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Walking guide tour @Morioka City
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Joined 2026
This is a walking tour that takes you around famous spots in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture—such as the "Ishiwari-zakura" (Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree), Iwate Park (the site of the Nanbu Han's castle ruins), and the historic Konya-cho district. We will enjoy famous Wanko Soba for lunch.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Morioka Station Waterfall Square
- The Waterfall Square is at the East Exit of Morioka Station. We will take a bus from the nearby bus stop to Morioka city.
Konya-cho
Konya-cho got its name because dyers gathered along the Nakatsu River during the Edo period. The fabrics dyed with "Nanbu purple" and "Nanbu madder" were famous specialties of the Morioka domain. It developed as a merchant town along the historic Oshu Kaido highway.
Lunch Wanko soba @ azumaya
Wanko soba is a traditional noodle dish from Iwate Prefecture. Small, one-bite bowls of soba are served continuously. When you finish a bowl, a server immediately refills it, and this keeps going until you put the lid on your bowl to stop. （Reservations are hard to get on weekends, so you may have to wait.）
Sakurayama Shrine
Sakurayama Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine founded in 1749. It is located on the grounds of the Morioka Castle Ruins (Iwate Park) in Morioka City. For centuries, it has served as a spiritual protector for the local region and the Nambu domain.
Morioka Castle Ruins Park
Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Park) is the former site of Morioka Castle, built in 1697 as the residence of the Nanbu domain lords. Designed into a modern public park in 1906, it features magnificent granite stonewalls and lush greenery in the heart of Morioka City. It is famous for cherry blossoms in spring, vibrant foliage in autumn, and illuminated stonewalls in winter.
Otaya Shimizu
Otaya Shimizu Cold SpringTucked away just a few steps from Morioka’s bustling "Odori" shopping street, Otaya Shimizu is a hidden historic gem. It is celebrated as one of the "Three Famous Springs of Morioka."During the samurai era, this spring produced the finest water in the castle town. The ruling Nanbu clan strictly controlled it, using its pure water exclusively for the Lord’s tea ceremonies and the castle's inner palace. Today, this peaceful stone-walled spot remains a refreshing oasis where locals and travelers can rest and drink the cool, flowing spring water.
Ishiwari Zakura
"Ishiwarizakura (The Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree) is an approximately 400-year-old cherry tree growing out of a crack in a giant granite boulder."
Ending Point
Morioka Station
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee
Your public transportation fee (500 yen)
Lunch Fee(5,000 yen / person)
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2026
About Tour Guide Tomomi S.
Hi, My name is Tomomi. I am purely Japanese. I grew up in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. Morioka is a hidden gem for tourism, ranked second on The New York Times' list of "52 Places to Go in 2023." I want many people to visit this town I love so much and leave with happy memories. I offer not only guided of historically famous sites and castle towns but also services such as interpretation for sake brewery tours etc. I also offer guide services for nearby areas such as Hachimantai and Shizukuishi, as well as for Aomori and Akita, so please feel free to consult me about anything. I look forward to meeting you all.
$154/ per group