Title: Visit Iwate Prefecture: 2026 Travel Guide for Iwate Prefecture, Japan | Expedia.com

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# Iwate Prefecture

## Japan

![Appi Kogen Ski Resort featuring mountains and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/aac103ba-8ef3-41b1-9c4f-e62463e1cb26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Appi Kogen Ski Resort which includes snow skiing, mountains and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/d5ea1bea-a475-49d9-b4e4-874859935919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Appi Kogen Ski Resort featuring snow skiing, forests and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/cbef692c-7e9a-4805-bad4-3580a2a47c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Appi Kogen Ski Resort which includes a luxury hotel or resort and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/328c497a-3a08-4dac-827b-4759f5f6071f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Appi Kogen Ski Resort which includes snow and snow boarding as well as an individual child](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/d64921b4-dc07-4500-ad10-06ef75a82440.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Iwate Prefecture

[Morioka

Known for Museums, Historical and Ice skating

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Escape to Morioka! Enjoy its museums, history, and parks. 

## Reasons to visit

- Morioka Castle
- Iwate Museum of Art
- Kaiunbashi Bridge

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[Hanamaki

Known for Culture, Natural parks and Skiing

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Come to relaxing Hanamaki and enjoy its culture, parks, and beaches. 

## Reasons to visit

- Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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[Hachimantai

Known for Skiing, Adventure and Mountains

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Come to Hachimantai and enjoy its skiing, adventures, and natural setting. 

## Reasons to visit

- Appi Kogen Ski Resort

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[Miyako

Known for Marinas, Hiking and Golf

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Experience the marina, hiking, and beaches in Miyako! 

## Reasons to visit

- Jodogahama Beach

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[Kitakami

Known for Friendly people, Spas and Culture

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Love spas, culture, and history? Get away to Kitakami! 

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[Ichinoseki

Known for Budget, UNESCO site and Hot springs

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Get away to Ichinoseki! Enjoy the hot springs, waterfalls, and UNESCO site. 

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- [Morioka Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Hotels.d6128410.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Resorts & Hotels with Spas in Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Hotels-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d6128410-tSpaHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Ski Hotels in Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Hotels-Ski-Hotel.0-0-d6128410-tSkiHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Hostels in Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Hostels.d6128410-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)
- [Hotels with Free Parking in Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Parking.0-0-d6128410-tHotelswithFreeParking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Cheap Hotels in Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d6128410-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Hotels & Resorts for Couples in Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Hotels-Couples-Resorts-Hotels.0-0-d6128410-tCouplesResortsHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [4 Star Hotels in Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/4Star-Morioka-Hotels.s40-0-d6128410.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Morioka Station ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Station-Hotels.d6179214.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Iwate Museum of Art ](https://www.expedia.com/Iwate-Museum-Of-Art-Hotels.0-l553248621532776451-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Yahaba Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Yahaba-Hotels.d3000373312.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Morioka Handicraft Village ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Handicraft-Village-Hotels.0-l553248621532776449-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Shizukuishi Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Shizukuishi-Hotels.d6125193.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Lake Gosho Park Family Land ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Gosho-Park-Family-Land-Hotels.0-l553248621532776393-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Road Staion Shiwa ](https://www.expedia.com/Road-Staion-Shiwa-Hotels.0-l553248621562275678-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Shiwa Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Shiwa-Hotels.d3000373313.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Kenji World ](https://www.expedia.com/Kenji-World-Hotels.0-l553248621532776392-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Lake Gando ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Gando-Hotels.0-l553248621562275710-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Hanamaki-onsen Rose & Herb Garden ](https://www.expedia.com/Hanamaki-Onsen-Rose-Herb-Garden-Hotels.0-l553248621532776443-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Dai Onsen Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Dai-Onsen-Hotels.d3000757225.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Hanamaki Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Hanamaki-Hotels.d6060198.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [Ryokans in Hanamaki ](https://www.expedia.com/Hanamaki-Ryokans.d6060198-aaRyokans.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)
- [Iwate Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Iwate-Hotels.d6271861.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
- [5 Star Hotels in Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/5Star-Morioka-Hotels.s50-0-d6128410.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Hotels near Matsuo Hachimantai Visitor Center ](https://www.expedia.com/Matsuo-Hachimantai-Visitor-Center-Hotels.0-l553248635976022374-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [3 Star Hotels in Shiwa ](https://www.expedia.com/3Star-Shiwa-Hotels.s30-0-d3000373313.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Adults Only Resorts & in Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Hotels-Adults-Only-Resorts.0-0-d6128410-tAdultsOnlyResorts.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
- [Hostels in Hanamaki ](https://www.expedia.com/Hanamaki-Hostels.d6060198-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)

