Culture Hosomi Art Gallery & Museum Bonson Lam In New York, the Upper East Side is known for its “museum mile”. In Kyoto, it is Okazaki-kōen, also nestled in the upper east...
Transportation JR East Tono Station Chris Barnes Tono Station is in the heart of one of Japan's most famous folklore villages.
Transportation JR East Sembokucho Station Chris Barnes JR East Sembokucho Station is located one stop south of Morioka Station, away from the hustle and bustle of Morioka City.
12 Accommodation Fukui's Hotel Somayama Larry Knipfing The hotel Somayama (in Fukui's Minami-Echizen district) is the place to stay if you are interested in the Hanahasu Lotus Park...
9 Culture Hoonji Temple Chris Barnes The Hoonji Temple is home to the famous 500 Buddhist Disciples. This unique attract is one of Morioka's best.
9 Culture Tono's Hachimangu Shrine Chris Barnes The Tono Hachimangu Shrine is easily accessible from JR Tono Station and is sure to impress even the most seasoned tourists.
Culture Kamakura Kencho-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Kencho-ji Temple was established as the first Zen-only training monastery in Japan starting in the late 1200s. In those days,...
8 Food Memeru: Bar & Cafe Karin Wu The menu item that stands out the most is definitely the venison hamburger steak
9 Culture Iwate Park Chris Barnes A fantastic place to learn about the history of Morioka in a relaxing park.
Culture Ryogoku Tour Takane Shoji Looking to travel to the home of Japan’s largest sumo wrestling stadium? Perhaps this suggested tour may enhance your visit!
