Location List

Second stop from Tazawa Lake line on Japan railway. Near Koiwai farm.The station building was built in 1921.

This is highland farm where you can enjoy an abundance of nature. There is a panoramic view of beautiful landscapes including Mt. Iwate, Mt. Himekami, and the ranges of the Kitakami Highlands and O...

Gozaku is a merchant established in 1816. The buildings date back to the late Edo period to the Meiji era. The main house, seven storehouses, and the earthen wall along the riverbank represent the ...

The pedestrian bridge spanning the Nakatsu River, which flows through the center of Morioka, is named Fujimi Bridge because Mount Iwate (also known as "Iwate's Fuji") is visible from the bridge.

The Sanno Sea Dam is an agricultural rock-fill dam with the largest storage capacity in Japan at 38 million tons. It irrigates about 4,000 hectares of paddy fields, which are among the leading agri...

This is a vast natural forest where coniferous and broad-leaved trees are intermingled has walking paths, and various birds and animals such as narcissus flycatchers, Japanese tits, and squirrels i...

A historically significant elementary school established in 873. The original wooden two-story building was renovated in 2012, but due to a decrease in the number of students, it closed in March 20...

Edohigan cherry blossom tree which comes out from the granite 23m around. It is about 400 years ago and a national natural treature.

Approximately 3-minute walk from Morioka station. High standard hotel which is convenient for sightseeing and business trip. 121 rooms. Can hold receptions for 1000 people.

Used as a venue for multiple purposes for sports and events. 4-story building is made of armored concrete. The total floor area is 3234 ㎡. Has 5058 seats. The space can be used for 3 basketball ...

White-colored weeping cherry tree in Ryukokuji Temple. Newly discovered endemic cherry tree in 1920.Registered as a national natural treaturein1936.

Renaissance style building built in 1911. The architect, Manji Kasai is from Morioka city and designed the building Tokyo station as well.Designated as a national important cultural property in 1994

Built in 1863. Yahaba Cho bought the house from Sasaki family in Fujisama area and relocated it to the Museum of History and Folklore. Registered as the town's tangible cultural asset.

A class certified by Ski Association of Japan and major competitions such as the national polity are held.

Old style building built in 1926.Present building is rebuilt in 2018.

Opened in May, 1972. A great facility for training for seminars right in front of Mt. Iwate. In addition to accommodation houses and training rooms, it has a ground, tennis courts, a softball groun...

The hub for industries, cultures and sports in Iwate Prefecture. Has a spacious site for multi-purpose uses including event halls （3,600㎡ in total, accommodating about 8,000 people), exhibition h...

Opened in June, 1967. One of the oldest existing gyms in Miyagi prefecture. Has conference rooms, waiting room, reception office, and a multi-purpose room in addition to the arena area (1,877㎡) . ...

Opened in 1998. The facility is directly connected with Morioka station on Japan Railway (JR). Has a large hall that is suitable for multi-purpose uses, from musicals and operas to large-scale conc...

A general athletic field that has an athletics stadium, a sub-athletics stadium, a baseball stadium, a soccer/rugby stadium, 8 tennis courts, a park for children, a Japanese garden etc.

Built in 1927 in commemoration of the Showa emperor. The modern style of architecture building was made of bricks. Registered as a tangible cultural asset.

The first geothermal plant in Japan launched in 1966. The 4th largest plant in the world. The giant white cooling tower and vapor from it creates a beautiful contrast with green around the plant. I...

Built in 2001. More than 3000 works from over the world and by the artists from Iwate Prefecture are displayed and stored.

Facility to offer information about tourism and culture in Morioka. Has a tourism desk, an event hall and a gallery.