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Morioka 8 Hour Private Tour with Licensed Guide Vehicle

By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,426 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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 customisable 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.

Visit grand Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, watch artisans at Morioka Handi-Works Square, or head out to historic Koiwai Farm. Your guide tailors the day to your interests - the easiest, most rewarding way to experience the warm spirit of northern Japan.

Activity location

  • Morioka Castle Ruins
    • Uchimaru,
    • 020-0023, Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Morioka Castle Ruins
    • Uchimaru,
    • 020-0023, Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Check availability

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,547.21 x 1 AdultAU$1,547.21
Total
Price is AU$1,547.21
Until Wed, 12 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customisable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under Itinerary

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Please contact us should you need a child or infant seat.

Activity itinerary

Morioka Castle Ruins

  • 1h
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.

Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Ishiwarizakura (The Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree)

  • 20m
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.

Hoonji Temple

  • 30m
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.

Morioka Hachimangu

  • 30m
Explore Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, the city's grandest shrine with striking vermilion halls and a centre of beloved local festivals and traditions for over three centuries.

Sakurayama Shrine

  • 20m
Visit Sakurayama Shrine, nestled beside Morioka Castle park and home to the giant sacred Eboshi-iwa boulder, a tranquil spot deeply cherished by locals.

Koiwai Farm

  • 1h
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).

Morioka Handi-Works Square

  • 45m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Morioka Castle Ruins
    • Uchimaru,
    • 020-0023, Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Morioka Castle Ruins
    • Uchimaru,
    • 020-0023, Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

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