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Iwate Prefecture Top 10 Attractions
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Iwate Top 10
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2The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum
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7The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
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Upcoming Iwate Events
Culture
Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu
A winter water purification ceremony, participants strip down to only a loin cloth. Next they face several challenges to show bravery..
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..
Western
Hot Spring Experience in Dai Onsen
Malcome LarcensPamper yourself in the hot springs of Dai onsen, Hanamaki.
Japanese
Yamayuri Hotel, Dai Onsen
Malcome LarcensWhat a wonderful Japanese style inn in quaint Dai onsen, Iwate, Japan.
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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..