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Oct 182 min read
Top spots for Autumn Foliage!
One of Tohoku's draw-cards is its intense autumn foliage. Iwate Prefecture has many incredible spots that exemplify the beauty of this...
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Sep 142 min read
The Ichinoseki-Hiraizumi Hot Air Balloon Festival 2024
The Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix is one of the hottest hot air balloon competitions in Japan! Top pilots gather to take to the Tohoku...
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Sep 113 min read
Mt. Kurikoma, autumn foliage routes
栗駒山 Mt. Kurikoma (1626m) also known as Mt. Sukawadake in Iwate, is a volcano that borders Iwate, Akita and Miyagi prefectures. It boasts...
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Sep 53 min read
Murone Shrine Grand Festival; a National Intangible Folk Cultural Asset
A rare festival that brings an ancient story back to life. Roles, passed down through generations by shrine parishioners
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Dec 9, 20232 min read
Genbikei
厳美渓 Genbikei, a designated National Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument, is a delightful sight at any time of year. It's no wonder that...
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Jun 1, 20233 min read
Geibikei
猊鼻渓 Gently cruise along the Satestu River where a dreamy world awaits. A calm, natural space with each season bringing transformation to...
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Sep 10, 20203 min read
Sukawa Onsen
須川温泉 The hot springs at Sukawa well up tremendous amounts of water – 6000L every minute and the unique water properties can be...
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Aug 23, 20181 min read
Tsuriyama Park
釣山公園 A peaceful park in the middle of Ichinoseki City. Tsuriyama Park is famed for its beautiful cherry blossoms and brilliant autumn...
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Jul 11, 20181 min read
Kakko-ya at Genbikei
郭公屋 Overlook stunning Genbikei Gorge as you devour some delicious dango at Kakko-ya. 'Flying dango' is one of the main attractions of...
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