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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Iwate_PrefectureIwate Prefecture - Wikipedia

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   Located on Japan's Pacific Ocean coast, Iwate Prefecture features the easternmost point of Honshu at Cape Todo, and shares the highest peaks of the Ōu Mountains—the longest mountain range in Japan—at the border with Akita Prefecture.

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3. en.japantravel.com › iwateIwate Guide: Things to do in Iwate - Japan Travel

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   Iwate is a prefecture in the Tohoku region of northern Japan, famous for its World Heritage sites, hot springs, and dairy products. Explore its culture, nature, and events with Japan Travel's comprehensive guide.

4. iwatetabi.jp › enIwate trip IWATE Official Travel Guide

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   Mar 25, 2024 · World Heritage sites that capture the richness and sophisticated cultures of each era, the beauty of nature within the ancient land, high-quality and safe delicacies from the sea and mountains, and traditional performing arts and crafts passed down from generation to generation in various regions.

5. www.japan.travel › en › myIWATE Guide - Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism Organization

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   Iwate is indeed popular for being a great place for people wanting to experience "deep Japan", with towns and cities steeped in history, agriculture and scenery and is well known to some of Japan's best wagyu beefs, rices and sakes.

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6. www.japan-guide.com › list › e1204Iwate Prefecture Travel Guide - japan-guide.com

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   Learn about Iwate, a large prefecture on the Pacific coast in the northern Tohoku Region. Explore its attractions, such as the scenic Sanriku Coast, the historic Hiraizumi, the mountainous Hachimantai, and more.

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   Jul 29, 2022 · The Iwate coastline faces the Pacific Ocean and is dotted by ports and restaurants offering a wealth of gourmet seafood dishes. This article will show you some must-visit sightseeing, shopping, and foodie spots to inspire your Iwate trip!

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   Where is Iwate located?

   • Iwate faces the Pacific Ocean to the east with sheer, rocky cliffs along most of the shoreline interrupted by a few sandy beaches. The border with Akita Prefecture on the west is generally formed by the highest points of the Ōu Mountains. Aomori Prefecture is to the north and Miyagi Prefecture is to the south.

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   How big is Iwate Prefecture?

   • It is the second-largest Japanese prefecture at 15,275 square kilometres (5,898 sq mi), with a population of 1,165,886 (as of July 1, 2023). Iwate Prefecture borders Aomori Prefecture to the north, Akita Prefecture to the west, and Miyagi Prefecture to the south.

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   When was Iwate created?

   • Iwate Prefecture was created in 1876, in the aftermath of the Boshin Civil War, which heralded the beginning of the Meiji Restoration. Iwate faces the Pacific Ocean to the east with sheer, rocky cliffs along most of the shoreline interrupted by a few sandy beaches.

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   Why is Iwate called Iwate?

   • Iwate has the lowest population density of any prefecture outside Hokkaido, 5% of its total land area having been designated as National Parks. There are several theories about the origin of the name "Iwate", but the most well known is the tale Oni no tegata, which is associated with the Mitsuishi or "Three Rocks" Shrine in Morioka.

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9. www.japan.travel › en › destinationsIwate | Tohoku | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National ...

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   Part of the Tohoku region, Iwate overlooks the Pacific Ocean via the Sanriku coastline and is buttressed by the Ou Mountains, home to some of Japan's best ski resorts and hot springs. Roughly divided into four distinct regions, Iwate is marked by common themes of nature worship, traditional folklore, and the prefecture's samurai history.