Hachimantai National Park Day Trip from Morioka, Japan
Mountains surround Morioka, Japan. One of the most visited mountain areas is Towada-Hachimantai National Park, a national park split…
Things to Do in Tono Day Trip from Morioka, Japan
Morioka is a great base for making day trips around the Tohoku region. One of the more unique day…
The Three Great Noodles of Morioka, Japan
Morioka is the gateway to the Tohoku region of Japan. In addition to being a great base for local…
Lake Tazawa Day Trip from Morioka, Japan
On my trip to Japan’s northern Tohoku region, I stayed in Morioka because, in addition to having great noodle…
Mitsuishi Shrine in Morioka, Japan
On my walk between one of Morioka’s great noodle restaurants & Baeren Brewery, I passed several beautiful temples &…
7 Great Places for Craft Beer in Morioka, Japan
Morioka, Japan is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, part of the Tohoku region. Not many visitors make it…