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.

A paradise of demons

Knock yourself out with the original Morioka Reimen

Enjoy dining and shopping at this market building

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

An inn popular for its spacious and comfortable guestrooms

Enthrallingly steep cliffs nicknamed the ”Alps of the Sea”

The chewy noodles and the soup go perfectly well together

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

Feel the world of fantasy

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

A white arch bridge 5 minutes from Morioka Station, framing the Kitakami River and Mt. Iwate in one classic shot

Enjoy a cruise with black-tailed gulls

Artworks await to gratify your spirit

Regarded as one of the three best cherry blossom spots in the Michinoku region

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

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

Take a break at this cafe linked to Kenji Miyazawa

A leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

Lick your lips over the steak of superb quality, the flavor of which immediately spreads throughout your mouth