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Cultural discoveries from Hiraizumi to Morioka
Top Attractions in Iwate
Around Iwate
Iwate Top 10
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![The Farm Life and Legends of Tono]( "The Farm Life and Legends of Tono")
1The Farm Life and Legends of Tono
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![Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen]( "Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen")
2Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen
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![Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi]( "Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi")
3Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi
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![Todogasaki]( "Todogasaki")
4Todogasaki
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![Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate]( "Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate")
5Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate
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![Iwate Hanamaki Airport]( "Iwate Hanamaki Airport")
6Iwate Hanamaki Airport
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![Climbing Mount Himekami]( "Climbing Mount Himekami")
7Climbing Mount Himekami
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![Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate]( "Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate")
8Dining 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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![Unosu Dangai Tunnels]( "Unosu Dangai Tunnels")
10Unosu Dangai Tunnels
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![The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge]( "The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge")
1The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
Morioka -
![The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle]( "The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle")
2The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
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![Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono]( "Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono")
3Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono
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![Tono: Legends and Landscapes]( "Tono: Legends and Landscapes")
4Tono: Legends and Landscapes
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![Iwate Snow Festival]( "Iwate Snow Festival")
5Iwate Snow Festival
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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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![Morioka Autumn Festival]( "Morioka Autumn Festival")
7Morioka Autumn Festival
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![Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple]( "Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple")
8Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple
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![Flying Dango in Iwate]( "Flying Dango in Iwate")
9Flying Dango in Iwate
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![Discover Japan's Only Amber Museum]( "Discover Japan's Only Amber Museum")
10Discover Japan's Only Amber Museum
Culture
Upcoming Iwate Events
Culture
Hanamaki Souminsai
The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
Culture
Iwate Snow Festival
The Iwate Snow Festival is held at the Makiba area in Koiwai Farm every February, and known as one of Tohoku's 5 Great Snow..
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..
Accommodation
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka
Bridget YeSituated in the heart of Morioka, at the source of the city’s animated pulse, is Hotel Metropolitan Morioka.
Western
Hot Spring Experience in Dai Onsen
Malcome LarcensPamper yourself in the hot springs of Dai onsen, Hanamaki.
Latest Iwate Reports
Activities
Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen
Malcome LarcensGeto onsen is mostly known for its rustic hot springs but there are several great hiking trails that start from the hot spring center...
Transportation
Iwate Hanamaki Airport
KimThe Iwate Hanamaki Airport was designed with accessibility in mind. The convenient transport hub has routes to a number of cities..
Activities
Climbing Mount Himekami
Malcome LarcensMount Himekami is only about 30 minutes north of Morioka and is easily accessible for all members of the family. It offers one of..