Katakuri clumps of Township Opening
Katakuri is perennial plant of the lily family in the local called Katakko, Katanko. Are native to Kuribayashi to grow Saimyoji chestnut of specialty,
Nishiki Area
In 1228, the Tozawa clan built a castle in Kadoya. Later, in 1423, they moved to Kakunodate, and in 1602, under the 21st head of the Tozawa clan, Tozawa Masamori, they were elevated from an outside daimyo to a fudai daimyo for their achievements in the Battle of Sekigahara. They ruled this entire region for approximately 400 years until they moved to Hitachi (later to Shinjo). The traditions of the Tozawa clan are passed down as "Tozawa Sasara." In the Edo period, copper and other minerals were mined in many mines from the Hinokinai region to the Ani region. The traditional New Year's event "Kamifusenage" (paper balloon raising) in the Kami-Hinokinai district is said to have been introduced in 1773 by Hiraga Gennai, who was invited by the Akita domain at the time to provide guidance on mining. With the implementation of the city and town system in 1889, the villages of Saimyoji and Hinokinai were created, and in September 1956, these two villages merged to form Nishiki Village, which remains the same to this day.
Characteristics of the Nishiki area
Nishiki Town is an area where time flows gently, surrounded by rural landscapes of rice fields and mountains.
The local Akita Nairiku Line runs leisurely through these nostalgic satoyama scenes, offering a glimpse of Japan’s traditional countryside.
There are many farmhouse inns operated by local farmers, offering valuable hands-on experiences such as farming work, as well as the chance to enjoy home-style local cuisine.
Interacting with the warm and welcoming locals is also one of the area’s charms.
Here, you can catch glimpses of life lived close to nature—seasonal wildflowers, the blessings of the mountains, and the daily rhythms of the people who reside in this landscape.
In this region, chestnut orchards are cultivated as a local specialty, and within them lies a habitat where clusters of katakuri (dogtooth violet) flowers bloom in spring.
In autumn, the famous Saimyoji-guri—known as Japan’s largest chestnuts—are harvested.
We will guide you through sightseeing in Nishiki, the home of the heart surrounded by nature. Nishiki Tourist Information Center
Nishiki Tourist Information CenterThis is a tourist information center inside the Nishiki office building of Semboku City Hall. We will guide you to attractive sightseeing spots such as the scenery of satoyama rich in nature, the fantastic winter festival “Kamihinokinai paper balloon”, and the “Katakuri Gunsei no Sato” that heralds the arrival of spring.
〒014-0592 47 Furukohorita, Kamiarai, Nishiki-chō, Semboku-shi (Semboku City)
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM
TEL／FAX：0187-42-8480
Nishiki AreaRecommended spots
Tatechi Swamp (Tatechinuma)
Tatechi Swamp (Tatechinuma) is surrounded by virgin forest of Taiki of beech, is a mysterious swamp that spread to Hinyari and cool altitude of 760 me
Statue of Tatsuko
This bronze statue of the legendary beautiful Princess Tatsuko, who is said to have wished for eternal youth and beauty and became the lake goddess, s
