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Morioka

About Morioka
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Things to do in Morioka

Upcoming Morioka Events

Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race 2025

Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race 2025

Sunday - Jul 6th

An annual rubber race down the Kitakami River in Morioka. You can enter as a competitor or simply as a slow cruise down the river..

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Morioka's Sansa Odori 2025

Morioka's Sansa Odori 2025

Aug 1st - Aug 4th

The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, ..

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Where to eat in Morioka

Hot Jaja, Morioka

Hot Jaja, Morioka

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Hot Jaja is a restaurant specializing in Jajamen noodles. Located right in front of JR Morioka Station, it's the perfect p..

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Places to stay in Morioka

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About Morioka

Morioka is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, it has quite a rich history and a few old buildings still remain. It is at the confluence of 3 rivers, Kitakami, Shizukiishi and Nakatsu rivers, a strategic location in old times. It is also located just a few kilometers away from Mt. Iwate, the largest mountain in the prefecture, a volcano.

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