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Morioka City / Shizukuishi Town / Koiwai

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Koiwai Farm

4.0

313 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Iwate-gun Shizukuishicho Maruyachi 36-1

The Worlds Best Butter! Iwate Koiwai Pure Butter Ultra Smooth, Creamy & Silky With Four Leaves Snow Blanc & Danish Loaf! #iwate #koiwai #pure #butter #ultra #smooth #creamy #silky #fourleaves...
Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building

4.0

153 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Nakanohashidori 1-2-20

The Bank of Iwate building is located in the Nakanohashidori area of Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. Opened to the public after its renovation in 2016, it exhibits documents related to the Bank of Iwate. In addition, it has multipurpose halls that can be used for a variety of events. The building has been selected as a nationally-designated Important Cultural Property, and is visited by many tourists.

Very eye catching building in Iwate city. We drove it and it immediately captured my attention. Later on when I was going for lunch, I walked past this building again and admired the historical...
Morioka Hachimangu Shrine

4.0

92 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Hachimanchou 13-1

Morioka Hachimangu Shrine was built in 1680 by the 29th feudal lord Shigenobu Nambu. The god enshrined here has been revered by the locals since ancient times as the god for the roots of human life which include farming, industry, commerce, learning and the other basics of life. Many people know about the various festivals held throughout the year including the Dashi-gyoji (float) Festival and Yabusame Jinji (a horseback archery ritual).

Walk about 20 minutes from the castle park to find this imposing shrine on a small hill. “Fishing” for a fortune was amusing (I won’t spoil it). Excellent modern restroom a surprise.
Morioka Handi-Works Square

4.0

95 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Tsunagi Oirino 64-102

This facility is home to first-rate artisan groups who craft authentic handiworks every day. It consists of the industry revival center, the handi-works square, and the “magariya” zone. The handi-works square offers visitors a chance to craft various Morioka specialty products and hosts events as well, giving people a chance to observe artisans up close and try their hand at making their own items. The local cultural site “Nanbu Magariya” is a must-see as well. It’s about 20 minutes by car from the Morioka Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway.

We visited here on our way back from a local Onsen and it was very interesting. You can see how local cast iron teapots are made, make your own Japanese cookie and purchase handicrafts.
Iwate Museum of Art

4.0

67 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Motomiya Matsuhaba 12-3

This art museum that opened in 2001 is located in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. Paintings and sculptures by artists related to Iwate Prefecture, such as Tetsugoro Yorozu, Shunsuke Matsumoto and Yasutake Funakoshi are on display. In addition, in the permanent exhibition, commentaries by volunteers, collection talk events and other events are regularly held, drawing many tourists to the museum.

This is a beautiful museum. I was impressed when I stepped into the lobby. When I went there was barely anyone there so I had the museum to myself. There are many exhibits of local artists...
Morioka History and Culture Museum

4.0

50 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Uchimaru 1-50

This museum that opened in 2011 is located inside Morioka Castle Park in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. You can see exhibited documents related to the history and culture of Morioka. In addition, it regularly holds various events such as workshops, seasonal events and Morioka Sansa Odori performances. It is not only visited by local residents but also many tourists.

This museum took us no more than 30 minutes to go through. I went mainly for the armour and clothing, which were beatiful. The lack of English means that its hard for english speakers to fully...
Takuboku Newlyweds' House

3.5

66 Reviews

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Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Chuoudori 3-17-18

Takuboku Newlyweds' House is a historic building in the city of Morioka in Iwate Prefecture. The poet Ishikawa Takuboku lived here for three weeks with his wife Setsuko, his parents, and his younger sister. In 1984, it was named a Morioka City Designated Tangible Cultural Property. It is the building where Takuboku wrote his essay, My Four-and-a-Half Mat Room, and it is the only extant relic of his life in the city of Morioka.

You can freely enter this residence. When I went there were only a couple other people there. So I had the house to myself for the most part. It was a peaceful place. The condition was just ok...
Morioka Takuboku & Kenji Museum

4.0

36 Reviews

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Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Nakanohashidori 1-1-25

A museum dedicated to Takuboku Ishikawa and Kenji Miyazawa. These two historic figures spent their youths in Morioka City during the Meiji and Taisho periods, and the museum presents materials relating to Morioka City during those times. The museum building, completed in 1910, was once the Dai Kuju Bank head office and is designated a National Important Cultural Property.

