The 10 Best Things to do in Morioka, Tohoku

April 7, 2022 Toi Mattera

Discover the best top things to do in Morioka, Japan including Hoonji Temple, Iwate Park (Koen), Morioka Hachimangu, Iwate Museum of Art, Morioka Handi-Works Square, Rock-breaking Cherry Tree, Sakurayama Shrine, Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building, Malios Observation Room, Morioka Sansa Odori Festival.
Restaurants in Morioka

1. Hoonji Temple

Temple district of Kitayama, Morioka Iwate Prefecture +81 19-651-4415 http://www.iwatabi.net/morioka/morioka/houon.html
Excellent
41%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49 reviews

Hoonji Temple

2. Iwate Park (Koen)

1-37 Uchimaru, Morioka 020-0023 Iwate Prefecture http://www.city.morioka.iwate.jp/shisei/midori/koen/1010491.html
Excellent
19%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 253 reviews

Iwate Park (Koen)

Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States

This park is medium in size but a very nice place for relaxation though not the standard Japanese Garden type park.

3. Morioka Hachimangu

13-1 Hachimancho, Morioka 020-0872 Iwate Prefecture +81 19-652-5211 http://morioka8man.jp/
Excellent
24%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 90 reviews

Morioka Hachimangu

4. Iwate Museum of Art

12-3 Matsuhaba, Motomiya, Morioka 020-0866 Iwate Prefecture +81 19-658-1711 http://www.ima.or.jp/
Excellent
35%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 66 reviews

Iwate Museum of Art

5. Morioka Handi-Works Square

64-102 Oirino, Tsunagi, Morioka 020-0055 Iwate Prefecture +81 19-689-2201 [email protected] http://tezukurimura.com/
Excellent
29%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 96 reviews

Morioka Handi-Works Square

6. Rock-breaking Cherry Tree

9-1 Uchimaru, Morioka 020-0023 Iwate Prefecture +81 19-604-3305 http://www.city.morioka.iwate.jp/kankou/kankou/sakura/1007959.html
Excellent
30%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 261 reviews

Rock-breaking Cherry Tree

Reviewed By hfot2 - Vermont, United States

We had wanted to see Ishiwarizakura for several years, and it was in full bloom the day we finally decided to visit. The tree is much beloved by the people of Morioka and it certainly is a wonder pushing its way out from the cleft in the gigantic boulder. We took the train from Sendai and then the bus from the station. A one day ¥300 bus pass proved to be a good idea for seeing other sites in the city as well. Loads of people crowded around the tree to take photos. Local folks were acting as guides to those who wanted one, which is all well and good though I don’t know why one needs a guide for a tree; the problem was they stationed themselves in position in front of the tree at some of the best locations for photographing the tree and they didn’t move for maybe 10 minutes. Because of the location of the tree and the rather unfortunate buildings surrounding it, it’s not that easy to photograph without some ugly borrowed scenery in your shot. It was very touching seeing middle-aged and elderly folks holding photos of lost loved ones facing the tree. This sort of thing always makes me sad and happy at the same time.

7. Sakurayama Shrine

1-42 Uchimaru, Morioka 020-0023 Iwate Prefecture +81 19-622-2061 http://www.sakurayamajinja.jp
Excellent
15%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 110 reviews

Sakurayama Shrine

Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States

I stopped to take a look/see and liked the simplicity of this shine which was having some work done on the entrance stairs; needed to enter from side; still ok.

8. Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building

1-2-20 Nakanohashi Dori, Morioka 020-0871 Iwate Prefecture +81 19-622-1236 http://www.iwagin-akarengakan.jp/
Excellent
23%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 144 reviews

Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building

Reviewed By Stanleymak7777 - Singapore, Singapore

In my opinion, this is a must-visit building in Morioka. It is iconic for Morioka. Without visiting this building, you will regret. We walked a long way from Iwate Park to visit this building. There is a very interesting shopping street close to this building. It is great for lunch.

9. Malios Observation Room

2-9-1 Moriokaeki Nishitori Malios 20F, Morioka 020-0045 Iwate Prefecture +81 19-621-5000 http://www.malios.co.jp/observation_room/
Excellent
27%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 64 reviews

Malios Observation Room

10. Morioka Sansa Odori Festival

12-2 Uchimaru, Morioka 020-0015 Iwate Prefecture +81 90-7330-8580 http://www.sansaodori.jp/
Excellent
30%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 30 reviews

Morioka Sansa Odori Festival

Morioka Sansa Odori Festival, held early in August each year, holds the world record for the largest Taiko drumming festival with over 10,000 drummers and dancers parading through the city. The sound of that many big drums booming is awesome and quite literally takes your breath away, but when combined with the warbling of thousands of flutes and the vibrant colours of the dancer's costumes makes for an unforgettable experience.

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