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Things to do in Morioka

Top Attractions in Iwate

Iwate

Activities

Top Attractions in Iwate

Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House

Iwate

Culture

Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House

Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park

Iwate

Activities

Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park

Climbing Mount Himekami

Iwate

Activities

Climbing Mount Himekami

About Morioka

Morioka is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, it has quite a rich history and a few old buildings still remain. It is at the confluence of 3 rivers, Kitakami, Shizukiishi and Nakatsu rivers, a strategic location in old times. It is also located just a few kilometers away from Mt. Iwate, the largest mountain in the prefecture, a volcano.

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Where to eat in Morioka

The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge

Food

The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge

Amber Mezbourian

Wanko soba represents Iwate’s most famous (and possibly only) food challenge. The aim is to consume as many small bowls of no...

Iwate

The Best Bread in Morioka

Food

The Best Bread in Morioka

Justin Velgus

Fukuda Pan Bakery is the most popular bakery in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. It large numbers of locals and tourists for its fl...

Iwate

Hot Jaja, Morioka

Food

Hot Jaja, Morioka

Justin Velgus

Hot Jaja is a restaurant specializing in Jajamen noodles. Located right in front of JR Morioka Station, it's the perfect plac...

Iwate

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Places to stay in Morioka

Hotel Metropolitan Morioka

Accommodation

Hotel Metropolitan Morioka

Bridget Ye

Situated in the heart of Morioka, at the source of the city’s animated pulse, is Hotel Metropolitan Morioka.

Iwate

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Latest Morioka Reports

The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle

Culture

The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle

Scott Brause

Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of ...

Iwate

Best Cherry Blossom Sites in Iwate

Activities

Best Cherry Blossom Sites in Iwate

Malcome Larcens

Mid to late April is the time to watch cherry blossoms in Iwate

Iwate

A Taste of Iwate

Activities

A Taste of Iwate

Malcome Larcens

A little sample of some of the great things to do in Iwate.

Iwate

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About Morioka

Morioka is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, it has quite a rich history and a few old buildings still remain. It is at the confluence of 3 rivers, Kitakami, Shizukiishi and Nakatsu rivers, a strategic location in old times. It is also located just a few kilometers away from Mt. Iwate, the largest mountain in the prefecture, a volcano.