15 Culture Inside the Iwate Museum of Art Hannah Bambra Museum of Art, which is huddled amongst the mountains which surround Morioka... the progression of Japanese modern art, from an oil painting depicting Morioka
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.
10 Activities Hiraniwa Plateau, Iwate Josef Diermair with only a few people living here, and a bus ride of two hours from Morioka
Activities Ishiwarizakura Justin Velgus The 400 year old Ishiwarizakura, also known as the Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree, rests near Morioka station in front of an old court house.
9 Culture Iwate Park Chris Barnes A fantastic place to learn about the history of Morioka in a relaxing park.
8 Culture Takuboku's Honeymoon House Chris Barnes Explore the honeymoon house of one of Japan's most famous poets in downtown Morioka.
11 Transportation Ichinoseki Station Hannah Bambra Geibikei, Genbikei or even just looking for a quiet pitstop on the way to Morioka
18 Shopping Tohoku Antiques Market Sarashanti An antiques market that is held every Sunday of the third week of the month along Konya-cho Street, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture.