Michinoku Hydrangea Garden
Michinoku Hydrangea Garden is certified by the Japan Hydrangea Association as Japan’s No.1 hydrangea garden.
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- May 14
- 3 min
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...
- May 14
- 4 min
Mt. Murone - hiking, horse riding, camping and more!
Near the peak of the 895m tall mountain, there’s a 360-degree panoramic view extending to the Pacific Ocean.
- May 13
- 1 min
Beech forest, young greenery around Shinyu Onsen
at the foot of Mt Kurikoma along National Route 342, you can find towering beech trees. Quercus oak, horse chestnut, katsura and Japanese ma
- Apr 1
- 1 min
The three Roadside Stations of Ichinoseki
Ichinoseki is blessed with three roadside stations, all with their own quirks! Kawasaki Michinoeki, Genbi Michinoeki and Murone Michinoeki
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Chasing Cherry Blossoms
This year, cherry blossoms are expected to bloom in early-mid April.
Here are some of the best places to view them:
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Kanayama Tanada terraced rice fields throughout the seasons
Nestled away in the mountains of Ichinoseki is Kanayama Tanada. Kanayama Tanada is a terraced rice field with 50 uniquely shaped rice...
- Dec 17, 2023
- 2 min
Tategamori Ark Farm, where food is life
館ヶ森アーク牧場 Situated atop the hills of Fujisawa, this magnificent farm has a striking resemblance to the outskirts of Munich, as noted by...
- Dec 9, 2023
- 2 min
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...
- Sep 11, 2023
- 3 min
Mt. Kurikoma, autumn foliage route
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...
- Sep 9, 2023
- 2 min
Top spots for Autumn Foliage!
One of Tohoku's greatest draw-cards is its intense autumn foliage. Iwate Prefecture has many incredible spots that exemplify the beauty...
- Jun 1, 2023
- 3 min
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...
- May 13, 2021
- 3 min
Mokusa Swords
In Ichinoseki, the Mokusakaji sword-smiths made Mokusa Swords which are said to be an indispensable part of the Japanese sword's origins.
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
Nakatsuyagawa Illumination
This event was featured on a popular nationwide television show 「ナニコレ珍百景」last year, a show in which rare or special things happening in Japa
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
Top 3 Waterfalls of Ichinoseki
The information and photos for this article were provided by Ryohei Endo of Tohoku-charm Refer to his site for the full English articles;...
- Sep 10, 2020
- 3 min
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...
- Sep 4, 2020
- 3 min
The Museum of Stones and Kenji (Ishi to Kenji)
石と賢治のミュージアム On Miyazawa Kenji This museum is dedicated to professional agronomist, teacher, geologist, philosopher, activist, poet, and...
- Dec 3, 2019
- 1 min
Ichinoseki City Museum
一関市博物館 Get to know the history, local features and the great achievements of highly renowned predecessors of Ichinoseki. The main...
- Aug 27, 2019
- 1 min
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
- Apr 1, 2019
- 2 min
Basie
ベイシー Originally written for the Kitakami Times (additional information added) Renowned artists from around the globe including Count...
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