Iwate Prefecture
| Japanese Name: | 岩手県 |
|---|---|
| Capital City: | Morioka |
| Region: | Tōhoku |
| Island: | Honshu |
| Population: | 1,279,814 |
| Area: | 15,275.01: |
Iwate Prefecture (岩手県, Iwate-ken) is a prefecture of Japan. It is located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu island and contains the island's easternmost point. The capital is Morioka. Iwate has the lowest population density of any prefecture outside Hokkaido. Famous attractions include the Buddhist temples of Hiraizumi, including Chūson-ji and Mōtsū-ji with their treasures, Fujiwara no Sato, a movie lot and theme park in Esashi Ward, Oshu City, Tenshochi, a park in Kitakami City known for its big, old cherry trees and Morioka Castle in Morioka City.
