Activities
Visit to Genbikei Gorge
Sarah MathewsMost people go to Hiraizumi for the temples listed as World Heritage Sites. However, you can’t go to this area and miss seein...
If you're visiting Iwate, check out this list of top tips and things to do to make the most of your time there.
Most people go to Hiraizumi for the temples listed as World Heritage Sites. However, you can’t go to this area and miss seein...
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Make the trip to the towering cliffs and sculpted pillars of Kitayamazaki's rugged coastline and you won't be disapointed. Wi...
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Explore Morioka's Hachimangu Shrine, one of the finest and most relaxing thanks to the lack of crowds.
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The Hoonji Temple is home to the famous 500 Buddhist Disciples. This unique attract is one of Morioka's best.
Each year in September, the streets of Morioka come alive to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. The Morioka Aki Matsuri of the ...
The city of Tono in Iwate is the place to go to experience traditional Japanese culture, complete with a wealth of folklore a...
Travelers looking for an easy day hike with fantastic alpine scenery should head directly to Iwate Prefecture's Hachimantai N...
Iwate Prefecture is the second largest prefecture in Japan home to historically significant destinations, rich natural landsc...
Touring around Iwate and Aomori prefecture. Tohoku Reconstruction Agency of Japan.
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Tohoku contains some of Japan's most undiscovered treasures, and while the 2011 tsunami and earthquake damaged the region, it...
Tono City and Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture act as gateways to different worlds—showcasing traditional customs, folktales...