２０21．March Vol.101

Living MO RIGuideO KA

Useful information for living in Morioka!
The end of winter is approaching. When the snow melts and it starts to get warmer, the longawaited spring will arrive.
Spring in Morioka is the perfect season to enjoy nature including the beautiful cherry blossoms,the Chagu Chagu Umakko Horse Parade and walks amongst the fresh greenery.
In this edition, we bring you useful information that you need to know about spring in Morioka.

Rock-Splitting Cherry TreeChagu Chagu Umako Horse ParadeThis cherry tree which has split andThis festival is unique to the old Nanbu region ofgrew out of a huge rock is locatedMorioka which has been a horse-rearing region

outside Morioka District Court. It is 11m

from long ago where horses are cherished.

in height and around 350-400 years old.
It is designated as a natural treasure ofJapan.

Mt. Iwate and the Kitakami River
The view of Mt. Iwate and the Kitakami River fromKaiun-bashi Bridge is superb.

1You can use “Morioka City Wi-Fi” for free
within Morioka city center limits
You can use Wi-Fi for free at places with this logo.
It’s convenient when you go out somewhere or gosightseeing. You can connect to the internet withdevices that you can use Wi-Fi with including
smartphones and tablets.

Morioka City Wi-Fi

How to connect to Wi-Fi and rules of usage
You can read how to connect to Wi-Fi and about the rules of usage on the Morioka City WiFi portal site.
Morioka City Wi-Fi can be used within the specified times at the places listed below.

Morioka City Wi-Fi Portal Site（External Link）（English sub available）
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You can use “Morioka City Wi-Fi” in the places below during the opening hours.
Place① Iwate・Morioka

Address

Openinghours

Closing hours

Morioka-city,

４:45AM～0AM

DEC 31st～JAN 2nd

Ekimaedori, 1-48
Koiki kanko Center
いわて・盛岡広域観センター② Morioka City

Morioka-city,

８:30AM～

Sat・Sun, PublicHall, Main building

Uchimaru 12-2

5:30PMholidays，New year

Shimin Hallholidays(Mon~Fri)

盛岡市役所
本館１階市民ホール③ Morioka Rekishi

Morioka-city,9AM～7PM

Uchimaru 1-50

3rd Tuesday of every
month

Bunka Kan（or the next day, if
もりおか歴史文化館
overlaps with a publicholiday）
New year holidays（Dec 31st～Jan 1st）
④ Plaza Odette

Morioka-city,

9AM～10PMNakanohashidori,
プラザおでって2nd Tuesday of every
month

1-10
（or the next day if theday overlaps with apublic holiday）,
New year holidays⑤ Morioka

Morioka-city,

Machiya

Nataya-cho, 10-8

9AM～9:30PM

4th Tuesday of every
month,

Monogatari Kan
Dec 29th～Jan 3rd
もりおか町家物語館

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Morioka City Wi-Fi Access points

4Things to be careful ofwhen riding a bicycle
The number of people riding bicycles will increase in the coming season. Did you know thatJapan has rules for riding a bicycle safely? To avoid having an accident or some problemswhen cycling, take care to know the rules correctly and ride your bicycle safely.

Please check this page for the basics of how to ride a bicycle

When cycling along Morioka Odori Shopping Arcade:⇒Cycle in the blue zone
(on the blue markings on the road)
Cycle on the left hand side of the roadin the direction that you want to go in

Cycle in the blue zone
(on the blue markings
on the road)5

Additionally, please follow the rules below when cycling along Morioka Odori Shopping Arcade.

・Watch out for doors of nearby cars opening

・Definitely do not cycle on the right hand side ofand closing.

the road (traffic violation).

・Be sure to get off your bicycle and push it・You can’t ride your bicycle on the sidewalk.

when on the sidewalk.

*Except for people of 70 and over or under 13
and when it is unavoidable for safety reasons.

When you park your bicycle at Morioka Odori Shopping Arcade,please park it in the designated places↓
Morioka Odori Shopping Arcade Bicycle parking
In front of Mr. Dounuts- 28 bicycle parking space

Behind Kindaichi Car park- 48 bicycle parking space

In front of Nomura Shoken- 18 bicycle parking space6

Things to be careful of when driving your car
along Morioka Odori Shopping Arcade・Please park your car in one of the designatedparking places.
・Do not park on the blue markings on theroad.
・Do not park your car on the sidewalk.
・Watch out for people walking and cycling
when getting in and out of your car.

The pedestrian paradise of Morioka Odori Shopping Arcade
What is a pedestrian paradise?
It’s a road that only pedestrians can pass along.
(At specified times and on specific days) only pedestrians can pass along the road.
From April to October every Sunday and on public holidays between 11:00am and 6:00pm,
Morioka Odori Shopping Arcade is a pedestrian paradise. (From November to March, you candrive your car along the shopping arcade as usual.)7

If you find a hole like this, please let us know
When the snow melts, the asphalt of the road surface may have come away and the road may bepunctured with holes.

Driving over a hole when driving or cycling
is dangerous so go slowly and avoid them.
If you go into a hole, you may injure
yourself or damage a tire.

Danger

If you find a large hole (more than 30cm in diameter and/or
10cm in depth)……
Check the approximate size and depth of the hole and the location of it (address and position)and call the number below:
Please inform Morioka City→

Road Management Division Maintenance Section TEL 019-613-8543
If you need language help, please call →Culture and International Division City Engagement Section TEL 019-626-7524
Or email us at info@mira-morioka.com

Facebook〒020-8530 Morioka City Hall Annex 7F, Uchimaru 12-2, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture,
TEL: 019-626-7524

Email: info@mira-morioka.com

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