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Cultural discoveries from Hiraizumi to Morioka
Top Attractions in Iwate
Around Iwate
Iwate Top 10
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![Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …]( "Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …")
1Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …
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![The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine]( "The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine")
2The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine
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![Mt. Eboshi in Fall]( "Mt. Eboshi in Fall")
3Mt. Eboshi in Fall
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![Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House]( "Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House")
4Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House
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![Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate]( "Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate")
5Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate
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![A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City]( "A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City")
6A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City
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![Iwate: Food Guide]( "Iwate: Food Guide")
7Iwate: Food Guide
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![Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls]( "Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls")
8Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls
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![Discover the Flavors & Sights of Coastal Miyako]( "Discover the Flavors & Sights of Coastal Miyako")
9Discover the Flavors & Sights of Coastal Miyako
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![Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"]( "Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"")
10Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"
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![Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/66432-224468/90x60!/iwate-autumn-road-trip-in-iwate-the-last-frontier-of-japan-224468.jpg "Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"")
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![Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival]( "Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival")
1Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival
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![Osawa Onsen Konsei Festival]( "Osawa Onsen Konsei Festival")
2Osawa Onsen Konsei Festival
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![Morioka's Sansa Odori]( "Morioka's Sansa Odori")
3Morioka's Sansa Odori
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![The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge]( "The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge")
4The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
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![Fujisawa Noyaki Festival]( "Fujisawa Noyaki Festival")
5Fujisawa Noyaki Festival
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![Dolls That Color the Seasons]( "Dolls That Color the Seasons")
6Dolls That Color the Seasons
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![Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival]( "Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival")
7Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival
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![Iwate: Food Guide]( "Iwate: Food Guide")
8Iwate: Food Guide
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![Hiking Mount Iwate]( "Hiking Mount Iwate")
9Hiking Mount Iwate
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![Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race]( "Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race")
10Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race
Morioka
Upcoming Iwate Events
Culture
Dolls That Color the Seasons 2026
A new special exhibition at the Morioka History and Culture Museum invites visitors to explore how traditional dolls have long reflected..
Culture
Iwate Coffee Festival 2026
Coffee lovers visiting Tohoku have something special to look forward to this spring: the return of the Iwate Coffee Festival, which..
Culture
Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival 2026
Held on the second Saturday of June every year, the Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival is an event intended to worship Sozen-sama, the..
Where to eat in Iwate
Japanese
The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
Amber MezbourianWanko soba represents Iwate’s most famous (and possibly only) food challenge. The aim is to consume as many small bowls of noo..
Japanese
Iwate: Food Guide
Japan TravelIwate is renowned for its top quality dairy products, beef, seafood, and noodle dishes.
Food
Flying Dango in Iwate
Tom RoseveareWitness the 'flying dango' over Gembikei Gorge, delivered by Kakko-ya.
Places to stay in Iwate
Onsen
Osawa Onsen, Hanamaki
Aric DenfieldOsawa Onsen, in the verdant hills of Iwate, is more than just a hot spring hotel, it's a retreat and a snapshot of Japan from..
Accommodation
Hotel Folkloro Hanamaki Towa
Bridget YeA hotel with a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, a tasteful local winery, a majestic mountain, and a peaceful farm all with..
Western
Hot Spring Experience in Dai Onsen
Malcome LarcensPamper yourself in the hot springs of Dai onsen, Hanamaki.
Latest Iwate Reports
Activities
Discover the Flavors & Sights of Coastal Miyako
Ryan NobleExplore Miyako, the picturesque port city that’s known for its beautiful coastline, exquisite seafood, and thriving fishing in..
Culture
A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City
Veronica CarnevaleTono City and Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture act as gateways to different worlds—showcasing traditional customs, folktales,..
Culture
Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate
Veronica CarnevaleIwate is Japan’s second largest prefecture area-wise and is located in the country’s northeastern Tohoku region. In this massi..