Prefecture guide
Iwate
岩手県
A large, green prefecture of mountains and rugged coast, with the temples of Hiraizumi, the city of Morioka and wanko soba noodle feasts.
- places to see
- 27
- town guide
- 1
- protected local foods
- 7
- traditional crafts
- 4
- Japan Heritage stories
- 2
Map of Iwate
Tap a pin to see the place, or a town name for its guide. You can switch on places to eat and stay too.
Places to see in Iwate
Kitakami City Museum
北上市立博物館A museum in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Iwate Prefectural Museum
岩手県立博物館A museum in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
- Oshu
Hitaka Shrine
日高神社A Shinto shrine in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Ezuriko Kofun Cluster
江釣子古墳群An ancient burial mound in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
- Oshu
Tsunozuka Kofun
角塚古墳An ancient burial mound in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Rikuzentakata City Museum
陸前高田市立博物館A museum in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Sakiyama Shell Mound
崎山貝塚A historic site in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Kabayama Site
樺山遺跡A historic site in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Hatten Site
八天遺跡A historic site in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Takonoura Shell Mound
蛸ノ浦貝塚A historic site in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Hakusan Shrine
白山神社 (平泉町)A Shinto shrine in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Former Kamaishi Kozan Office
旧釜石鉱山事務所A museum in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Town guides in Iwate
The towns with the most to see, each with its own guide.
Taste of Iwate
Foods whose names are protected in Japan. If the label carries the name, it really comes from here.
Traditional crafts of Iwate
Officially recognised crafts that are still made by hand. A good place to start when you look for souvenirs.
Weather in Akita this week
Today
24 Oct
Cloudy
High 21°CLow 8°C
Sun
25 Oct
Cloudy
High 20°CLow 13°C
Rain 40%
Mon
26 Oct
Cloudy
High 19°CLow 9°C
Rain 40%
Tue
27 Oct
Cloudy
High 17°CLow 7°C
Rain 60%
Mild: long sleeves or a light cardigan. Bring a thin jacket for the evening.
Explore by interest
Japan Heritage stories
Local history told as a route you can follow, with the places that go with it.
Good to know
- Hiraizumi's Chuson-ji and Motsu-ji temples are a World Heritage site.
- Morioka is known for three noodle dishes: wanko soba, reimen and jajamen.
- Iwate is large, so allow travel time between inland towns and the coast.
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