Located on Japan's Pacific Ocean coast, Iwate Prefecture features the easternmost point of Honshu at Cape Todo, and shares the highest peaks of the Ōu Mountains—the longest …

Jul 29, 2022 · Iwate Prefecture sits in the northern region of Tohoku and is the second largest prefecture in Japan behind Hokkaido. Each city, town, and village has its own unique charm …

Iwate (岩手県, Iwate-ken) is a large prefecture on the Pacific coast in the northern Tohoku Region. Its prefectural capital is Morioka. A former political and cultural center of the Tohoku region, …

Mar 25, 2024 · Iwate Prefecture is divided into four areas, each unique and full of charm. Based on the answers to your questions, we will recommend Special Trip Features and Travel Ideas …

Iwate Prefecture (岩手県, Iwate-ken) is perhaps most famous for Chuson-ji and Motsu-ji, which are two of the five sites that make up the World Heritage Site “Historic Monuments and Sites …

Iwate Prefecture is the second largest prefecture in Japan in terms of area. The southern part of the prefecture on the Pacific Ocean side has a rias coast with intricate bays and spectacular …

Within Japan more broadly, it’s known as one of the prefectures that was worst affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. How do I go to Iwate? The easiest way to …

Iwate, ken (prefecture), northeastern Honshu, Japan, bordering the Pacific Ocean (east). The greater part of its area is mountainous—dominated by the central Kitakami Mountains—and …

What is Iwate Prefecture? Located in the northeastern part of Honshu, Iwate Prefecture boasts the largest land area in all of Honshu. It’s a true paradise for those who live there, thanks to …

Aug 7, 2013 · Iwate Prefecture, located on the north east coast of Honshu is the second largest prefecture in Japan after Hokkaido and the prefecture with the second lowest population …