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Iwate
Cultural discoveries from Hiraizumi to Morioka
Top Attractions in Iwate
Around Iwate
Iwate Top 10
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![Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City]( "Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City")
1Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City
Tono -
![The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine]( "The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine")
2The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine
Hanamaki -
![Iwate Hanamaki Airport]( "Iwate Hanamaki Airport")
3Iwate Hanamaki Airport
Hanamaki -
![Resilience and Hope]( "Resilience and Hope")
4Resilience and Hope
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![Around Hell Valley and Back]( "Around Hell Valley and Back")
5Around Hell Valley and Back
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![Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen]( "Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen")
6Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen
Kitakami -
![Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail]( "Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail")
7Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail
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![Climbing Mount Himekami]( "Climbing Mount Himekami")
8Climbing Mount Himekami
Morioka -
![Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"]( "Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"")
9Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"
Tono -
![Unosu Dangai Tunnels]( "Unosu Dangai Tunnels")
10Unosu Dangai Tunnels
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![Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/66432-224468/90x60!/iwate-autumn-road-trip-in-iwate-the-last-frontier-of-japan-224468.jpg "Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"")
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![Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"]( "Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"")
1Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"
Tono -
![Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono]( "Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono")
2Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono
Tono -
![Tono: Legends and Landscapes]( "Tono: Legends and Landscapes")
3Tono: Legends and Landscapes
Tono -
![Visit to Genbikei Gorge]( "Visit to Genbikei Gorge")
4Visit to Genbikei Gorge
Ichinoseki -
![The Farm Life and Legends of Tono]( "The Farm Life and Legends of Tono")
5The Farm Life and Legends of Tono
Tono -
![The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle]( "The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle")
6The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
Morioka -
![Hiking Mount Iwate]( "Hiking Mount Iwate")
7Hiking Mount Iwate
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![Iwate Snow Festival]( "Iwate Snow Festival")
8Iwate Snow Festival
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![Sanriku Fireworks Competition]( "Sanriku Fireworks Competition")
9Sanriku Fireworks Competition
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![Chūson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi]( "Chūson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi")
10Chūson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi
Hiraizumi
Upcoming Iwate Events
Culture
Hanamaki Souminsai
The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
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.
Food
The Best Bread in Morioka
Justin VelgusFukuda Pan Bakery is the most popular bakery in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. It large numbers of locals and tourists for its fluffy..
Places to stay in Iwate
Accommodation
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka
Bridget YeSituated in the heart of Morioka, at the source of the city’s animated pulse, is Hotel Metropolitan Morioka.
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.
Latest Iwate Reports
![Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/66432-224468/460x460!/iwate-autumn-road-trip-in-iwate-the-last-frontier-of-japan-224468.jpg "Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"")
Activities
Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Ja...
Alena EckelmannDuring a 3-day road trip I explored Tono and Kamaishi in Iwate Prefecture. Tono is surrounded by mountains and forests; Kamaishi..
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Culture
Tono Historical Museum
Alena EckelmannHistory buffs and those into folklore will enjoy a visit to Tono, a small town in Iwate Prefecture. This town is the setting of..
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Culture
Tono Furusato Village in Autumn
Alena EckelmannTo learn more about the culture and tradition in the Tono area of Iwate Prefecture, a visit to the Tono Furosato Village is highly..