Best around Iwate Spot List

A 27-km road that stretches from the foot to the summit of Mt. Hachiman. It is famous for the snow-walled corridor that appears in spring.

Indulge yourself with the superb original kaisekizen using plenty of local ingredients

Feel the world of fantasy

A famous restaurant beloved by local soba fans

Enthrallingly steep cliffs nicknamed the ”Alps of the Sea”

Knock yourself out with the original Morioka Reimen

A paradise of demons

Savor the restaurant's lively seafood dishes

A leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

The chewy noodles and the soup go perfectly well together

Feel the history of Kitakami at the outdoor museum

Welcome to the world of transparent blue

A roadside station that connects Ryusendo, one of Japan's three largest limestone caves, and the Sanriku area

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

The furniture decorations made of Nambu iron blend with the classical European style

Artworks await to gratify your spirit

Enjoy a cruise with black-tailed gulls

Morioka's symbol connecting a station and the central part of the city

Enjoy dining and shopping at this market building

Enjoy seafood ingredients from Sanriku and local sake