Rediscover Amazing Japan

The Great 88!Stunning scenery, great gourmet, best buys and fantastic fun!

Top 5 Trips from Tokyo

For a day trip, 2 days 1 night and 3 days 2 nights!

Go East on the

Shinkansen!

The JR East Railway Discovery Tour

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Metropolitan Hotel Morioka

Morioka FESAN Directly connected to JR Morioka Station, the mall will satisfy all your shopping and eating needs.

The weeping cherry tree in front of Sakurayama Shrine makes for a perfect picture.

The riverbank walkway along Nakatsu River is a famous location for cherry blossoms viewing.

Nambu Senbei rice crackers printed with the wanko brothers, Iwate's mascots. @Morioka Senbei

Here you can find a good selection of Iwate specialty products and Nambu ironware. @Hokuseikan

Bite-sized portions of soba noodles will be served non-stop to your bowl until you say stop. Great for big eaters. @Yabuya

It's a great idea to have a ladies' only zone!

Tokyo⇔Morioka

Tohoku Shinkansen

Fastest train 131 minutes!!

Early Spring & Noodles Galore

A Pilgrimage of World Heritage Sites

Morioka City Sightseeing

Morioka Castle Site Park Morioka Castle Site Park is one of the 100 Fine Castles of Japan. Take a walk in the castle park and admire the historic stone wall remains, imagining its former gran-deur during the Warring States era.

Jajamen Noodles@ Morioka Jajamen Noodles Hot JaJaTo enjoy this like a local, after finishing the noodles, add a raw egg and boiled water into the gravy left in the bowl and slurp up the egg drop soup!

Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree This cherry tree grew out of the crack of a large granite boulder some 360 years ago. Its dynamic appearance makes it a favorite during the cherry blossom season.

Must-try Morioka Eats and Treats

Star souvenir!Koiwai biscuits are popular for its rich and milky taste. Hotel Metropolitan Morioka

Its central location makes it ideal as a base to visit Morioka and its surrounding areas. Recharge in its modern and well-equipped rooms. Exclusive zone for ladies’ accommodation. Shop at Morioka FESAN, or a 24-hour convenience store right at its doorstep.

Recommended Three-Day Trip from Tokyo (2) Morioka, Kakunodate, Lake Tazawa, Hiraizumi

3hr

Good to know!

Morioka Sightseeing Loop Bus “Dendenmushi”Hop on and off this bus to get around tourist attractions in Morioka. 300 yen for a one-day ticket.

1-min walk

from Morioka Station

Hours: Shops: 10am-8:30pmRestaurant: 10am-10pmSouvenirs: 9am-9pm (Varies according to shops, please check website for details)

Our Hotel For Tonight!2-min walk

from Morioka Station

Tokyo Station

9:36Tohoku Shinkansen: Hayabusa 11 Dendenmushi Loop Bus stay

11:47

Morioka Station

14:00

17:30

Morioka Station

Store your luggage @ Metropolitan Hotel Morioka Morioka Sightseeing Shop, Dinner @ Morioka FESAN

Day1 Start!

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Akita Shinkansen: Komachi 3

Akita Shinkansen: Komachi 24

Akita Shinkansen: Komachi 28

Ugo Bus Ugo Bus stayMorioka

Station

9:54

17:48

Morioka Station

10:39

Kakunodate Station14:58

15:11

Tazawako Station15:25

16:56

Tazawako Station17:12

15:55

Katajiri Station16:15

Metropolitan Hotel Morioka

Wanko Soba Noodles@ BashokanA Hiraizumi-style wanko soba set

meal includes 24 bowls of noodles and side

dishes, all served at the same time.

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Hiraizumi Hiraizumi was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 for its well preserved temples, gardens, and archaeological sites representing the Buddhist Pure Land.

Amida-Nyorai is enshrined in the Konjikido (Golden Hall) of Chusonji Temple, a National Treasure of Japan.

The Pure Land Garden of Motsuji Temple presents an exceptional combination of Pure Land Buddhism and Japanese Garden.

Enjoy 100% natural hot spring baths at Yukyunoyu Hiraizumi Onsen.

Inspired by the image of a legendary princess, the Statue of Tatsuko is the landmark of Lake Tazawa.

Day2 Start!

Good to know! Hiraizumi Sightseeing Loop Bus “Run Run”The sightseeing bus gets you around Hiraizumi for a one-day flat fare of 400 yen.

The Aoyagi Manor was the residence of a high-ranking Edo samurai.

Okaribayaki is a Kakunodate grilled meat specialty.

Audio guides in foreign languages are available for rent at a fee of 500 yen.

A great spot to stop

and reflect on life!

There's even a

foreign language

guide here!

This is a must-see

for those who love

ancient Japanese

architecture!

No worries

about taking the

wrong bus with

this shuttle!

Good to know! Ugo Bus: Around Tazawako LineTaking a scenic bus trip is the best way to travel around Lake Tazawa and get photos from various angles.

Lake Tazawa Located in inland Akita, Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan, and is known for its clear water which changes color depending on the sunlight. The lake is particularly stunning against the backdrop of snow and the golden Statue of Tatsuko.

Morioka Reimen@ SeiroukakuMorioka Reimen (cold noodles) are translucent and chewy, and served with fresh fruit toppings and a refreshing soup broth.

Treat yourself to the sweet and savory soy sauce soft serve ice cream from Ando Brewery.

Travel video here!

check!Kakunodate Sightseeing 4hr Lake Tazawa Sightseeing

Ukiki Shrine is known for bringing beauty and good luck for love.

Pick an amulet to

bring home!

Hirazumi Sightseeing 5hr

Kakunodate Samurai Residences Known as the little Kyoto, Kakunodate is a small town famous for its well preserved samurai residences and beautiful weeping cherry trees.

90 min

Kakunodate Sightseeing Katajiri Sightseeing

JR Tohoku Main Line JR Tohoku Main Line Tohoku Shinkansen: Hayabusa 104

Run Run Loop Bus GoalMorioka

Station10:06

11:25

Hiraizumi Station13:15

16:35

Hiraizumi Station17:27

17:35

Ichinoseki Station17:47

19:52

Tokyo Station

Day3 Start!

Store your luggage Hiraizumi Sightseeingcheck out

*Please note that Hiraizumi Loop-Line Bus “Run-Run” schedules may vary according to day.