Sightseeing Spots

Nomura Kodo

A novelist and music critic from Shiwa Town. His real name is Choichi Nomura. After leaving the law department of Tokyo Imperial University, he joined the Hochi Shimbun Company. Active as a writer since 1930. He is also a leading researcher of senryu and ukiyo-e. He has published more than ten music reviews under the pen name "Ara Ebisu". In 1963, he established the Nomura Gakugei Foundation with 100 million yen of his own personal funds, which contributed to scholarship funds and research grants. Author of the novel ``Zenigata Heiji Torimonoche.''

Around Harvest H21 Iwate/Hiraizumi Tourism Campaign Dog Sibling Special Award

APA Hotel <Kitakami Station West>

Sakemachi Shopping Street

Located on the east side of the city center, Morioka's only shopping street with a canopy arcade. There are a wide variety of shops lined up, and you can enjoy shopping without worrying about rain, wind, or snow.

Nanbu Toji Tradition Museum 1

Annex Arcas

Former Ishii Prefectural Residence

It was built in 1888-1989 as a private Western-style building for the second prefectural governor, Shoichiro Ishii, who is the current governor of the prefecture. This is the oldest authentic brick Western-style building in Morioka, and was designated as a Morioka City Historical Building in 1977.

Hachimantai Snow Corridor 2

Rising Sun Hot Spring [Hachimantai Minami Onsen]