Iwaizumi, Iwate

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Location of Iwaizumi in Iwate Prefecture
Location of Iwaizumi in Iwate Prefecture

Iwaizumi (岩泉町; -chou) is a town located in Shimohei District, Iwate, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 12,145 and a density of 12.23 persons per km². The total area is 992.90 km². It is the largest town in Honshū.

The town is east of the prefectural capital Morioka. JR East maintains Iwaizumi Line, but most tourists use cars and buses.

Ryusendo, one of the largest limestone caves in Japan, is located here.

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Coordinates: 39°51′N, 141°48′E

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