Iwate

A large historical farm with green pastures and Mt. Iwate in the background

The Golden Hall (Konjiki-do) is a World Heritage site showing Buddhist culture in the Tohoku region.

A beautiful World Heritage site. There is an elegant garden of the Heian aristocrats who lived in the Tohoku region

Mount Iwate with its landscape represents the tranquil soul of Iwate

Bishamondo Temple seems to grow out of the rock wall

A 27 km mountainous driving course through the picturesque scenery of Hachimantai

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the four seasons at this gorge created from the natural rocks and waterfalls

The castle of a “Nambu” feudal lord inside a park. The remains of the stone walls have history carved into them

The magnificent culture of the Tohoku Heian nobility is recreated here, and the park is famous as a location for filming samurai dramas

Cruise down the beautiful Geibikei Gorge as you listen to the strains of the “minyo” folk song “Oiwake Uta”

The traditional taste of Iwate as you continuously gobble down bite-sized bowls of soba.

Hot boiled noodles are topped with a special sauce of miso and minced meat for a rich taste!

Noodles with a firm bite are combined with a spicy soup to create a well-matched invigorating taste that makes up the attractive reimen

Locally enjoy sea urchin for which freshness is key! This is the perfect place for uni which is creamy and has plenty of sweetness

The superb seafood cuisine that can be tasted in the treasure house of high-class seafood, Sanriku, which is known as one of the world’s top 3 fishing grounds