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[Iwate] From Chusonji Temple to Shibuya Gorge: Recommended sightseeing spots to visit by rental car
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Iwate Prefecture is the second largest prefecture in Japan, with many basins and hills, and is rich in nature. The coastal areas are rich in fresh seafood. You can enjoy all four seasons throughout the year, such as cherry blossom viewing in the spring, swimming at the beach in the summer, changing ...
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"Tabirai" is managed by Pam, a group specializing in Japanese tours and travel.Tabirai is a Japan tour and travel booking site established in 2003. As of now, at least 13 million users visit the site annually and at least 400,000 bookings are made every year.
Recommended sightseeing spots in Iwate
Iwate Prefecture is the second largest prefecture in Japan, with many basins and hills, and is rich in nature. The coastal areas are rich in fresh seafood. You can enjoy all four seasons throughout the year, such as cherry blossom viewing in the spring, swimming at the beach in the summer, changing leaves in the fall, and winter sports in the winter.
In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Iwate that you should visit and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.
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- Genbikei
- Chusonji Golden Hall
- Geibi Gorge
- Morioka Hachimangu Shrine
Genbikei
Genbikei was formed slowly over time by eroding rocks. It is a popular spot where you can see the beauty of the gorge for about 2km, including huge rocks, caves, abyss, and waterfalls.
You can enjoy different scenery in each season: cherry blossoms in full bloom and melting snow in spring, cool murmuring streams in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy landscapes in winter.
Chusonji Golden Hall
Chusonji Konjikido is a Buddhist temple located in Chusonji Temple, Hiraizumi Town. As the name Konjikido suggests, the inside and outside of the building is covered in gold leaf, giving it a distinctive and elaborate design.
The building is a masterpiece of the craft techniques of the time, attempting to concretely express the state of the Pure Land of Paradise. Although it suffered many fires, the Konjiki-do Hall remains as it was when it was first built.
Geibi Gorge
Geibikei is a valley with limestone cliffs that extend for approximately 2km. It is famous for its ``boat ride'', which is operated by the boatman with a single pole, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season as the boatman sings ``Geihana Oiwake''.
It is a tourist destination that can be enjoyed throughout the year, with ``Kotatsu Boats'' (kotatsu boats) where you can enjoy kinagashi nabe (wood-nagashi nabe) only available in the winter.
Morioka Hachimangu Shrine
"Morioka Hachimangu Shrine" was built in 1680. The gods enshrined at Morioka Hachimangu Shrine are the basis of faith that is rooted in people's lives, including agriculture, industry, commerce, academia, food, clothing, and shelter.
It has been rebuilt many times due to fires and damage from wind and snow, and the current building was rebuilt in 1997. The front door is never closed 24 hours a day so that anyone can visit at any time.
"Tabirai" is managed by Pam, a group specializing in Japanese tours and travel.Tabirai is a Japan tour and travel booking site established in 2003. As of now, at least 13 million users visit the site annually and at least 400,000 bookings are made every year.
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