Iwate (Prefecture), Japan

Featured Iwate (Prefecture), Japan Articles

You'll be surprised at this giant resort! Hanamaki Onsen with its café and rose garden
Mi Channeko

We introduce to you the Hanamaki Onsen, which hosts 3 hotels. Read about the Inari Shrine and the Cafe that you can find there!
- History & Culture
Relive Regional Power in Morioka City’s History and Culture Museum
Kevin

Most visitors to Japan don’t stray far north of Tokyo, which is a shame, because not only is there a bounty of natural wonder to be enjoyed, but there...
Top 10 Things To Do In Morioka, Iwate Prefecture
Richard

As the capital city of Iwate Prefecture surrounded by mountains and rivers, Morioka is certainly a sight for the nature lover and very convenient to get to. You can do these things while visiting.

- Tours & Itineraries
Walk through Morioka's Architectural Past and Present
Kevin

All it takes is about an hour and a half on the bullet train to get from Tokyo to Sendai, the biggest city and de facto capital of the northern Honshu...
Explore Japan: Top 7 Things To Do In Hanamaki, Iwate
Richard

A fairytale village of onsens and the birthplace of Kenji Miyazawa, there's so many things to do here it's easy to get overwhelmed. Check out our guide on how to best navigate this magical place.
The beloved Osawa Hotsprings, a scene taken from a folk tale where feudal lords and poets both bathed.
Kiora

The charming Osawa Hotsprings is located in the Hamaki hotspring area, surrounded by the abundant nature of Iwate Prefecture. It was the preferred...