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Hiking Mount Iwate

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..

Iwate 1
Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race

Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race

Late Jul

An annual rubber race down the Kitakami River in Morioka. You can enter as a competitor or simply as a slow cruise down the river..

Iwate 2 ¥7,000
Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium

Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium

The Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, built specifically for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, was completed in 2018. The stadium was built as part of post-disaster..

Iwate
Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival

Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival

Apr 15th - May 7th 2021

Each year from around mid April to early-May, Iwate's Kitakami Tenshochi Park is home to a cherry blossom festival that celebrates..

Iwate 2 Free Entry
Sakurayama Shrine

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..

Iwate