Iwate in Guided tour
- Age 0~Age 75
- 2~3 hours
After visiting the Nambu ironware workshop, it is a tour where you can enjoy coffee made with Nambu ironware at a nice coffee shop.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
2011.3.11 Since then, memory engraved on this earth. Tanohata in the disaster area, at Shimakoshi district or Raga district, residents storyteller will talk.
全く何不自由なく暮らしている自分たちに何ができるだろうか。何からやってあげればいいのか、どんな言葉をかけてあげられるのだろうか。ずっとそう思っていました。語り部があると知ったとき、絶対聞きに行こうと思いました。あの日経験した人にしかわからないことを、経験した方に聞けてとてもいい経験となりました。9年たち、面影もないくらいきれいに整備されていましたが、きれいに整備されても決してそれは復興ではない。私達は、あの日起きた事を決して忘れてはいけない。他人事だと軽くみてはいけない。また別の地へ行ってでも私は話を聞きたいと思います。
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
While looking at the formations became exposed to the cliff, it is a tour to learn the history of the Earth activities of Tanohata.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Within 1 hour
From the first observatory, which is the main observatory of Kitayamazaki, it will guide you through the view of the second observatory and its surroundings that are often used in such as photography. After walking the visitor center, you can rest while watching the video of the four seasons.
- Age 0~Age 100
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 08:00
This tour departs from Morioka Station and visits the highlights of the Rikuchu Coast area. Board the Jodogahama sightseeing boat and enjoy a cruise along the Sanriku coast. After boarding the boat, enjoy the lunch buffet at Jodogahama Park Hotel, where you can enjoy the view of Jodogahama. Afterwards, we will guide you to the Miyako citizens' kitchen and the fish and vegetable market. (Shopping time approximately 30 minutes) Afterwards, take the Sanriku Railway from the Taro area. Afterwards, we will guide you to Ryusendo Cave, one of Japan's three major limestone caves. ~Procedure of the experience~ 8:00 Depart from Morioka Station West Exit Bus Terminal No. 26 (collection reception is 7:40-7:50) and head towards Miyako on National Route 106 (Miyako Morioka Crossing Road). On the way, we took a restroom break at the roadside station Yamabiko Farm Direct Museum and arrived at Jodogahama Beach at 10:15. Enjoy a Sanriku coast cruise aboard the pleasure boat "Umineko Maru" from the pier. You can experience feeding black-tailed black-tailed gulls on the deck of the pleasure boat (purchase separately for 200 yen on board) 11:20 Lunch buffet at Jodogahama Park Hotel A hotel where you can enjoy the spectacular view of the Sanriku coast. Please enjoy our seasonal menu. 12:45 Fish and Vegetable Market This is the kitchen of Miyako citizens, and is the perfect place to buy fresh seafood and souvenirs. 15:10 Ryusendo Cave 18:30 Return to Morioka Station (planned)
- Age 6~Age 99
- 1 Day or more
Walking around Morioka, the ultimate travel experience recognized by the NY Times and Sansa dance experience accommodation plan Morioka was chosen by the NY Times as the second place to visit in the world in 2013★Morioka town walking tour will change your trip This sure-fire three-hour adventure is filled with rich history and fascinating culture. Highlights: ★ Experience Sansa Odori at a banya (experience location may change) ★ Introducing a coffee shop in Morioka ★ View of Mt. Iwate: A chance to enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Iwate, the symbol of Morioka. Let's take memorable photos at the perfect photo spot. ★Walk around the quaint ancient capital: Morioka is a place where traditional Japanese townscapes remain, with beautiful historical buildings and scenery. 