Kanouya

At our exchange center, attached to the Iwatsuki Doll Museum, we promote the history and culture of Iwatsuki. You can participate in various fun events, try cafe menus, local specialties, eat delicious locally harvested vegetables, gain new knowledge, and meet new people! This is a joyful place where people and information come together.

Koedo Kurari is an improved facility retaining the atmosphere of the original Kyūkagamiyama brewery, established in 1875. The brewery, built through the Meiji, Taisho, and Shōwa periods, was remodeled and designated as one of Japan's registered tangible cultural properties along with the three warehouses: souvenir shop (Meijigura), Restaurant (Taishōgura), Japanese sake shop (Shōwagura), and meeting space (Tenjigura).

Kashiya Yokochō is a street lined with old fashioned candy (dagashi) shops. There were around 70 shops in early Showa era where various sweets were produced and sold wholesale. Currently there are around 20 shops that produce and sell simple sweets such as mint candy and Kintaro candy, fun nostalgic sweets that both children and adults can enjoy. It was also selected as one of the Ministry of Environment’s “Top100 Best Scented Sceneries.”

This safflower museum is a renovated private house built in the late Meiji era. There are various workshops such as pottery and soba noodle making available. The best time to see the safflower is from late to mid-June, and the steamed safflower buns are popular as a souvenir. There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy handmade udon noodles made from 100% local flour. Enjoy Okegawa both with your eyes and your tastebuds!