啄木と賢治の短い一生の記録が作品と一緒に展示してある。2人とも一生けん命、ひたむきにまじめに、そして少し下手に生きた足跡に触れることができた。
Kogensya Main Branch

4.5

23 Reviews

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Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Zaimokuchou 2-18

Kogensya is a store located on a site extending from JR Morioka Station to the Kitakami River that specializes in traditional handicraft products such as Nambu ironware and Urushi lacquerware. The items on sale are not limited to Iwate Prefecture’s own specialty products; they also include handicraft products from all over Japan, including Okinawan glassware, Shusaigama-ware ceramics from Shimane Prefecture, etc. Kogensya’s founder, Oikawa Shiro, was a classmate of Miyazawa Kenji, the writer of children’s stories who is one of Iwate Prefecture’s most famous authors, and was involved in the publication of “The Restaurant of Many Orders,” a collection of Miyazawa’s children’s stories. Kogensya’s Majieru-kan building and Kahi-kan café both have many items relating to Miyazawa Kenji on display, making Kogensya a popular place for Miyazawa Kenji enthusiasts to visit.

いーはとーぶアベニュー材木町にある宮沢賢治との係わりの深い場所です。賢治が童話集「注文の多い料理店」を出版し、当時はほとんど売れなかった時代をともにした出版社。店の奥、中庭に、注文の多い料理店出版の地の碑や烏の北斗七星の石柱、原稿などの展示館があり、賢治との係わりの深さが感じられる場所です。訪ねた際は休館中でしたが、喫茶室もあるので、通りの散策の際、立ち寄って楽しんでください。
Natural Hot Spring Kimori no Yu

4.0

15 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Minamisemboku 1-18-50

This super bath house hot spring is in the city district just south of JR Senbokuchou Station along the main road. This hot spring aims to warm your body and your core with 11 indoor and outdoor baths such as highly-concentrated carbonated bath and an infrared low-temperature sauna. They also have five types of rock baths including the latest aroma baths which really gets the sweat flowing. The relaxation space comes with reclining beds and tatami floors with bean cushions so visitor can spend a lot of time relaxing.

盛岡旅行の際に訪れました。炭酸泉が売りの温泉だけあって、炭酸が高濃度で気持ち良かったです。ただ、盛岡駅周辺に宿をとっていたのでアクセスが悪く、行きは、盛岡市内からバスで、帰りは最寄り駅から電車を利用しました。特に、帰りの最寄り駅は分かり難く、暗い夜道を歩いていると不気味でした。
Iwate Prefectural Museum

4.0

15 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Ueda Matsuyashiki 34

This museum that opened in 1980 in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the creation of Morioka Prefecture is located in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. It exhibits materials about the natural environment in Iwate and the history of the prefecture from the geological age to the modern era. You can see Mt. Iwate from the second floor on day with clear weather. The private houses Former Sasaki Residence and Former Fujino Residence, both Important Cultural Properties, are exhibited on the premises and visited by many tourists.

盛岡駅から松園バスターミナル行き路線バスに乗り、松園バスターミナルでバスを乗り換え片道410円、約40分位。入館料310円。予想以上に立派な建物で、展示内容もとても充実していたので大満足。新型ウィルス感染症の世界的流行で観光施設が軒並み営業中止している中やる事がなくなり、博物館へ急遽行き先変更。特に、岩手県の地質についてはとても印象的で、化石が数多く発掘されているのが面白かった。ただ、松園...
Iwate Prefecture Public Hall

3.5

20 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Uchimaru 11-2

This public facility opened in 1927 and is located adjacent to the Iwate Prefectural Office in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. It has conference rooms, large halls and a gallery. In addition, it regularly holds various events such as music concerts and theater performances, making it a place used by local residents to socialize.

岩手県盛岡市にある公共施設で盛岡城跡公園の少し北側にあります。 1927年に建てられた歴史を感じさせる素敵な建物でした。日比谷公会堂と同じ建築家・佐藤功一が手掛けたものだそうです。ここを訪問したのは原敬の胸像があるからで、公会堂西側の庭園内にありました。「平民宰相」の名で知られる岩手の生まれの第19代...
Iwate Kogen Snow Park

4.0

19 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Iwate Pref. Iwategunshizukuishichou Nagayama Iwateyama

This ski area is located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate County. Situated 35 minutes from the Morioka Interchange, it is easily accessible. All courses, which mainly feature straight ones with slight slopes, can be reached from the gondola in the center. In addition, the children’s course makes it a ski area that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Equipment is also available for rent.

様々な雪像があり凄く楽しいです。また、スキー場も隣接しており、スポーツ後に見ることもできるのでおすすめです。
Amihari Onsen Ski Resort

4.0

27 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Iwate Pref. Iwategunshizukuishichou Nagayama Komatsukura 14-3

This ski area consisting of eight courses in total is located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate County. It holds a skiing school for beginners, and is a slope enjoyed by skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. In addition, with a hot spring facility just a one-minute walk away, going there to heal your body after skiing is a popular activity.

