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Things to do in Morioka
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Upcoming Morioka Events
Activities
Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race
An annual rubber race down the Kitakami River in Morioka. You can enter as a competitor or simply as a slow cruise down the river..
Culture
Morioka's Sansa Odori
The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, ..
Culture
Morioka Autumn Festival
Each year in September, the streets of Morioka come alive to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. The Morioka Aki Matsuri of the Morioka..
Iwate Top 10
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![Resilience and Hope]( "Resilience and Hope")
1Resilience and Hope
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![Around Hell Valley and Back]( "Around Hell Valley and Back")
2Around Hell Valley and Back
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![Unosu Dangai Tunnels]( "Unosu Dangai Tunnels")
3Unosu Dangai Tunnels
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![Climbing Mount Himekami]( "Climbing Mount Himekami")
4Climbing Mount Himekami
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![The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum]( "The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum")
5The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum
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![Iwate Hanamaki Airport]( "Iwate Hanamaki Airport")
6Iwate Hanamaki Airport
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![The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine]( "The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine")
7The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine
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![Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen]( "Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen")
8Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen
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![Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City]( "Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City")
9Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City
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![Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail]( "Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail")
10Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail
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![Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono]( "Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono")
1Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono
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![Michinoku Hydrangea Festival]( "Michinoku Hydrangea Festival")
2Michinoku Hydrangea Festival
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![Flying Dango in Iwate]( "Flying Dango in Iwate")
3Flying Dango in Iwate
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![The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle]( "The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle")
4The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
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![The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge]( "The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge")
5The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
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![Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple]( "Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple")
6Hiraizumi Takkoku-no-Iwaya Temple
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![Tono: Legends and Landscapes]( "Tono: Legends and Landscapes")
7Tono: Legends and Landscapes
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![Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race]( "Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race")
8Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race
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![Morioka's Sansa Odori]( "Morioka's Sansa Odori")
9Morioka's Sansa Odori
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![Hoonji Temple]( "Hoonji Temple")
10Hoonji Temple
Iwate
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![Tono Furusato Village in Autumn]( "Tono Furusato Village in Autumn")
1Tono Furusato Village in Autumn
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![The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine]( "The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine")
2The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine
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![Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City]( "Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City")
3Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City
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![Around Hell Valley and Back]( "Around Hell Valley and Back")
4Around Hell Valley and Back
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![Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail]( "Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail")
5Feeling Inspired on the Michinoku Coastal Trail
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![Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen]( "Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen")
6Three Summit Hike Around Geto Onsen
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![Iwate Hanamaki Airport]( "Iwate Hanamaki Airport")
7Iwate Hanamaki Airport
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![Climbing Mount Himekami]( "Climbing Mount Himekami")
8Climbing Mount Himekami
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![Unosu Dangai Tunnels]( "Unosu Dangai Tunnels")
9Unosu Dangai Tunnels
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![The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum]( "The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum")
10The Kamaishi Unosumai Tsunami Memorial Museum
Iwate
Where to eat in Morioka
Japanese
The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
Amber MezbourianWanko soba represents Iwate’s most famous (and possibly only) food challenge. The aim is to consume as many small bowls of noo..
Food
The Best Bread in Morioka
Justin VelgusFukuda Pan Bakery is the most popular bakery in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. It large numbers of locals and tourists for its fluffy..
Japanese
Hot Jaja, Morioka
Justin VelgusHot Jaja is a restaurant specializing in Jajamen noodles. Located right in front of JR Morioka Station, it's the perfect p..
Places to stay in Morioka
Accommodation
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka
Bridget YeSituated in the heart of Morioka, at the source of the city’s animated pulse, is Hotel Metropolitan Morioka.
Accommodation
Hotel Pearl City Morioka
Imogen RiethmullerHotel Pearl City Morioka is perfectly situated right in the heart of the city. A short distance from Morioka Station, and righ..
Latest Morioka Reports
Activities
A Taste of Iwate
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Activities
Morioka City From Atop Malios
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Activities
Catching the Sun in Morioka
Bridget YeMorioka is without a doubt a beautiful city. Cradled by mountains in all four sides and blessed with the majestic Kitakami River,..