Pyonpyonsha

Iwate Prefecture


This yummy Korean noodle place is perfect for a quick bite after getting off your train, before exploring the city sights. There's often a line out the door at lunchtime, but there's plenty of seating inside, over three floors, so it moves pretty fast.


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1. Iwate-kōen

0.68 MILES

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2. Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree

0.72 MILES

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3. Sakurayama-jinja

0.74 MILES

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4. Tazawa-ko

23.58 MILES

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5. Tatsuko

26.85 MILES

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