Niō-koji
District of Morioka
in Morioka-shi of Iwate, Japan

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.700 and 141.150 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 42' 0" and E 141° 8' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 05:56 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
9:30 am and 11:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-54.281 and -36.509 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Grytviken
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Delve into Niō-koji

The district Niō-koji of Morioka in Morioka-shi (Iwate) is a subburb in Japan about 288 mi north of Tokyo, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Takizawa, Hachimantai, Hanamaki, Semboku and Kitakami. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 26°C / 79 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 25%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 78% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Monday, 6th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (53 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Bright Inn Morioka

Address
0,3 mi
1-1-21 Nakanohashidori, Morioka-shi, Iwate
020-0871 Nakanohashidori,,Morioka-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka

Address
0,3 mi
1-8-10,Odoori
020-0022 Morioka-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Morioka Grand Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
1 10, ATAGOSHITA, MORIOKA SHI, IWATE, 020 0014, JAPAN.
200014 Morioka Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Metropolitan Morioka New Wing

Address
0,8 mi
2 27, MORIOKAEKIMAE KITADORI, MORIOKA SHI, IWATE, 020 0033, JAPAN.
200033 Moriokaekimaekitadori,,Morioka-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Morioka-eki Minami-guchi Ekimae

Address
0,6 mi
3-60 Moriokaekimae-dori
020-0034 Morioka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Metropolitan Morioka Honkan

Address
0,2 mi
1 44, MORIOKAEKIMAEDORI, MORIOKA SHI, IWATE, 020 0034, JAPAN.
200034 Morioka
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Pearl City Morioka

Address
0,5 mi
3-7-19 Odori
020-0022 Morioka
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Morioka Ekimae

Address
0,7 mi
14-5 Moriokaekimae-dori
020-0034 Morioka-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Royal Morioka

Address
0,2 mi
1 11 11, SAIEN, MORIOKA SHI, IWATE, 020 0024, JAPAN.
200024 Morioka Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Route Inn Morioka Minami Inter

Address
3,1 mi
14CHIWARI167, TSUSHIDA, MORIOKA SHI, IWATE, 020 0835, JAPAN.
200835 Morioka Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Coupling and uncoupling shinkansens at Morioka

Published: September 13, 2006
Length: 47:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Rod Williams

E3 and E2 shinkansens being attached and detached at Morioka with a fast run by at Shin Hanamaki Shot this on my old Canon S3is.


Morioka Reimen 口に入れた瞬間の旨さ:Gourmet Report グルメレポート

Published: October 09, 2013
Length: 07:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

北三陸 青森・岩手の旅 #29 盛岡駅前盛楼閣で冷麺の夕食編 http://miminome.blogspot.jp/2013/09/29_25.html みみさん北三陸 青森・岩手 北東北 満腹中枢破壊の...


Japan: Evening Trains at Morioka station, 29Dec14

Published: January 20, 2015
Length: 42:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Mitch

This video is about Evening Commuter Trains at the JR East Morioka station, 1900 hrs: Local train to Miyako, 100km away along the Yamada line, with 2 x 100 series DMU's departs. 1904 hrs:...


Japan Trains: E6/E5 Shinkansen arrival at Morioka, 31Dec14

Published: January 08, 2015
Length: 45:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Mitch

This video is about 320kmh high speed Japanese Bullet Trains - Shinkansen E6 & E5 series arriving at Morioka. 0846hrs: The combined Komachi #1 (red) & Hayabusa #1 (green) arrive at Morioka,...


Japan Trains: Shinkansen Kiss at Morioka, 31Dec14

Published: January 01, 2015
Length: 18:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Video Mitch

This video is about 320kmh high speed Japanese Bullet Trains - Shinkansen E6 & E5 series at Morioka. Shinkansen Trains coupling at Morioka Station 1447hrs: Komachi #22, 1306hrs ex Akita, arrives.