〇Sightseeing points Kenji Takuboku Seishunkan Banya Morioka Shinkin Bank Iwate Bank Red Brick Building 〇Coffee shop candidates Kogensha Cappuccino Shiki Liebe Cafe Mama Engawa 2 of the above Please enjoy walking around the city while getting a feel of the times. ★Morioka Castle Ruins Park: You can enjoy the scenery of each season in Morioka's beautiful parks and gardens. Especially during the cherry blossom season, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. ~~~For these people~~~ *Those who are interested in history and culture, and those who want to enjoy a leisurely walk around town Discover the beauty of Japan from a new perspective and have a wonderful and unforgettable experience. please look. Discover the wonderful culture and history of Japan on a Morioka town walking tour. Experiences that will make your trip special await you. Afterwards, you can choose one of three facilities: ``Hotel Shion'', ``Aishinkan'', or ``Yumori Hotel Taikan'' for 1 night and 2 days with an accommodation plan that includes watching the Sansa dance (8:15-20:45) at Tsunagi Onsen. You will be staying overnight. We accept requests, but we may not be able to accommodate your request 12:00 Meet at Morioka Station 12:00-15:00 Cafe tour around Morioka Station 2 shops + tour of tourist spots 15:00 Morioka Station West Exit (No. 28) Boarding area) Departs at 15:00 15:00-15:30 Shuttle bus 15:30 Arrive at Tsunagi Onsen 15:30- Check in at "Hotel Shion", "Aishinkan", "Yumori Hotel Taikan" 20:15-20 :45 Watching the Morioka Sansa Dance with tethers Next day 9:45 Departure from Aishinkan 9:50 Departure from Hotel Shion 10:15 Morioka Station West Exit (Platform 28) Dismissal
- Age 10~Age 73
- 2~3 hours
Morioka was chosen as the 2nd place to visit in the world by the NY Times in 2013★Would you like to take your trip to the next level by joining our "Town Walking Tour"? This 2-hour adventure is filled with rich history and fascinating culture. In addition to recommended cafes on the 2-hour course, we will also visit castle ruins park, red brick building, banya, Gozakyu store, etc. along the course. *If you are not comfortable walking for 2 hours, you can also take a bus or taxi, but in that case, we will discuss the transportation costs with the guide individually.
- Age 5~
- 1~2 hours
- 12:30
You observe the traditional performing arts: Kenbai literary means dance with a sword. Kenbai has a long history.In the Edo-period it was performed in order to pray for dead Samurai. Now, local residents including children take over the performance.You can feel the spirit of the local history and interact with dancers. Tour Highlights: ✔ Chance to experience traditional performing arts ✔ This dance was performed in order to pray for dead Samurai in Edo period. ✔ Now, local residents including children take over the performance. ✔ You can feel the spirit of the local history and interact with dancers.
- Age 5~
- 2~3 hours
- 12:30
On March 11, 2011 at 14:46, the powerful earthquake in Japan occurred 70 kilometers off the Pacific coast of the Tohoku Region.Approximately 30 minutes later a devastating tsunami struck the Sanriku Coast.Taro-district is located in the middle of Sanriku Coast A local resident who experienced the disaster in Taro takes you around Taro-district.You are walking through Tsunami struck area including the massive breakwater and Tsunami memorial building Taro-Kanko hotel.You certainly feel the spirit of 'never surrender'. Tour Highlights: ✔ Learn earthquake from story-teller walking through Tsunami struck area including the massive breakwater. ✔ Visit tsunami memorial building of Taro-Kanko hotel. ✔ You certainly feel the spirit of 'never surrender'.
- Age 5~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 12:30
You observe the scallop aquaculture ground led by a local fisherman and experience the fisherman's job.The aquaculture ground is located near Hide-Shima (Hide island) which is designated national natural treasure where endangered sea swallows live.After the observation, you can enjoy seafood barbecue !! Tour Highlights: ✔ Observe the scallop aquaculture ground led by a local fisherman! ✔ The aquaculture ground is near Hide-Shima (Hide island) which is designated national natural treasure! ✔ Enjoy seafood barbecue !!
