Michinoku Hydrangea Garden
みちのくあじさい園 Hydrangea Festival (Late June, July) Feel the earthen track beneath your feet as you indulge in the views of spectacular...
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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.
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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...
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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
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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;...
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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...
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Sukawa Onsen
須川温泉 Originally written for the Kitakami Times: http://www.iwate-ilc.jp/eng/ktimes/ways-to-enjoy-the-water-at-sukawa-onsen/ The hot...
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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...
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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...
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Tategamori Ark Farm, where food is life
館ヶ森アーク牧場 Nestled on the Fujisaki hillside resides a grand farm resembling 'that of the outskirts of Munich' as Jurgen Schmidt, a...
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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: 1) Tsuriyama Park...
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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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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...
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POKÉMON with YOU Train
I choo-choo-choose you, Pikachu!! 'Bringing smiles to Tohoku children in the region devastated by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of...
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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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Mt. Murone - hiking, horse riding, camping and more!
室根山 Originally written for the Kitakami Times: https://www.iwate-ilc.jp/eng/ktimes/more-to-mt-murone/ More to Mt. Murone The Kitakami...
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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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Ichinoseki Omiyage (Souvenirs)
SNACKS The following is a list of some the most famous souvenirs in Ichinoseki. 1) Sanshoku Senbei (三色せんべい) An assortment of baked rice...
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Kyoya Somemonoten (Dye House)
京屋染物店 Introduction to Kyoya Kyoya Dye House is one of the few remaining traditional dye houses in Japan which can provide everything from...
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What can you do around Ichinoseki Station?
Perhaps you have a few hours to kill around Ichinoseki Station and want to venture around. Here are some suggestions, within walking...
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