Activities Ishiwarizakura Justin Velgus The 400 year old Ishiwarizakura, also known as the Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree, rests near Morioka station in front of an old court..
Activities Visit to Genbikei Gorge Sarah Mathews Most people go to Hiraizumi for the temples listed as World Heritage Sites. However, you can’t go to this area and miss seeing..
Culture Chuson-ji Temple in Iwate Ryohei Suenaga Chuson-ji temple was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2011. It is located at Hiraizumi in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku.
14 Exploring Morioka Malcome Larcens A quick trip around Morioka, renowned for its cast iron products and sweet crackers. Great noodles too!
Culture Explore Japanese Traditions in Tono Malcome Larcens Tono is of my favorite places to go in Iwate. I often go there by bicycle from Hanamaki, round trip around 100 kilometers. The route..
Accommodation Farmhouse stay in Sumita Jonathan Grogan Sample traditional farm life with a stay at a farmhouse in Sumita, Iwate.
Culture Panning for Gold in Sumita Jonathan Grogan Try your hand at panning for gold in Sumita's river beds or at the Folk History Information Center.
15 Culture Inside the Iwate Museum of Art Hannah Bambra Iwate Museum of Art's permanent Museum Collection. A diverse exhibition of 20th Century Japanese art at its finest.