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Iwate
Cultural discoveries from Hiraizumi to Morioka
Things to do in Iwate
Around Iwate
Iwate Top 10
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![Shivering in Iwate's Beauty]( "Shivering in Iwate's Beauty")
1Shivering in Iwate's Beauty
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![Iwate Prefecture Top 10 Attractions]( "Iwate Prefecture Top 10 Attractions")
2Iwate Prefecture Top 10 Attractions
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![Todogasaki]( "Todogasaki")
3Todogasaki
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![The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle]( "The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle")
4The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
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![Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate]( "Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate")
5Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate
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![The Farm Life and Legends of Tono]( "The Farm Life and Legends of Tono")
6The Farm Life and Legends of Tono
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![Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi]( "Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi")
7Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi
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![Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate]( "Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate")
8Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate
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![The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum]( "The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum")
9The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum
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![Kitayamazaki and Unosu Cliffs]( "Kitayamazaki and Unosu Cliffs")
10Kitayamazaki and Unosu Cliffs
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![Iwate Snow Festival]( "Iwate Snow Festival")
1Iwate Snow Festival
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![Hanamaki Souminsai]( "Hanamaki Souminsai")
2Hanamaki Souminsai
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![The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge]( "The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge")
3The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
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![Morioka Autumn Festival]( "Morioka Autumn Festival")
4Morioka Autumn Festival
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![Iwate Prefecture]( "Iwate Prefecture")
5Iwate Prefecture
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![Hiking Mount Iwate]( "Hiking Mount Iwate")
6Hiking Mount Iwate
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![The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle]( "The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle")
7The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
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![Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono]( "Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono")
8Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono
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![Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple]( "Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple")
9Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple
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![Hoonji Temple]( "Hoonji Temple")
10Hoonji Temple
Morioka
Where to eat in Iwate
Japanese
The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
Amber MezbourianWanko soba represents Iwate’s most famous (and possibly only) food challenge. The aim is to consume as many small bowls of noo..
Food
Flying Dango in Iwate
Tom RoseveareWitness the 'flying dango' over Gembikei Gorge, delivered by Kakko-ya.
Japanese
Hot Jaja, Morioka
Justin VelgusHot Jaja is a restaurant specializing in Jajamen noodles. Located right in front of JR Morioka Station, it's the perfect p..
Places to stay in Iwate
Onsen
Osawa Onsen, Hanamaki
Aric DenfieldOsawa Onsen, in the verdant hills of Iwate, is more than just a hot spring hotel, it's a retreat and a snapshot of Japan from..
Western
Hot Spring Experience in Dai Onsen
Malcome LarcensPamper yourself in the hot springs of Dai onsen, Hanamaki.
Accommodation
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka
Bridget YeSituated in the heart of Morioka, at the source of the city’s animated pulse, is Hotel Metropolitan Morioka.
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The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum
Malcome LarcensUnosumai is a wonderful part of Kamaishi, named after cormorants that nest nearby. It was also designated as a safe area of refuge..
Accommodation
Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate
Sandra IsakaKanegasaki is a lovely town (just north of the World Heritage Hiraizumi), that is known for its historic samurai district. If you..
Food
Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate
Sandra IsakaKanegasaki, in Iwate Prefecture, is famous for its historic Samurai District. When visiting this area be sure to enjoy some lunch..