Events & Festivals

SEnjoy nature and tradition through the year.

Ginga-kun

Kirari-chan

Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival
Second Saturday in June
Horses with colorful fittings and bells
parade a 14-kilometer route from
Onikoshi Sozen Shrine in Takizawa Cityto Hachimangu Shrine in Morioka City.

Sansa Odori Festival

Cherry Blossoms at Kunohe Castle Ruins

Morioka Sta.

Late April - early May

August 1 to 4

Experience the history and spring atmosphere at Kunohe Castle
Ruin with fully bloomed cherry blossoms.

Parades and circle dances take place in various
streets and locations. The event boasts the largest
number of performing taiko drums in Japan during asingle festival, and has been recognized by theGuinness Book of World Records as the largest
Japanese drum ensemble.

Kozuya Sta.

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Wisteria of Fujishima
Mid to late May
The ancient and giant Japanese Wisteria
trees, designated as natural monuments,
have been standing for hundreds of years.
In spring, they exhibit a fantasticalappearance.

Iwate-Numakunai Sta.

Lavenderat Ishigami Museum of Art

Morioka Sta.

Funekko-nagashi

August 16

Mid-June to late July

A traditional event designated as anIntangible Folk Cultural Asset of Morioka City.
Boats are decorated with lanterns andofferings, set on fire, and floated down theKitakami River to see off the souls of thedeceased and pray for health and well-being.

The lavender fields would be full ofbloom and seasonal events such as
hand-picking activities and guided
tours are also available.

Iwate-Kawaguchi Sta.

Ninohe Sta.

Kawaguchi
Autumn Festival

XMAS NIGHT TOWN
in Nanyato

Late September

Early December - early January

Local and traditional folk
performances (incl. ancientShinto music and dancing)and parade of festival floats
stroll through the town.

Ninohe Station and a tower are lit
up with beautiful Christmas lights.
The Christmas market and stage
event are also held.

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Okunakayama-Kogen
Mido

Ninohe Festival

Iwate-Numakunai

Early September

Iwate-Kawaguchi

A grand festival of three shrines: Tonko Inari Shrine, AtagoShrine, and Akiba Shrine. Some parts of the procession
follow the historical scrolls depicting festivals from the late
Edo period to the early Meiji period. (mid-19th century)︿I n q u i r i e﹀sMorioka Tourism& Convention
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2F Plaza Odette,
1-1-10Nakanohashi-dori,Morioka City019-604-3305

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Takizawa

Iwate Town
Tourism Association

Ichinohe Town
Tourism Association

Ninohe City
Tourism Association

Big Roof Takizawa,
1-15 Shimoukai,
Takizawa City019-601-6327

Iwate Town Chamber ofCommerce and Industry,
9-65-1 Ekarinai,
Iwate Town
0195-62-2760

24-9 Okawabachi,
Kozenji,
Ichinohe Town
0195-33-2111

3F Ninohe Tourism
and Products Center,
68 Moriai,
Ishikiridokoro,
Ninohe City0195-23-3641

TEL 019- 626 - 9151

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Kuriyagawa
AoyamaMorioka

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Takizawa City Tourismand Products Association

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MORIOKA KIPPUSHI
WATER NEIGHBORHOOD

Located at the source of theKitakami River, the biggest andthe longest river in Northeast
Japan, within the precincts ofMido Kannon Temple.

Tel: 019-626-9151
IGR Information

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Science Museum and Fukuda
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designer) Design Hall, there arealso community facilities such as
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The information for each facility is subject to change. Please confirm with the facility beforehand.

Access: approx. 23 min walk fromKindaichionsen Station（1.8㎞ / To Gadar Terrace Kindaichi）
Tel: 0195-26-8533

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Tel: 070-5625-8575

Due to its long history, it is known as the“Samurai Hot Spring.” It features inns withlegends of “Zashiki Warashi” (believed as achild spirit) as well as accommodations
associated with Kindaichi Kyosuke (linguist)
and Miura Tetsuo (novelist).

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Access: approx. 30 min walk fromTakizawa Station（2.4㎞）
Tel: 019-688-5290

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Located inside the Takizawa station andoffering crepes and drinks, so perfect to rest
here as you wait for the train. Take-out isalso available. Check the website forbusiness hours.

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Providing lessons that teach horse rides and how tocare horses. You can simply enjoy a stroll around thepark as well.

Kindaichi Hot Springs(Kadar Terrace Kindaichi)↓a.
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Cafe Ichinohebiyori

Access: approx. 29 min walk from Ninohe Sta. /9 min by bus and 10 min walk from the station（2.3 km）
Tel: 0195-23-3641

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Tel: 090-7798-7995

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Kuriyagawa Sta.

Located inside the Ichinohe stationand offering drinks and sweets.
Also, accepting the orders for lunchboxes and holding some workshops(Reservations required).

