Souvenirs / Specialties

Timber town city

During the feudal period, there were markets all over Morioka Castle. Much of it has been lost to the times, but Morioka still has a market of simple humanity. Ihatov Avenue, lined with monuments to Kenji Miyazawa, is 400 meters long. The streets are lined with shops, and the streets are filled with shoppers. In addition to selling fresh vegetables, fruits, and pickles at bargain prices, you can also enjoy local sake and beer while walking.

Morioka City General Pool

A comprehensive swimming pool officially recognized by the Japan Swimming Federation, completed in May 1999.

Southern Kokeshi (Tadao Sato)

He trained in wood turning from 1955 under his father, Eikichi, who was an unexamined recommended craftsman, and inherited the Onji and Eikichi styles from 1955.

Taneyama Plateau Mt.

Mother House Daasuko

A direct sales store run mainly by the JA Women's Department. In addition to freshly harvested agricultural products, the store also sells wood crafts and craft items. At the restaurant ``Hanghagu-tei,'' you can enjoy homemade dishes such as hittsumi made with local ingredients. Mom's set meal is popular, and Hitomebore from Hanamaki comes with unlimited refills.

Toyoko Inn Morioka Ekimae

bottle don

On the Sanriku coast, it is common to store raw sea urchin in milk bottles with seawater, and ``bin-don'' was born from this unique style. This is an experiential gourmet dish where you can pack Miyako's seasonal ingredients into milk bottles and eat them over other rice. It is offered at several stores in Miyako City, and each store offers a unique version of ``bin-don''.

Umagaeshi Campsite

Umagaeshi Campsite is located in Yanagisawa, the starting point for Mt. Iwate, and is crowded with many climbers from July to October, when the climbing season is open. You can enjoy camping in a location with a spectacular view of the majestic Mt. Iwate.

White Dragon

It's been about 60 years since it opened, and as the original Jaja noodles restaurant, there's always a line of customers. It is served with stir-fried meat miso, cucumber, ginger, and green onions on top of hot boiled noodles, and is eaten by adding garlic, vinegar, and chili oil to taste. It is common to mix eggs and make chitan soup after a meal. ●Kawatoku store TEL: 019-651-1111 (main) ●Fezan store TEL: 019-624-2247