Morioka 4-Day Travel Guide

📍Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Shopping around FESAN and nearby department stores

🚩Activity Route: Hiking at Hachimantai (introduced in another article)
🏖️Must-Visit Spot: Easily conquer one of Japan's 100 famous mountains at Hachimantai

🚇Transportation: Take the JR Shinkansen from Aomori to Morioka, approximately 40 minutes. For Hachimantai, board the sightseeing bus departing at 9:10 AM from Bus Platform 3 and return at 2:55 PM. Round-trip fare is 3,400 yen per person (payable by cash or IC card).

📷Photo Spots: Great lighting, making it easy to capture beautiful photos.

🍜Local Cuisine: Start with Morioka's three famous noodles, particularly the cold noodles. Visit "Pyon Pyon Sya," just a one-minute walk from Richmond Hotel. Try the Iwate Three Beef Special, perfect for those with smaller appetites. Choose between Morioka cold noodles or lemon-flavored cold noodles (packed with vegetables and not overly sour).

🏠Accommodation Recommendation:
1. Richmond Hotel near Morioka Station

💡Tips: None

Additional Notes: For budget travelers, you can dine at FESAN's underground food court or purchase discounted specialty bento boxes starting at 7:00 PM. You can enjoy a satisfying meal for around 500 yen per person.

Post by Viean | Aug 28, 2025