Top 5 Valleys in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku

December 11, 2021 Stefan Strunk

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. Geibikei

Higashiyama-cho, Ichinoseki 029-0302 Iwate Prefecture
Excellent
49%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 77 reviews

Geibikei

Geibikei gorge is in the south of Iwate Prefecture, which is in the northern Tohoku region of Japan. Our Boatmen use a simple wooden pole to both propel and steer the boats. This kind of boat ride in Japan is only found at Geibikei gorge. The gorge is special for its traditional Tohoku boats and beautiful, surrounding nature.It is great in all seasons. The"kotatsu"boats from December to February are especially good for enjoying Japanese culture along with the scenery. Throwing the "balls of luck"during the walk at the halfway point of the ride are another special feature of the experience.

Reviewed By Adampilot22 - Bangkok, Thailand

Transit via Ichinoseki if using the train. The round trip to Geibikei was 1020Yen return fare and the walk to the boat pier from the station is only 400m. just follow the signs. The boat trip was lovely and cost 1800Yen for solo travelers. Cheaper if in a group. The trip took about 1hour 20 minutes. Large catfish (yes the water is clear) and ducks followed the boat hoping for a feed. Overall great day trip from Morioka. I imagine the trip in Autumn fall is even better.

2. Gembi Valley

Iwai-gawa, Ichinoseki Iwate Prefecture
Excellent
27%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 236 reviews

Gembi Valley

3. Taneyama Highland

Oshu Iwate Prefecture
Excellent
44%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

Taneyama Highland

4. Matsukawa Valley

21-170 Noda, Hachimantai 028-7302 Iwate Prefecture http://www.hachimantai.or.jp/area/area04.html
Excellent
40%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
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0%
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Matsukawa Valley

5. Basenkyo

Ishikiridokoro, Ninohe 028-6103 Iwate Prefecture https://www.city.ninohe.lg.jp/forms/info/info.aspx?info_id=477
Excellent
12%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 17 reviews

Basenkyo

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