美人時計岩手版 11月盛岡撮影会/bijin-tokei Morioka

Published: November 22, 2013
Length: 33:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: bijin-tokei Morioka

美人時計盛岡版美人レポーター盛岡市内撮影会11月 http://bijin-morioka.net facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BijinTokeiMorioka.


Morioka Reimen 焼肉屋に食べに行く麺料理:Gourmet Report グルメレポート

Published: March 15, 2013
Length: 42:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

今日のグルメリポート。 どうもすみません。 わんこそばは食べてません。 http://youtu.be/O-FF4dL-iMA 盛岡三大麺の一つ、盛岡冷麺をいただきました...


people in Morioka(Japan), Morioka-station

Published: August 23, 2007
Length: 09:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Yamada Taro

in front of Morioka station, to southwest, Morioka Japan 18(Saturday)/Augusut/2007 12:04~ 日本 盛岡 盛岡駅前 南西へ向けて 2007年8月18日(土)12:04~ http://1st.geoc...


Me feeding some swans and ducks in Morioka, Japan

Published: February 13, 2010
Length: 39:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FalconParadox

Just as it says, me, feeding some swans and ducks in a river north of Morioka Station in Morioka Japan. Taken in early January. This was my first time here, first time feeding this type of...


美人時計盛岡版 5月撮影会/2014 Morioka

Published: May 19, 2014
Length: 33:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bijin-tokei Morioka

美人時計盛岡版美人レポーター盛岡市内撮影会 http://bijin-morioka.net facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BijinTokeiMorioka.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Iwate Prefecture

Iwate Prefecture is the second largest prefecture of Japan after Hokkaido. It is located in the Tōhoku region of Honshū island and contains the island's easternmost point. The capital is Morioka. Iwate has the lowest population density of any prefecture outside Hokkaido.

Located at 39.7036, 141.152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku region, Prefectures of Japan

Morioka Third High School

The Iwate Prefectural Third Public High School in Morioka, commonly referred to as Morioka Third High School or San-Kō, is located in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It is the third oldest public high school in the city, founded in 1963. It has a student body of approximately 1,000 students. The school is managed by the Iwate Prefectural Board of Education.

Located at 39.7295, 141.138 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
High schools in Japan, Schools in Iwate Prefecture

Morioka Station

Morioka Station is a railway station located in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.7014, 141.136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Tōhoku Shinkansen, Akita Shinkansen, Tōhoku Main Line, Iwate Ginga Railway Line, Tazawako Line, Yamada Line

Rock-Breaking Cherry Tree

The Rock-Breaking (or Rock-Splitting) Cherry Tree (石割桜 ishiwarizakura) is an approximately 400-year-old cherry tree growing out of a granite boulder in front of the district courthouse in Morioka, Iwate in northern Japan. It is a ten-minute walk from the Morioka train station. The tree is a natural treasure of Japan.

Located at 39.7039, 141.151 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Iwate Prefecture, Cherry blossom

Iwate Athletic Stadium

Iwate Athletic Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Morioka, Iwate, Japan. It is currently used mostly for football matches as well as athletics events. The stadium holds 30,000 people. It is one of Grulla Morioka's home grounds.

Located at 39.7391, 141.121 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Japan, Sports venues in Iwate Prefecture

Iwate Museum of Art

The Iwate Museum of Art is an art museum in Morioka, Japan. It was opened in 2001. The museum has a permanent exhibition of works by local Iwate Prefecture artists Tetsugoro Yorozu, Shunsuke Matsumoto and Yasutake Funakoshi, and houses temporary exhibitions on both Japanese and foreign themes.

Located at 39.6935, 141.125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums and galleries in Japan, Museums in Iwate Prefecture, Art museums established in 2001, 2001 establishments in Japan

Kuriyagawa Station

Kuriyagawa Station is a railway station of Iwate Ginga Railway on the Iwate Ginga Line. It is located in Morioka, Iwate, Japan.

Located at 39.7446, 141.129 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Iwate Ginga Railway Line

Takizawa Station

Takizawa Station is a railway station on the Iwate Ginga Railway Iwate Ginga Railway Line. It is located in Takizawa, Iwate, Japan.