「玄人好み」のスキー場（ゲレンデ）という表現が一番しっくりくるかも。雪質（安比、田沢湖より）がパウダー、斜面が面白い、やや人里離れている、アフターに至近距離にいい温泉がある、昭和のリフトがまだある、リフト料金が昭和の値段。第1リフトで滑走可能なスラロームバーンは面白いが、そこだけだと飽きるので、第2リフトを使おうとすると、いかんせん、遅くて長い。だから、寒い。フード付き高速リフトやゴンドラに慣れて...
Morioka Joseki Koen

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Morioka-shi Uchimaru 1-37
Plaza Odette

3.5

25 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Nakanohashidori 1-1-10

This commercial complex is located in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. Besides the Machinaka direct sales store where you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, there are various facilities including a hall and conference rooms. In addition, it even has a tourism information center that can address inquiries in English called the Tourism and Culture Information Plaza. It is used not only by local residents but also by many overseas tourists.

中津川にかかる中の橋のたもとにあります。 6階には盛岡てがみ館があります。 2階には観光案内所があり、観光地のビデオ上映や、チャグチャグ馬コの模型が陳列されています。
Asabiraki Local Sake Store

4.0

19 Reviews

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Iwate Morioka-shi Daijijicho 10-34

This sake brewery that was founded in 1871 is located in Daijiji-cho, Morioka City. It brews the famous Asabiraki sake brand using traditional handmade processes and modern processes using the latest equipment. In addition to conducting free tours of the sake brewing process, the local sake product shop offers free tastings, and sells limited edition sake, delicacies and drinking vessels.

あさ開は岩手県盛岡市にある酒蔵です。地域共通クーポンが使えます。また、高速道路のETC東北観光フリーパスを利用していたので申込メールを見せたら特典として小さな地酒をいただきました。試飲しながら選ぶことができます。送料無料にするために11,000円分の日本酒や日本酒で作った梅酒を購入しました。私は運転しなければならなかったので試飲できませんでしたが、JAF会員は100円割引を使って酒粕を使ったソフト...
Hara-Kei Memorial Museum

4.0

18 Reviews

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Iwate Morioka-shi Motomiya 4-38-25

A memorial museum located a five-minute taxi ride from Morioka Station. The museum is dedicated to Hara Takashi, Japan's first commoner prime minister, and the museum adjoins Hara's birth home. The museum contains rare items connected to Japanese politics and also displays things which belonged to Hara like the clothes he was wearing when he was assassinated as well as the famous Hara Diary. His birth home was built in 1850; Hara lived here until the age of 15. Designated a Cultural Property and Preservation building by the city, the home is made open to the general public for limited periods each year.

平民宰相として民衆の支持を集めた、原敬の記念館です。遭難時の服や遺品等も展示されていて、想像以上に本格的なものでした。
Nanshoso

4.0

16 Reviews

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Iwate Morioka-shi Shimizucho 13-46

This historical building is located in Shimizu-cho, Morioka City. A mansion built in the Meiji period (1868-1912) by the businessman from the city called Yasugoro Segawa, it is a designated protected garden by the city, a structure of landscape importance, and the garden is a nationally registered monument. It is now open to the public and is also used for events such as tea ceremonies and concerts.

明治時代に建てられ盛岡市の景観重要建造物にも指定されているという歴史ある館。映画3月のライオンの撮影にも使われたとのこと。お客は私だけ。スタッフの女性が丁寧に館内を案内してくださいました。第二次世界大戦後はアメリカ軍の宿舎になっていて、畳敷きの大広間を板敷に改良し、ダンスホールとして使われていたのだとか。実は、磨き込まれた板の間の床に、庭園の木々の緑が写り込んだ様子（床緑）を見ることが...
Iwachu Tekkikan

4.0

17 Reviews

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Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Minamisemboku 2-23-9

A theme-park style Nanbu ironware factory located in Minamisenboku, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. Visitors can view a gallery of Nanbu ironware dating back 400 years and take a tour to view the ironmaking process free of charge. The adjoining shop sells old-fashioned Nanbu ironware and a variety of ironware souvenirs. In recent years, the shop has come to offer a variety of products designed to meet the needs of modern lifestyles while making use of traditional techniques, and its modern designs and colorful cookware are particularly popular.

Iwachu Ironworks is one of the several major ironware manufactures in the prefecture of Iwate. Their ironware is well-known all over Japan as “Nanbu Tekki (Ironware)” from the name of the feudal day...

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Iwate Areas

A northern Tohoku prefecture promising peace and quiet, Iwate is sparsely populated, replacing people with snow-capped mountains, history-rich sites, and fields of crops that are to thank for the region’s delicious local cuisine. Meander along the three-city Golden Route, where you’ll visit the grand Buddhist temples of Hiraizumi and the Tono folk villages before tasting the three famed noodle dishes of Morioka.