An underground lake boasting aesthetic beauty and world-class transparency "Ryusendo Limestone Cave" in Iwate prefecture is the world's leading underground lake called Dragon Blue. It is counted as one of Japan's three major cave. It has been drawing attention recently as "Lovers' holy land". "Ryusendo Limestone Cave" is located in Iwaizumi-cho, about 2 hours by car from … [Read more...] about Ryusendo Limestone Cave, Iwate
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Geibikei Gorge, Iwate
The beauty of the landscape created by nature continues in the gentle flow of the valley "Geibikei Gorge" is a valley that was first designated as a national scenic spot in Iwate Prefecture in 1923. A cliff with a height of 100 meters rises over 2 kilometers in length and shows a fantastic appearance. Strange rocks and waterfalls are scattered here and there, and limestone … [Read more...] about Geibikei Gorge, Iwate
Morioka Sansa Odori (Japanese Drum Festival), Iwate
"Morioka Sansa Odori" (Sansa Japanese Drum Festival) is one of the Tohoku Five Great Summer Festivals, along with "Aomori Nebuta Festival", "Akita Kanto Festival", "Yamagata Hanagasa Festival", and "Sendai Tanabata Festival". "Morioka Sansa Odori" will be held first among them. It is held every year from August 1st to 4th. Previously it was held until the 3rd, but since the … [Read more...] about Morioka Sansa Odori (Japanese Drum Festival), Iwate
Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival (Horse Festival), Iwate
There are many festivals all over Japan where you can experience the history by watching traditional events up close and enjoying beautiful costumes. The “Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival” held in Iwate Prefecture in June is one of those festivals that feel such a tradition. It is a festival where many horses wear beautiful and wonderful costumes! “Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival” is a … [Read more...] about Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival (Horse Festival), Iwate
Takkoku no iwaya, Iwate
Do you think of Chusonji or Motsuji when you hear “Hiraizumi”? In fact, most people walk around and go home. But if you visit Hiraizumi, there are hidden sights that you want to visit. That is "Bettou Takkoku Saikoji Temple". Some of you may have heard the name “Takkoku no iwaya Bishamondo”. Upon arrival, there will be a reception desk and you will pay 300 yen to enter. … [Read more...] about Takkoku no iwaya, Iwate
Chuson-ji Temple, Iwate
Hiraizumi in Tohoku is located in the southwestern part of Iwate Prefecture, where Oshu Fujiwara once boasted great power. The Fujiwara clan of this place built a group of temples that brought together the best of the culture of the time against the backdrop of rich golden production. It is said that the “Golden Country Zipangu” that Marco Polo wrote in the “Eastern Memoir” was … [Read more...] about Chuson-ji Temple, Iwate
Ishiwari Zakura (Rock Splitting Cherry Tree), Iwate
"Ishiwari Zakura" (Rock Splitting Cherry Tree) is located in the Morioka District Court on the main street, which can be said to be the government office of Morioka City. As its name suggests, it is a rare cherry blossoms that big trees with roots about 4.3 meters around and 11 meters high expands skillfully from the cracks of large flower lava rocks of 21 meters around and 1.7 … [Read more...] about Ishiwari Zakura (Rock Splitting Cherry Tree), Iwate