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Top 10 Observatories & Planetariums in Tohoku, Japan

The Tōhoku region (東北地方, Tōhoku-chihō), Northeast region, or Northeast Japan consists of the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. This traditional region consists of six prefectures (ken): Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata.

What to do and see in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku: The Best Observatories & Planetariums

Iwate Prefecture (岩手県, Iwate-ken) is a prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. Located on the main island of Honshu, it contains the island's easternmost point. The capital is Morioka. Iwate has the lowest population density of any prefecture outside Hokkaido. Famous attractions include the Buddhist temples of Hiraizumi, including Chūson-ji and Mōtsū-ji with their treasures, Fujiwara no Sato, a movie lot and theme park in Esashi Ward, Oshu City, Tenshochi, a park in Kitakami City known for its big, old cherry trees and Morioka Castle in Morioka City.

5 Museums in Iwate-gun That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Iwate-gun, Japan including Ishigaminooka Museum, Ranch Planetarium, Lake Gosho Kawamura Art Museum, Shizukuishi History and Folklore Museum, Science Museum of Forest House Woody Charcoal.