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Morioka City / Shizukuishi Town / Koiwai

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Koiwai Farm

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Iwategunshizukuishichou Maruyachi 36-1

A spacious, 3,000 hectare farm, one of the largest in Japan, located in the southern foot of Mt. Iwate. In addition to a horse riding facility and sheep field, the farm’s tourist area is dotted with attractions children and adults can enjoy. Many of the farm’s structures are historically important, and 21 of the farm’s buildings, including the office and storehouse, built between the Meiji and early Showa periods, were designated Important Cultural Properties in 2017. Visitors who take part in the guided Cultural Property Tour can view some of these Cultural Properties.
Aiina Center

4.0

4 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Moriokaekinishidori 1-7-1

This glass structure, located to the west of JR Morioka Station, aims to be a base for the use of all the citizens of Iwate Prefecture. It houses public facilities such as the prefectural library and has a multi-purpose hall with a maximum capacity of 507 people. It also houses the Iwate Prefectural University campus where courses, including those for lifelong learning, are held mostly for local residents. Another of its features is that it is a complete universal design. There is tactile paving and audio guidance on each floor.

盛岡駅から、けっこう近くにある公共文化施設です。図書館などが入っていて、市の中では中心的な役割を果たしているのだと思います。
Gozaku Moriku Store

4.0

13 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Konyachou 1-31

Located in a residential district along Nakatsugawa River, Gozaku is a miscellany shop for everyday bamboo goods. The flat-roofed Japanese building is designated a preserved building in Morioka City and was used in the filming of NHK’s serial TV drama “Dondo hare.” Built from late Edo Period to Meiji Period, the building was a merchant house dealing in straw products and wicks for lanterns. Now, it sells traditional straw sandals, colanders, and baskets, all which exude handmade warmth.

中津川沿いにある、竹細工のお店です。籠、草履、箒などが陳列されています。趣のある古い建物で、江戸時代の豪商だったそうです。
Morioka Memorial Museum of Great Predecessors

4.0

11 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Motomiya Hebiyashiki 2-2

A memorial museum located a 10-minute taxi ride from Morioka Station. Here visitors can learn about the achievements of people connected to Morioka from the Meiji period onward. The museum was established in 1987 to commemorate the city's 100th anniversary. Exhibits include Inazo Nitobe's beloved furnishings; a sugoroku board game said to have been made by Nitobe's own hands; and a 5,000 yen bill featuring a portrait of the author, the printing of which ended in 2007. The museum presents 130 people, including memorial rooms dedicated to Mitsumasa Yonai and Kyosuke Kindaichi.

地域の偉人に関しての博物館です。金田一京助、米内光政、新渡戸稲造に関しては、一階に各々に特化した部屋があります。2階はたくさんの偉人が紹介されていて、郷土愛を感じる施設でした。
Morioka Machiya Monogatarikan

4.0

10 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Natayachou 10-8

Morioka Machiya Monogatarikan is a civic multipurpose facility in the city of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. A well-preserved building from Morioka's past, the Hamato Sake Warehouse, was remodeled and reopened as a multipurpose facility. Inside are shops that recreate the look of a Showa (1926-1989) period shopping district and a cafe where visitors can drink varieties of coffee that are unique to the facility. The multipurpose hall serves as the site of a wide variety of events, lectures, and other public occasions.

北上川の水運に関係した河岸があった地域で、明治期から１３５年間続いた旧岩手川酒造の工場の建物群を利用した施設です。土産物屋や物産館、カフェもあります。
Seinan Hot Spring, Kaiun no Yu

3.0

5 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Motomiya 3-8

Morioka Hot Spring is south of Morioka Station across the Shizukuishi River and draws hot spring water up from 1,200 meters from the ground. The spring water is alkaline with radon components. It is particularly effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, sensitivity to the cold, and other ailments. The hot spring has a bedrock bath, a cauldron pool sauna, and reservable private rooms with baths are also available, making this the perfect place for families and couples to relax. There is also a dinning hall and massage parlor. A great place to enjoy yourself as you visit the town.

旧・奥州街道をランニングで旅した際に立ち寄りました。今回は盛岡駅まで走って新幹線で帰宅予定。汗を流してから乗りたかったので駅から徒歩圏内のお風呂を探したところここに行きつきました。雫石川を渡る長い橋を渡る必要はありますがギリギリ徒歩圏内と言えるでしょう。
Morioka Study Museum of Archeological Site

4.0

10 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Iwate Morioka-shi Motomiya Araya 13-1

"The museum is located in ""Morioka Central Park"" in Hongu-araya, Morioka City. The museum exhibits excavated materials from the Odate Town Ruins, a historical site designated by the prefecture, as well as other ruins excavated in the city. In addition to thematic and special exhibitions, the museum also offers hands-on learning opportunities such as pottery making. There is also a library with access to historical materials."

