Spots in Iwate Area

The entrance fee is a bit too expensive (700 yen + 300 yen for parking) for what there is to do in the temples precinct. The Pure Land Lake is pretty, and the temple main hall is beautiful in...

This spot is far from any station, so you need a car or bus to reach it. The entrance fee costs 1000 yen per person. Business hours are from 8:30 to 17:00, and open everyday. It is one of the three...

I recommend to book Donguri to Yamaneko bus service to take you many spots in the area in classic style little bus costing about USD52 for whole day tour(half day also available) In the morning...

This temple does not take that long to visit with its main feature being the Buddha carved into the cliff face. Nevertheless it played an important role in the history of this area and has impressive...

In my opinion, this is a must-visit building in Morioka. It is iconic for Morioka. Without visiting this building, you will regret. We walked a long way from Iwate Park to visit this building...

自炊部なので温泉ならではの和食は無いですが、温泉は本館などと共通ですから素晴らしい風呂を手頃な楽しむ事が出来ました。自炊部は昭和な雰囲気満点で、広さも十分。炊事はせずに食堂を利用しましたが、鶏重は実に旨かった。逸品です。 露天風呂は桜が満開で最高の眺め。しかし2日後にはすっかり葉桜に。大型連休中は気温が高かったため風呂はやや熱かったです。スタッフの対応も良い宿でした。 良い休みになりました。 Yo...

一本桜で有名な小岩井農場のまきば園にあり、家族連れで観光するには良いところです。 まきば園に入園するには有料ですが入り口にあるショップに立ち寄る人は多くいます。 またこの時期岩手山をバックに桜を撮影する良いスポットです。

We had the privilege of having a tea ceremony and dressing up in yukatas while visiting the shrine. It is a very spiritual and beautiful place and the ceremony and wearing of the costume was fabulous...

We had a very good experience in this hotel. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Lobby and communal area is large. The onsen places are spacious & relaxing. Taking a half board package is a MUST...

We visited here on our way back from a local Onsen and it was very interesting. You can see how local cast iron teapots are made, make your own Japanese cookie and purchase handicrafts.

広い中尊寺境内で、水に因むご本尊を現すように唯一池に囲まれたお堂です。 18世紀初めに建立されたもので、時の伊達藩主正室仙姫により寄進された弁財天十五童子が安置されています。 木造平屋、寄棟茅葺、高床式で向拝付きの造りになっており、陸地と島をつなぐ石造りの太鼓橋や、池に映り込む紅葉とお堂のコラボがとても風流でした。

The bus ride from East Exit of Morioka Station took about 2hrs. There are no pit stops so be prepared. We booked the only room with western bed. It was expensive @ ¥17,500pp. Room was larger n...

Malios has made the top floor of their building a free observation deck. You get pretty much 360 degrees. Its all enclosed, no going outside. There are some binoculr machines at spots. The windows...

This “Michi-no-Eki” or Roadside Station is located at the west side of the city of Tohno on National Highway 283. Symbolically it has a uniquely shaped windmill within the complex. Like many other...

This is a beautiful museum. I was impressed when I stepped into the lobby. When I went there was barely anyone there so I had the museum to myself. There are many exhibits of local artists...

Well designed visitor center next to a stunningly beautiful coastline. Furniture fans will enjoy the upholstered chairs made to look like smooth rocks. Simple, clear exhibits that get the point...

If you have time, start here to understand the 100 years when Hiraizumi was the most important center of Japan. Chusonji is the head temple of Tendai Buddhism in northeast Japan and it was founded...

Kyukamura Iwate-Amiharionsen is a Japanese style resort which I stayed at as part of a ski tour. Japanese style bedrooms were available with futons but I chose a western style bedroom. The room was...

The room I have stayed which was newly renovated. Its totally amazing, perfect view, quite, comfortable and have nice private onsen in room whch can be adjusted the water temperature. Since we do...

This museum took us no more than 30 minutes to go through. I went mainly for the armour and clothing, which were beatiful. The lack of English means that its hard for english speakers to fully...