In Nara prefecture, there are small towns colored by history. Among them, Koizumi-cho in Oyamazaki city is known as a place that retains the remnants of the former Koizumi clan. There, the pure spring loved by the clan head, 'Kobai Water', still exists.
According to the folklore of Koizumi-cho, the second clan head of the Koizumi clan, Katagiri Sadamasa, was very fond of the water of Kobai-shui and used it for tea ceremonies. At that time, the Katagiri family was also known as a practitioner of the Ishikawa school of tea ceremony, and was a person who spread culture through tea ceremony. Surely, the pure water of this place was an indispensable presence in mastering the art of tea ceremony.
Now, Kobai-shui remains in the center of the town as a small monument. Surrounded by residential areas, the old-fashioned scenery remains vividly. It is located along narrow roads where cars pass through, and visitors need to be careful, but still, many people visit. It is a special experience to gaze at the flow of pure water while reminiscing about history. Why not stop by this small famous place left in Nara? You will surely encounter a special atmosphere loved by the clan head.