Top 30 things to do in Iwate according to TripAdvisor

Iwate is one of the six large prefectures on the Pacific coast in the northern Tohoku Region, Honshu island. Its prefectural capital is Morioka which is 2.5 hours away by shinkansen from the north Tokyo mountains, the place is a great attraction for its multiple rivers, vast mountains, convenient transportation hub, and the various styles of noodles. A former political and cultural center of the Tohoku region, the city of Hiraizumi is also located in the prefecture. The southern city of Hiraizumi contains a rich architectural legacy from its period as a political center in the 11th and 12th centuries. Having risen up and regained its prominence, Iwate Prefecture is grateful for all the support received in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake. It's such a home to so many wonderful destinations; let's check the top 30 things to do in this devastated beautiful Iwate: