Ichinoseki, Administrative city in Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Ichinoseki stretches across 1,256 square kilometers of inland territory in southern Iwate Prefecture, maintaining a population of 114,476 residents as of 2020.
The territory of current Ichinoseki belonged to ancient Mutsu Province and underwent multiple transformations before gaining city status on April 1, 1948.
The city celebrates the Michinoku Hydrangea Festival each year, displaying numerous flower varieties and organizing traditional performances throughout the event period.
Located two hours north of Tokyo via Tohoku Shinkansen, Ichinoseki serves as a central point for exploring the natural attractions of Iwate Prefecture.
At Gembikei Gorge, visitors can experience the Flying Dango delivery system, where traditional sweets cross the river using a suspended cable mechanism.
Location: Iwate Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1948
Shares border with: Rikuzentakata, Oshu, Hiraizumi, Sumita, Kurihara, Tome, Kesennuma, Higashinaruse
Website: https://city.ichinoseki.iwate.jp
GPS coordinates: 38.93472,141.12658
Latest update: May 30, 2025 09:07
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