This list is of the
Places of Scenic Beauty of Japan located within the
Prefecture
A prefecture (from the Latin ''Praefectura'') is an administrative jurisdiction traditionally governed by an appointed prefect. This can be a regional or local government subdivision in various countries, or a subdivision in certain international ...
of
Iwate.
National Places of Scenic Beauty
As of 1 July 2020, eleven Places have been
designated at a national level (including one *
Special Place of Scenic Beauty);
Landscape of Oku no Hosomichi
A landscape is the visible features of an area of land, its landforms, and how they integrate with natural or man-made features, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.''New Oxford American Dictionary''. A landscape includes the p ...
is a serial designation spanning ten prefectures.
Prefectural Places of Scenic Beauty
As of 1 May 2019, two Places have been
designated at a prefectural level.
Municipal Places of Scenic Beauty
As of 1 May 2019, eight Places have been
designated at a municipal level.
Registered Places of Scenic Beauty
As of 1 July 2020, three Monuments have been
registered (as opposed to
designated) as Places of Scenic Beauty at a national level.
See also
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Cultural Properties of Japan
A is administered by the Government of Japan, Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), and includes Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan, tangible properties (structures ...
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List of Historic Sites of Japan (Iwate)
This list is of the Historic Sites of Japan located within the Prefecture of Iwate.
National Historic Sites
As of 24 December 2022, thirty-three Sites have been designated as being of national significance (including three *Special Historic S ...
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List of parks and gardens of Iwate Prefecture
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List of Cultural Properties of Japan - paintings (Iwate)
This list is of the Cultural Properties of Japan designated in the category of for the Prefecture of Iwate.
National Cultural Properties
As of 1 July 2019, one National Treasure has been designated.
Prefectural Cultural Properties
As of ...
References
External links
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Cultural Properties of Iwate Prefecture
Tourist attractions in Iwate Prefecture
Places of Scenic Beauty