Activities Top Attractions in Iwate Featured Iwate Prefecture is the second largest prefecture in Japan home to historically significant destinations, rich natural landscapes,..
Activities Sanriku Fireworks Competition 2024 Early Oct The Sanriku Fireworks Competition brings 23 different fireworks companies to Iwate Prefecture to show off their skills in the pyrotechnics..
Activities Geibikei Gorge Geibikei is a 2-kilometer-long canyon formed by the Satetsu River, surrounded by over 50-meter-high rock walls and culminating at 124 meters. The name..
Activities Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival 2024 Apr 4th - Apr 29th Each year from around mid April to early-May, Iwate's Kitakami Tenshochi Park is home to a cherry blossom festival that celebrates..
Activities Genbikei Gorge The Genbikei Gorge is a 2 km stretch of the Iwai River, known for its rugged landscape and dynamic whitewater stretches. The rocks and cliffs are a national..
Activities Shizukuishi Winter Festa 2025 Early - Mid Feb If you're looking for some family-friendly fun this February, the Shizukuishi Winter Festa at Iwate's Koiwai Farm is worth..
Activities Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race 2024 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..
16 Activities Best Cherry Blossom Sites in Iwate Malcome Larcens Mid to late April is the time to watch cherry blossoms in Iwate