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Takizawa City Hall
Eastern Branch Office

Access: approx. 36 min walk fromIchinohe Station（2.5㎞）
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Access: approx. 18 min walk from Ninohe Station（1.4㎞）
Tel: 0195-25-5411

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Ninohe City
Civic Center

A park home to the Goshono site, registered
as one of the constituent assets of the World
Heritage Site “Jomon Prehistoric Sites inNorthern Japan.” Here, you can learn about
the lifestyle and culture that adapted well tothe natural processes of the Jomon period(approx. 5,000 to 4,200 years ago).

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Goshono Jomon Park

Ichinohe Sta.

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ingredients for its products.
“Hanjuku-cheese” (Soft-baked
Cheese Cake) is one of its
famous sweets.

Access: approx. 14 min by bus fromOkunakayamakogen Station（4.6 km）
Tel: 0195-35-3131

Ninohe City

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Culture Center

SWEETS ATELIER
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You can enjoy natureand outdoor activities
such as trekking andfishing, as well as winter sports at the ski
resort. Two hot springs are available. Aftertaking a bath, you can taste gelato.

Access: approx. 17 min by bus fromOkunakayamakogen Station（5.2km）
Tel: 0195-35-3888

MoriokaTakuboku& KenjiMuseumSugo Sta.

Okunakayama
Kogen

A complex where children can enjoy many
activities both in-and-outdoor equipment aswell as at campsite.

Morioka Bus Center

Iwate Kodomo no Mori
(Iwate PrefecturalChildren’s Center)

Kozuya Sta.

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Tel: 0195-62-8319

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Access: approx. 3 min walk from Morioka Station（Approx. 200m）Tel: 019-658-8898

Tel: 0195-61-1600↑↑Kuriyagawa Sta.

“Tetsu-in”, the railway
version of red ink
stamps, designedwith IGR Characters
are available.

This Green Space along the Kitakami River that flows near
Morioka Station, has cafes, bars, and other stores. In its
relaxing atmosphere, people can take a walk on the lawn andenjoy nature as well.

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Yuhazunoizumi Spring

Access: approx.
23 min walk from Morioka Station（1.8km）
Tel: 019-622-1236

SWEETS ATELIER
La terre

Iwate -Kawag

Access: approx. 6 minby taxi from Mido Station（4.1㎞）
Tel: 0195-62-8319“Tetsu-in”
stamp books

Roadside market where youcan enjoy local specialties andfoods from Iwate Town. Thereis also a playground forchildren.

National Route 4

A Buddhism temple of Tendai
sect, established by Sakanoueno Tamuramaro, one of thefamous Generals in this area,
as a prayer place.

Michinoeki Ishigami

Mido Kannon Temple
Yuhazunoizumi Spring

Tel: 019-601-7780

A historic landmark of the Iwate Bank was designedand built in 1911 by the Tatsuno-Kasai ArchitecturalDesign Office, which also designed many otherfamous buildings such as Tokyo Station. Its retrointerior has been faithfully restored, and a portion of it
has been renovated into a multipurpose hall.

Tetsu-in
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Mido Kannon Temple

One of the very
well-known pastries inMorioka City has
opened a shop in
Aoyama Station.
You may happen tofind the limited edition
sweets made withseasonal fruits.

Access: approx. 16 min walk from
Iwatenumakunai Station（1.3㎞）
Tel: 0195-62-1453

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TARTE TATINIshigami
Museum of ArtNational Route 4

Access: approx. 25 min walk from Morioka Station（2.0㎞）
Tel: 019-604-8900

Mido Sta.

Mido Sta.

Aoyama Sta.

(Aoyama Sta. South Exit)

The Statue ofSonoi Keiko↓
Iwate-Numakunai Sta. Okunakayama-Kogen Sta.

Morioka Sta.

Built in 1910, this building
was once the head officeof the No. 90 Bank andhas been renovated into
the place to learn about
Ishikawa Takuboku andMiyazawa Kenji, both
associated with Morioka.

Access: approx. 10 min walk fromIwatekawaguchi Station（800 m）
Tel: 0195-65-3080↑ Koma Sta.

Morioka City

Morioka Takuboku& Kenji Museum

Spent her childhood inthis area and became an
actor of Takarazuka
Revue, Sonoi Keikotragically lost her life dueto the radiation exposure.
The statue is located on the premises of thecommunity center.

Michinoeki Ishigami

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The Statue ofSonoi Keiko

An open-air museum where youcan enjoy sculpture exhibits andthe natural beauty of the Mt.
Ishigami throughout the seasons.
The “Forest of Flowers and Art” isperfect for a stroll as well.

↑IGR -Iwate Galaxy Railway

Iwate-Kawaguchi Sta.
Iwate-Numakunai St↓a.

Places to visit along

Iwate Town

Iwate-Numakunai Sta.

Whether in unfamiliar or familiar places, going for a walk can lead to
new discoveries. Here are some recommendable places to visit along
IGR. Hope you will enjoy the train trip and find out your own favorites.

Kindaichi
Community Center（Atsumaranka）