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Iwate, one of the six prefectures of Tohoku rightfully praised with the beauty of its nature, offers a perfect blend of cultural, natural and historical sites to keep the visitors busy for days. In an early December morning, I boarded the Shinkansen at Tokyo Station, which took me to Morioka —the prefectural capital of Iwate— in merely two hours for the first part of my three-day trip exploring the surprisingly numerous wonders of the central/northern parts of the prefecture. Road to recovery The travel infrastructure and the transportation network in Iwate Prefecture is well established makin...
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Connoisseurs of Japanese noodles must head north to the capital of Iwate Prefecture, home of the “Three Great Noodles of Morioka.” Criss-crossed by rivers and hemmed in by mountains, Morioka has been nicknamed “the capital of forest and water” for its natural beauty. A generous array of festivals truly makes this city come alive with color and excitement. Morioka cherry blossomsThe Ishiwarizakura, or rock-splitting cherry tree, is Morioka’s most intriguingly unique attraction, and a national treasure of Japan. Located on the grounds of the district courthouse, it’s a beautiful 400-year-old che...
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At the top of Mount Kanzan lies Chuson-ji Temple in northern Japan’s Iwate Prefecture. Housing the “Golden Pavilion” of the north, it’s a scenic spot that lets you experience a beautiful temple without the crowds and a few ancient surprises.Konjikido TempleThe highlight of Chuson-ji is Konjikido Hall, founded in 1124. The small building is covered in gold and often compared to Kinkakuji, the world-famous Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. It showcases several forms of art and culture from the period it was constructed, such as lacquer work, metalwork, and pearl inlays.Konjikido also houses the mummifie...
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