Location List
135 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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The mountain stream of Kuzumarugawa RiverHanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
About a 15-minute drive from Ishidoriya Station on Japan Railway, this stream flows for about 6 km from the depths of the Ou Mountains. It features scenic spots such as the famous Ichinotaki waterf...
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Sodeyama HighlandKuzumakimachi, Iwate Prefecture
This is highland farm where you can enjoy an abundance of nature. There is a panoramic view of beautiful landscapes including Mt. Iwate, Mt. Himekami, and the ranges of the Kitakami Highlands and O...
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fields/pastures Nature forests/woodsSpecifications
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GozakuMorioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Gozaku is a merchant established in 1816. The buildings date back to the late Edo period to the Meiji era. The main house, seven storehouses, and the earthen wall along the riverbank represent the ...
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retail stores train stations/station surroundingsSpecifications
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Fujimibashi BridgeMorioka City, Iwate Prefecture
The pedestrian bridge spanning the Nakatsu River, which flows through the center of Morioka, is named Fujimi Bridge because Mount Iwate (also known as "Iwate's Fuji") is visible from the bridge.
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Hanamaki City MuseumHanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
This is a bullet train stop that is a three-minute drive from "Shin-Hanamaki Station." The building has a retro atmosphere featuring red tiles, brick tiles, earthen walls, and plaster, all made wit...
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Sannoukai DamShiwacho, Iwate Prefecture
The Sanno Sea Dam is an agricultural rock-fill dam with the largest storage capacity in Japan at 38 million tons. It irrigates about 4,000 hectares of paddy fields, which are among the leading agri...
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OtherSpecifications
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Forest ParkTakizawa City, Iwate Prefecture
This is a vast natural forest where coniferous and broad-leaved trees are intermingled has walking paths, and various birds and animals such as narcissus flycatchers, Japanese tits, and squirrels i...
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government & public facilities Nature forests/woods lakes/swamps/reservoirsSpecifications
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Tase LakeHanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
The lake is located at about a 25-minute drive from Tsuchizawa Station. Tanise Lake, created by damming the Sarugaiishi River, is a large artificial lake with a circumference of 45 km. In the vicin...
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mountain villages farm villages residential areas near lakes & rivers NatureSpecifications
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Ishiwarizakura Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Edohigan cherry blossom tree which comes out from the granite 23m around. It is about 400 years ago and a national natural treature.
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national treasures/important cultural propertiesSpecifications
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Hanamaki City Exchange Center (Former Hanamaki airport terminal)Hanamaki city, Iwate prefecture
15-minute-drive from Hanamaki station on Japan Railway. Renovated the terminal building of Hanamaki airport and used as a hub for sightseeing and interaction for people.
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government & public facilities halls/community centers airports/airport buildings/heliports office building interiorsSpecifications
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Hotel Metropolitan Morioka New WingMorioka city, Iwate prefecture
Approximately 3-minute walk from Morioka station. High standard hotel which is convenient for sightseeing and business trip. 121 rooms. Can hold receptions for 1000 people.
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inns/hotelsSpecifications
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Morioka City General ArenaMorioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Used as a venue for multiple purposes for sports and events. 4-story building is made of armored concrete. The total floor area is 3234 ㎡. Has 5058 seats. The space can be used for 3 basketball ...
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government & public facilities halls/community centers other facilitiesSpecifications
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Weeping cherry tree in Ryukokuji Temple(Moriokashidare of Ryukokuji)Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
White-colored weeping cherry tree in Ryukokuji Temple. Newly discovered endemic cherry tree in 1920.Registered as a national natural treaturein1936.
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national treasures/important cultural propertiesSpecifications
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Bank of Iwate Red Brick BuildingMorioka city, Iwate prefecture
Renaissance style building built in 1911. The architect, Manji Kasai is from Morioka city and designed the building Tokyo station as well.Designated as a national important cultural property in 1994
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urban areas/central city streetsSpecifications
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Former Sasaki Residence (Nanbumagariya House)Yahaba Cho, Iwate Prefecture
Built in 1863. Yahaba Cho bought the house from Sasaki family in Fujisama area and relocated it to the Museum of History and Folklore. Registered as the town's tangible cultural asset.
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government & public facilities museums/art museums/resource centersSpecifications
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Tayama Cross-country CourseHachimantai city, Iwate prefecture
A class certified by Ski Association of Japan and major competitions such as the national polity are held.
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ski slopes/golf courses events/functionsSpecifications
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Obuke stationHachimantai city, Iwate prefecture
Old style building built in 1926.Present building is rebuilt in 2018.
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train stations/station surroundingsSpecifications
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National Iwatesan Youth HouseTakizawa City, Iwate Prefecture
Opened in May, 1972. A great facility for training for seminars right in front of Mt. Iwate. In addition to accommodation houses and training rooms, it has a ground, tennis courts, a softball groun...
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government & public facilities halls/community centersSpecifications
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Iwate Industry and Culture Center Takizawa City, Iwate Prefecture
The hub for industries, cultures and sports in Iwate Prefecture. Has a spacious site for multi-purpose uses including event halls (3,600㎡ in total, accommodating about 8,000 people), exhibition h...
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government & public facilities halls/community centers other facilitiesSpecifications
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Morioka Civic Culture HallMorioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Opened in 1998. The facility is directly connected with Morioka station on Japan Railway (JR). Has a large hall that is suitable for multi-purpose uses, from musicals and operas to large-scale conc...
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government & public facilities halls/community centersSpecifications
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Sotokawame Promotion Center (Former Sotokawane Elementary School)Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
About 40 minutes drive from Hanamaki Station on Japan Railway. A former elementary school is reused as a local promotion center.
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government & public facilities elementary schools/junior high schools/high schools schools/educational institutionsFavorites -
Iwate Prefecture Sports ParkMorioka City, Iwate Prefecture
A general athletic field that has an athletics stadium, a sub-athletics stadium, a baseball stadium, a soccer/rugby stadium, 8 tennis courts, a park for children, a Japanese garden etc.
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government & public facilities other facilitiesSpecifications
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YamanekokenHanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
The restaurant next to the Kenji Miyazawa Museum. It was named after the restaurant in Kenji's book "The Restaurant of Many Orders”.
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retail stores restaurants/coffee shops boutiques/specialty shops/drug stores amusemetn parks/theme parksSpecifications
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Former Kikuchi Mamoru's HouseHanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture
Built in 1926.As it looks like a western building, the spaces for living and guests are separated as the layout of Samurai houses. The western-style corridor separated the two spaces, which is a v...
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inns/hotels homes/residences hotels/inns residence interiorsSpecifications
video Requirements for ShootingsFavorites
