📝 Articles about Iwate
Fukuda Pan, the Koppepan That Wins Moriokas Heart
Choose your favorite from a wealth of fillings at Fukuda Pan, a Morioka institution where …
Ichinoseki Mochi Cuisine, a Rich Culture of Rice Cake Hospitality
Served with a wealth of flavors from zunda to walnut to sweet bean, Ichinosekis mochi cuis…
Sanriku Seafood Bowl, the Bounty of Rich Fishing Grounds
A single bowl brimming with the gifts of Sanriku, one of the worlds great fishing grounds,…
Binn Don and Sanriku Sea Urchin, Ocean Jewels in a Jar
Sea urchin and seafood packed into a jar and poured over rice, Miyakos binn don delivers r…
Iwate Shorthorn Wagyu, Lean Beef with Deep Flavor
Raised by grazing on summer hills and returning to the village in winter, Iwate shorthorn …
Hittsumi, Iwates Homey Hand Torn Dumpling Soup
Dough pinched by hand and simmered into a comforting soup, hittsumi is an Iwate country di…
Maezawa Beef, Oshus Melt in the Mouth Wagyu
Fine marbling and a texture that melts on the tongue define Maezawa beef, a premium black …
Jajamen, Moriokas Mix and Enjoy Comfort Bowl
Flat noodles topped with meat miso and cucumber, tossed together into Moriokas beloved jaj…
Morioka Reimen, Chewy Noodles and Bracing Heat
Translucent, springy noodles in a clear beef broth define Morioka reimen, a bowl where gen…
Wanko Soba, Moriokas Warmhearted Bowls of Buckwheat
Served one small bowl after another to the cheerful calls of the staff, wanko soba is a pl…
Hachimantai Onsen Village: A Highland Cluster for Bath Hopping
A collective name for hot springs scattered across the broad Hachimantai highland, a base …
Amihari Onsen: A Scenic Spring on the Slopes of Mount Iwate
A historic spring high on the flank of Mount Iwate, prized for open-air baths with sweepin…
Matsukawa Onsen: Milky Sulfur Waters of the Hachimantai Valley
A hot spring in a geothermal valley on Hachimantai, where white steam rises and milky sulf…
Kunimi Onsen: The Vivid Green Waters of the Highlands
A highland spring near the Akita-Komagatake trailhead, famed for its strikingly green wate…
Geto Onsen: A Secluded Spring Deep in the Mountains
A historic hidden spring welling up in the folds of the Yakeishi range, known for riversid…
Tsunagi Onsen: Moriokas Lakeside Retreat
A hot spring on the shore of Lake Gosho near Morioka, prized for its views of the lake and…
Shidotaira Onsen: A Family-Friendly Valley Resort
A hot spring in the Hanamaki South gorge along the Toyosawa River, popular with families f…
Namari Onsen: The Deep Standing Bath of the Mountains
A secluded mountain inn known for its roughly 1.25-meter-deep standing bath fed by water r…
Osawa Onsen: A Thatched Bathhouse in the Hanamaki South Gorge
Famous for its riverside open-air bath facing the Toyosawa River, this thatched-roof heali…
Hanamaki Onsen: A Valley Retreat of Roses and Cherry Trees
One of Iwates signature hot spring resorts along the Dai River, known for its rose garden,…
Tono Course Home of Folk Tales and Denshoen
A Tono model course visiting Japans original landscape and the world of old tales. From th…
Sanriku Coast Course Jodogahama and Miyako
A Sanriku Coast model course of stunning white rocks and blue sea. From a sightseeing boat…
Hachimantai Course Aspite Line and Matsukawa Onsen
A Hachimantai model course of grand mountain driving and a hidden hot spring. From the swe…
Morioka Course Castle Park Zaimokucho and Noodle Gourmet
A one-day Morioka model course blending castle-town charm and famous noodle cuisine. Strol…
Hiraizumi World Heritage Course Chusonji and Motsuji
A one-day model course through Hiraizumi, where a golden Buddhist culture once flourished.…
