Iwate Prefecture Prefecture

Japan's largest Honshu prefecture, boasting gilded Buddhist temples, dramatic sea cliffs, and folk legends.

Latitude: 39.7036

Longitude: 141.1527

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Subheading: Japan's largest Honshu prefecture, boasting gilded Buddhist temples, dramatic sea cliffs, and folk legends.

Capital / Main Hub: 39.7036

Nearest Airport: HNA (Hanamaki)

Access from Tokyo: Tohoku Shinkansen (2h 10m to Morioka)

Recommended Stay: 2-3 Days

Top 3 Attractions: Chuson-ji Temple (Hiraizumi) | Geibikei Gorge | Kitayamazaki Cliffs

Signature Dish: Wanko Soba & Morioka Reimen

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Attraction Names:

  • Sanriku Coast

  • Hiraizumi

  • Hachimantai

  • Appi Kogen

  • Tono

  • Kitakami

  • Morioka

Did You Know?:

  • Hiraizumi's Konjikido is completely coated inside and out in pure gold leaf

  • Wanko Soba is an eating ritual where servers refill small bowls until you cap the bowl

  • Geibikei flat-bottom boats are propelled by singing oarsmen

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