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Timber town city

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Other-foods

    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.

    Address
    7-42 Zaimokucho, Morioka City
    Business Hours
    Saturdays from April to late November from 15:10 to 18:30
    Access
    Route 1: Morioka Station → [10 minutes walk] Zaimokucho Yoichi

    Route 2: Morioka IC → [20 minutes by car] Zaimokucho Yoichi
    Inquiries
    Zaimokucho Shopping District Promotion Association
    Phone number 019-623-3845
    FAX number 019-623-6896
    Other
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    Nanbu Ironware (Morioka)

    Nanbu ironware, which has a wide variety of types and uses, from stately tea kettles, iron kettles, and modern pots to accessories such as wind chimes, is a representative traditional craft of Iwate. The area around Morioka has long been rich in raw materials for iron sand, river sand, clay, lacquer, and charcoal, making it ideal for producing castings. It is said that Nanbu ironware began when the lord of the Nanbu domain hired casters and pot makers from Koshu and Kyoto to make tea ceremony pots, weapons, temple bells, and other items. Since the Meiji era, Nanbu ironware has received high praise overseas, and in 1975, Nanbu ironware was designated as the first traditional craft in Japan.

    Morioka City

    Central Iwate
    Crafts

    Nanbu Senbei Long-established Shirasawa Senbei store

    Manufacturer of handmade Nanbu rice crackers. There are over 20 types, including the traditional sesame.

    Morioka City

    Central Iwate
    Sweets

    Daimaruya Co., Ltd. Murata Confectionery Store

    Since its founding in 1952, Daimaruya has carefully examined the raw materials to satisfy even those who are particular about ingredients, and each product is carefully crafted one by one by confectionery artisans who have inherited the tradition. The taste of a long-established store, moist and elegant sweetness, and the fresh sweets are a feast for the eyes.

    Morioka City

    Central Iwate
    Sweets