Title: Morioka Travel Guide: Best of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Morioka](https://expedia.co.uk/Morioka-Hotels.d6128410.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Morioka](https://expedia.co.uk/Morioka-Holiday-Rentals.d6128410.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Morioka](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Morioka.d6128410.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Morioka Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Morioka.d6128410.Car-Hire-Guide)[Morioka Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Morioka.d6128410.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Morioka Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Morioka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/826d53bdd2b84941cfed146a912d319b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Morioka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a2e031aca116f131a62c464cc95362ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Morioka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1477201c0706656f2d2999a00a18d755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Morioka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a8440a8a659f78b09506c6227d1de418.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Morioka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7afc6af3e5f428c384ac8136b3af7ee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Morioka Things to do - Top hotels in Morioka - Top Holiday Rentals in Morioka ![Dormy Inn Morioka Hot Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34849000/34848981/dee49ea7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dormy Inn Morioka Hot Springs 2-8-12 Chuodouri, Morioka, Iwate £55 23 Sept - 24 Sept additional charges may apply Stay at this 3-star hotel in Morioka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) "The room is comfortable and has good temperature control. The Japanese breakfast is amazing abd delicious. Only 15 minutes walk from the station. Close to numerous restaurants and amenities." Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%2F2025&selected=34848981&PinnedHotelID=34848981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6128410) ![Hotel Royal Morioka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53420000/53411900/53411888/64a01bb6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Royal Morioka 1-11-11 Saien, Morioka, Iwate Stay at this 3-star hotel in Morioka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Popular attractions Morioka Cinema Street and Marioka Castle ... 9/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews) "They did share a parking nearby which cost me only 700yen for a day.... Despite its age, the size is relatively large and very clean. Bfast was simple but nice" Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=53411888&PinnedHotelID=53411888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6128410) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=53411888&PinnedHotelID=53411888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6128410) ![Hotel Metropolitan Morioka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15700000/15697600/15697593/972b322f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Morioka 1-44 Moriokaekimaedori, Morioka, Iwate £58 8 Oct - 9 Oct additional charges may apply Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Morioka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (599 reviews) "Hotel is located next to the train station and is connected to shopping area and train station. Very convenient especially if you need to take early train or if you arrive late. The lobby was nice, bright with a sitting area. The staff was very polite and helpful. My room was a double facing the ..." Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F10%2F2025&endDate=09%2F10%2F2025&selected=15697593&PinnedHotelID=15697593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6128410) [See all 168 properties in Morioka](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6128410) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Private Vintage 2-story wooden house/Yuttado Inn/5min walk to the cental Morioka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113790000/113788100/113788088/4e529a22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Private Vintage 2-story wooden house/Yuttado Inn/5min walk to the cental Morioka 盛岡市, 岩手県 Stay at this holiday home in Morioka. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building and Fukazawa koko Nonohana Museum of Art are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Morioka-Hotels-Private-Vintage-2-Story-Wooden-HouseYuttado-Inn5min-Walk-To-The-Cental-Morioka.h113788088.Hotel-Information) ![decopinhouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112630000/112624200/112624122/3b0302fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### decopinhouse 4-chome-159-1 Sakuramachi, Hanamaki, Iwate Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Hanamaki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and climate control. Popular attractions Hanamaki Castle and English Beach are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews) 家族でゆったり過ごせました(\*^^\*) "0歳と4歳の子どもと一緒に家族で宿泊しました。 ホテルだと子どもたちの騒音が気になってしまうのですが、一軒家だったのでゆったり過ごせて有り難かったです。(声がご近所に響いてしまったらすみません) 外見は昔ながらの平屋といった感じなのですが、室内はキレイにリフォームされており、リビング・寝室・浴室・トイレ等ホームページの写真通りで快適でした。また、フレグランスも気を配ってくださっており玄関もいい香りがしました。 玄関は昭和生まれには懐かしいタイプの鍵だったので、若い世代の方は新鮮かもしれません(笑) 駐車場も一台とのことですが、お庭も広いので三台は余裕で停められる広さでした。 乳児用布団やベビーソープ、オムツ専用のゴミ箱備え付けあり、大変有り難かったです。 ..." Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hanamaki-Hotels-Decopinhouse.h112624122.Hotel-Information) ![Meixiang Shiwa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107330000/107329200/107329194/9c2e5dea_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meixiang Shiwa 53-25 Sakuramachi, Shiwa, Iwate Stay at this 3-star cottage in Shiwa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, slippers and climate control. Popular attraction Road Staion Shiwa is located nearby. 6/10 (2 reviews) 電子レンジ内の確認 "電子レンジ内に以前の宿泊者が使用したと思われる皿が残されていた。" Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shiwa-Hotels-Meixiang-Shiwa.h107329194.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Morioka](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6128410&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Experience the area's museums and festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Morioka-Castle-Morioka.d553248621532776457.Attraction) ![Kaiunbashi Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a8440a8a659f78b09506c6227d1de418.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kaiunbashi Bridge Learn about the local history of Morioka when you spend time at Kaiunbashi Bridge. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaiunbashi-Bridge-Morioka.d553248621532776453.Attraction) ![Ishikawa Takuboku's Residence when newly married](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/826d53bdd2b84941cfed146a912d319b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ishikawa Takuboku's Residence when newly married Learn about the local history of Morioka when you take a trip to Ishikawa Takuboku's Residence when newly married. Experience the area's festivals and museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ishikawa-Takubokus-Residence-When-Newly-Married-Morioka.d553248621532776459.Attraction) ![Takamatsu Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/1477201c0706656f2d2999a00a18d755.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Takamatsu Park Explore the great outdoors at Takamatsu Park, a lovely green space in Morioka. Experience the area's museums and festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Takamatsu-Park-Morioka.d553248621532776460.Attraction) #### Morioka Zoological Park Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Morioka Zoological Park home during your holiday in Morioka? Wander the parks and gardens while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Morioka-Zoological-Park-Morioka.d553248621532776464.Attraction) #### Mikoda Morning Market You can search for that perfect souvenir at Mikoda Morning Market during your stay in Morioka. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mikoda-Morning-Market-Morioka.d553248635997949562.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Morioka Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5191341/95671a54-40ed-402a-9750-207ec66502c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Morioka Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide £151 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/morioka-half-day-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a5191341.activity-details) ![Demolition show sushi making classic cafe tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2976543/be5212c5-4642-4699-8ad2-3fd54dbd1616.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Demolition show sushi making classic cafe tour £126 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/demolition-show-sushi-making-classic-cafe-tour.a2976543.activity-details) [See all activities in Morioka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Morioka.d6128410.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Other places like Morioka - Cities near Morioka - Places of interest [Yahaba](https://expedia.co.uk/Yahaba.dx3000373312) - [Mitsuishi Shrine](https://expedia.co.uk/Mitsuishi-Shrine-Morioka.d553248621532776466.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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