Sightseeing Spots

Morioka History and Culture Museum

The building, which had been used as the Iwate Prefectural Library, was completely renovated and opened in 2011 in a corner of Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Park). The first floor introduces Morioka's festivals (Chagu Chagu Umako, Morioka Sansa Odori, Morioka Autumn Festival floats) and seasonal tourist information, while the second floor displays the history of the Morioka clan and the treasures of the Nanbu family. There is also a cafe (rest area ``Fukikata''). Please stop by to experience the history and culture of the castle town of Morioka and enjoy walking around the town.

Byakuren Cave

Magariya (Closed)

Tokoan

A free rest facility located in front of the Kuroishi Temple gate. The calm and tranquil space with the bamboo forest of Kuroishi-dera Temple in the background is appealing. You can also eat and enjoy authentic handmade soba noodles. From Mizusawa-Esashi Station, transfer to Iwate Prefectural Transportation Haneda Ofunato Line Mizusawa Ekidori bus stop and head to Yamauchi bus stop.

Taki Nagashi Soba Takikando

Sugawa Kogen Onsen [Sugawa Onsen]

Tsukiean

A free rest facility located in front of the gate of Shoboji Temple in the back. In addition to souvenir items, there is also a soba restaurant and cafe. From Mizusawa-Esashi Station, transfer to the Iwate Prefectural Transportation Haneda Ofunato Line Mizusawa Ekidori bus stop and head to the Shohoji bus stop.

JR Kitakami Line 1

Ryusendo Cave Hot Spring Hotel

Located at the foot of Mt. Urira, about a 10-minute walk from Ryusendo Cave, you can enjoy Kaiseki cuisine featuring Iwaizumi Tankaku beef, seasonal wild vegetables, and seafood. As a family bath, there is a charcoal bath that uses 400 kg of Bincho charcoal. It is popular for its far infrared rays and negative ion effects. The spring quality is slightly alkaline, and it is effective for treating neuralgia, skin diseases, and joint pain.