Location: Iwate Prefecture
Top Things to do in Iwate Prefecture
Top Hotels in Iwate Prefecture
- 1. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka
- 2. Hotel Metropolitan Morioka New Wing
- 3. Chisun Inn Iwate Ichinoseki Inter
- 4. Hotel Folkloro Sanrikukamaishi
- 5. Toyoko Inn Kitakami Station Shinkansen Entrance
- 6. HOTEL ROUTE-INN OFUNATO
- 7. Hotel Folkloro Hanamaki Towa
- 8. Dormy Inn Morioka
- 9. ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen
- 10. ART HOTEL Morioka
What to do and see in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku: The Best Bodies of Water
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.
Restaurants in Iwate Prefecture
1. Oideyusuichi
2. Wagakawa Fureai Park
3. Jodogahama Beach
4. Geibikei
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Geibikei gorge is in the south of Iwate Prefecture, which is in the northern Tohoku region of Japan. Our Boatmen use a simple wooden pole to both propel and steer the boats. This kind of boat ride in Japan is only found at Geibikei gorge. The gorge is special for its traditional Tohoku boats and beautiful, surrounding nature.It is great in all seasons. The"kotatsu"boats from December to February are especially good for enjoying Japanese culture along with the scenery. Throwing the "balls of luck"during the walk at the halfway point of the ride are another special feature of the experience.
Reviewed By Adampilot22 - Bangkok, Thailand
Transit via Ichinoseki if using the train. The round trip to Geibikei was 1020Yen return fare and the walk to the boat pier from the station is only 400m. just follow the signs. The boat trip was lovely and cost 1800Yen for solo travelers. Cheaper if in a group. The trip took about 1hour 20 minutes. Large catfish (yes the water is clear) and ducks followed the boat hoping for a feed. Overall great day trip from Morioka. I imagine the trip in Autumn fall is even better.
5. Hachiman Swamp
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By quindra - Morioka, Japan
The Hachimantai Nature Observation Trail runs a circuit of this pristine pond. In the spring it's completely covered in snow and invisible- you can walk right over it! But in the summer and fall it is quite beautiful.
6. Goishi Kaigan Beach
7. Gozaisho Pond and Goshiki Pond
8. Iwaba Seawater Swimming Pool
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