- [Flights to Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Morioka.d6128410.Travel-Guide-Flights)
- [Flights to Hanamaki ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Hanamaki.d6060198.Travel-Guide-Flights)
- [Flights to Iwate ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Iwate.d6271861.Travel-Guide-Flights)
- [Flights from Iwate - Hanamaki ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/airports/hna/flights-from-iwate-hanamaki-airport)
- [Flights from Boston (BOS) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/bos/hna/boston-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Osaka (KIX) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/kix/hna/osaka-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Tokyo (NRT) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/nrt/hna/tokyo-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Taipei (TPE) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/tpe/hna/taipei-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/kul/hna/kuala-lumpur-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Seattle (SEA) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/sea/hna/seattle-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from New York (JFK) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/jfk/hna/new-york-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/hnl/hna/honolulu-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Osaka (OSA) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/osa/hna/osaka-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Tokyo (HND) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/hnd/hna/tokyo-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/lax/hna/los-angeles-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/sfo/hna/san-francisco-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Sapporo (CTS) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/cts/hna/sapporo-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/akj/hna/asahikawa-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Dallas (DFW) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/dfw/hna/dallas-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/pvg/hna/shanghai-to-hanamaki)
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- [Flights from Vientiane (VTE) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/vte/hna/vientiane-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Naha (NAH) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/nah/hna/naha-to-hanamaki)
- [Flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/hkg/hna/hong-kong-to-hanamaki)
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- [Flights from York Landing (ZAC) to Hanamaki (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/zac/hna/york-landing-to-hanamaki)
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- [Flights to Shizukuishi ](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Shizukuishi.d6125193.Travel-Guide-Flights)

- [Sakurayama Shrine ](https://www.expedia.com/Sakurayama-Shrine-Morioka.d553248621532776455.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Morioka Cinema Street ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Cinema-Street-Morioka.d553248621562275676.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mitsuishi Shrine ](https://www.expedia.com/Mitsuishi-Shrine-Morioka.d553248621532776466.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nanshoso ](https://www.expedia.com/Nanshoso-Morioka.d553248621586103728.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Otaya Shimizu Cold Spring ](https://www.expedia.com/Otaya-Shimizu-Cold-Spring-Morioka.d553248621532776454.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Visit Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka.dx6128410)
- [Mikoda Morning Market ](https://www.expedia.com/Mikoda-Morning-Market-Morioka.d553248635997949562.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Morioka Children's Museum of Science ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Childrens-Museum-Of-Science-Morioka.d553248621562275675.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Iwate Museum of Art ](https://www.expedia.com/Iwate-Museum-Of-Art-Morioka.d553248621532776451.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Visit Yahaba ](https://www.expedia.com/Yahaba.dx3000373312)
- [Yahaba Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Yahaba.d3000373312.Destination-Travel-Guides)
- [Morioka Handicraft Village ](https://www.expedia.com/Morioka-Handicraft-Village-Morioka.d553248621532776449.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tsunagi Onsen ](https://www.expedia.com/Tsunagi-Onsen-Morioka.d3000757223.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Koiwai Farm Factory ](https://www.expedia.com/Koiwai-Farm-Factory-Shizukuishi.d553248621532776479.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Visit Shiwa District ](https://www.expedia.com/Shiwa-District.dx3000372958)
- [Visit Shizukuishi ](https://www.expedia.com/Shizukuishi.dx6125193)
- [Visit Shiwa ](https://www.expedia.com/Shiwa.dx3000373313)
- [Shiwa Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Shiwa.d3000373313.Destination-Travel-Guides)
- [Kenji World ](https://www.expedia.com/Kenji-World-Shizukuishi.d553248621532776392.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Gando ](https://www.expedia.com/Lake-Gando-Morioka.d553248621562275710.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Panorama Ski Area ](https://www.expedia.com/Panorama-Ski-Area-Hachimantai.d553248635976021986.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Matsuo Mine Museum ](https://www.expedia.com/Matsuo-Mine-Museum-Hachimantai.d553248635976022370.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hayama Shrine ](https://www.expedia.com/Hayama-Shrine-Hanamaki.d553248621569101406.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Visit Hanamaki ](https://www.expedia.com/Hanamaki.dx6060198)
- [Visit Iwate ](https://www.expedia.com/Iwate.dx6271861)
- [Iwate Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Iwate.d6271861.Destination-Travel-Guides)
- [Gozaishonuma Akanuma ](https://www.expedia.com/Gozaishonuma-Akanuma-Hachimantai.d553248621532776484.Vacation-Attraction)

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- [Car rentals near Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Morioka.d6128410.Car-Rental-Guide)
- [Car rentals near Shizukuishi ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shizukuishi.d6125193.Car-Rental-Guide)
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- [Car rental Hanamaki Airport (HNA) ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Iwate-Hanamaki.d6028359.Car-Rental-Guide)
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- [Things to do in Morioka ](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Morioka.d6128410.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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