Masaru Sato (Masaru Sato)

I would like to introduce my personal favorite scenery. That is… “Kaunbashi”. Kaiun Bridge is an arch-shaped bridge that spans the Kitakami River on the way from Morioka Station to the center of Morioka City. It was also the filming location for NHK’s “Dondo Hare,” which was broadcast in 2007, and if you look north from the top of the bridge, you can see the majestic Mt. Iwate on a clear day. The view of the Kitakami River and the mountains and rivers of Mt. Iwate from the bridge, as well as the colorful Kaiun Bridge flowerbed, which is about 1,500 square meters in length and about 220 meters in length, is a landscape that is representative of Morioka City and is a sight that soothes the hearts and eyes of citizens and tourists alike. I’m letting you know. In addition, in the summer of 2007, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Morioka Sansa Odori dance, it was lit up for about a month, and its beautiful appearance stood out at night in Morioka.

Kaiunbashi Bridge is also known as “Twice Crying Bridge”. It originates from a story that was said among people transferred from the Tokyo metropolitan area, and when they visited Morioka for the first time and crossed the Kaiun Bridge, they cried once, saying, “I’ve come to a far away place,” and then left Morioka after the transfer period was over. So I crossed this bridge again on my way to Morioka Station, and the second time I found it hard to leave, saying, “The humanity is deep, the nature is rich, the culture is expensive, and the food is delicious.I don’t want to leave Morioka.” It’s called crying. This is an old story that reflects the warm humanity of Morioka and Iwate.

Our company is a hotel management company that operates 35 hotels in Japan. One of them is Hotel Pearl City Morioka, where I work. The hotel is located at the foot of the Kaiun Bridge over the Kitakami River, a 5-minute walk from the south exit of JR Morioka Station. We have a variety of room types, including single, twin, double, and triple, depending on the number of people and your budget. We also have conference rooms and banquet halls, and on the first floor there is a restaurant called “Tono Monogatari” where you can enjoy authentic local cuisine. Morioka Station, the dining area, Iwate Park (Morioka Castle Ruins), and the prefectural office are also within walking distance, making it a convenient location for both sightseeing in Michinoku and business. We look forward to your visit with our friendly service that is not found in ordinary business hotels.

I would like to use my experience of working for three tourism-related companies and my knowledge of tourism from working as a tour conductor for 13 and a half years to share with you the best things about Iwate and information about tourism. Also, I would like to greet customers who come to Iwate with a smile so that they can take home as many memories as possible.