About Iwate
| Main City | Morioka City |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,144,000 |
| Land Area | 15,280㎢ |
| Population Density | 75 / ㎢ |
| Web Site | https://www.pref.iwate.jp/ |
Market Data
| Residential Land Value | 53,800 Yen |
|---|---|
| Major Companies | TOYOTA MOTOR EAST JAPAN |
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WELCOME TO Iwate
Iwate Prefecture is divided into four areas, each with its unique features and appeal.
< Central area >
This is the area around Morioka, the seat of the prefectural government.
To the west lies Towada-Hachimantai National Park, where you can enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Mt. Iwate, also known as Nanbu Fuji, and the area around Hachimantai.
The Kitakami River runs through the central part of the area. Around it unfolds a beautiful rural landscape, where a rich, vast natural environment, dotted with famous hot springs, showcases the ever-changing expressions of the four seasons.
< Southern area >
The area features a well-balanced blend of industry and agriculture and is dotted with numerous historic sites.
The World Heritage Site of Hiraizumi, among various other remains and relics, attests to the existence of a once-flourishing culture.
The area is well known for its abundance of diverse cultural intangible assets, including those associated with Hanamaki City, the birthplace of Kenji Miyazawa, who referred to Iwate as “Ihatov,” and with Tono, a region boasting many folktales and traditional festivals famously described in Tono Monogatari.
The area is also home to numerous hot spring resorts such as Hanamaki, Ichinoseki, and Nishiwaga, each with its unique charm and worth a visit.
< Northern area >
The area is home to Kuji City, the filming site for the TV drama series Amachan; the Goshono Ruins, a World Heritage Site; and Ninohe City, the northern gateway to Iwate.
The area’s many temples, such as Tendaiji Temple, and intricately crafted Joboji-nuri lacquerware embody a rich history and culture. Meanwhile, grains from the inland and seafood from the coast offer a truly satisfying culinary experience.
The inland region is rich in nature—Mt. Oritsumedake, covered with a thick beech forest, is one of the largest firefly habitats in Japan.
< Coastal area >
The coastal area of Iwate Prefecture, where the Oyashio and Kuroshio currents meet, is one of the world’s three major fishing grounds and a treasure trove of fresh seafood.
In addition to the marine delicacies that each region has to offer, you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery created by the unique geographical features of Sanriku, including Kitayamazaki, highlighted by a long stretch of 200-meter-high cliffs, and Unosu Cliff, as well as Jodogahama Beach, which is designated as a national place of scenic beauty.
The area is home to the Hashino Iron Mine, which forms part of the Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
contact us
Iwate Association of Real Estate Appraisal
1-3-4, Oodoori, Morioka, Iwate Pref.
Telephone:+81 19-604-3070
Facsimile:+81 19-622-8485
e-mail:ihkk@kantei-iwate.jp
Website:http://www.kantei-iwate.jp/