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Cultural discoveries from Hiraizumi to Morioka
Top Attractions in Iwate
Around Iwate
Iwate Top 10
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![Resilience and Hope]( "Resilience and Hope")
1Resilience and Hope
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![Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House]( "Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House")
2Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House
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![Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …]( "Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …")
3Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …
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![The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine]( "The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine")
4The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine
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![Iwate: Food Guide]( "Iwate: Food Guide")
5Iwate: Food Guide
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![Mt. Eboshi in Fall]( "Mt. Eboshi in Fall")
6Mt. Eboshi in Fall
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![Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park]( "Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park")
7Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park
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![Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"]( "Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"")
8Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"
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![Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls]( "Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls")
9Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls
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![Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City]( "Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City")
10Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City
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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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![Hiking Mount Iwate]( "Hiking Mount Iwate")
1Hiking Mount Iwate
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![Iwate: Food Guide]( "Iwate: Food Guide")
2Iwate: Food Guide
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![Sanriku Fireworks Competition]( "Sanriku Fireworks Competition")
3Sanriku Fireworks Competition
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![National Mochi Summit]( "National Mochi Summit")
4National Mochi Summit
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![Morioka Autumn Festival]( "Morioka Autumn Festival")
5Morioka Autumn Festival
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![The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge]( "The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge")
6The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
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![Iwate Snow Festival]( "Iwate Snow Festival")
7Iwate Snow Festival
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![Morioka's Sansa Odori]( "Morioka's Sansa Odori")
8Morioka's Sansa Odori
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![Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival]( "Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival")
9Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival
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![Tono: Legends and Landscapes]( "Tono: Legends and Landscapes")
10Tono: Legends and Landscapes
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Upcoming Iwate Events
Culture
National Mochi Summit 2024
Mochi is one of Japan's most popular foods, and it's also one of the most versatile – it can be enjoyed in various way..
Culture
Hanamaki Souminsai 2025
The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
Where to eat in Iwate
Japanese
Iwate: Food Guide
Japan TravelIwate is renowned for its top quality dairy products, beef, seafood, and noodle dishes.
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.
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.
Latest Iwate Reports
Activities
Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls
Malcome LarcensMt Megami is a medium size mountain in Nishiwaga, Iwate. The view from the top is average but the waterfalls around it make it a..
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Activities
Akitakomagatake in Fall Colours
Malcome LarcensAkitakomagatake is an area that straddles the border of Akita and Iwate Prefectures. It's in the Towada Hachimantai National..
Culture
Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House
Malcome LarcensTakuboku Ishikawa was one of the earliest poets of the Meiji era. In his short life he published quite a few books and manuscripts...