Iwate

  • Chusonji Konjikido Hall

    Hiraizumi Chusonji's mausoleum preserving Oshu Fujiwara clan's glory. Interior covered in gold leaf, lavishly decorated with mother-of-pearl, ivory, and jewels as magnificent Amida hall, registered as National Treasure and World Heritage.

    Address: 202 Kinugasa, Hiraizumi-cho, Nishiiwai-gun, Iwate Prefecture

    Access: About 1 hour 30 minutes from Morioka Station via Tohoku Shinkansen and local line

    Transportation: 25-minute walk from Hiraizumi Station, or Iwate Kotsu Bus to Chusonji-mae stop

    Tags: World HeritageHistoryCultural Property

  • Jodogahama Beach

    Representative scenic spot of Sanriku Reconstruction National Park. Beautiful contrast of white rhyolite rock formations and emerald green sea, with sightseeing boats and sea kayaks offering views from water.

    Address: 32 Hitachinohama-cho, Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture

    Access: About 2 hours 30 minutes by highway bus from Morioka Station

    Transportation: About 20 minutes by Iwate Kenpoku Bus 'Jodogahama Visitor Center' route from Miyako Station

    Tags: SeaSpectacular ViewOutdoor

  • Hanamaki Onsen Village

    Hot spring area with 12 onsen scattered along Toyosawa River, known as Kenji Miyazawa-related site. Hot spring hopping from open-air inn baths to day-trip facilities, with seasonal valley beauty and local cuisine.

    Address: 1-125 Yumoto, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture

    Access: About 50 minutes by car from Morioka Station via Tohoku Expressway

    Transportation: About 20 minutes by Iwate Kotsu Bus from Hanamaki Station

    Tags: Hot SpringsAccommodationAutumn Foliage

  • Ryusendo Cave

    One of Japan's three major limestone caves. Underground lake transparency ranks world-class, with mystical scenery of illuminated deep blue water surfaces. Cave interior stays around 10°C year-round, cool in summer.

    Address: 1-1 Kannari, Iwaizumi, Iwaizumi-cho, Shimohei-gun, Iwate Prefecture

    Access: About 2 hours 20 minutes by bus from Morioka Station

    Transportation: About 30 minutes by bus via Iwaizumi center from Iwaizumi-Omoto Station

    Tags: Limestone CaveUnderground LakeAdventure

Model Courses

  • World Heritage Hiraizumi 1-Day Full Plan

    Day-trip model course walking World Heritage Hiraizumi sites centered on Konjikido Hall, enjoying historical romance and local cuisine.

    • View Konjikido Hall and Sankozo Treasure House
    • Lunch with Hiraizumi local cuisine 'Mochi Gozen'
    • Stroll Motsuji Temple and Pure Land Garden
    • Muryokoin Ruins, Yanaginogosho Museum