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Former Onuma Family Samurai Residence Calligraphy Experience

Former Onuma Family Samurai Residence Calligraphy Experience

Former Onuma Family Samurai Residence Calligraphy Experience is a very precious spot where you can deeply experience the world of traditional Japanese calligraphy in a space where the history of samurai culture breathes. Surrounded by silence in a historical building, running the brush while being healed by the scent of ink makes you forget the busyness of daily life and deeply calms the traveler's mind. Touching Japan's spiritual culture and beautiful expressive power through characters pleasantly stimulates your intellectual curiosity and beautifully aligns your mind and body. In this special place where history and tradition harmonize, please spend a luxurious...

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Oyasumidokoro Kamishimo Kimono Dressing Experience

Oyasumidokoro Kamishimo Kimono Dressing Experience

Oyasumidokoro Kamishimo Kimono Dressing Experience is a wonderful place where you can feel the traditional beauty of Japan firsthand. Wearing a brightly colored kimono and walking through the historic streets under the careful guidance of expert staff richly stimulates the traveler's sensitivity. Completely forgetting the digital hustle and bustle of the city, immersing yourself in Japan's spirit of harmony and elegant culture gently resets your mind and body from the depths and brings a new peace to your soul. Deeply touching the essence of Japanese culture, this special moment—as if you became the protagonist of a story—will make your trip...

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Kuzumaki Town

Kuzumaki Town, located in northern Iwate Prefecture, is known as the "Town of Milk, Wine, and Clean Energy," where livestock farming and dairy farming thrive.Its specialty products include milk from cows raised on the cool highlands, as well as high-quality wine and yogurt made from that milk. At Kuzumaki Kogen Farm, visitors can enjoy cow milking experiences, horseback riding, and barbecues.Another characteristic feature is the magnificent view of wind turbines lined up for wind power generation. It is a place where you can enjoy clean air and delicious gourmet food unique to a farm setting.

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Kosode Ama Center

Kosode Ama Center

Kosode Coast is a shoreline characterized by cliffs and copper-colored reefs.Here, visitors can watch demonstrations of free-diving fishing by the "Northernmost Ama (Sea Divers)," who became famous through the drama "Amachan."

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Kuji City

Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture, is a town in the northern Sanriku Coast known for its rustic charm, having been the setting for an NHK serial TV novel.Its greatest appeal is that it is the only place in Japan where women called the "Northernmost Ama (Sea Divers)" are active. In summer, visitors can observe demonstrations at Kosode Coast where the Ama, in traditional diving attire, dive into the sea to catch sea urchins (uni) and abalone (awabi). This is a valuable experience to encounter traditional Japanese fishing culture.Kuji is also famous as a source of amber, and at the Kuji Amber...

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Akkadō Cave

Akkadō Cave, located in the northern part of the Kitakami Mountains, is on a massive scale, boasting a total length of $23.7text{ km}$—the longest in Japan. The dungeon-like labyrinth's entire scope is still unknown. It is truly a museum of stalactites, featuring almost every type of speleothem (cave formations).

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Iwaizumi Town

Iwaizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, is a town attractive for its dynamic underground mysteries and vast nature.The main tourist spot is Ryūsendō Cave, one of the Three Great Limestone Caves of Japan. The transparency of the underground lake is high, and the surface, illuminated to glow with a vivid "Dragon Blue," is breathtakingly beautiful. Exploring the underground lake offers a mystical experience, as if stepping into an otherworldly realm.Furthermore, the coast features the cliffs of the Sanriku Coast, preserving rich nature. Visitors can also enjoy local gourmet foods such as Iwaizumi's fresh milk and landlocked salmon (yamame) raised in the clear...

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Miyako City

Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, is a port town blessed with the magnificent nature of the Sanriku Coast and fresh seafood.The most famous scenic spot is Jōdogahama, designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty. The contrast between the sharp white rocks, the green pines, and the cobalt blue sea is praised as being as beautiful as Pure Land Paradise. A mystical experience of touring the Blue Grotto in a small boat (Sappa Boat) on the highly transparent sea is very popular.The fresh seafood landed at Miyako Port is exceptional. You can enjoy seasonal delicacies, especially sea urchin (uni), abalone (awabi),...

