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 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..
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 Ishiwarizakura Justin Velgus The 400 year old Ishiwarizakura, also known as the Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree, rests near Morioka station in front of an old court..
Sports & Fitness Climbing Mount Hayachine Malcome Larcens Exploring Iwate's second highest mountain, Hayachine.
10 Activities Takamatsu no Ike Pond Chris Barnes Takamatsu no Ike Pond is one of the best places to escape the hustle and bustle of Morioka City. Located on the outskirts of M..
Activities Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Ja... Alena Eckelmann During a 3-day road trip I explored Tono and Kamaishi in Iwate Prefecture. Tono is surrounded by mountains and forests; Kamaishi..
Activities Geto Kogen, Ski and Resort Malcome Larcens Geto Kogen, King of Snow in Tohoku, with over 5 meters of powder snow