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 Points of Interest & Landmarks
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. Kenji Miyazawa Yukari no Kadan & Saryo Kadan
2. Hachimantai Promenade Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By quindra - Morioka, Japan
The summit area of Mt. Hachimantai has a network of very well-maintained trails that are mostly stone or wood, so even in wet weather you don't have to worry about mud. The trails circle a number of pristine ponds and allow you to explore an alpine wetland. I've been up here dozens of times and love it. If you go in the early spring it's still covered in snow and you can walk around in snow shoes or boots. In the summer there are all kinds of flowers blooming, and in the fall you get all the beauty of the fall colors. (The road up to the summit closes for the winter, making it basically inaccessible until April 15th when it opens again for the spring.)
3. Geto Onsen
4. Taro Kanko Hotel
5. Honedera Mura Shoen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
6. Mt. Iwate Yakehashiri Lava Flow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By quindra - Morioka, Japan
This area right at the foot of Mt. Iwate marks where a volcanic eruption covered the area in magma 300 years ago. If you're not used to volcanoes, it's pretty impressive. There is a walkway that goes through the center of the volcanic rocks and takes you to some nice observation decks. There's also a trailhead to hike up to the summit of Mt. Iwate here, as well as public bathrooms and a car camp area.
7. Appi Kogen Ski Resort
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 195 reviews
APPI is located in latitude 40° N whereworld'sfamous ski resorts such as Austria's Arlbergand USA's Aspen are located. Enjoy outdoor leisure activity in magnificent nature. There are the various items for families and couples. In the case of bad weather, APPI resort also has a lot of enjoyable indoor items for children and adults!
Reviewed By Pong-trips - Niles, United States
I stayed for seven days of skiing, the room and services was truly excellent. With plenty of amenities and stuff to do beside skiing. The hotels foods and gifts shops is the best that I have ever seen for a Japanese ski resort. Their outdoor onsen which is a short bus ride away is a must. Their central food court is highly recommended if you are on a budget. Unfortunately this was truly a bad year for snow sports here. The conditions was icy on the lower half of the mountain., due to the warm winter. Hopefully global warming will skip next year. I would definitely come back again. Please be aware slow chairlift due to a lot of beginners and first time skiers and snowboarders.
8. Teramachi Dori
9. Rasuchijin Kyokai
10. Morioka Castle Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By Annabele_8314 - New York City, United States
Historical place to visit Morioka Castle is a hirayama-style Japanese castle constructed in 1611. It was the seat of the Nanbu clan, a tozama daimyō clan who ruled over Morioka Domain, Mutsu Province in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. The castle is located in what is now central Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan If you're lucky then you'll see an amazing leaves with all kind of color in Autumn. I was so lucky to see those beautiful season in Japan.