- Age 5~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 12:30
You can observe professional Japanese Sword-smith craft center.You feel the heat and watch sparks in the process of making the sword.Also, you have a lesson from the sword-smith how to make the sword and actually make a knife for cutting paper . Tour Highlights: ✔ Rare chance to observe professional Japanese Sword-smith craft center! ✔ Feel the heat and watch sparks in the process of making the sword! ✔ Have a lesson from the sword-smith. ✔ Make a knife for cutting paper!
- Age 5~Age 90
- 2~3 hours
- 12:30
As it is called 'squid prince' takes you to the authentic fish auction site.You can stand very close to the fish brokers who are participating in the auction. Tour Highlights: ✔ 'Squid prince' takes you to the authentic fish auction site! ✔ You can stand very close to the fish brokers participating in the auction. ✔ Learn the unique Japanese fishing method and the problems of the fishing industry in Japan. ✔ Have a chance to enjoy fresh marine products! As it is called 'squid prince' takes you to the authentic fish auction site.You can stand very close to the fish brokers who are participating in the auction.Not only that, 'squid prince' teaches you about the unique Japanese fishing method and The problems of the fishing industry in Japan.After the lesson, you have a chance to enjoy fresh marine products!
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
Experience the local culture and flavors of Kesen in a traditional Japanese-style building. Tour Highlights: ✔ Enjoy a regional cuisine cooking class with local residents ✔ Taste the fruits of your labor around a traditional hearth fire ✔ Guided tour of traditional Japanese-style buildings ✔ Stay overnight at a traditional hot-spring inn The 'Kesenn Carpentry History Museum' is fascinating to visit in its own right, featuring three different buildings constructed using traditional Japanese building techniques.On this tour, not only will you have the chance to take-in the history and unique architecture, but you will enjoy a cooking class of regional cuisine led by local residents themselves.Once finished cooking, gather around the traditional hearth fire to enjoy the fruits of your labor for lunch! Your lodging is at Ofunato Onsen, overnight stay at a traditional hot-spring inn (ryokan) included (with Japanese-style course meal for dinner and breakfast).
- Age 20~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 12:30
A rare chance to taste Japanese sake matured in nature's best cellar ~ under the sea! Tour Highlights: ✔ Board a local boat and watch as Japanese sake is pulled up from an ocean cellar under an oyster farm! ✔ Learn how to clean and prepare fresh local oysters, before steaming them up for a feast! ✔ Pair both gifts from the deep-freshly steamed oysters and ocean-matured sake! ✔ Taste the difference with your souvenir gift pack of both fresh (genshu) and ocean-matured varieties of sake. Embrace your inner pirate and set out on a local boat to uncover treasure from the deep! This is the best kind of treasure – treasure you can eat and drink! Local sake brewers and oyster farmers in Rikuzentaka (coastal Iwate Prefecture) have come up with a genius way to mature Japanese sake at the perfect stable temperature, in nature's best cellar – under the sea! Bottles of freshly pressed sake (genshu) are submerged into the ocean alongside shelves of oysters and matured for up to a one year.Once ready for eating and drinking, the oysters and sake are pulled up onto a local boat for guests to enjoy the perfect combination of delicious juicy oysters and smooth, umami-filled sake!
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 12:30
A rare chance to taste Japanese sake matured in nature's best cellar ~ under the sea! Tour Highlights: ✔ Stay overnight in traditional Japanese hot-spring lodging, including a feast of local cuisine for dinner! ✔ Board a local boat and watch as Japanese sake is pulled up from an ocean cellar under an oyster farm! ✔ Learn how to clean and prepare fresh local oysters, before steaming them up for a feast! ✔ Pair both gifts from the deep-freshly steamed oysters and ocean-matured sake! ✔ Taste the difference with your souvenir gift pack of both fresh (genshu) and ocean-matured varieties of sake. Embrace your inner pirate and set out on a local boat to uncover treasure from the deep! This is the best kind of treasure – treasure you can eat and drink! Local sake brewers and oyster farmers in Rikuzentaka (coastal Iwate Prefecture) have come up with a genius way to mature Japanese sake at the perfect stable temperature, in nature's best cellar – under the sea! Bottles of freshly pressed sake (genshu) are submerged into the ocean alongside shelves of oysters and matured for up to a one year.Warm-up for the experience with an overnight stay at a traditional Japanese hot-spring hotel the evening before.
