Location: Iwate Prefecture

Tohoku, Japan

Japanese transcription(s)

• Japanese: 岩手県

• Rōmaji: Iwate-ken

Country: Japan

Region: Tōhoku

Island: Honshu

Capital: Morioka

Government

• Governor: Takuya Tasso

Area

• Total: 15,278.40 km (5,899.02 sq mi)

Area rank: 2nd

Population (1 Oct 2010)

• Total: 1,330,530

• Rank: 30th

• Density: 90/km (200/sq mi)

ISO 3166 code: JP-03

Districts: 10

Municipalities: 33

Flower: Paulownia tree (Paulownia tomentosa)

Tree: Nanbu red pine (Pinus densiflora)

Bird: Green pheasant (Phasianus colchicus)

Website: www.pref.iwate.jp

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The 10 Best Observation Decks & Towers in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku

August 26, 2021 Toi Mattera

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.
Restaurants in Iwate Prefecture

1. Ga San Watchtower

Omoe Dai 26 Chiwari, Miyako Iwate Prefecture

Excellent

33%

Good

67%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

2. Ykonuma Observatory

Samuraihamacho, Kuji Iwate Prefecture

Excellent

67%

Good

33%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

3. Iwayama Observatory

50-6 Shinjo Aza Iwayama Iwayama Park, Morioka 020-0803 Iwate Prefecture +81 19-651-4111 http://www.city.morioka.iwate.jp/shisei/midori/koen/1010493.html

Excellent

50%

Good

50%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

4. Gentamori Observatory

Hachimantai Iwate Prefecture +81 195-76-2111 http://www.tohokukanko.jp/iwate/14689/

Excellent

33%

Good

67%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

5. Casiopeamesse Nanyato

68 Moriai Ishikiridokoro, Ninohe 028-6103 Iwate Prefecture +81 195-23-7210 http://www.nanyato.com/index.html

Excellent

16%

Good

63%

Satisfactory

21%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 19 reviews

6. Kuji Underground Science Museum Moguranpia

1-43-7 Samuraihamacho Mugiu, Kuji 028-7801 Iwate Prefecture +81 194-75-3551 http://www.moguranpia.com/

Excellent

40%

Good

40%

Satisfactory

20%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 5 reviews

7. Terasawa Kogen

Miyamoricho Kamimiyamori Terasawa Kogen, Tono 028-0301 Iwate Prefecture +81 198-62-1333 http://iwatetabi.jp/spot/?spot_id=298

Excellent

Good

100%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 2 reviews

8. Basenkyo Observatory

Ishikiridokoro, Ninohe 028-6103 Iwate Prefecture https://www.city.ninohe.lg.jp/info/337

Excellent

Good

100%

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1 reviews

9. Akanuma Observatory

Funato, Osanaicho, Kuji Iwate Prefecture

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

100%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 1 reviews

10. Plaza Ai Out-look Hall

1-4 No6 Jiwari Karinai Iwate-cho Iwate-gun Iwate, Iwate-machi, Iwate-gun 028-4303 Iwate Prefecture

Location: Iwate Prefecture

Top Things to do in Iwate Prefecture

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The 10 Best Observation Decks & Towers in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku

1. Ga San Watchtower

Overall Ratings

2. Ykonuma Observatory

Overall Ratings

3. Iwayama Observatory

Overall Ratings

4. Gentamori Observatory

Overall Ratings

5. Casiopeamesse Nanyato

Overall Ratings

6. Kuji Underground Science Museum Moguranpia

Overall Ratings

7. Terasawa Kogen

Overall Ratings

8. Basenkyo Observatory

Overall Ratings

9. Akanuma Observatory

Overall Ratings

10. Plaza Ai Out-look Hall

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