Located at 39.7989, 141.149 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Iwate Ginga Railway Line

Sugo Station

Sugo Station is a railway station on the Iwate Ginga Railway Iwate Ginga Railway Line. It is located in Takizawa, Iwate, Japan.

Located at 39.7838, 141.149 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Iwate Ginga Railway Line

Aoyama Station (Iwate)

Aoyama Station is a railway station on the Iwate Ginga Railway Iwate Ginga Railway Line. It is located in Morioka, Iwate, Japan.

Located at 39.725, 141.118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture, Iwate Ginga Railway Line

Morioka Castle

Morioka Castle is a castle in the city of Morioka, Iwate, Japan. Monument selected by the country. It was the place of residence of the Nanbu family of Morioka Han. It is also generally called Kozukata Castle, but strictly saying this indicates another castle.

Located at 39.6999, 141.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Iwate Prefecture

Morioka Racecourse

Morioka Racecourse is located in Morioka, Iwate, Japan. The new racecourse built in 1996 for horse racing.

Located at 39.6908, 141.22 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Horse racing venues in Japan, Sports venues in Iwate Prefecture

Iwate University

Iwate University is a national university in Morioka, Iwate, Japan. This university has been called "Gandai" in Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1876, and was chartered as a university in 1949.

Located at 39.715, 141.138 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1949, Japanese national universities, Forestry education, 1949 establishments in Japan, Universities and colleges in Iwate Prefecture

Morioka First High School

, often abbreviated as Morioka Ichikō (盛岡一高), is a public, coeducational, university preparatory high school in Morioka city, Iwate, Japan. Founded in 1880, Morioka Ichikō is the second oldest high school in Iwate prefecture and one of the oldest in Japan. As of March 2008, it has 939 enrolled students. Its logo stands for pine needles; each needle represents truth, virtue, and a heart of gold.

Located at 39.7134, 141.142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
High schools in Japan, Schools in Iwate Prefecture, Educational institutions established in 1880

Iwate Medical University

Iwate Medical University is a private university in Morioka, Iwate, Japan.

Located at 39.7054, 141.151 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1901, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Iwate Prefecture

Iwate College of Nursing

Iwate College of Nursing is a private junior college in Takizawa, Iwate, Japan. Originally established in 1990 as a women's junior college, it became coeducational in 2000.

Located at 39.7042, 141.048 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Japanese junior colleges, Educational institutions established in 1990, Private universities and colleges in Japan, Universities and colleges in Iwate Prefecture

Yahaba Station

Yahaba Station is a railway station in Yahaba, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.6132, 141.148 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Iwate-Iioka Station

Iwate-Iioka Station is a railway station in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.6535, 141.147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Senbokuchō Station

Senbokuchō Station is a railway station in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.688, 141.149 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Ōkama Station

Ōkama Station is a train station in Takizawa, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 39.7117, 141.072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Kami-Morioka Station

Kami-Morioka Station is a railway station on the Yamada Line in Morioka, Iwate, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 39.7113, 141.148 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Yamagishi Station

Yamagishi Station is a railway station on the Yamada Line in Morioka, Iwate, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 39.7159, 141.171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Kami-Yonai Station

Kami-Yonai Station is a railway station on the Yamada Line in Morioka, Iwate, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Located at 39.7441, 141.204 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Iwate Prefecture

Shijūshida Dam

Shijūshida Dam is a hydroelectric dam in Iwate Prefecture, Japan built by Kajima from 1960-68 and used for flood control.

Located at 39.7528, 141.148 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in Iwate Prefecture, Dams completed in 1968

Malios

The Malios is a skyscraper located in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the 92-metre, 20-storey skyscraper was finished in 1997.

Located at 39.7011, 141.133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1997, Morioka, Iwate, Skyscrapers in Japan, Buildings and structures in Iwate Prefecture, Skyscrapers between 50 and 99 meters

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Morioka.

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Morioka.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Niō-koji