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Chuson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 as an …

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Jodogahama Beach in the Sanriku Geopark is located within the Sanriku Fukko National Par…

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Motsuji Temple is a designated UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site along with nearby Chu…

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Mount Hachimantai is a mountainous plateau rising 1,613m above sea level stretching over…

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Genbikei Gorge is a beautiful 2km stretch of gorge along the Iwai River flowing from Mou…

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Geibikei Gorge is an officially recognised national natural monument and is listed as on…

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Kagami Pond is one of the crater lakes situated at the summit of Mt. Hachimantai, select…

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Matsukawa Onsen is a small hot spring resort located in Hachimantai, which is known for …

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This hot spring area lies along Route 342 that leads from Ichinoseki city through to Aki…

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Toshichi Onsen is located 1,400m above sea level in Tohoku’s highest mountainous a…

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Kitakami City in Iwate Prefecture has many folk entertainment groups and abounds with ac…

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This park along the banks of the Kitakami River is known as a cherry-blossom viewing spo…

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Ryusendo is one of Japan’s three greatest limestone caves along with Akiyoshido in…

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Wanko soba is a food tradition of Iwate Prefecture in which soba (buckwheat) noodles are…

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Morioka Sansa Odori is the world’s largest taiko drumming parade that is held on C…

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The Kuji region is known as Japan's largest amber-producing area. The Kuji Amber Mus…

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Sappa-sen are small boats used by fishermen along the Rikuchu Coast for catching sea urc…

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Hanamaki Onsenkyo consists of 12 hot springs allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of hot…

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A 15-minute walk from Morioka station takes you to Morioka Castle, officially recognised…

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Gokusui no En recreates a Heian period poetry game, and involves poets dressed in Heian …

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The distinctively designed building on the corner of Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Pa…

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Esashi-Fujiwara Heritage Park is a theme park featuring over 120 reproduced buildings of…

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With a history stretching back over 120 years, Koiwai Farm is an important local landmar…

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Kitayamazaki Cliffs is located in the northern part of Sanriku Fukko National Park, and …

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With sights resembling that of a splendid large picture scroll, the Hidaka Hibuse Festiv…

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Held from 15 April to 6 May, the Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Blossom Festival attracts lar…

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Not Niseko nor Hakuba, Hachimantai is Japan’s last frontier for powder snow. Here,…

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Morioka is the city where famous poet Takuboku Ishikawa and children’s story write…

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Mount Hachimantai is a mountainous plateau rising 1,613m above sea level stretching over…

• Iwate

In this highly unusual festival held during the intense cold of February, men who are co…

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Tsunagi Onsen is located near Lake Gosho, a popular scenic location with views of Mount …

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Held on the second Saturday of June each year, the Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival is one of…

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One of the 100 best forest‐bathing places, “Secondary Beech Forest” in Appi …

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The northernmost ama, who became famous in the NHK morning TV series ""Amachan…

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Morioka Hachimangu Shrine was built in 1680 by the 29th feudal lord Shigenobu Nanbu. The…

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Tono City in Iwate Prefecture is known as the “city of folklore.” The Tono D…

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Experience glamping at a campsite right by the beach at Sanriku Geopark. Participate in …

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The trail tour starts at a picturesque spot “Jodogahama” and lets you enjoy …