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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Things to do in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku: The Best Gardens

January 21, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

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. Michinoku Hydrangea Garden

111 Maikawa, Ichinoseki 021-0221 Iwate Prefecture +81 191-28-2349 https://iwatetabi.jp/spot/detail.spn.php?spot_id=567

Excellent

56%

Good

19%

Satisfactory

13%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 16 reviews

2. Hachimandaira Flower Land

2-6-333 Hirakasa Salad Farm, Hachimantai 028-7113 Iwate Prefecture +81 195-75-2500 [email protected] http://salad-farm.jp/index.html

Excellent

40%

Good

20%

Satisfactory

40%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 10 reviews

3. Hanamaki Onsen Rose Garden

Yumoto, Hanamaki 025-0304 Iwate Prefecture +81 198-37-2164 http://www.hanamakionsen.co.jp/rose/

Excellent

13%

Good

46%

Satisfactory

26%

Poor

10%

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 39 reviews

Strolling in the park Onsen in a natural park You can wander around and enjoy the natural surroundings of the Onsen: cherry trees, rose gardens, waterfalls, shrines, and snowy landscapes in winter. Whenever you visit, there will be something breathtaking to see or photograph!

4. Urashima Park

224 Otemachi, Ichinoseki 021-0884 Iwate Prefecture +81 191-21-2111 http://www.city.ichinoseki.iwate.jp/index.cfm/13,83765,220,html

Excellent

20%

Good

20%

Satisfactory

60%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 5 reviews

5. Flower & Garden Mori no Kaze

10-64-1 Oshuku, Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun 020-0574 Iwate Prefecture +81 19-691-8787 http://www.fg-morinokaze.jp

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

Poor

50%

Terrible

50%

Overall Ratings

1.5 based on 2 reviews

6. Hanaizumi Flower World

159-1 Shimomiyazawa Hanaizumicho Oimatsu, Ichinoseki 029-3103 Iwate Prefecture +81 191-82-4066 [email protected] https://hanatoizumi.com/

Excellent

100%

Good

Satisfactory

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

7. Fujishima no Fuji

43 Kozuya Aza Nishoji, Ichinohe-machi, Ninohe-gun 028-5221 Iwate Prefecture +81 195-34-2111 https://www.town.ichinohe.iwate.jp/kanko_bunka_sports/kanko_tokusan/6/2570.html

Excellent

Good

Satisfactory

100%

Poor

Terrible

Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 1 reviews

8. Shiokaze no Herbs Farm

6-65 Yagisawa, Miyako 027-0031 Iwate Prefecture +81 193-63-2854 http://shiokazenoherb.jp/

Location: Iwate Prefecture

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Things to do in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku: The Best Gardens

1. Michinoku Hydrangea Garden

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2. Hachimandaira Flower Land

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3. Hanamaki Onsen Rose Garden

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4. Urashima Park

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5. Flower & Garden Mori no Kaze

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6. Hanaizumi Flower World

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7. Fujishima no Fuji

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8. Shiokaze no Herbs Farm

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