🗺️ Morioka History and Culture Museum

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📝 Introduction

The Historical and Cultural Museum of Morioka traces the history of Morioka through rich data.

📖 Details

The Morioka History and Culture Museum is located in a corner of Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Park). It views the ruins of Morioka Castle and the early castle town of Morioka as a museum (Field Museum). The building of the former Iwate Prefectural Library, which serves a core function, was expanded and renovated, and the museum opened in 2011. The first floor, the "Tourism Exchange Area," is free to visit and features the "Hanabata Team," which has a 200-year tradition, showcasing horse models adorned with splendid decorations, as well as the Morioka Yama-dashi used in the "Morioka Autumn Festival." There is also a "Town Information Center" that introduces Morioka's specialty products and tourism information, serving as a base for exploring the area. The second floor, the "History and Culture Area," requires an admission fee and introduces Morioka's history and culture through thematic exhibitions. In addition to displaying approximately 40,000 precious items collected by the Nanbu family, who served as lords of the Morioka domain during the Edo period, the museum recounts the history of Morioka's development from a castle town and its modernization through theaters, three-dimensional models, and recreations of townhouses.

⭐ Highlights

The Historical and Cultural Museum located in a corner of the Morioka Castle Ruins Park. Among its approximately 60,000 collections, 40,000 items are from the Nanbu family. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, there are seasonal themed exhibitions. The entire center of Morioka City is arranged like a natural history museum, allowing for learning alongside the museum's exhibitions. The first floor features a tourist information center that provides local sightseeing information.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you offer foreign language services? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)

A: In principle, there is no foreign language service, but there is an audio guide available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.

Q: Is re-entry allowed?

A: You can re-enter by showing your ticket.

Q: Is free Wi-Fi available in the facility?

A: Free Wi-Fi is available: "Morioka City Wi-Fi."

Q: Are there coin-operated lockers?

A: There are coin-operated lockers available.

Q: Is there a parking lot?

A: The main building does not have parking spaces for regular vehicles, please take special note. Only sightseeing buses (vehicles with green license plates) are allowed to pick up and drop off passengers within the premises of the main building.

Q: Is photography allowed inside the venue?

A: You may take photos (commemorative photos or snapshots of the exhibition scene), but please note that flash photography is prohibited in the second-floor exhibition room. Filming is not allowed. The "Planning Exhibition Room" may not allow photography depending on the exhibition content.

📍 Contact & Information

📍 Address

1-50 Naimaru, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture

📞 Phone

019-681-2100

🌐 Website

Visit Official Website

🚇 Transport

Take the Morioka City Loop Bus, Iwate Prefectural Transportation Bus, or Iwate Northern Bus from JR "Morioka" Station to "Kencho・Shiyakusho-mae" Station, then walk for about 4 minutes.