Iwate Museums Iwate Museum of Art Bringing art closer to people through the works of artists connected to Iwate and a variety of events.
Iwate Museums Morioka Takuboku & Kenji Museum Reflect on the youthful days Takuboku and Kenji spent in Morioka.
Iwate Observatories MALIOS Observation Room The landmark tower offering a panoramic view of Morioka city, just a stone's throw from Morioka station.
Iwate Nature Spots Samurai Rock Sprawling views await from atop this massive rock, where a samurai once paused for rest.
Iwate Nature Spots Jodogahama Beach A scenic spot where you can enjoy a view reminiscent of the "Pure Land Paradise".
Iwate Outdoors Appi Kogen Ski Resort It is the atmosphere of the finest powder snow and the highland resort area in Europe.
Iwate Nature Spots Lake Gando Japan's most beautiful artificial lake where you can enjoy smelt fishing on ice.
Iwate Parks & Gardens Kitakami City Park Tenshochi A park known for glorious cherry blossoms, an oasis to Kitakami residents.
Iwate Parks & Gardens Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iware Park) The magnificent stone walls of Morioka Castle and a park where you can feel the four seasons.
Iwate Parks & Gardens Ishiwari Cherry Blossom Cherry blossom trees are full of life, splitting and growing out of huge rocks and blooming into full blossoms.
Iwate Shrines & Temples Morioka Hachimangu Shrine Morioka's power spot is where all kinds of life-related gods are enshrined.
Iwate Famous Places Hanamaki 12 Hot Springs Unique 12 onsens dotting Hanamaki Hot Spring Resort, the largest onsen area in the Tohoku Region.
Iwate Japanese Cuisine Azumaya Honten Experience Iwate's hospitality with the heartwarming and satisfying Wanko Soba!
Iwate Korean Cuisine Pyonpyonsha Morioka Station A popular restaurant where you can enjoy excellent cold noodles and grilled brand beef.
Iwate Light Meals Kakkoya, Kakko-dango The flying dango (rice dumpling), a special product of Iwate’s scenic spot, Genbikei.
Iwate Commercial Buildings Ezuriko Shopping Center, PAL A shopping center loved for over 40 years for its extensive lineup of products.
Iwate Commercial Buildings Morioka Station Building Fes"an A commercial facility directly connected to the station, filled with the charms of Morioka.
Iwate Miscellaneous Goods Kogensya “Kogensya” started out as a publishing company. It is now a folk craft store that sells handicrafts from all over Japan.
Iwate Hotels Morioka Tsunagi Onsen Hotel Shion A Japanese-style resort boasting a variety of open-air baths from its own hot spring source, and all rooms offer a stunning lake view.
Iwate,Aomori Sanriku International Arts Festival A heritage of performing arts, from one generation to the next.
Iwate Winter festivals & Events Hanamaki Night around the Stars Let lanterns float into the sky over a snowscape. The event is limited to guests staying at Hanamaki 12 Hot Springs.
Outdoors An Expedition into the Culture of Tohoku and the Sanriku Coast: A Walking Tour via the Michinoku Coastal Trail
Iwate Nature Spots A Fall Foliage Viewing Spot in Iwate: Kinshu Lake, a Must-Visit Spot Where Fall Waters Merge into the Sky