[Iwate, Morioka City] A whirlwind 2-day, 1-night trip🚴‍♀️ - Morioka cycling trip

Day 1️⃣
📍Pyonpyonsha🍜Cold Noodles
Location: Basement 1, "Fezan Odensekan" at Morioka Station
・Authentic Morioka Cold Noodles (Strong-flavored, Beef Bone Soup)

📍Hoonji Temple⛩️
・Famous for its 500 Arhat Statues
(Edo-period, expressive wooden architecture)
Designated a Tangible Cultural Property by Morioka City

📍Mitsuishi Shrine👹
・Benefits: Matchmaking, safe childbirth, fertility
Three giant natural stones Power Spot of the Divine Body

📍Morioka Hachimangu Shrine⛩️
・Benefits: Famous for luck, protection from evil, and matchmaking.
Features a gorgeous shrine building and spacious grounds.

📍Morioka Bus Center🚌
・The building features a cafe, bakery, tourist information center, accommodation, and hot spring facilities.
A stylish spot.

Day 2️⃣
📍Iwate Bank Red Brick Building🏦
・Meiji-era architecture. Designed by architect Tatsuno Kingo (who also designed Tokyo Station). Visit (¥300 for adults).

📍Sakurayama Shrine⛩️
・A huge natural rock called Eboshiiwa (Eboshi Rock) is located within the shrine grounds and is a must-see.
Benefits: Good luck in gambling, career advancement.

📍Morioka History and Culture Museum📚
・Introduces the history of the Nanbu Domain, Morioka Castle, and more.

📍Birthplace of Nitobe Inazo💴
・A memorial to educators. Famous for its portrait on the 5,000 yen bill.

📍Jajamen🍜Hakuryu
・A famous restaurant that boasts one of the "Three Great Noodles of Morioka."
The highlight is adding vinegar, chili oil, garlic, and other seasonings before eating.

📍Morioka Juichiya🍶
・Famous Iwate sakes: Kikuno Tsukasa, Nanbu Bijin, Asakai, etc.

📍Former Shoichiro Ishii Residence🏠
・Modern architecture blending Japanese and Western styles. Born in Morioka. Businessman. Politician. Contributed to the development of Nanbu ironware. Only the exterior can be viewed (public openings irregular).

📍Asabiraki Brewery🍶
・Clear, crisp sake made with underground water from Mt. Iwate. Active in overseas exports and collaborative products (English name "ASABIRAKI"). Enjoy tastings.

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