Iwate Prefecture, located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu, Japan, is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. It is the second-largest prefecture in Japan, boasting a diverse landscape that includes the easternmost point of Honshu at Cape Todo and the highest peaks of the Ōu Mountains. Iwate is home to the World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi, which showcases the historical significance of the area through its well-preserved temples and gardens. The prefecture's capital, Morioka, is famed for its local cuisine, including wanko soba and hittsumi-jiru, and for the legend of the Mitsuishi rocks, which gave Iwate its name.

Chuson-ji 13

Hiraizumi 12

Morioka 10

Motsuji Temple 14

Pure Land Garden 14