Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Iwate Prefecture February 2026 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Iwate Prefecture ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Iwate Prefecture Types of activities Where to stay [Iwate Prefecture travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Iwate-Prefecture.dx6054138) ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort which includes snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/aac103ba-8ef3-41b1-9c4f-e62463e1cb26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort which includes snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/aac103ba-8ef3-41b1-9c4f-e62463e1cb26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort which includes snow skiing, mountains and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/d5ea1bea-a475-49d9-b4e4-874859935919.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort showing forests, snow skiing and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/cbef692c-7e9a-4805-bad4-3580a2a47c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort which includes a luxury hotel or resort and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/328c497a-3a08-4dac-827b-4759f5f6071f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6054138) ## What to do in Iwate Prefecture --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Iwate Prefecture ![Appi Kogen Ski Resort featuring snow and snow skiing as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103730/a7472822-08d9-4c79-bed3-a06b8197a66b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Appi Kogen Ski Resort Ski miles of groomed slopes and exciting powder runs or relax in steaming onsen baths and lavish hotels at this beautifully maintained ski resort in Tohoku. [](https://expedia.ca/Appi-Kogen-Ski-Resort-Hachimantai.d6103730.Vacation-Attraction) ![the golden path, photo taken at Nougakudo, Chusonji, Hiraizumi, Iwate](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102534/bdf1f04e-da67-4295-ad23-3005d15501fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chuson-ji Temple Chuson-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Hiraizumi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.ca/Chuson-Ji-Temple-Hiraizumi.d6102534.Vacation-Attraction) ![Jodogahama Beach #Japan #Travel #Iwate #JodogahamaBeach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309104/0fc4a990-4886-4d34-95a6-5b8dcb12f1c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jodogahama Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Jodogahama Beach during your travels in Miyako? Wander the marina or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Jodogahama-Beach-Miyako.d553248621532776491.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kiyomizu-dera Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562275575/e7b9f567-500f-4d21-8219-77e3a6326bd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kiyomizu-dera Temple Kiyomizu-dera Temple is just one of the places to see in Hanamaki, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kiyomizu-Dera-Temple-Hanamaki.d553248621562275575.Vacation-Attraction) ![Spring cherry blossoms near Takamatsu Pond, in Morioka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532776457/cba15579-8281-46f5-8fd4-b6c8eb493d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Morioka Castle You can learn about the history of Morioka with a trip to Morioka Castle. Experience the area's museums and festivals. [](https://expedia.ca/Morioka-Castle-Morioka.d553248621532776457.Vacation-Attraction) ![963380104](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532776481/76a32dee-c17a-4718-a8e2-e6e073f77255.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt. Iwate Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Iwate during your travels in Takizawa. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs. [](https://expedia.ca/Mt-Iwate-Morioka.d553248621532776481.Vacation-Attraction) #### Geto Kogen Resort Hit the slopes at Geto Kogen Resort during your trip to Kitakami. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Geto-Kogen-Resort-Kitakami.d553248635997944043.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shizukuishi Ski Place Hit the slopes in Shizukuishi with a visit to Shizukuishi Ski Place. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Shizukuishi-Ski-Place-Morioka.d553248621532776474.Vacation-Attraction) #### Morioka Zoological Park Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Morioka Zoological Park home during your trip to Morioka? Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Morioka-Zoological-Park-Morioka.d553248621532776464.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Iwate Prefecture ![志戸平温泉の渓流](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007965/9602a005-3974-4a96-ac81-20b71b4a5723.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shidotaira While there might not be top attractions in Shidotaira, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hanamaki Onsen Rose Garden and Takamura Kotaro Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Hanamaki-Shidotaira.dx553248635976007965) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Iwate Prefecture ![Great cherryblossoms](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125193/04188704-57b7-49d4-9659-becd5c5219c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shizukuishi ![Morioka, a beautiful city in Northern Japan ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128410/2301d443-6d06-4286-b2d1-336ad6ae8160.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Morioka ![Samurai residence of Toyoma área in Tome city, Miyagi prefeccture, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336840/556112e5-8e8c-414a-bf29-94785530a7c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tome ![Former pharmacy in Sakuyama Station on old Oshu Road](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341321/fad0f663-9b42-4fdb-94f2-19e9d608bd6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oshu ![Ryusendo Cave #Japan #Travel #Iwate #RyusendoCave](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347958/a087a29e-f10d-4fc5-a36d-d7639a413136.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Iwaizumi ![Sunflowers along the side of Highway 398 in NW Miyagi, somewhere WNW of Kurihara. Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000366936/cc420163-945f-4266-828f-502f6a29a075.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [Douglaspperkins](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Douglaspperkins) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Kurihara ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app