Best around Iwate Spot List

Enthrallingly steep cliffs nicknamed the ”Alps of the Sea”

Jodo Teien that has remained almost unchanged

Feel the history of Kitakami at the outdoor museum

A paradise of demons

A famous restaurant beloved by local soba fans

An inn popular for its spacious and comfortable guestrooms

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

A leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

Surrounded by the beautiful green forests of Nambu red pine, you can soak in blissful peace and quiet.

An onsen resort where you can enjoy dishes that make the most of Iwate's seasonal ingredients, together with local sake

One of the largest all-round private farms in Japan, spreading out at the foot of Mt. Iwate. It offers wonderful natural landscapes, tours of historical buildings, and special farm foods.

The award-winning Iwate craft beer. Take a factory tour by the founder and taste some fresh beer, too.

A deep, mystical gorge stretching over 2 km long. Take the famous ”Boat Ride down Geibi Gorge” for the chance to see countless strangely shaped boulders.

An onsen resort popular for its open-air cypress bath, offering a sense of spaciousness

An onsen resort popular for its open-air rock bath where you can feel the change of the seasons

A festival of sound and light that brightens the summer night skies of Morioka

Feast your palate with authentic Russian dishes

Featuring hot spring baths that use natural hot water flowing directly from the source, which is neither heated nor recycled, Oushuku Onsen Choeikan is a ryokan in Shizukuishi. Free private parking and WiFi are available on site. All rooms are air conditioned and equipped with a TV, fridge, electric kettle and green tea set. Yukata robes, a hairdryer and slippers are included. The private bathrooms come with towels. A 24-hour front desk is available at this ryokan. There is a cafe on the ground floor that serves pastries and draft beer. A souvenir shop and massage room are located on site as well. A free shuttle is provided to the property from JR Shizukuishi Station, a 15-minute drive away. Tsunagi Hot Spring is a 20-minute drive away, while Morioka Station is a 30-minute drive from the property. The nearest airport is Hanamaki Airport, approximately a 60-minute drive from this accommodation.

A mild flavor based on red miso

A melancholy wooden roadside station built on the remains of an elementary school