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Iwate Bank Red Brick Building

Morioka City

Central Iwate

History / CultureMuseums

It opened as Iwate Bank Red Brick Building on Sunday, July 17, 2016. Built to the design of Kingo Tatsuno and Manji Kasai Architects, the former Morioka Bank is built of red brick with a green dome, and its exterior has a strict Renaissance-style outline. Located in the center of the city, it combines with the Nakatsu River and Nakano Bridge to form Morioka's representative landscape. A nationally designated important cultural property built in 1909.

Location
1-2-20 Nakanohashi-dori, Morioka 020-0141
Business Hours
10:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed
Every Tuesday, year-end and New Year holidays (12/29-1/3)
Price
Morioka Bank Zone: Adults 300 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 100 yen, Pre-school children free
*Free for Iwate Bank zone
Inquiries
Iwate Bank Red Brick Building
Phone number 019-622-1236
Website
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Morioka History and Culture Museum

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.

Morioka City

Central Iwate
Museums

Hakogamori

Lake Gosho into which the Shizukuishi River flows. Hakogamori is a mountain shaped like an upside down box that can be seen to the south of the lake reflecting the surrounding greenery. From the peak of about 866m, you can see Mt. Nanchang, Mt. Hayachine, Mt. Iwate, etc. Approximately 120 minutes from the Inarizawa trailhead and Fujikura trailhead to the summit.

Morioka City

Central Iwate
Nature / Scenery
Makibori Shrine

Makibori Shrine

It is said to have been founded in the 3rd year of the Choroku era (1459). The object of worship is Kanase Daimyojin, which is about 60cm tall and has been worshiped since ancient times as the god of matchmaking, child-bearing, and safe childbirth. Kinsei-sama is enshrined everywhere within the shrine grounds.

Morioka City

Central Iwate
History / CultureShrines / Temples