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Morioka (盛岡市, Morioka-shi) is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. On 1 August 2023, the city had an estimated population of 283,981 in 132,719 households, [1] and a population density of 320 per square kilometre (830/sq mi).
Morioka (盛岡) is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, approximately 2.5 hours by the Tohoku Shinkansen north of Tokyo. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and blessed with multiple rivers, Morioka is an attractive city and a convenient transportation hub.
Mar 17, 2024 · Named the #2 must-visit destination in 2023 by the New York Times, Morioka has quickly become a hotspot for tourists. Located in northern Japan, just a 2.5-hour JR Tohoku Shinkansen ride from Tokyo, Morioka City offers an off-the-beaten-path experience brimming with Japan's hidden gems.
Dec 31, 2023 · Morioka is the capital and largest city of Iwate prefecture, which is named for Mt. Iwate. Iwate is located in the central part of Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region. What does Morioka mean? Morioka (Japanese: 盛岡) literally means “prosperous hill.”
- See the ruins of a three-story castle at Morioka Castle Site Park. Though the three-story Morioka Castle no longer stands today, visitors still flock to Morioka Castle Site Park to learn more about its history, observe the stone walls of the former castle, and admire the scenery.
- Feast on the “Three Great Noodles of Morioka” No visit to Morioka would be complete without trying the famed "Three Great Noodles of Morioka”: Wanko soba: a unique all-you-can-eat noodle experience wherein you’re served bowl after bowl of soba noodles, typically served plain but with the option of adding flavor through various condiments such as sashimi, ground chicken, seaweed, and more.
- Indulge in a cup (or two) of creamy ice cream at Koiwai Farm. A private farm near Mount Iwate, Koiwai Farm is an ideal destination for experiencing nature.
- Learn about Morioka’s history at the Morioka Machiya Monogatari Museum. A former sake brewery from the Edo period that was recently repurposed into a museum, Morioka Machiya Monogatari Museum showcases the city’s rich history.
Morioka is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture in the northern Tohoku region of Japan and located at the confluence of three rivers: Kitakami, Shizukiishi and Nakatsu.
Morioka is the main city of Iwate prefecture in northern Japan. Its easy access from Tokyo by the Shinkansen makes it convenient for discovering the traditional craftsmanship of the area. The city is organized at a human scale, so visiting all of downtown Morioka on a daytrip is possible.
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