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The Ichinoseki-Hiraizumi Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026
The only major Hot Air Balloon Competition in Tohoku began as part of the East Japan Earthquake reconstruction efforts and has since grown into a beloved annual tradition, offering a breathtaking spectacle of hot air balloons competing in the skies of Tohoku.
Keeping Cool in the Pool
Summer is here, and swimming season is just around the corner in Ichinoseki, Japan!
Here are some tips on swimming pool usage. You may be surprised by some of the rules so please give it a read. Pool opening dates and pool fashion.
Welcome to Ichinoseki pamphlet
Here in Ichinoseki, we have compiled some important information about living here in a simple pamphlet.
POKÉMON with YOU Train
The train connects Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture to Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture with some fun stops along the way. This Pikachu themed train
Ichinoseki's deep-routed mochi culture and Cuisine
一関のもち文化 Ichinoseki is Japan's mochi-mecca. Have you tried mochi before? Have you eaten mochi outside of a New Year celebration? Have you...
Ichinoseki's Top Attractions
1) Geibikei Gorge: Cruise gently down the river, where a dreamy world awaits. A calm, natural space where trees seasonally change and...
Genbikei Gorge
Travelers come to Genbikei Gorge for two reasons:
1) The stunning scenery at any time of year
2) The delicious 'flying dango'
Geibikei Gorge
猊鼻渓 Geibikei in autumn Gently cruise along the Satestu River where a dreamy world awaits. A calm, natural space with each season bringing...