入口が道路とは反対側にあるので、ちょっと見過ごしてしまいがちですが、結構おもしろい博物館です。土器や石器がたくさんあって、時代ごとの変遷も併せて学べます。
Daijiji Temple

3.5

9 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Daijijichou 5-6

The Daijiji Temple, founded in 1673, is famous for its temple gate built in a style known as dragon palace gate. The temple is constructed with gable pantile roofing and the large lower walls are finished in white lime plaster with curved soil wall edges, a style usually seen only on the continent, such as in China. The temple building burnt down in the Meiji fire of 1884 but it was rebuilt and designated as a protected building in Morioka City in 1991. The surrounding area including the temple grounds is also a protected environmental area. The principal object of worship at Daijiji Temple is the bodhisattva Nyoirin Kanzeon.

岩手県盛岡市大慈寺町にある黄檗宗の寺院です。山号は福聚山です。山門がとても印象的で楼門形式のどこか異国風の素敵な門でした。本堂も良い感じです。境内は静かな雰囲気で、原敬の菩提寺であることから境内には原敬の墓所がありました。それほど多くのものがあるわけではないですが、心落ち着く素晴らしい寺院です。
Morioka Tenmangu Shrine

3.5

8 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Shinjouchou 5-43

A seven-minute walk from the Tenmangu-mae bus station, accessible by bus from Morioka Station. At this shrine located on top of a small hill in Morioka City, the god of learning—Sugawara no Michizane is worshipped. Quietly dignified amid the rich greenery, the shrine sits peacefully on a hill overlooking the town. This is a place where Takuboku Ishikawa, a famous poet used to come to read or stroll in his days as a student. The humorous komainu statues perched above a stone inscribed with lyrics written by Takuboku are a sight worth seeing. Takuboku lovingly called them “Ishiuma”, and they are said to have appeared in his novel called “Souretsu.”

境内はこじんまりとしていますが、かわいらしい狛犬の他、石割梅や撫牛など見どころがたくさんあります。私が行った時は天気が悪かったのですが、好天であればもっとゆっくりと見て回れたのになぁ、と少し残念です。御朱印をいただいた際、とても親切に声をかけていただき、気持ちよく参拝できました。
Fukuda-pan Main Shop at Nagatacho

4.0

216 Reviews

Shopping

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Nagatachou 12-11

An old bread shop established in 1948 in Nagata Town, Morioka City. The founder originally only developed coffee bread with the mindset of “filling the bellies of students at a low price.” The coffee bread comes in a wide variety of styles, from sweets like “red bean jam & butter”, to sides like ham and egg sandwiches, and the “Original Veggie Sandwich” —a vegetable sandwich with toppings like ground meat cutlets available. With such abundant variation, this shop has become synonymous with Morioka soul food.

朝ごはんに家族で訪問。 8時過ぎで3組ほどの待ち。地元の皆様にも人気なのだろう。ヒトの出入りが激しかった。朝ごはんには甘いものが食べたかったのでキャラメルをトライ。パンがけっこう大きいので食べ終えるのに厳しいぐらいの甘さだったが、coffeeとは相性は抜群。エビカツも一口トライしたが、これも美味！朝ごはんかランチに再訪したい！
Ishikawa Takuboku Memorial Museum

3.5

5 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Prefecture Morioka City Shibuya Shibuya 9

This memorial museum that opened in 1970 is located in the Shibutami area of Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. You can see documents and relics related to Ishikawa Takuboku, photo panels and images. In addition, the Morioka City-designated cultural property Former Saito Family Residence and the Former Shibutami Jinjo Elementary School have been relocated to the premises, and they can also be toured.

旧・奥州街道をランニングで旅した際に立ち寄りました。石川啄木が学び、その後教鞭もとった小学校の旧校舎が保存されています。
Roadside Station Shizukuishi Anekko

Transportation

Iwate Iwate-gun Shizukuishicho Hashiba Sakamoto 118-10
Azumaya Soba Restaurant

Gourmet / Alcohol

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Nakanohashidori 1-8-3

This is a long-established soba restaurant founded in 1907 that serves up Morioka’s famous wanko soba and also their original “Nambu Soba Kaiseki.” Guests that eat more than 100 bowls of wanko soba can receive an original Azamaya wanko soba certificate. In addition to soba, they offer a wide selection of other items including colorful bento (Japanese box lunches) that use ingredients in season.
Hakuryu

4.0

191 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Uchimaru 5-15

This is a popular restaurant for Morioka jaja-men. The shop is said to have originated when the founder had eaten zhajiangmian in Manchuria before WWII, and tried to replicate the dish with Japanese ingredients. Enjoy the chewy, broad noodles garnished with meat stir-fried in miso, cucumber and green onion, and mix in garlic, ginger and chili oil. Finish off the meal as Zhidan soup by leaving behind one mouthful of noodles, then adding in noodle broth and a beaten egg.

