IWATE (岩手) - TOHOKU

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Iwate Sightseeing Map

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Iwate (岩手) is located in the northeastern part of the main Japanese island Honshu. Its capital is Morioka City.
Iwate is the Japan's second-largest prefecture.

Tohoku region is less developed with a harsh climate, but has natural beauty, lots of hot springs and great ski resorts.

Sightseeing Spots in Iwate
Hiraizumi Tono Sanriku Coast (Sanriku Kaigan)
Esashi Fujiwara-no-sato Koiwai Farm

Food in Iwate

Wanko Soba
Morioka Remen

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How to get to and around Iwate

From Narita international airport
Shinkansen route
Japan Railways
Highway bus route

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