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 Things to do Good for Kids
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. Ryusendo Limestone Cave
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. Jodogahama Beach
4. Tenshochi Park
5. Geibikei Gorge Sightseeing Boat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 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.
6. Hachimantai Asupite line
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By 393denchai - Bangkok, Thailand
This is my favorite , about 47km long with snow corridor and on top of this mountain have walk way as I missed some places to visit, will come again.
7. Mori no Ohashi Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 101That - Singapore, Singapore
This bridge is located at the intersection of Route 212 and the road leading to Hachimantai Spa Village. It takes roughly 8 minutes and 20 minutes to walk to the bridge from Hachimantai Royal hotel and Hachimantai Resort hotel respectively. The panoramic view of coloured mountains rolling into the horizon is a definite “must-see” if you are in this area during autumn. The vista seems to be quite ordinary without the colourful autumn foliage, though. Winds can be fairly strong on the bridge because of the deep gorge.
8. Iwate Park (Koen)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States
This park is medium in size but a very nice place for relaxation though not the standard Japanese Garden type park.
9. Gembi Valley
10. 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.
