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Morioka (Japanese: 盛岡) is the capital of Iwate Prefecture. Due to its transport links, it's a good option for a stopover on the way to either Akita or Hokkaido or a base for day trips to Kakunodate and some of the other small towns in the area.
Hachimantai (八幡平市) is a city in northwestern Iwate Prefecture. The area draws visitors for skiing in winter and hiking in summer, and there are also numerous onsen hot springs, many of which accept day guests.
Hanamaki is a city in Iwate prefecture, Japan
Hiraizumi (平泉) is a small town of 7,400 people (2020) in Iwate, in the northeastern Tohoku region of Japan.
Ichinoseki (一関) is a city in Iwate Prefecture in the north eastern part of the main island (Honshu) in Japan.
Iwaizumi (岩泉) is in Iwate prefecture and is the largest town on Honshu — by land area, that is. It's well known for its clear spring water and caves across town.
Kamaishi (釜石) is an ex-steeltown in Iwate, Japan. Hashino Iron Mine was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2015.
Miyako (宮古) is a small city of approximately 51,000 people (2020) on the eastern-most coast of Honshu, Japan's main island. The main attraction is its surrounding national park and the Jodoga-hama beach.
Ninohe (二戸) is a city in Iwate.
Ōtsuchi (大槌) is in Iwate. The town of Otsuchi was severely devastated by the tsunami of 2011.
Tono (遠野) is a small city in Iwate famous for its folk tales.
Tanohata Village (田野畑村) is a small village on the coast of Sanriku in Iwate, it has some spectacular landscapes along its coastlines.
one of the best ski grounds in Tohoku, with runs for all levels.
large national park that covers most of the northwestern corner of Iwate
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