Haishiwa Shrine, an Ancient Sanctuary of Ichinoseki Linked to Yamato Takeru
An ancient Ichinoseki shrine said to be founded when the hero Yamato Takeru prayed for vic…
Kokuseki-ji, One of the Oldest Tendai Temples in Tohoku
An ancient Oshu temple said to date from 729, regarded as one of the first temples in Toho…
Komagata Shrine, the First Shrine of Rikuchu in Oshu
An ancient Oshu shrine known as the first shrine of Rikuchu province, a guardian of horses…
Kamabuchi Falls, a Hidden Cascade Linked to Kenji Miyazawa
A 30 meter wide waterfall on the Dai River by Hanamaki Onsen, known as a place the poet Ke…
Ganryu Shrine, Where Dragons Are Carved into a Great Rock of Tono
A hidden Tono power spot where a 54 meter giant rock rises behind the shrine, its face sai…
Unedori-sama, a Red Cloth Matchmaking Spot of Tono
A tiny shrine tied to the Tono legends, where binding a red cloth with only your left hand…
Tonogo Hachimangu, a Matchmaking Shrine in the Land of Tono Legends
The guardian shrine of the Tono region founded in 1189, famed for matchmaking and for hors…
Fudo Falls and Sakuramatsu Shrine, a Sacred Cascade of Hachimantai
A 15 meter three tiered waterfall in the grounds of Sakuramatsu Shrine in Hachimantai, onc…
Tannaisan Shrine, an Ancient Sanctuary of the Arahabaki Deity in Hanamaki
An ancient Hanamaki shrine said to be founded by a disciple of the great monk Kukai, drawi…
Mitsuishi Shrine, the Hidden Power Spot Behind the Name of Iwate
A small shrine tucked into a quiet Morioka neighborhood, where three sacred boulders are t…
Iwate Winter Travel 2026: Koiwai Farm, Morioka & Snowy Hiraizumi
岩手の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。小岩井農場雪景色・盛岡冬景色・平泉など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Iwate Autumn Foliage 2026: Matsukawa Gorge, Mt. Hayachine & Koromogawa
岩手の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。松川渓谷・早池峰山・厳美渓など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Iwate Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Iwate. Spring sakura viewing guide wit…
Iwate Local Gourmet Guide: Wanko Soba
Discover Iwate''s unique local cuisine including わんこそば. A food lover''s guide to the best …
Rainy Day in Iwate: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Iwate! Discover top indoor attractions including 盛岡市内歴史施設, …
Iwate Food Guide: Wanko Soba, Jajamen & Morioka Reimen
Morioka's three great noodles — the interactive wanko soba, the miso-topped jajamen and th…
Hachimantai Dragon Eye: The Mystical Melting Snowfield Eye Lake
Kagami Pond on the Hachimantai Plateau straddling Iwate and Akita reveals a phenomenon cal…
Morioka Reimen: Springy Korean-Inspired Cold Noodles with Customizable Heat
Morioka Reimen, one of Morioka's three great noodles, features exceptionally springy Korea…
Jodogahama Beach: Paradise of White Rocks and Sapphire Waters on the Sanriku Coast
Jodogahama in Miyako City is a signature Sanriku scenic spot where white rhyolite rocks an…
Chagu Chagu Umakko: Festival of Workhorse Horses Adorned in Colorful Ceremonial Trappings
Held the second Saturday of June, Chagu Chagu Umakko is a thanksgiving parade for workhors…
Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura: 2km Cherry Blossom Promenade at Japan's Top Three Blossom Site
Kitakami Tenshochi — one of Japan's top three cherry blossom sites — features about 10,000…
Hanamaki of Miyazawa Kenji: The Utopian Ihatov and the Poet's World
Hanamaki, birthplace of poet Miyazawa Kenji known for "Night on the Galactic Railroad" and…
Kuji Amber: World-Class Amber Deposits Holding 90-Million-Year-Old Light
Kuji, Iwate, is one of the world's premier amber producing regions. Amber formed from 90-m…
