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1. www.japan-guide.com › e › e5050Morioka Travel Guide - What to do in Morioka City

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   Morioka. Prefectural capital famous for noodle dishes. 3.0. ★★★★★. (87) #125 of 208 most visited in Japan. Intro. Attractions. Get There. Morioka (盛岡) is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, approximately 2.5 hours by the Tohoku Shinkansen north of Tokyo.

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   Official website. Morioka (盛岡市, Morioka-shi) is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. On 1 August 2023, the city had an estimated population of 283,981 in 132,719 households, [1] and a population density of 320 per square kilometre (830/sq mi).

   • Area: 886.47 km² (342.27 sq mi)
   • Prefecture: Iwate

   • Country: Japan
   • Region: Tōhoku

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   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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   Where is Morioka located?

   • Morioka (盛岡) is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, approximately 2.5 hours by the Tohoku Shinkansen north of Tokyo. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and blessed with multiple rivers, Morioka is an attractive city and a convenient transportation hub.

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   How to get to Morioka from Tokyo?

   • Morioka lies in the shadow of Mt. Iwate, on the Kitakami and Nakatsu rivers. A historic center of wealth and power in the area, the city has a rich cultural heritage of craft and music. You can reach Morioka Station from Tokyo by shinkansen. Take the Tohoku Shinkansen or Akita Shinkansen from Tokyo Station . The journey takes just over two hours.

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   Is Morioka a must-visit destination in 2023?

   • Named the #2 must-visit destination in 2023 by the New York Times, Morioka has quickly become a hotspot for tourists. Located in northern Japan, just a 2.5-hour JR Tohoku Shinkansen ride from Tokyo, Morioka City offers an off-the-beaten-path experience brimming with Japan's hidden gems.

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   What does Morioka mean in Japanese?

   • Morioka (Japanese: 盛岡) literally means “prosperous hill.” It is not to be confused with other places named Morioka, which in spite of sounding the same in English, are different in Japanese—森岡 means “forest hill.” Of all the things to do in Morioka I enjoy, very few of them are within its city limits.

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6. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g298247Things to Do in Morioka, Japan - Morioka Attractions

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   Things to Do in Morioka, Japan: See Tripadvisor's 11,093 traveler reviews and photos of Morioka tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Morioka. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Dec 31, 2023 · Morioka is the capital and largest city of Iwate prefecture, which is named for Mt. Iwate. Iwate is located in the central part of Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region. What does Morioka mean? Morioka (Japanese: 盛岡) literally means “prosperous hill.”

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   Mar 17, 2024 · Named the #2 must-visit destination in 2023 by the New York Times, Morioka has quickly become a hotspot for tourists. Located in northern Japan, just a 2.5-hour JR Tohoku Shinkansen ride from Tokyo, Morioka City offers an off-the-beaten-path experience brimming with Japan's hidden gems.

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    A city of strength, from ironware to workhorses. Morioka lies in the shadow of Mt. Iwate, on the Kitakami and Nakatsu rivers. A historic center of wealth and power in the area, the city has a rich cultural heritage of craft and music.