Activities Hiking Mount Iwate Malcome Larcens Mount Iwate is 2,038 meters tall and can be accessed from 6 different trails. I have always hiked it from the East side via a trail..
Accommodation Yamayuri Hotel, Dai Onsen Malcome Larcens What a wonderful Japanese style inn in quaint Dai onsen, Iwate, Japan.
Accommodation Bathing with the Kappa Justin Velgus Enjoy a view of the majestic Zao mountain range while soaking in an outdoor hot spring said to have once be used by kappa.
Shopping Iwate's Small Town Ohasama in Fall Malcome Larcens Ohasama and surroundings: My favorite way to get there is by bicycle, from Hanamaki is is about 35 kilometers. While riding on..
12 Trip to Hoonji Temple, Morioka Malcome Larcens Off the beaten track in Iwate: The temple of 500 disciples, a very special place away from the crowds.
15 An Amazing Autumn Awaits in Akiu Radica Sooknarine It's autumn and that means cool weather and many opportunities for hiking and enjoying "koyo". One of the places I highly ..
6 One Day Trip to Akiu Hot Springs Hiroko Maruya Day trip to Hotel Sakan in the Akiu hot springs area
Food Orikyuu Ramen Laura Welch Delicious and local, Orikyuu uses Sendai miso to create ramen that has people lining up for over an hour at peak times!