• Morioka Hachimangu - Located in Morioka, Iwate, in northern Japan, Morioka Hachimangū is a revered Shinto shrine. It is renowned for its annual festival held on the second Saturday of June, featuring the Chagu Chagu Umakko horse parade, which was designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property in 1978.
• Morioka Castle Ruins - A key attraction in the city is Morioka Castle Ruins Park, the former site of Morioka Castle. The castle was dismantled in 1874, but the area was revitalized in 1906 and renamed Iwate Park. It is a favored spot for recreation among locals and is especially popular during cherry blossom season.
• Hoonji Temple - Hōon-ji is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple situated in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. While its main image is a statue of Shaka Nyōrai, the temple is more widely known for its collection of 500 Rakan statues.
• Morioka Handi-Works Square - This venue offers the opportunity to “see, touch, and create” various traditional crafts and foods of Morioka. It features two main sections: the Workshop Area and the Exhibition Area. The Workshop Area hosts 14 workshops where visitors can purchase items, observe skilled craftsmen, and participate in crafting original products. Beginners can try making Nambu sembei rice crackers, similar to Belgian waffles, or flavoring plain dango with syrup. The dango shop offers unique varieties like cream dango and okaka (dried bonito flakes) dango. In the Exhibition Area, over 3,500 local specialties are available for purchase, and there is a replica of a Nambu magariya house, a traditional L-shaped structure combining a stable and a house.

• Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Morioka
• Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
• Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from ‘What to expect’ list

• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• Private transportation
• You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

This value-packed journey, led by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide, offers a fantastic and efficient way to discover Morioka!

Interwoven with rivers and surrounded by mountains, Morioka is affectionately known as “the capital of forest and water” due to its stunning natural beauty. A vibrant array of festivals brings the city to life with color and excitement. Morioka is an excellent addition to Tohoku travel plans and serves as a convenient logistical hub.

The guide will begin the day with a morning pickup at the hotel. Please share any special requests for the day, and the itinerary will be customized in advance!

Note*1: Please choose your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create a personalized itinerary.

• This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.