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1 Day or more
- 17:00
Tour Highlights: ✔ Visit the newly opened Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum with a local guide ✔ Learn how the people of Rikuzentakata have faced and overcome past natural disaster, and how they look to the future ✔ Visit the “Miracle Pine” (Kiseki-no-ippon-matsu), a symbol of resilience and hope for the region ✔ Place an offering of flowers on the memorial to honor those who lost their lives on March 11, 2011 Check-in to your lodging at Ofunato Hot-springs. On March 3, 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake and devastating tsunami hit the coast of North-Eastern Japan, taking with it entire cities and communities.The coastal town of Rikuzentakata in Iwate Prefecture was one of the most heavily affected areas. In 2019, a new memorial museum was opened in Rikuzentakata to function both as an educational center to spread the message of disaster prevention to future generations, as well as a provide a spiritual space to honor the memory of all those whose lives were lost or whose lives were changed forever. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to hear first-hand stories of survival and recovery from a local guide as you tour the memorial museum.
- Age 5~Age 90
- 1~2 hours
- 10:00
Tour Highlights: ✔ Visit the newly opened Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum with a local guide ✔ Learn how the people of Rikuzentakata have faced and overcome past natural disaster, and how they look to the future ✔ Visit the “Miracle Pine” (Kiseki-no-ippon-matsu), a symbol of resilience and hope for the region ✔ Place an offering of flowers on the memorial to honor those who lost their lives on March 11, 2011 On March 3, 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake and devastating tsunami hit the coast of North-Eastern Japan, taking with it entire cities and communities.The coastal town of Rikuzentakata in Iwate Prefecture was one of the most heavily affected areas, with the entire town center destroyed by the waves and thousands of lives lost. In 2019, a new memorial museum was opened in Rikuzentakata to function both as an educational center to spread the message of disaster prevention to future generations, as well as a provide a spiritual space to honor the memory of all those whose lives were lost or whose lives were changed forever. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to hear first-hand stories of survival and recovery from a local guide as you tour the memorial museum.
- Age 6~Age 100
- 1~2 hours
A tour of the townspeople's storyteller and the town. While visiting the Reconstruction Museum and observing the state of the town that is being reconstructed, we will talk about the “awareness” and life that were gained from experiencing the disaster situation, evacuation life, and subsequent reconstruction. If there is time and the weather is good, it is possible to land on Yeouido, which is said to have become a model of “Hyokkori Hyotan Island”.
