Orae

Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)


Delicious, organic lakeside cafe known for its starring role in a Korean film. Salads, soups and locally made Kohan No Mori beer make for a very satisfying lunch – with the added bonus of expansive water views.


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1. Tazawa-ko

0.35 MILES

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2. Tatsuko

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3. Bukeyashiki Ishiguro-ke

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Built in 1809 as the residence of the Ishiguro family, advisers to the Satake clan, this is one of the oldest buildings in the samurai district…

4. Aoyagi Samurai Manor Museum

11.82 MILES

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5. Kakunodate Cherry-Bark Craft Center

11.9 MILES

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6. Andō Brewery

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7. Iwate-kōen

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8. Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree

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