Discover Iwate Prefecture, a gem of northern Japan ✨ Located in the northeast of Honshu, Iwate is home to beautiful nature, storied temples and shrines, soothing hot springs, and a rich local culture indicative of rural Japan 🏔️♨️ With the JR EAST PASS, travelers can use JR East Lines for five consecutive days and discover the Tohoku region, the northern part of Honshu Morioka, Iwate's largest city, is about a two-hour trip from Tokyo via Shinkansen bullet train.🚄 It’s the perfect starting poi