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Honedera-mura Manor Site

Honedera-mura Manor Site

The Honedera-mura Manor Site is an extremely valuable historical heritage where the rural landscape and patterns of land use from the medieval period (Kamakura Period) have been preserved exactly as they were until the present day. It has been selected as a National Important Cultural Landscape.The most significant feature of this site is that the paddy field divisions, reservoirs (tameike), and land boundaries (jiwari) established in the $12text{th century}$ are still reflected in the shapes of the current farmlands and settlements.Here, visitors can quietly feel the appearance of Japan from approximately $800text{ years ago}$, not just as a historical site,...

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Mount Kurikoma

Mount Kurikoma is a volcano with an elevation of $1,627text{ m}$, spanning Iwate, Akita, and Miyagi Prefectures.It is famous for the beauty of its autumn foliage, which is also known as the "Carpet of the Gods." The spectacular view of the entire mountain turning red and yellow, particularly from late September to early October, is breathtaking. In early summer, it becomes a treasure trove of alpine plants, and visitors can enjoy the fresh greenery.Various hiking trails are well-maintained, and since it is relatively easy to climb, it is beloved by many hikers, from beginners to veterans. The surrounding area also...

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Ichinoseki Onsen Village

Ichinoseki Onsen Village

Ichinoseki Onsen Village is the collective name for several hot springs scattered throughout Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, forming a hot spring area surrounded by rich nature and history.Major hot springs include Genbikei Onsen, located near the dynamically beautiful Genbikei Gorge; Sukawa Onsen (near the Mount Kurikoma trailhead), which retains the atmosphere of a hot spring cure resort (tōji-ba); and Ichinoseki Onsen, known for its gentle, alkaline water.Sukawa Onsen is particularly notable for its highly acidic sulfur spring water and has been favored by therapeutic visitors (tōji-kyaku) since ancient times. Its good access to Mount Kurikoma also makes it a base...

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Esashi Fujiwara Heritage Park

Esashi Fujiwara Heritage Park

This is a magnificent theme park that recreates the architecture of the Heian Period, when the Four Generations of Fujiwara enjoyed their golden age. It is used for filming dramas and movies, and visitors can even observe actual filming sessions when they are open to the public. You can learn about history through hands-on experiences, such as listening to Esashi's storytellers, trying Warrior experiences like armor fitting and bow and arrow practice, and dressing up in period costumes.

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Ōshū City

Ōshū City is a town where history and culture breathe, known as the ancestral home of Fujiwara no Kiyohira, the founder of the Ōshū Fujiwara clan that flourished at the end of the Heian Period.The main tourist attraction is the theme park facility, "Esashi Fujiwara Heritage Park." The townscape of the Heian Period is faithfully reproduced here, and it is frequently used as a location for historical dramas and NHK Taiga Dramas.Ōshū City is also famous as the production center of Iwayadō Tansu (chests/dressers), a traditional craft alongside Nambu Ironware. Furthermore, Maesawa Beef, regarded as the highest quality black wagyu,...

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Rikuzentakata City

Rikuzentakata City

Rikuzentakata City is a town on the Sanriku Coast of Iwate Prefecture that has been reborn as a new tourist destination following its reconstruction after the Great East Japan Earthquake.The "Miracle Pine Tree" (Kiseki no Ipponmatsu), a single pine tree that narrowly survived as an earthquake relic, is a symbol of recovery visited by many people from both Japan and abroad. The adjacent Takata Matsubara Tsunami Reconstruction Memorial Park also houses facilities that convey the memory of the disaster.Furthermore, the restoration of Takata Matsubara, a scenic spot with beautiful white sands, is underway, and it is cherished as a peaceful...

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Nishiwaga Town

Nishiwaga Town, located on the border with Akita Prefecture in Iwate, is a town characterized by rich nature, hot springs, and a unique culture born of its status as a heavy snowfall area.The main tourist attraction is the Yuda Onsen Gorge, which is steeped in the atmosphere of a secluded hot spring (hitō). Inns are scattered along the river, offering distinctive hot springs such as the historic Yukawa Onsen and Sawauchi Onsen, where the culture of hot spring cure (tōji) still remains.Kinshūko Lake, located in the center of the town, creates a particularly beautiful landscape as the fresh greenery of...

