Sightseeing Spots

One cherry tree in Tamenai

A single cherry tree blooms heavily on a small hill overlooking Mt. Iwate in the distance. When the shrine was relocated, this cherry tree, which was the only one left in the area where the shrine once stood, blooms beautifully every year and is a sight to behold. It is not known when it was planted, but it is thought that it was a sacred tree. It has become widely known as the filming location for the movie "Operetta Tanuki Goten" starring Joe Odagiri, and cherry blossom viewing visitors come from inside and outside the prefecture. On a clear day, the contrast with the blue sky is spectacular! *This is private property, so please be careful when entering the area.

Morioka Jajamen Chitan

We take care to boil the noodles after the customer orders, and the noodles are chewy with plenty of fresh green onions and cucumbers. A dish that we are proud of and goes perfectly with handmade miso. The Chitang soup, which is made using locally-raised eggs with a firm yolk, can be served before or after the meal. *Annex Kawatoku store Phone number: 019-656-8868

Morioka Jajamen Snack Store Fezan Store

A small snack shop located in Menkoi Yokocho under Morioka Station. Piping hot noodles that are boiled to order are mixed with meat and miso. Mix garlic, chili oil, and vinegar to taste. *Small snack shop Aoi-ya Phone number: 019-652-5738

fisherman’s hut

Morioka Jajamen Akio

Rikuchukurosaki Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse stands on a cliff at an altitude of 130m in Kurosaki, which juts out into the Pacific Ocean, and has been selected as one of Japan's top 50 lighthouses. The range of light reaches approximately 30 nautical miles (approximately 55 km), the largest in Tohoku. Kurosaki, like Kitayamazaki located in Tanohata Village, is a scenic coastal terrace spot in Sanriku Fukko National Park. As a lighthouse on the 40th parallel of northern latitude, it is paired with the Nyudozaki Lighthouse at the northern tip of the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture on the Sea of ​​Japan side. Its appearance on the quay is beautiful, and it is also affectionately known as the "Chalk Lighthouse." This lighthouse is loved not only by tourists but also by locals.

Morioka Jajamen

Jajamen is characterized by its carefully selected mellow flavored meat miso and chewy noodles.

Rikuzentakata City Museum

The Rikuzentakata City Museum, which opened in 1955 as the first publicly registered museum in the Tohoku region, was completely destroyed in the Great East Japan Earthquake, and valuable materials were also devastated. Afterwards, with the cooperation of specialized organizations and local people from all over the country, many of the materials affected by the disaster were rescued and regenerated, and a new facility was established with the functions of the "Sea and Shellfish Museum," which also suffered devastating damage. It opened in November 2014. This is a comprehensive museum that conveys the nature, history, and culture of Rikuzentakata to the future along with the memories of the earthquake.

Morioka Jajaan (Morioka City)

Freshly boiled hot noodles such as flat Ikishimen noodles or udon noodles, Add chopped cucumbers, green onions, secret meat miso paste, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, and added ginger to your liking. You can eat it by mixing it well or by mixing it little by little, and each person will have a different taste depending on the amount of seasoning they add, making Jajamen with their own taste. And the final treat for Jajamen fans is ``Chitan (Chitantan)''. Once you've finished eating most of the noodles, crack a raw egg onto a plate, pour the boiling water over it, add green onions and meat miso, and the delicious ``Chitan'' is completed.

Morioka City General Pool

A comprehensive swimming pool officially recognized by the Japan Swimming Federation, completed in May 1999.

Morioka City Ikude Ski Resort

Approximately 30 minutes by car from the center of Morioka city. This slope is perfect for beginners to practice and for children. Fully equipped with night game equipment.

Morioka City Residual Heat Utilization Health Promotion Center Yupiasu

This facility uses waste incineration heat generated from the adjacent clean center. The first floor has a pool, sauna, open-air bath, and public bath, and the second floor has an arena and conference room. There is also a tennis court outside, which you can use to socialize and maintain your health. To apply the discount for transferring from Morioka Station, please tell the driver that you will be transferring at Shoen Bus Terminal.