Sights in Iwate
源太岩观景地
Toge (Main Store)
This soba restaurant in Iwate is best known for their "Wanko Soba". The name "wanko" comes from the Iwate dialect, meaning "bowl" or, more specifically, a small
Kokuseki-ji Temple
Kokuseki-ji Temple, in Iwate, is the venue of the Sominsai Festival.
Horaikan
All the rooms at Horaikan are Japanese-style, including some ocean-side rooms. From the open-air bath overlooking the Sanriku coast, one can observe the light o
Unosumai Station
Unosumai station is a train station on the JR East Railway's Yamada line. It was washed away in the tsunami following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
Fuefuki-toge Pass
This pass connects the cities Kamaishi and Tono. The changing color of the autumn foliage is one of the attractions at Fuefuki-toge. The peak is in late October
Sennin-toge Pass
Sennin-toge Pass is one of the main spots in Kamaishi for observing the change in color of the autumn foliage. The peak time is in late October to November. The
Hongo Cherry Blossom Street
This street is known for its sakura (cherry blossoms) and is lined by about 2,800 cherry trees. Below them, a sakura festival is held once every 3 years, during
Yakushi Park
Yakushi Park is known in Kamaishi mostly for its sakura and the cherry blossom festival that is held there in the spring. Within the park are a monument to peac
Mount Goyo
Mount Goyo's, or in Japanese Goyozan's, peak lies at 4,222 ft (1,287 m). The surrounding terrain spans the three cities of Kamaishi, Ofunato, and Sumita. The vi
Ohakozaki (Senjojiki)
This is a scenic spot that has become known as one of the most picturesque locations in Kamaishi. It is located at the tip of the Hakozaki peninsula overlooking
Ekimae Kyojo Market Sunfish-Kamaishi
This is a seafood marketplace located in front of Kamaishi Station. Fresh seafood and specialty products are sold by the vendors. The daily morning market outsi
Kamaishi Iron Museum
This museum is dedicated to the history of iron and steel making in Kamaishi. It includes a large-scale replica model of the blast furnace from the Hashino Mine
Kamaishi Station
Kamaishi station is a train station in Kamaishi City that is the terminal station for two JR lines and one Sanriku Tetsudo line.
Kamaishi Daikannon
Standing on the Kamasaki Peninsula is this 48.5 m tall statue of Kannon (the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy). Visitors can climb to the observatory located at the mi
Iseki no Manabikan
This museum displays artifacts recovered in Morioka and published research papers. It also holds conferences, exhibitions and interactive craftsmanship experien
Iwate Museum of Art
Iwate Museum of Art was opened in 2001 and mainly displays works of local artists such as Tetsugoro Yorozu, Shunsuke Matsumoto and Yasutake Funakoshi.