Iwate Travel Guide

A soothing escape surrounded by nature and seasonal blooms.

A zoo where you can encounter animals living in environments close to nature.

A safari park where you can get up close to animals living in nature.

Home to world championship runs, rich in history.

One of Iwate’s leading rose gardens, where around 450 varieties from around the world bloom in splendor.

One of the Sanriku area’s finest scenic spots, where 200m sheer cliffs rise above the open sea.

A mysterious cave where you can see Approx. 350-million-year-old fossils and stalactites.

An outdoor base on the Yabukawa Plateau where you can enjoy nature experiences in the wild.

A museum set in nature, where seasonal flowers and art exist in harmony.

Dairy farming and ranch experiences galore! Overnight stays and so much more at this ranch destination set 650 meters above the sea.

A hidden hot spring retreat of Morioka with over 1,000 years of history.

Experience the joy of winter amid magnificent natural scenery. With 14 courses and a variety of tree-run areas, it’s a paradise for enjoying powder snow.

The original “Tono Jingisukan” restaurant.

A local favorite where you can enjoy Sanriku seafood at reasonable prices.

A conveyor-belt sushi restaurant where you can savor authentic sushi crafted under the leadership of Japan’s top conveyor-belt sushi chef.

A dining spot in Sanriku, Tanohata where you can indulge in luxurious seasonal fresh sea urchin.

Rice bowls featuring fresh seafood from offshore Sanriku, enjoyed amid the lively market atmosphere.

The original restaurant for moridashi-style wanko soba in the ancient town of Hiraizumi.

A long-established restaurant known as the birthplace of Morioka Reimen, served with smooth noodles and a beef-based soup.

A yakiniku restaurant where you can casually enjoy rare tankaku beef.

A local favorite for authentic Morioka Reimen and excellent yakiniku.

Enjoy Morioka’s signature wanko soba in front of Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, a meal that satisfies both heart and stomach.

A yakiniku restaurant directly operated by Ogata Farm, where you can casually enjoy carefully selected wagyu from Maesawa, Iwate.

Try Hanamaki’s traditional wanko soba at this long-established restaurant once visited by Kenji Miyazawa.

Enjoy shopping and dining to your heart’s content at one of Iwate’s largest shopping malls.

A long-established department store in Morioka with a history of over 150 years.

Sharing Iwate’s charm through delicious food and traditional crafts.

A souvenir shop in front of the station offering Iwate’s specialties and famous sweets, plus seasonal farm products.

A shopping center loved for over 40 years for its extensive lineup of products.

A commercial facility directly connected to the station, filled with the charms of Morioka.

“Kogensya” started out as a publishing company. It is now a folk craft store that sells handicrafts from all over Japan.

A hotel with great views near Jodogahama, one of Japan’s top scenic spots.

A hot spring inn where you can enjoy Tsunagi Onsen, known for its skin-beautifying waters.

A soothing hot spring stay where you can also enjoy bath-hopping at nearby hotels.

A hot spring inn along a mountain stream where you can indulge in bathing in as many as 20 different tubs.

A luxury resort in Appi Kogen where you can spend time surrounded by nature.

Experience a relaxing stay with natural hot springs and excellent facilities.

Enjoy a relaxing stay with a free large communal bath and breakfast.

Every room comes with an open-air bath. A Japanese-style resort with sweeping stream views right in front of you.

Be impressed by lavish guest rooms and Japanese cuisine, plus a high-mineral hot spring known for beautiful-skin benefits.

A Japanese-style resort boasting a variety of open-air baths from its own hot spring source, and all rooms offer a stunning lake view.

An ocean-view haven perched atop a 180-meter cliff.

Quintessentially Japanese hot springs vibes set in cozy forest warmth.

A heritage of performing arts, from one generation to the next.

Let lanterns float into the sky over a snowscape. The event is limited to guests staying at Hanamaki 12 Hot Springs.