岩手県 · Tohoku Region
Iwate Hidden Gems
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Iwate· Morioka
Morioka Castle Ruins — Stone Walls & Cherry Blossoms
Morioka Castle (盛岡城跡公園, now Iwate Park) was built in the early 17th century by the Nanbu clan, who ruled the Morioka Dom…
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Updated Jun 2026
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Iwate· Morioka
Wanko Soba — All-You-Can-Eat Rapid-Fire Noodle Challenge
Wanko Soba is Morioka's most theatrical dining experience — an all-you-can-eat soba challenge where servers rapidly refi…
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Updated Jun 2026
Iwate· Morioka
Nambu Tekki — Traditional Iron Teapot Craft
Nambu Tekki (南部鉄器) is traditional iron casting craft originating in Morioka during the 17th century, producing iron teap…
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Updated Jun 2026