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Cultural discoveries from Hiraizumi to Morioka
Top Attractions in Iwate
Around Iwate
Iwate Top 10
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![Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park]( "Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park")
1Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park
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![Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail]( "Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail")
2Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail
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![Resilience and Hope]( "Resilience and Hope")
3Resilience and Hope
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![Around Hell Valley and Back]( "Around Hell Valley and Back")
4Around Hell Valley and Back
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![Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen]( "Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen")
5Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen
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![Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City]( "Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City")
6Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City
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![Mt. Eboshi in Fall]( "Mt. Eboshi in Fall")
7Mt. Eboshi in Fall
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![The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine]( "The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine")
8The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine
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![Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …]( "Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …")
9Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …
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![Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"]( "Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"")
10Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"
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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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![Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono]( "Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono")
1Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono
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![Tono: Legends and Landscapes]( "Tono: Legends and Landscapes")
2Tono: Legends and Landscapes
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![The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle]( "The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle")
3The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
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![Discover Japan's Only Amber Museum]( "Discover Japan's Only Amber Museum")
4Discover Japan's Only Amber Museum
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![The Farm Life and Legends of Tono]( "The Farm Life and Legends of Tono")
5The Farm Life and Legends of Tono
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![Morioka's Hachimangu Shrine]( "Morioka's Hachimangu Shrine")
6Morioka's Hachimangu Shrine
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![Morioka Autumn Festival]( "Morioka Autumn Festival")
7Morioka Autumn Festival
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![Mt. Iwate Yakehashiri Lava Flow]( "Mt. Iwate Yakehashiri Lava Flow")
8Mt. Iwate Yakehashiri Lava Flow
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![Hiking Mount Iwate]( "Hiking Mount Iwate")
9Hiking Mount Iwate
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![The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge]( "The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge")
10The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
Morioka
Upcoming Iwate Events
Activities
Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race
An annual rubber race down the Kitakami River in Morioka. You can enter as a competitor or simply as a slow cruise down the river..
Culture
Morioka's Sansa Odori
The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, ..
Culture
Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival
The Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival is held each year on the first weekend of August
Where to eat in Iwate
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.
Japanese
Hot Jaja, Morioka
Justin VelgusHot Jaja is a restaurant specializing in Jajamen noodles. Located right in front of JR Morioka Station, it's the perfect p..
Places to stay in Iwate
Accommodation
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka
Bridget YeSituated in the heart of Morioka, at the source of the city’s animated pulse, is Hotel Metropolitan Morioka.
Western
Hot Spring Experience in Dai Onsen
Malcome LarcensPamper yourself in the hot springs of Dai onsen, Hanamaki.
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..
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Culture
Kitakami Oni House
Malcome LarcensThis museum is dedicated to keep alive the monster (Oni) culture of Japan. All throughout Japan there are some festivals dedicated..
Culture
Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …
Serena OgawaA visit to this northern prefecture will lead you to new experiences.
Activities
Mt. Eboshi in Fall
Malcome LarcensTohoku is full of great mountains to explore. There is something new to see at every season but fall is particularly beautiful...