A driving plan for enjoying the majestic nature and culture of Iwate

The plan starts at "Ichinoseki” with its wealth of natural beauty interwoven into a natural masterpiece. After being blown away by the natural beauty of Iwate's scenery, visit world heritage historic sites and get in touch with the local history of the area. Set off on a journey that takes you back in time from the current day Hiraizumi into its history-rich past.

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Update 2023.08.07

DAY1

2018-05-07
- Geibi Gorge
  
  10:15
- Kakko-ya
  
  12:15
- Motsu-ji Temple
  
  13:30
- Chuson-ji Temple
  
  14:45
- Hiraizumi Roadside Station
  
  16:00

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DAY1

- Geibi Gorge
  
  10:15
  
  60min
  
  Towering 50 metres over the Satetsu River and running for around two kilometers, the spectacular Geibi Gorge has been voted one of Japan's top 100 views. With rowing boats peacefully heading downstream, you can jump on to enjoy the dramatic gorge and surrounding nature from below.
  
  Address
  
  Discover Geibikei Gorge with the JR East Pass (Tohoku Area)
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  - Geibi Gorge
- Car
  
  60min
- Kakko-ya
  
  12:15
  
  60min
  
  Kakko-ya is the place to go to experience a rare Genbi Gorge specialty known as soratobu dango. Order your dango and tea and it will be served to you in a basket which is carried across the gorge on a pulley system. Enjoy the unique opportunity of eating dango in a beautiful setting surrounded by nature and the magnificent Genbi Gorge.
  
  Address
  
  The Flying Dango of Ichinoseki
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  - Kakko-ya
  - Kakko-ya
  - Kakko-ya
- Car
  
  15min
- Motsu-ji Temple
  
  13:30
  
  60min
  
  Temple
  
  When Motsu-ji Temple was founded in the Heian period it was a similar size to the well-known Chuson-ji Temple made up of an impressive 40 buildings and 500 extra meditation quarters. Although smaller today, the temple's garden and archaelogical remains have been kept in pristine condition both of which have received recognition as special historical sites.
  
  Address
  
  Iwate Pref. Nishiwaigunhiraizumichou Hiraizumi Osawa 58
  
  A Day Trip to Hiraizumi
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  - Motsu-ji Temple
- Car
  
  15min
- Chuson-ji Temple
  
  14:45
  
  60min
  
  Temple
  
  The better known of the two temples, Chuson-ji is a classic Hiraizumi sightseeing spot home to a number of national treasures and artworks from the Heian period. Don't miss the Konjikido, a temple building coated in gold and one of the only remaining buildings from the Heian era.
  
  Address
  
  Iwate Pref. Nishiwaigunhiraizumichou Hiraizumi Koromonoseki 202
  
  A Day Trip to Hiraizumi
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  - Chuson-ji Temple
  - Chuson-ji Temple
- Car
  
  15min
- Hiraizumi Roadside Station
  
  16:00
  
  60min
  
  After a good look into the history of Hiraizumi it's time for some souvenir shopping at the Hiraizumi Roadside Station. This is the perfect way to wrap up your trip having a browse around the edible souvenirs made from locally sourced ingredients.
  
  Address
  - Hiraizumi Roadside Station
- FINISH
  
  17:00