Kamaishi's Miracle and Reconstruction: Life-Saving Preparation for the "Unexpected"
Kamaishi suffered devastating damage in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, but disaster…
Nanbu Ironware: 400 Years of Craftsmanship in Morioka's Dark Beauty
Nanbu ironware produced around Morioka is Iwate's traditional craft with over 400 years of…
Rikuzentakata Miracle Pine: Symbol of Hope and Memory of the Great Disaster
The single "Miracle Pine" that survived alone from a 70,000-tree pine grove when the 2011 …
Hashino Iron Mine: Japan's Oldest Western-Style Blast Furnace Ruins — World Heritage Site
Hashino Iron Mine in Kamaishi holds Japan's oldest Western-style blast furnace ruins from …
Morioka Ishiwarizakura: 360-Year-Old Cherry Tree Splitting Through Granite
The Ishiwarizakura cherry tree in Morioka District Court grows from a crack in a 1.35m gra…
Ichinoseki Mochi Culture: A Special Food Culture Celebrating with Mochi from New Year to Bon
The Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi region has over 390 varieties of mochi dishes, with a unique …
Shizukuishi Ski Resort and Shizukuishi Winter: Prestigious Ski Resort with Mt. Iwate Views
Shizukuishi Ski Resort near Morioka is a storied ski resort known for majestic views of Mt…
Tanohata Village and Kitayamazaki: Hidden Sanriku Gem with 200m Sheer Cliffs
Kitayamazaki in Tanohata Village, Iwate, is a signature Sanriku scenic spot where 200m-hig…
Kunohe Castle and Nanbu Clan History: Northern Tohoku Fortress That Resisted Toyotomi Forces
Kunohe Castle in Ninohe was besieged by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's massive army in the 1591 "Kun…
Morioka Jajamen: Morioka's Hidden Specialty of Boiled Noodles Mixed with Special Meat Miso
Jajamen — one of Morioka's Three Great Noodles — is a unique Morioka B-class dish rooted i…
Esashi Jinka: Folk Song and Dance Conveying Nanbu's Refinement and Grace
Esashi Jinka is a folk song and dance from the Esashi district of Oshu, Iwate, continuing …
Oshu Esashi Japanese Swords and Nanbu Ironware: Traditional Crafts of the Iron Capital
Oshu City (former Esashi/Mizusawa area) flourished as an iron-producing region since antiq…
Hiraizumi Konjikido — The Golden Hall of World Heritage Chuson-ji
Marvel at the breathtaking Golden Hall of Chuson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi, a UNESCO World He…
Sanriku Coast and Jodogahama — The Blue and White of a Rias Shoreline
Discover the dramatic Sanriku rias coastline and the stunning white rocks of Jodogahama, a…
Tono Kappa Legend and Folklore Village Tour
Explore the mystical Tono basin in Iwate, a land of kappa water sprites, zashiki-warashi h…
Chuson-ji Temple — The Shining World Heritage of Hiraizumi
Visit the magnificent Chuson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous f…
Sanriku Coast and Goishi Beach — Dramatic Cliffs and Strange Rocks of Iwate
Explore the wild Sanriku coastline and Goishi Beach, where dramatic sea cliffs and bizarre…
Challenge Wanko Soba! Experiencing the Food Culture of Morioka
Take on the famous wanko soba challenge in Morioka, where waiters continuously refill your…
Mt. Hayachine — The Heavenly Power of Iwate's Sacred Peak
Climb Mt. Hayachine, Iwate's revered spiritual mountain, home to rare alpine flowers and p…
Chuson-ji — The World Heritage Temple of Hiraizumi's Golden Culture
Discover Chuson-ji's stunning Golden Hall and temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site…
Ryusendo Cave — One of Japan's Three Great Caves with a Mystical Underground Lake
Explore Ryusendo, one of Japan's three great limestone caves, featuring an impossibly blue…