As the capital city of Iwate Prefecture surrounded by mountains and rivers, Morioka is certainly a sight for the nature lover and very convenient to get to. You can do these things while visiting.
A fairytale village of onsens and the birthplace of Kenji Miyazawa, there's so many things to do here it's easy to get overwhelmed. Check out our guide on how to best navigate this magical place.
A great destination for hot springs in North Japan. Hanamaki has a cool climate and a long history. Check out our top picks for tourist-friendly onsen ryokans in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture!
All it takes is about an hour and a half on the bullet train to get from Tokyo to Sendai, the biggest city and de facto capital of the northern Honshu...
Most visitors to Japan don’t stray far north of Tokyo, which is a shame, because not only is there a bounty of natural wonder to be enjoyed, but there...
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