Shopping Morioka's Fesan Department Store Bridget Ye If you have some time to spare before catching your next train at Morioka Station, have a peek around Fesan Department Store. But,..
Accommodation Hotel Folkloro Hanamaki Towa Bridget Ye A hotel with a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, a tasteful local winery, a majestic mountain, and a peaceful farm all with..
Food The Best Bread in Morioka Justin Velgus Fukuda Pan Bakery is the most popular bakery in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. It large numbers of locals and tourists for its fluffy..
Culture Iwate Snow Festival 2026 Early - Mid Feb The Iwate Snow Festival is held at the Makiba area in Koiwai Farm every February, and known as one of Tohoku's 5 Great Snow..
Activities Catching the Sun in Morioka Bridget Ye Morioka is without a doubt a beautiful city. Cradled by mountains in all four sides and blessed with the majestic Kitakami River,..
Culture Tsuchizawa Station's Nearby Shrines Bridget Ye The Hanamaki-towa area is host to many cultural attractions, including the multitude of shrines near Tsuchizawa Station. All within..
Culture Folklore Museum, Michinoku Village Malcome Larcens A folklore village depicting most aspects of village life during Edo Period. It contains an incredible amount of well preserved..