盛岡の三大麺を制覇する目的もあって、それであれば発祥の店が良いと思い白龍本店に行きました。桜山神社と盛岡城址公園へ行く前に通りがかったらお昼時間でも空いていました。ところが1時間後に行くと満席の上に3人ほど並んでいました。面を茹でるのに機関がかかるようで、小さいお店ですが、開店はあまり良くないです。時間を見計らって先に注文は受け付けてくれるのでテーブルに座った後は早かったです。サイズは大中小の3種...
Pyonpyonsya (Morioka Station Branch)

Gourmet / Alcohol

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Moriokaekimaedori 9-3

A Korean restaurant located a two minute walk from Morioka Station. The restaurant is located in the Jaran Building, named after the Korean Jeju Province name “Jaran,” meaning “hush little baby.” Floors one through three are spacious and fashionable, and it’s a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The cold noodles and yakiniku grilled meat set have been the restaurant’s most popular item since it opened, making it easy for diners to enjoy Morioka reimen cold noodles. The soup is sweet, spicy, and simple, while the noodles are slippery, chewy, and delicious. Other popular menu items include the bibimbap set and kalbi marinated barbecue rib meat.
Pyon-Pyon-Sya (Inaricho Main Shop)

4.0

71 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Inarichou 12-5

This yakiniku BBQ restaurant is located along National Route 46 in the Inari Town area of Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. It is famous as the birthplace of Morioka Reimen, noodles that are characteristically smooth and firm. Their various other menu offerings are also popular, including jajamen (noodles with spicy miso and meat sauce) and chijimi (savory Korean pancakes with various ingredients). It is visited by not only tourists but many local residents.

平日の15時くらいに訪問。こんな時間なので先客は一組。駐車場も広いが空いていた。帰りの飛行機まで時間があまりないので冷麺のみを注文。本当は焼肉セットを食べたかった。。。麺はツルツルモチモチで美味しい。食べ易くあっという間になくなり最後に盛ってあるスイカをいただきご馳走さま。このスイカ、甘くて美味しいな。もう少し欲しい笑お土産にピビン冷麺を購入し帰路に。ご馳走さまでした。後日、自宅でピビン冷...
Ishiwarizakura (The Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree)

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Uchimaru 9-1

This an edohigan cherry tree that is more than 360 years old which has taken root near the prefectural offices in Morioka City. It grows from a large crack in a huge granite builder 21 meters in circumference. The tree was designated as a Natural Monument in 1923 and blooms every year from about mid-April.
Soshido

4.5

2 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Morioka-shi Konyacho 2-15

This store for dyed goods is located in Konya-cho, Morioka City. It manufactures and sells dyed goods of “Nanbu Akanezome” and “Nanbu Murasakizome,” which have long been known as special products in the Nanbu region. In addition to kimonos and obi belts, it sells accessories such as furoshiki traditional wrapping cloth, noren traditional shop curtains, book covers and small drawstring bags.

紺屋町散策していたら偶然通りがかったので入ってみると、お店の方は大変親切に色々と見せてくださった。コースターを購入。
Roadside Station Shiwa

Transportation

Iwate Pref. Shiwagunshiwachou Toyama Matsubara 7-8

This roadside station is located in the Shiwa-cho, Shiwa County, Iwate Prefecture. Since it is in one of the leading fruit tree production areas, they offer processed items and agricultural goods such as fruits including local apples, grapes and pears, vegetables and edible wild plants. In addition, there are restaurants where you can enjoy Japanese-style steak sets and other dishes, making it also a place where drivers come to rest.
Sakurayama-jinja Shrine

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Morioka-shi Uchimaru 1-42

"This huge rock of about seven meters tall is in the grounds of Sakurayama-jinja Shrine in Morioka Castle Site Park in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. It is known to the local residents as ""Guardian Rock"" and is famous for bringing good health and prosperity. The entirety of Sakurayama-jinja Shrine has become a popular spiritual power spot, attracting many worshippers from many regions."

Iwate Morioka City / Shizukuishi Town / Koiwai

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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.