7 Culture Kenji Miyazawa's Memorial Site Sarashanti Memorial site of Japanese poet and children's author of international fame, Kenji Miyazawa, who was born and grew up in Iwate...
18 Shopping Tohoku Antiques Market Sarashanti An antiques market that is held every Sunday of the third week of the month along Konya-cho Street, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture...
9 Culture 20th Floor View of Morioka Sarashanti Enjoy spectacular views of Morioka city from the 20th Floor of the Malios Building. Only one minute on foot from the west exit of..
Shopping Timeless Pottery of Kokuji Sarashanti Learn about and make pottery at the excellent Kokujiyaki pottery workshops in Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture.
10 Activities Kitayamazaki Cliffs - Rikuchu Coast Katherine Moore Make the trip to the towering cliffs and sculpted pillars of Kitayamazaki's rugged coastline and you won't be disapointed...
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.