Lake Iwado

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Lake Iwado is said to be the most beautiful artificial lake in Japan. The total length of the surrounding area is approximately 40km. It is surrounded by a white birch forest and has a mysterious appearance. The best time to see autumn leaves is mid-October. Fishing, especially ice smelt fishing in winter, is famous.

Location: 028-2711 Yabukawa Toyama, Morioka City
Business Hours: Ice smelt: Mid-January to late March
Inquiries: Morioka City Tamayama General Office Industrial Promotion Division
Phone number 019-683-3852
FAX number 019-601-5349
Website: http://www.city.morioka.iwate.jp/
Other: ● Ice smelt fishing (Lake Iwado Fisheries Association official blog) *Please follow the lifeguard's instructions. Inquiries: Iwado Lake Monitoring Station
TEL: 019-681-5678 Fishing ticket 600 yen

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Urumi crafts

The tools used to make lacquerware, such as the lacquer bucket that collects lacquer sap, the feather that removes dust, the tools used for decoration, and the brush that applies lacquer, are on display, as well as the process of making a teapot stand. The master who has been in this business for over 40 years is a traditional craftsman of Joboji lacquerware, which is designated as a national traditional craft. Lacquerware made from natural materials has a pleasant texture. You can taste the real goodness.

Morioka City

Central Iwate

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Daijiji Temple

Daijiji Temple, also known as Hara Takashi's family temple, was built in 1673 with a rare Chinese-style temple gate. The hall was destroyed in a fire in 1899, but the Sanmon gate and the warehouse were rebuilt thanks to Takashi Hara's generosity.

Morioka City

Central Iwate

History / Culture Shrines / Temples