Activities Sakurayama Shrine Justin Velgus The Sakurayama Shrine is located a twenty minute walk from Morioka station. From the street it looks unimpressive, but a few ...
Beauty & Spa Geto Onsen Aric Denfield Located in the heart of the stunning Kurikoma National Park, Geto Onsen is an unusual, quirky and beautiful place for a long,...
Culture Hiraizumi: Chuson-ji Andrew Checkley On a wooded hill in Iwate, you can find the unfaded remnants of an ancient golden age.
Culture Iwate's Ryusendo Cave Jessee Lyman When you get to the little isolated town of Iwaizumi, you will never believe that it contains one of Japan’s Three Great Lime...
Activities Climbing Mount Hayachine Malcome Larcens Exploring Iwate's second highest mountain, Hayachine.
Accommodation Hot Spring Experience in Dai Onsen Malcome Larcens Pamper yourself in the hot springs of Dai onsen, Hanamaki.
14 Evening in Morioka Imogen Riethmuller Enjoy the evenings in Morioka, whether that be by taking a walk along the river or the city streets.
14 Hachimantai Flowerland Justin Velgus Hachimantai Flower Land a garden oasis filled with a variety of flowers located at the base of Mt. Iwate. With an extensive g...