Culture
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Iwate
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
Tono -
![The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum]( "The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum")
2The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum
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![Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate]( "Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate")
3Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate
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![Kitayamazaki and Unosu Cliffs]( "Kitayamazaki and Unosu Cliffs")
4Kitayamazaki and Unosu Cliffs
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![Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi]( "Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi")
5Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi
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![Iwate Hanamaki Airport]( "Iwate Hanamaki Airport")
6Iwate Hanamaki Airport
Hanamaki -
![Unosu Dangai Tunnels]( "Unosu Dangai Tunnels")
7Unosu Dangai Tunnels
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![Climbing Mount Himekami]( "Climbing Mount Himekami")
8Climbing Mount Himekami
Morioka -
![Todogasaki]( "Todogasaki")
9Todogasaki
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![Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate]( "Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate")
10Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate
Accommodation
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![Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono]( "Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono")
1Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono
Tono -
![Iwate Snow Festival]( "Iwate Snow Festival")
2Iwate Snow Festival
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![The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge]( "The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge")
3The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
Morioka -
![The Farm Life and Legends of Tono]( "The Farm Life and Legends of Tono")
4The Farm Life and Legends of Tono
Tono -
![Hoonji Temple]( "Hoonji Temple")
5Hoonji Temple
Morioka -
![Flying Dango in Iwate]( "Flying Dango in Iwate")
6Flying Dango in Iwate
Ichinoseki -
![Tono: Legends and Landscapes]( "Tono: Legends and Landscapes")
7Tono: Legends and Landscapes
Tono -
![The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle]( "The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle")
8The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
Morioka -
![Hiking Mount Iwate]( "Hiking Mount Iwate")
9Hiking Mount Iwate
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![Visit to Genbikei Gorge]( "Visit to Genbikei Gorge")
10Visit to Genbikei Gorge
Ichinoseki
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..
Japanese
Yamayuri Hotel, Dai Onsen
Malcome LarcensWhat a wonderful Japanese style inn in quaint Dai onsen, Iwate, Japan.
Accommodation
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka
Bridget YeSituated in the heart of Morioka, at the source of the city’s animated pulse, is Hotel Metropolitan Morioka.
Latest Iwate Reports
Transportation
Iwate Hanamaki Airport
Kim BThe 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..
Activities
Unosu Dangai Tunnels
Malcome LarcensUnosu Dagai (Cormorant's Nest Cliffs) is well known for its majestic vista. The view of sunrise over the Pacific is absolutely..