[Iwate Prefecture] Semi-dried raisins made from a whole bunch of grapes, with a concentrated...
[Iwate Prefecture] How to Enjoy Maezawa Beef in Various Ways Locally
[Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture] Create memories at Mori no Kuni Glass Workshop! Support the artisans...
Many people have seen on television the art of glasswork, in which glass that has turned into a syrup-like substance at high temperatures is rolled around the tip of a rod and then blown into a puffy shape. Iwate is a region famous for this...
Kokusekiji Somin Festival, one of Japan's three most unusual festivals, lasts from late into the night until the morning (Iwate Prefecture)
There are many winter festivals in Tohoku, but one that stands out among them and has a long history is the Kokusekiji Somin Festival, held at Mt. Myoken's Kokusekiji Temple in Mizusawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. It has a long history...
[Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture] The Yakehashiri lava flow paints the earth black, creating a bizarre sight! Nature...
Mount Iwate has erupted five times in its history. The Yakehashiri lava flow is said to have been formed by an eruption from the mountain's midsection in the 1700s, and is approximately 3 km long and 1.5 km wide.
[Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture] "Moguranpia" is an underground aquarium that was resurrected after the Great East Japan Earthquake...
Kuji Underground Aquarium Science Museum Moguranpia was originally Japan's first underground aquarium, but was completely destroyed by the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Osawa Onsen, a 200-year-old hot spring resort with a self-catering section! [Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture]
In Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, there is a hot spring with the unusual name of "Jicaribu." This is a hot spring resort in Osawa Onsen. As the name suggests, guests in the past would cook their own meals and stay for long periods of time.
Enjoy the World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi! Here's the recommended driving route!
In June 2011, the Hiraizumi Historic Sites in Iwate Prefecture were registered as a World Heritage Site. Representative sites that make up the World Heritage Site include Chusonji Temple and Motsuji Temple, but we recommend visiting as many tourist spots as possible...
Discover the original Japanese landscape! Tono, Iwate Prefecture, has plenty to see
Located about an hour by train from Shin-Hanamaki Station, Tono City is home to numerous folk tales and legends. There are many charming spots, including old-fashioned houses and a river where kappa are said to have lived.
[Iwate] Feel nostalgic! A retro walk around Morioka Station will transport you back to the Meiji era...
Morioka Station, located in the center of Iwate Prefecture, once flourished as a castle town of the Nanbu clan. Historical buildings and old townhouses built during the Meiji period still remain, making it a great place to take a stroll.