Top Things to do in Morioka
What to do and see in Morioka, Tohoku: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Morioka, Japan including Iwate Park (Koen), Takamatsu Park, Morioka Castle Ruins, Fesan, Rock-breaking Cherry Tree, Sakurayama Shrine, Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building, Malios Observation Room, Konyacho Banya, Kaiunbashi Bridge.
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1. Iwate Park (Koen)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 253 reviews
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.
2. Takamatsu Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By AndraYo - Tokyo, Japan
We stumbled onto this glorious pond surrounded by somei yoshino cherries. Around 3 pm it was uncrowded like Tokyo would be. Many benches for relaxing if walking around the pond. Boats for rental and food stalls but I don't know about this year 2020 with the cancellation of festivals.
3. Morioka Castle Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By Annabele_8314 - New York City, United States
Historical place to visit Morioka Castle is a hirayama-style Japanese castle constructed in 1611. It was the seat of the Nanbu clan, a tozama daimyō clan who ruled over Morioka Domain, Mutsu Province in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. The castle is located in what is now central Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan If you're lucky then you'll see an amazing leaves with all kind of color in Autumn. I was so lucky to see those beautiful season in Japan.
4. Fesan
5. Rock-breaking Cherry Tree
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 261 reviews
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.
6. Sakurayama Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 110 reviews
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.
7. Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 144 reviews
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.
8. Malios Observation Room
9. Konyacho Banya
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States
Now I know what I was looking at, found it interesting and still don't know what it houses. Great for Photos and a different slant of architecture.
10. Kaiunbashi Bridge
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States
I used this bridge quite a bit since I was near the train station and downtown shopping is on the other sie of the river.
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