Culture Tsuchizawa Station's Nearby Shrines Bridget Ye The Hanamaki-towa area is host to many cultural attractions, including the multitude of shrines near Tsuchizawa Station. All ...
Culture Folklore Museum, Michinoku Village Malcome Larcens A folklore village depicting most aspects of village life during Edo Period. It contains an incredible amount of well preserv...
Culture Michinoku Folklore Village Malcome Larcens Michinoku Folkloric Village in Kitakami, a historic village at the boundary between the Date Clan and the Nambu Clan
Culture Hanamaki Souminsai 2025 Malcome Larcens The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
Activities Hiking Hachimantai's Nature Trail Mandy Bartok Travelers looking for an easy day hike with fantastic alpine scenery should head directly to Iwate Prefecture's Hachimantai N...
11 Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple Sandra Isaka Built into the rock wall, Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple is a 'must see' when visiting Hiraizumi, Iwate.
Beauty & Spa Iwate's Best Kept Secret: Ski Areas Malcome Larcens Iwate's best kept secret: Hachimantai and Shimokura ski resorts.
15 Autumn in Geibikei Gorge Vicky Amin A river cruise where soaring limestone cliffs and orange colored leaves line the way.