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Karumai Town

Karumai Town, located in northern Iwate Prefecture, is a highland town surrounded by abundant nature.This town is known as the birthplace of Haruichi Furudate, the author of the popular volleyball manga "Haikyu!!" Places that served as models for the high school, gymnasium, and school routes appearing in the work are scattered throughout the town, making it a pilgrimage site visited by many "Haikyu!!" fans.Leveraging its cool climate, the town is known for the active production of millet and other grains as its specialty product.

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Hanamaki Onsen Village

Hanamaki Onsen Village

The cluster of hot springs located in the mountains of western Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, along the Daigawa and Toyosawa River, is collectively known as the "Hanamaki 12 Hot Springs" (Hanamaki Jūnitō). This is one of the largest hot spring areas in the Tohoku region, with each hot spring resort possessing a distinct charm.Its greatest appeal is the variety of accommodation options, ranging from traditional hot spring cure inns (tōji-yado) to large resort hotels, allowing visitors to choose according to their travel purpose.Historically rich and charming hot springs are particularly popular, such as Namari Onsen, famous for its "Shira猿 no...

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Hanamaki City

Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, is known as the hometown of the poet and children's author, Kenji Miyazawa, and is home to many related tourist spots.Visitors can experience the worldview of his works at the Kenji Miyazawa Fairy Tale Village and the Kenji Miyazawa Memorial Museum. Furthermore, the Hanamaki Onsen Village in the southern part of the city features charming hot springs such as Ōsawa Onsen and Namari Onsen, which are popular as hot spring cure resorts (tōji-ba).Traditional culture, such as Nambu Ironware and the spectacular Deer Dance (Shishiodori) performed at the Hanamaki Festival held in August, can also be enjoyed...

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Kitakami Tenshōchi Park

Kitakami Tenshōchi Park

This is one of the leading cherry blossom viewing spots in the Tohoku region, and has been selected as one of the Top $100$ Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan. A row of cherry trees stretches for about $2text{ km}$ along the left bank of the Kitakami River, drawing large crowds during the cherry blossom season. Furthermore, the red and white azaleas begin to bloom in May.

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Koiwai Farm

Koiwai Farm, spreading across Shizukuishi Town in Iwate Prefecture at the foot of Mount Iwate, is one of the oldest private comprehensive farms in Japan.In the tourist area, "Makiba-en," visitors can enjoy various activities such as interacting with sheep and cows, horseback riding, and carriage rides across the vast grounds. Exquisite local foods, including soft-serve ice cream and omelet rice (omurice) made with fresh milk and eggs, are also popular.The farm features scattered historical buildings designated as National Important Cultural Properties, and its beautiful landscape is famous as a location for dramas and films. The contrast between the solitary cherry...

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Yukotan no Mori

Yukotan no Mori

An "Inn in the Forest" for healing in great nature. Yukotan no Mori is where the natural environment—including trees, flowers, and animals nurtured by clear water and air—merges with abundant hot spring water and a tranquil lodge. The "Mori no Yu" (Forest Bath) is our pride, offering high-quality hot spring water and the warmth of wood to relax both body and mind. From the guests-only observation bath, "Ten no Yu" (Heaven's Bath), you can enjoy the magnificent view of the southern foothills of Mount Iwate.

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Takinoue Onsen Takimikansō

Takinoue Onsen Takimikansō

Takinoue Onsen Takimikansō is an inn nestled deep in the mountains of Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture. It is a secluded hot spring (hitō) brimming with atmosphere, where guests can savor free-flowing hot spring water directly from the source while gazing at the seasonal scenery.

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Kunimi Onsen Moriyamasō

Kunimi Onsen Moriyamasō

This hot spring boasts a rare emerald green, clear, green-colored water that is unusual nationwide. Guests particularly enjoy the scenic indoor bath (uchiyu) constructed entirely from Hiba cypress, and the observation open-air bath (rotenburo) which overlooks the seasonal mountain ranges and valleys.

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Hotel Mori no Kaze Ōshuku

Hotel Mori no Kaze Ōshuku

This resort hotel with a Western-style exterior stands at the entrance to the hot spring village. The aerial open-air bath on the $2text{nd floor}$ offers a sense of floating and a panoramic view of the great outdoors, thanks to its structure protruding outside the building. Free events are held daily at the Festival Plaza (Omatsuri Hiroba).

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