spring water was sold and became famous.

Niteko Shimizu <Information>

• Name: Niteko Shimizu
• Address: 59 Rokugo Omachi, Misato-cho, Semboku-gun, Akita Prefecture 019-1404
• Official URL: Niteko Shimizu

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"Niteko Cider" has been made since the Meiji era

"Niteko Cider" is Akita Prefecture's first cider, which began production in 1909 using spring water from "Niteko Shimizu."

Currently, ``Handmade Studio Yuuko-chan'' is manufacturing the products, inherited from the founding company that has ceased operations. In addition to the nostalgic "Niteco Cider," the product lineup includes five types: "Niteco Apple Cider," "Niteco Honey Cider," "Niteco Kyoho Cider," and "Niteco Carbonated Water."

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Niteko Cider, which is popular as a local cider, is a traditional cider with a clean and refreshing taste that comes from Shimizu in Misato Town, Akita Prefecture. We also introduce cafes that use the famous water and sake made using the town's unique lavender. Please read to the end as we explore the charms of the Rokugo springs in Misato Town, which have been selected as one of Japan's 100 best waters. What does “Niteko” in Niteko Cider mean? Niteko comes from the Ainu language. ``Nitaikotsu'' means ``lowland of puddles'', which is a combination of ``Nitai'' (forest) and kotsu (puddle)...

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Niteco Cider＜Information＞

• Name: Niteko Cider/Akita Misato Zukuri Co., Ltd.
• Address: 83 Rokugoma-cho, Misato-cho, Semboku-gun, Akita 019-1404 Meisui Ichiba Yutaro
• Official URL: Akita Misato Zukuri Co., Ltd.

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"Egao Shimizu" is still used as water for sake production.

Egao Shimizu (Smiling Water) was born in 1891 (Meiji 24) at the residence of Hatakeyama Kyuzaemon, the first mayor of Rokugo Town (now Rokugo, Misato Town).

Currently, the factory of the Japanese sake manufacturer Takahashi Sake Brewery is built there, and the water is used for brewing sake. It was Kyuzaemon who named it ``Smile Shimizu'' and said, ``When I saw my reflection in the clear water and heard that he was smiling, I called this pure water a smiling Shimizu.'' (Original text / Takahashi Sake Brewery store diary) It is said that he gave it the name.

Smile Shimizu＜Information＞

• Name: Smile Shimizu (Egao Shimizu)
• Address: 72-13 Rokugo Homon Shimizu, Misato-cho, Semboku-gun, Akita 019-1404 (Takahashi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.)
• Official URL: Smile Shimizu

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"Homon Shimizu" located in a quiet residential area

Homon Shimizu (Homon Shimizu) is a spring water that used to be inside a temple called Homonzan Shorakuji Temple, and is now located in a quiet residential area. It is located in a corner of many springs, including Taikeiji Temple, where ``Takasho Shimizu'' is located, and ``Odaidokoro Shimizu'', making it the perfect area for walking around the springs.

Homon Shimizu＜Information＞

• Name: Homon Shimizu
• Address: 103 Rokugo Nishitakata-cho, Misato-cho, Semboku-gun, Akita 019-1404
• Official URL: Homon Shimizu

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``Fujishimizu'' derives its name from the stunning wisteria trellis

Fujishimizu is located in an area close to Niteko Shimizu and Egao Shimizu, and is named ``Fujishimizu'' because of the wisteria trellis around it that blooms with spectacular flowers.

Fujishimizu＜Information＞

• Name: Fujishimizu (Fujishimizu)
• Address: 10 Rokugo Hondo-cho, Misato-cho, Semboku-gun, Akita 019-1404
• Official URL: Fujishimizu

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``Kamizuza Shimizu'' used to make Japanese paper for banknotes.

Until the early Taisho era, washi paper was made using the water from Kamisukiza Shimizu The area is surrounded by mulberry trees, which are the raw material for paper, and the name comes from the fact that in the Edo period there was a government office called "Kamizuza" that made paper for the Akita clan's banknotes.

Shimizu Shimizu＜Information＞

• Name: Kamisukiza Shimizu
• Address: 25 Rokugo Hakusan, Misato-cho, Semboku-gun, Akita 019-1404
• Official URL: Kamisukiza Shimizu

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"Hatachiya Shimizu" where Hatachiya liquor stores kept sake cold

Hatachiya Shimizu is a spring water located on the premises of a Hatachiya liquor store, and it is also known that after World War II Hatachiya kept drinks such as sake and cider cool during the summer. I did.

Hatachi and Shimizu <Information>

• Name: Hatachiya Shimizu
• Address: 52-1 Rokugo Hondo-cho, Misato-cho, Semboku-gun, Akita 019-1404
• Official URL: Hatachiya Shimizu

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Misato Town Lavender Garden, where spring water grows beautiful lavender

Although Misato Town Lavender Garden As many as 20,000 lavender plants are planted in an area of ​​approximately 2 hectares (6,000 tsubo).

Misato Sekka, discovered at the Misato Town Lavender Garden, is in full bloom, creating a stunning contrast between white and purple.

Misato Town Lavender Garden <Information>

• Name: Misato Town Lavender Garden
• Address: 1 Chiyaodaino, Misato-cho, Semboku-gun, Akita 019-1502
• Phone number: 0187-84-4909
• Opening period: Mid-June to early July (Lavender Festival)
• Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
• Admission fee: Free
• Official URL: Misato Lavender Garden

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