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.
18 Iwate Kōen, Morioka Imogen Riethmuller A photographic look at Iwate Kōen, the site of the former Morioka Castle. The park is filled with vivid colours in the summer.
Culture Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono Justin Velgus Kappa monsters can supposedly be found over Japan, but there is one place where they said to be so common they are immortalized..
Culture Goyōzan Matchlock Rifle Brigade Jonathan Grogan Enjoy a demonstration of Hinawaju rifles by Sumita town's very own Hinawaju Rifle Brigade!
10 Culture Museum of Asian Ethno-Forms Sarashanti Ethnic museum dedicated to Asian cultures found in the middle of a shaded pine forest near to Kuji City.
20 Culture Giant Wooden Statue of Bishamonten Sarashanti Largest wooden statue in Japan of Bishamonten. This statue has stood in Kumano Shrine, Towa-cho for more than 1,000 years.
9 Culture Tatsumiyama Park Sarashanti Tatsumiyama Park has a good playground, views of Kuji City, and shrine inside.