Activities Iwate Prefecture Top 10 Attractions Featured Iwate Prefecture is the second largest prefecture in Japan home to historically significant destinations, rich natural landscapes,..
Sports & Fitness Hiking Mount Iwate Malcome Larcens Mount Iwate is 2,038 meters tall and can be accessed from 6 different trails. I have always hiked it from the East side via a trail..
Camping & Trekking Genbikei Gorge Sarah Mathews Most people go to Hiraizumi for the temples listed as World Heritage Sites. However, you can’t go to this area and miss seeing..
Activities Chūson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi Tom Roseveare Hiraizumi is a beautiful, rural town in southern Iwate and makes for a spectacular introduction to both Tohoku and historical Japan...
16 Activities Best Cherry Blossom Sites in Iwate Malcome Larcens Mid to late April is the time to watch cherry blossoms in Iwate
Activities Sakurayama Shrine Justin Velgus The Sakurayama Shrine is located a twenty minute walk from Morioka station. From the street it looks unimpressive, but a few hidden..
Camping & Trekking Hiking Hachimantai's Nature Trail Mandy Bartok Travelers looking for an easy day hike with fantastic alpine scenery should head directly to Iwate Prefecture's Hachimantai..