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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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![Iwate Prefecture Top 10 Attractions]( "Iwate Prefecture Top 10 Attractions")
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![Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate]( "Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate")
2Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate
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5Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu
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9The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
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2The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
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3Morioka Autumn Festival
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5Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival
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Upcoming Iwate Events
Shopping
Ohasama Wine Festival
Malcome LarcensOhasama Wine Festival in Iwate, come and enjoy good wine and good food
Culture
Morioka Autumn Festival
Chris BarnesEach year in September, the streets of Morioka come alive to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. The Morioka Aki Matsuri of the Morioka..
Where to eat in Iwate
Food
Natural Life Studio
Mifthanzi Ariana SarashantiNatural Life Studio offers delicious in-house macrobiotics snacks, meals and drinks made with local produce. High quality yoga instruction..
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
Farmhouse stay in Sumita
Jonathan GroganSample traditional farm life with a stay at a farmhouse in Sumita, Iwate.
Accommodation
Hotel Pearl City Morioka
Imogen RiethmullerHotel Pearl City Morioka is perfectly situated right in the heart of the city. A short distance from Morioka Station, and righ..
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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..
Activities
Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi
Malcome LarcensAn easy way to explore the sites around Kamaishi. Ebikes make it easy to tackle the hills around Kamaishi. You can easily visit..