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Top Attractions in Iwate
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Things to do in Morioka
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Upcoming Morioka Events
Culture
Dolls That Color the Seasons 2026
A new special exhibition at the Morioka History and Culture Museum invites visitors to explore how traditional dolls have long reflected..
Culture
Iwate Coffee Festival 2026
Coffee lovers visiting Tohoku have something special to look forward to this spring: the return of the Iwate Coffee Festival, which..
Iwate Top 10
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![Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House]( "Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House")
1Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House
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![Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …]( "Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …")
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![The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine]( "The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine")
3The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine
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![Iwate: Food Guide]( "Iwate: Food Guide")
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![A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City]( "A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City")
5A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City
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![Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls]( "Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls")
6Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls
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![Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"]( "Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"")
7Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"
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![Mt. Eboshi in Fall]( "Mt. Eboshi in Fall")
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![Resilience and Hope]( "Resilience and Hope")
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10Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate
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![Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/66432-224468/90x60!/iwate-autumn-road-trip-in-iwate-the-last-frontier-of-japan-224468.jpg "Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"")
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![The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge]( "The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge")
1The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
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![Shizukuishi Winter Festa]( "Shizukuishi Winter Festa")
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![Iwate: Food Guide]( "Iwate: Food Guide")
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![Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race]( "Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race")
4Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race
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![Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival]( "Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival")
5Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival
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![Morioka's Sansa Odori]( "Morioka's Sansa Odori")
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![Hiking Mount Iwate]( "Hiking Mount Iwate")
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![Daito-Ohara Water Throwing Festival]( "Daito-Ohara Water Throwing Festival")
8Daito-Ohara Water Throwing Festival
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![The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle]( "The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle")
9The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
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![Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival]( "Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival")
10Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival
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![A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City]( "A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City")
1A Guide to Tono City and Hanamaki City
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![Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate]( "Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate")
2Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate
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![Iwate: Food Guide]( "Iwate: Food Guide")
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![Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls]( "Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls")
4Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls
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![Akitakomagatake in Fall Colours]( "Akitakomagatake in Fall Colours")
5Akitakomagatake in Fall Colours
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![Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House]( "Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House")
6Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House
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![Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi]( "Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi")
7Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi
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![Kitakami Oni House]( "Kitakami Oni House")
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![Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …]( "Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …")
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![Mt. Eboshi in Fall]( "Mt. Eboshi in Fall")
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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..
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..
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..
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.
Latest Morioka Reports
Culture
The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
Scott BrauseNanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year..
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Activities
Best Cherry Blossom Sites in Iwate
Malcome LarcensMid to late April is the time to watch cherry blossoms in Iwate
Activities
A Taste of Iwate
Malcome LarcensA little sample of some of the great things to do in Iwate.