Morioka 8 Hour Private Tour with Licensed Guide Vehicle
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Looking to discover the very best of Morioka and northern Iwate at your own pace? This private tour is perfect for you! With a government-licensed, English-speaking guide and a private vehicle with driver, explore the castle town's history, crafts and natural beauty in comfort.
Morioka sits where three rivers meet beneath Mt. Iwate, a relaxed city famed for handsome Meiji-era architecture, Nambu ironware and soba noodles. On this fully customizable 8-hour tour you choose the sights that interest you most, from the stone walls of Morioka Castle Ruins Park and the rock-splitting cherry tree Ishiwarizakura to the red-brick Bank of Iwate building and the Five Hundred Rakan of Hoonji Temple.
Visit grand Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, watch artisans at Morioka Handi-Works Square, or head out to historic Koiwai Farm. Your guide tailors the day to your interests - the easiest, most rewarding way to experience the warm spirit of northern Japan.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
Please contact us should you need a child or infant seat.
What To Expect
Morioka Castle Ruins
Stroll through Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Park), the impressive stone-walled remains of the former castle of the Nanbu clan, beautiful in every season and a green landmark in the heart of the city.
See Ishiwarizakura, a celebrated 350-year-old cherry tree that grows dramatically out of a split granite boulder - a designated National Natural Monument and one of Morioka's most beloved sights.
Options
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax) Pickup included
Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Van (Up to 7 Pax) Pickup included
Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Minivan (Up to 4 Pax) Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by Japan Guide Agency