Location: Iwate Prefecture

Tohoku, Japan

Japanese transcription(s)

• Japanese: 岩手県

• Rōmaji: Iwate-ken

Country: Japan

Region: Tōhoku

Island: Honshu

Capital: Morioka

Government

• Governor: Takuya Tasso

Area

• Total: 15,278.40 km (5,899.02 sq mi)

Area rank: 2nd

Population (1 Oct 2010)

• Total: 1,330,530

• Rank: 30th

• Density: 90/km (200/sq mi)

ISO 3166 code: JP-03

Districts: 10

Municipalities: 33

Flower: Paulownia tree (Paulownia tomentosa)

Tree: Nanbu red pine (Pinus densiflora)

Bird: Green pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)

Website: www.pref.iwate.jp

Top Things to do in Iwate Prefecture

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Top 7 Science Museums in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku

July 24, 2021 Timmy Ribble

Iwate Prefecture (岩手県, Iwate-ken) is a prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. Located on the main island of Honshu, it contains the island's easternmost point. The capital is Morioka. Iwate has the lowest population density of any prefecture outside Hokkaido. Famous attractions include the Buddhist temples of Hiraizumi, including Chūson-ji and Mōtsū-ji with their treasures, Fujiwara no Sato, a movie lot and theme park in Esashi Ward, Oshu City, Tenshochi, a park in Kitakami City known for its big, old cherry trees and Morioka Castle in Morioka City.
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1. Whales and Science of the Sea Museum

50-1 Funakoshi Seventh Chiwari, Yamada-machi, Shimohei-gun 028-1371 Iwate Prefecture +81 193-84-3985

Excellent

50%

Good

50%

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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

2. Morioka Children Science Museum

13-1, Motomiya Hebiyashiki, Morioka Iwate Prefecture +81 19-634-1171 http://kodomokagakukan.com/

Excellent

25%

Good

38%

Satisfactory

38%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 16 reviews

3. Kuji Underground Science Museum Moguranpia

1-43-7 Samuraihamacho Mugiu, Kuji 028-7801 Iwate Prefecture +81 194-75-3551 http://www.moguranpia.com/

Excellent

40%

Good

40%

Satisfactory

20%

Poor

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4.0 based on 5 reviews

4. Agricultural Science Museum

110 Chiwari, 3 Iitoyo, Kitakami 024-0001 Iwate Prefecture +81 197-68-3975 http://www2.pref.iwate.jp/~hp2088/park/agri_history.html

Excellent

Good

100%

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4.0 based on 1 reviews

5. Kinshuko Monoshirikan

44-162-14, Suginahata, Nishiwaga-machi, Waga-gun Iwate Prefecture +81 197-74-2011

Excellent

Good

33%

Satisfactory

67%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

6. Iwate Prefectural Fisheries Science Museum

32-28 Hitachihamacho, Miyako 027-0001 Iwate Prefecture +81 193-63-5353

Excellent

Good

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100%

Poor

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Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 1 reviews

7. Science Museum of Forest House Woody Charcoal

95-55 Jiwari 95-55 Ekari Dai, Kuzumaki-machi, Iwate-gun 028-5403 Iwate Prefecture +81 195-66-4099

Location: Iwate Prefecture

Top Things to do in Iwate Prefecture

Top Hotels in Iwate Prefecture

Countries

Top 7 Science Museums in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku

1. Whales and Science of the Sea Museum

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2. Morioka Children Science Museum

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3. Kuji Underground Science Museum Moguranpia

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4. Agricultural Science Museum

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5. Kinshuko Monoshirikan

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6. Iwate Prefectural Fisheries Science Museum

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7. Science Museum of Forest House Woody Charcoal

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