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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
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka
Morioka Grand Hotel
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka New Wing
Toyoko Inn Morioka-eki Minami-guchi Ekimae
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka Honkan
Hotel Pearl City Morioka
Toyoko Inn Morioka Ekimae
Hotel Royal Morioka
Hotel Route Inn Morioka Minami Inter
Videos from this area
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Coupling and uncoupling shinkansens at Morioka
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Morioka Station
Morioka Station is a railway station located in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
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.
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.
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.
Kuriyagawa Station
Kuriyagawa Station is a railway station of Iwate Ginga Railway on the Iwate Ginga Line. It is located in Morioka, Iwate, Japan.
Takizawa Station
Takizawa Station is a railway station on the Iwate Ginga Railway Iwate Ginga Railway Line. It is located in Takizawa, Iwate, Japan.
Sugo Station
Sugo Station is a railway station on the Iwate Ginga Railway Iwate Ginga Railway Line. It is located in Takizawa, Iwate, Japan.
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.
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.
Morioka Racecourse
Morioka Racecourse is located in Morioka, Iwate, Japan. The new racecourse built in 1996 for horse racing.
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.
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.
Iwate Medical University
Iwate Medical University is a private university in Morioka, Iwate, Japan.
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.
Yahaba Station
Yahaba Station is a railway station in Yahaba, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Iwate-Iioka Station
Iwate-Iioka Station is a railway station in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Senbokuchō Station
Senbokuchō Station is a railway station in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Ōkama Station
Ōkama Station is a train station in Takizawa, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
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).
Yamagishi Station
Yamagishi Station is a railway station on the Yamada Line in Morioka, Iwate, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
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).
Shijūshida Dam
Shijūshida Dam is a hydroelectric dam in Iwate Prefecture, Japan built by Kajima from 1960-68 and used for flood control.
Malios
The Malios is a skyscraper located in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Construction of the 92-metre, 20-storey skyscraper was finished in 1997.