今回の東北旅行で是非お話を伺いたいと思い行程に組み入れました。映像でしか知り得なかった当時の体験談を聞けたことは貴重な体験となりましたし、また復興に向けて取り組んでおられる皆さんの逞しさに驚かされました。
- Age 5~
- 2~3 hours
- 07:40
Rise and shine with luxurious 'me time'! Tour Highlights: ✔ Extra special morning on the beautiful Jodogahama beach ✔ Enjoy tasty local cuisine, fresh vegetables salad and seafood BBQ ✔ Exclusive private space, just for you Treat yourself to an extra special morning on the beautiful Jodogahama beach.Tuck in to tasty local cuisine, featuring salads made from fresh vegetables, or perhaps even a seafood BBQ! We will set-up an exclusive private space, just for you, where breakfast will be served with a side of breathtaking natural scenery and clean, fresh air. Breakfast menu produced by culinary genius and head chef of Jodogahama Park Hotel. Start your day with a precious moment of luxury! * Program may be canceled due to rain / unfavourable weather conditions. == 15,000 JPY per pax Duration: 2 hours Start time: 7: 40-9: 30 Canceled in stormy weather, implemented in park hotel in rainy weather Available only on Sundays from May 17 to September 27, 2020 * Except August 9 and August 16
- Age 5~
- 1~2 hours
- 05:00
Watch the sun rise to the hypnotic beat of the Taiko Tour Highlights: ✔ Experience a moment of your own spiritual paradise ✔ Watch the sunrise over the quiet beach 'Jodogahama' – Paradise Beach. In the 1700s, a Buddhist priest known as Reikyo was so moved by the natural beauty of this place that he named it after'Jodo ', the ultimate paradise of Pure Land Buddhism. Experience a moment of your own spiritual paradise that you'll never experience anywhere else, as you watch the sunrise over the quiet beach, accompanied by dramatic echos of local Taiko drumming performers 'Abare-Taiko'. After a captivating performance, enjoy a bowl of warm soup or a light meal as you take-in early morning views of the picturesque bay. * Program may be canceled due to rain / unfavourable weather conditions. == 99,000 JPY per group (Bookings limited to one group, maximum of 10 persons) Duration: 1.5 hours Start time: Will vary with season Available only on Sundays from April 1 to April 30 and September 1 to October 31. The listed time schedule is for April and October.In the case of September, each is advanced by 15 minutes.
- Age 5~
- 2~3 hours
- 13:00 / 19:00
Give in to the powerful rhythm of a small town Tour Highlights: ✔ Deepen your knowledge of the Japanese mind ✔ Meet Miyako City's major drumming team'Yamaguchi Daiko Group ' ✔ Join in the practice and be treated to an exciting performance Feel the powerful spirit of this small town reverberate from Taiko drums! The moment the rhythmic beat of the Taiko drum echos in your chest, you've captured a glimpse into the spirit of the Japanese people. Deepen your knowledge of the Japanese mind and culture through the performance and direction of Miyako City's major drumming team, 'Yamaguchi Daiko Group' at their practice session! Join in the practice and be treated to an exciting performance by the group from the best seats in the house! 19:00 Meet at Kuromori Fureaikan 19:10 Brief introduction, start a experience 19:20 Practice drums and have a lecture on how to beat the drums. 20:20 Watch the powerful performance of Yamaguchi Daiko in front of you. 21:00 End of tour, local dissolution == 3,300 JPY per pax Start time: Varies with day Tues / Thurs: 19: 00 ~ 21: 00 Sun: Between 13: 00-17: 00
- Age 5~
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 19:30
Purify your body and mind at one of Japan's most unique festivals! Tour Highlights: ✔ At Hotel Musashibo in Hiraizumi, only overnight guests have this opportunity ✔ Experience a special nighttime activity ✔ You can make a wish as they create their own unique paper lantern At Hotel Musashibo in Hiraizumi, overnight guests have the opportunity to experience a special nighttime activity inspired by the spiritual philosophy of the town – the universal desire for 'peace' and 'equality'. In the evening, guests can make a wish as they create their own unique paper lantern decorated with traditional characters for 'peace', 'equality' or whatever design they choose! The lanterns will be displayed at the front entrance to the hotel, sending forth a message of peace to the world. == Adults: 3,000 JPY per pax (tax incl.) Children: 1,000 JPY per pax (tax incl.)
