Iwate Prefecture's World Heritage is made of the cultural assets of the beautiful golden heritage of Hiraizumi, built by the Northern Fujiwara family in the late Heian era, that includes Chuson-ji Temple, containing over 3,000 national treasures and cultural assets, such as Konjikido Golden Hall, and Motsuji Temple, known for its Jodo style garden that is one of the greatest in Japan, plus the Hashino iron mine, a Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution that is home to the oldest western blast furnace in Japan.
Awaiting you are a multitude of fascinating programs with experiences that only Iwate can offer, such as feeling the seasons on a boat ride through Geibikei Gorge River and enjoying the traditional dish of wanko soba, born from the hospitality of offering plenty of freshly-cooked soba to eat.
Awaiting you are a multitude of fascinating programs with experiences that only Iwate can offer, such as feeling the seasons on a boat ride through Geibikei Gorge River and enjoying the traditional dish of wanko soba, born from the hospitality of offering plenty of freshly-cooked soba to eat.
Getting from Tokyo to IWATE
Route 1
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JR Tokyo station → JR Morioka station: Minimum travelling time 2 hours 13 minutes by Akita shinkansen
All Itineraries
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TOHOKU × TOKYOThis journey introduces a wide range of destinations that you can enjoy, from sightseeing spots in Tokyo to hot springs in Tohoku where you can soak and relax. Come and tour the sights of Japan, both old and new, such as symbols of Tokyo like the TOKYO SKYTREE and Sensoji Temple, a Matsushima sightseeing cruise, and one of Japan's National Important Cultural Properties at Hirosaki Park. By utilizing Unlimited Rides Passes, you can save on transportation costs and travel around to many locations at an unbeatable price.
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TOHOKU × TOKYOThis journey introduces a spiritual trip where you can experience the rich nature of Tokyo and the Tohoku region, as well as the culture and history that are associated with them. In the first half of this journey you will visit spiritual and cultural spots of Tokyo (Mt. Takao, shrines, and temples, etc.), and in the second half of this journey you will explore the faith and history of the Tohoku region. This is a long journey, for a total of 13 days, so relax and enjoy it while resting both your body and soul.
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