Morioka Attractions

Koiwai Farm offers open fields, family fun, tasty dairy, and historic charm near Morioka. Enjoy seasonal events, farm tours, and hands-on activities all year round.

Rock-breaking Cherry Tree in Morioka stuns visitors with its 400-year-old blooms bursting from solid stone, right outside the city’s courthouse and near the historic castle park.

Morioka Castle Ruins Park, also called Iwate Park, features scenic stone walls and spring cherry blossoms, offering peaceful strolls in a historic city center setting.

Hoonji Temple in Morioka features 499 carved disciples, a scenic temple road, and peaceful Zen architecture just 15 minutes on foot from the city center.

Former Bank of Iwate features red-brick beauty from 1911, designed by the same architect as Tokyo Station. Visitors can explore the elegant interior in central Morioka.

Nambu Ironware in Morioka blends traditional craftsmanship with modern design—visit local shops near the castle park to see, feel, and buy these elegant iron kettles and teapots.

Morioka’s Three Great Noodles—Wanko Soba, Reimen, and Jajamen—blend Japanese, Korean, and Chinese flavors into one tasty local food experience.