- Age 5~
- Over 6 hours on the day
- 13:00
Purify your body and mind at one of Japan's most unique festivals! Tour Highlights: ✔ Discover the true meaning of a peaceful mind ✔ Pray for a good harvest as well as good health fortune ✔ Experience highly unique ritual of Motsu-ji Temple Every year on January 20th in the World Heritage town of Hiraizumi, men and women of'unlucky age 'for that year come together to participate in a highly unique ritual! Carrying flaming torches, they parade through the frozen winter streets to the Shrine inside the grounds of Motsu-ji Temple, bringing with them offerings of vegetables to pray for a good harvest as well as good health fortune for the coming year.You, too, have the chance to join in this unique festival! After participating in the parade with the locals, join a special after-festival meal called 'Norai' and learn more about the local culture and history of Hiraizumi as you eat, drink and chat with the local people! Through your festival experience, discover the true meaning of 'Heiwa- shiso '– a peaceful mind – in one of the spiritual centers of Pure Land Buddhism. == Closed on Tuesdays Adults: 50,000 JPY per pax * Children: Free
- Age 5~
- 1~2 hours
- 08:00
Discover the 'real' mochi-an ancient cuisine recognized by UNESCO! Tour Highlights: ✔ Enjoy a taste (literally) of ancient 'mochi' food culture! ✔ Learn more about the local mochi cuisine from a 'Mochi Meister' ✔ Try pounding some with a mini-mochi-making pestle and hammer Japanese cuisine has been recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Intangible Cultural Asset, including Ichinoseki City's local food culture of 'mochi' (rice-cake) .This fun experience prgram allows you to enjoy a taste (literally) of this ancient food culture! At 'Hiraizumi Club', a 150 year old farmhouse, learn more about the local mochi cuisine from a 'Mochi Meister', before trying your hand at pounding some with a mini-mochi-making pestle and hammer. Once it's ready, enjoy comparing different toppings – from traditional Japanese flavors to some more familiar to the palette of international guests! For a different texture altogether, you'll also try frying some dried mochi and watching as it swells and grows into chewy deliciousness over the grill. Enjoy with a few extra side dishes of local cuisine for a fun, interactive and tasty breakfast! == Closed on Tuesdays Adults: 5,000 JPY (tax incl.) Children: 2,500 JPY (tax incl.)
- Age 10~Age 100
- 2~3 hours
- 07:00
Ride through rice-fields and reward yourself with a hearty local lunch! Tour Highlights: ✔ Discover the best scenic spots on a local cycling tour! ✔ Enjoy a simple cooking lesson ✔ Learn cooking of'Hatto-jiru '(dumpling soup), a local delicacy ✔ Stroll to the historical Towada Shrine and offer a prayer The rice fertile soil of the Kitakami River catchent area has long supported the prosperity of World Heritage town, Hiraizumi.The fresh produce and rice that are born from this soil have played an integral role in the town's history.Discover the best scenic spots to appreciate this picturesque countryside on a local cycling tour! Riding through the atmospheric morning mist, you will truly feel the history and essence of the town.After working up an appetite, you'll also enjoy a simple cooking lesson and re-fuel with a bowl of your own handmade 'Hatto-jiru' (dumpling soup), a local delicacy. Bicycles can be returned to the rental-cycle return spot in front of the station. == 3,300 JPY
- Age 20~
- 1~2 hours
- 18:00
Discover the tastes of a tiny town in its tiny bars! Tour Highlights: ✔ Visit bars usually full of lively local regulars with guide ✔ Eat, drink and be merry with the bar owners and local customers Welcome to the tiny, retro izakayas and bars of Miyako City, yet to be discovered by tourists! These bars are usually full of lively local regulars, so it might be a little intimidating to enter on your own the first time…! On this tour , you'll have an English-speaking local guide to lead the way.Eat, drink and be merry with the bar owners and local customers, with your guide there to help overcome any language barriers.You'll visit two local drinking holes and enjoy some local grub and a glass of your favorite drop at each.Discover new tasty favorites as you master how to eat and drink like a true Japanese local! 18:00 Meet with your guide at Miyako Station (marked with red crab cap) 18:10 After a brief introduction, start a hopping tour and go to the first store 18:20 Arrive at the first store & eat and drink 18:50 Move to the second store 19:00 Arrival at the second store & eating and drinking 19:30 End of hopping tour, local dissolution
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