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Iwate
Cultural discoveries from Hiraizumi to Morioka
Top Attractions in Iwate
Around Iwate
Iwate Top 10
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![Iwate Hanamaki Airport]( "Iwate Hanamaki Airport")
1Iwate Hanamaki Airport
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![Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi]( "Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi")
2Ebike Rentals in Kamaishi
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![The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum]( "The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum")
3The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum
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![Around Hell Valley and Back]( "Around Hell Valley and Back")
4Around Hell Valley and Back
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![Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate]( "Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate")
5Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate
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![Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen]( "Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen")
6Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen
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![Unosu Dangai Tunnels]( "Unosu Dangai Tunnels")
7Unosu Dangai Tunnels
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![Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate]( "Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate")
8Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate
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![Climbing Mount Himekami]( "Climbing Mount Himekami")
9Climbing Mount Himekami
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![Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail]( "Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail")
10Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail
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![Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail]( "Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail")
1Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail
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![The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge]( "The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge")
2The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
Morioka -
![The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle]( "The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle")
3The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
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![Iwate Snow Festival]( "Iwate Snow Festival")
4Iwate Snow Festival
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![Tono: Legends and Landscapes]( "Tono: Legends and Landscapes")
5Tono: Legends and Landscapes
Tono -
![Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono]( "Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono")
6Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono
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![Ishiwarizakura]( "Ishiwarizakura")
7Ishiwarizakura
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![Around Hell Valley and Back]( "Around Hell Valley and Back")
8Around Hell Valley and Back
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![Discover Japan's Only Amber Museum]( "Discover Japan's Only Amber Museum")
9Discover Japan's Only Amber Museum
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![Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple]( "Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple")
10Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple
Hiraizumi
Upcoming Iwate Events
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Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park
Iwate's Takamatsu Park features on the list of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom viewing spots, and it's a popular destination..
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Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival
Each year from around mid April to early-May, Iwate's Kitakami Tenshochi Park is home to a cherry blossom festival that celebrates..
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
Western
Hot Spring Experience in Dai Onsen
Malcome LarcensPamper yourself in the hot springs of Dai onsen, Hanamaki.
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.
Latest Iwate Reports
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Around Hell Valley and Back
Malcome LarcensWith the proper gear, winter hiking is as enjoyable if not more than summer hiking. This is a short loop around a place called Hell..
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Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail
James ClarkAs a travel journalist, I became curious about recovery and used various search engines to discover more. This is when I first found..
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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...