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Morioka 8 Hour Private Tour with Licensed Guide Vehicle
Morioka
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Service animals allowed
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Looking to discover the very best of Morioka and northern Iwate at your own pace? This private tour is perfect for you! With a government-licensed, English-speaking guide and a private vehicle with driver, explore the castle town's history, crafts and natural beauty in comfort.
Morioka sits where three rivers meet beneath Mt. Iwate, a relaxed city famed for handsome Meiji-era architecture, Nambu ironware and soba noodles. On this fully customizable 8-hour tour you choose the sights that interest you most, from the stone walls of Morioka Castle Ruins Park and the rock-splitting cherry tree Ishiwarizakura to the red-brick Bank of Iwate building and the Five Hundred Rakan of Hoonji Temple.
Vi...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary
Morioka 8 Hour Private Tour with Licensed Guide Vehicle
Morioka
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Looking to discover the very best of Morioka and northern Iwate at your own pace? This private tour is perfect for you! With a government-licensed, English-speaking guide and a private vehicle with driver, explore the castle town's history, crafts and natural beauty in comfort.
Morioka sits where three rivers meet beneath Mt. Iwate, a relaxed city famed for handsome Meiji-era architecture, Nambu ironware and soba noodles. On this fully customizable 8-hour tour you choose the sights that interest you most, from the stone walls of Morioka Castle Ruins Park and the rock-splitting cherry tree Ishiwarizakura to the red-brick Bank of Iwate building and the Five Hundred Rakan of Hoonji Temple.
Vi...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary
Itinerary
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Morioka Castle Ruins
Stroll through Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Park), the impressive stone-walled remains of the former castle of the Nanbu clan, beautiful in every season and a green landmark in the heart of the city.
1 hour
2
Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building
Admire the Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building, an elegant Meiji-era landmark designed by the architects of Tokyo Station, beautifully blending Western and Japanese influences.
30 minutes
3
See Ishiwarizakura, a celebrated 350-year-old cherry tree that grows dramatically out of a split granite boulder - a designated National Natural Monument and one of Morioka's most beloved sights.
20 minutes
4
Hoonji Temple
Visit Hoonji Temple, renowned for its hall of Five Hundred Rakan - expressive wooden statues of Buddha's disciples, each carved with a distinct face and pose.
30 minutes
5
Morioka Hachimangu
Explore Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, the city's grandest shrine with striking vermilion halls and a center of beloved local festivals and traditions for over three centuries.
30 minutes
6
Visit Sakurayama Shrine, nestled beside Morioka Castle park and home to the giant sacred Eboshi-iwa boulder, a tranquil spot deeply cherished by locals.
20 minutes
7
Koiwai Farm
Enjoy Koiwai Farm, a historic working dairy farm at the foot of Mt. Iwate, with sweeping pastoral views, fresh dairy treats and charming heritage buildings (a short drive from the city).
1 hour
8
Morioka Handi-Works Square
Discover Morioka Handi-Works Square, where local artisans craft Nambu ironware, ceramics and traditional sweets, and visitors can watch demonstrations and try hands-on crafts.
