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..
Activities The Farm Life and Legends of Tono Tristan Scholze Experience a farmstay in the “City of Folklore,” an idyllic and history-filled little town ringed by mountains in northern Jap..
Activities Climbing Mount Himekami Malcome Larcens Mount Himekami is only about 30 minutes north of Morioka and is easily accessible for all members of the family. It offers one of..
Activities Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park Kim Iwate's Takamatsu Park features on the list of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom viewing spots, and it's a popular destination..
Sports & Fitness Climbing Mount Hayachine Malcome Larcens Exploring Iwate's second highest mountain, Hayachine.
Activities Jodogahama - Sanriku Coast Katherine Moore Jodogahama Beach in Iwate is out of the way and out of this world! Visit this beach with great swimming to see why it was described..