Teramachi Street

Morioka City

Central Iwate

The street, with its Nambu Ironware street lights, cobblestone-like sidewalks, and temple walls, was selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Roads in 1988. Nearby are Hoonji Temple, known for the 500 Rakans, and Mitsuishi Shrine, which is also a legendary place name in Iwate.

Location: Nasukawa-cho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture 020-0016
Inquiries: Morioka Tourism and Convention Association
Phone number 019-604-3305
FAX number 019-653-4417
Website: http://www.odette.or.jp/

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Tokiwazurin Junior High School

A Japanese musician who was active during the Meiji period. His real name is Tadasuke Yamakage. A direct disciple of Iemoto Bungo Otsu. He succeeded the first generation Matsuo Tayu, and later assumed the name of the sixth Komonji Tayu. After living in Morioka, the place of his ancestors, for four years, he returned to Tokyo in 1888 and acted in the Tate region in the production of ``Seki no Tobira'', making him famous as the first Tayu of Tokiwazu.

Morioka City

Central Iwate

History / Culture

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.

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Other

Lake Iwado

Lake Iwado is said to be the most beautiful artificial lake in Japan. The total length of the surrounding area is approximately 40km. It is surrounded by a white birch forest and has a mysterious appearance. The best time to see autumn leaves is mid-October. Fishing, especially ice smelt fishing in winter, is famous.

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Nature / Scenery