Category: Iwate
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Mt. Sukawadake and Mt. Kurikomayama
Mt. Kurikomayama (1628 m) extends over parts of Iwate, Akita, Yamagata, and Miyagi prefectures. On the Iwate side, it is called Mt. Sukawadake, and in the mid-slope are the Sukawa Highlands with many great hot springs. Every year, after the mountain is opened to climbers in May, many Sukawa fans flock to enjoy its nature,…
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Iwate Prefecture Travel Guide
Iwate, is the largest prefecture on the Main Island of Honshu, in the northeastern section of Honshu. It faces Aomori Prefecture on the north, Akita Prefecture on the West, Miyagi Prefecture on the south, and borders the Pacific Ocean on the east. Iwate stretches 122km from east to west and 189km from north to south.…
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The Famous Mochi Rice Cakes Of Ichinoseki
Ichinoseki’s Famous Mochi Cuisine Has the Greatest Variety in Japan. The mochi cuisine of Ichinoseki dates back to the Edo period. There are over 300 types of recipes; some of the standard fillings and toppings -include sweet bean paste, sesame, soybean flour, and walnuts;-more unusual ones include grated daikon radish, ginger, marsh shrimp, perilla, and…
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Gembikei and Geibikei Gorges
In the Ichinoseki area of Iwate Prefecture are two river gorges, which can be reached by bus or car. Gembikei Gorge is west of Ichinoseki and is filled with numerous waterfalls; you can walk through it. There are also hot springs here and several inns. The Geibikei Gorge is east of Ichinoseki and is much…
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Yabitsu Onsen Zuisenkaku, Hot Spring Spa
Yabitsu Hot Spring, situated about two kilometers downstream from the Yabitsu Dam, boasts some water that is slightly hotter than most. Guests can enjoy the taste of every season nestled among the lush mountains. Hot springs that come out from the historical mountain are said to have spiritual powers. 25 minutes drive to the World…
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Sukawa Kogen Onsen (Hot Spring Spa), Genbi mountain, Genbi-cho, Ichinoseki-shi (Ichinoseki City)
The appeal of Sukawa is the pristine mountain and its unique waters. You can walk to the moun-tain from the resort even at mid-day, and thoroughly enjoy the alpine plants, the summer skies and greenery, and the autumn leaves as the seasons change. After strolling on the mountain, the unusually acidic hot spring waters that…
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Yamazakura Momonoyu Onsen (Hot Springs Spa) in Ichinoseki-shi (Ichinoseki City)
JapanGuides.net This is a large hot spring facility that is a fusion between Asia and Japan. In addition to the 11 types of baths flowing with luxurious source waters, guests can enjoy a theatrical performance by the Shitamachi Kabuki Troupe in a pleasant and warm atmosphere. Water Quality: Sodium chloride hot spring (Low osmotic pressure,…
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Matsurube Onsen Kamikura – Hot Spring Spa, Genbi mountain, Genbi-cho, Ichinoseki-shi (Ichinoseki City)
JapanGuides.net This hot spring is located on the foot of Mt. Matsurube, which is considered a holy mountain by the locals. The large bathhouse, with its pure wood construction whose use of large trees evokes a feeling of dignity quietly nestled among the cedars, is well regarded locally as the site of the Sangaku Shinko…
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Gembikei (Gembi) Gorge and Geibikei (Geibi) Gorge Area in Ichinoseki-shi (Ichinoseki City)
The dance of emerald sprays… A beautiful valley refined since time begin. Hot Spring and History Crossing – Sendai feudal lord Date (“Dah-tay”) Masamune used to boast, “Matsushima and Genbikei/ Gembikei (Gembi) Gorge” are two great places of scenic beauty and he visited Gembi/ Genbi Gorge on numerous occasions. Have a fun and relaxing time…
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Gembikei Gorge Onsen (Hot Springs Spa)
JapanGuides.net There are several Onsen (Hot Springs Spa) Rakuten Hotels of various water types along National Road 342 between Mt. Kurikomayama and Gembikei (Gembi) Gorge/ Genbikei (Genbi) Gorge in Ichinoseki City. There is an excellent view of Gembikei Gorge from this hot spring; 20 min. by bus from Ichinoseki Station. Gembikei Gorge. Gembikei (Gembi) Gorge…
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Honedera Village Estate – A World Cultural Heritage of Hiraizumi and Gembi-cho in Ichinoseki City (Ichinoseki-shi)
The medieval scenery depicted in the Mutsu no Kuni Honederamura Ezu pictorial map still remains today, after hundreds of years. The Cultural Heritages of Hiraizumi, including the Honedera Village Estate Site registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. Honedera Village Estate is one of the Cultural Heritages of Hiraizumi. Honedera Village Estate Site…
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Horyu Hot Springs Spa (Kanpo no yado Ichinoseki) in Genbi-cho (Genbi village), Ichinoseki-shi (Ichinoseki City)
JapanGuides.net Mt. Kurikoma can be seen from the high vantage point of this inn. In Horyu, where a dragon died and brought a welcome rain, guests can enjoy 14 types of baths such as herb bathing in an open air bath. This hot spring on a hill by Gembikei has a magnificent view; 15 min.…
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Ichinoseki Castle Town Streets, Which Lead You to the Past – Ichinoseki-shi (Ichinoseki City)
Walking around the Ichinoseki city center, you will be welcomed by a harmony of the present and the past, a townscape filled with footsteps of great predecessors and literary men, and nostalgic buildings and melodies. Ichinoseki prospered as a castle town under nearly two centuries of rural hinterland in addition to supporting light manufacturing. Underlying…
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Ichinoseki Dragon Rail – Slow, easy ride and stopovers on the Dragon Rail
The JR Ofunato Line, which runs from Ichinoseki Station, winds like a serpent like dragon, hence the nick name “Dragon Rail”. Along the line, exotic sights, such as nostalgic Japanese warehouses of the Taisho period, pastoral terraced rice fields, and Meotoiwa Rocks that huddle together like husband and wife, await you. Ichinoseki is a town…
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Mt. Murone Area, Murone Highlands Nature Park in Muronecho, Ichinoseki-shi (Ichinoseki City)
Mt. Murone (895 m) is designated as Murone Highlands Prefectural Nature Park. From the peak, there is a 360-degree panorama of beautiful scenery, which includes the Pacific Ocean, Mt. Hayachine, and even the far-away Kinkasan Island on a clear day. It is a fine mountain called “Oku-no Ko-Fuji (small Fuji in Tohoku region)” and known…