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Morioka History and Culture Museum (もりおか歴史文化館)

Name: Morioka History and Culture Museum
Telephone: 0196812100

4.0

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

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This museum that opened in 2011 is located inside Morioka Castle Park in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. You can see exhibited documents related to the history and culture of Morioka. In addition, it regularly holds various events such as workshops, seasonal events and Morioka Sansa Odori performances. It is not only visited by local residents but also many tourists.

Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Uchimaru 1-50 (Morioka / TsunagiArea)

0196812100

[Apr.-Oct.] 9:00-19:00 (until Reception 18:30)
[Nov.-Mar.] 9:00-18:00 (until Reception 17:30)

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Reviewed:2016/02/04 Worth a quick visit while youre in the area.

This museum took us no more than 30 minutes to go through. I went mainly for the armour and clothing, which were beatiful. The lack of English means that its hard for english speakers to fully...

Reviewed:2016/01/01 Interesting exhibits though no English

Stayed 1 night in Morioka and found there wasnt much to do or see. The museum has good exhibits but no translations so as long as you can appreciate aesthetics with no additional information its...

Reviewed:2015/11/15 A fine museum, but not one of the greats

The museum has a nice little collection, including superb lacquerware and armor. It tells the story of Morioka, but pales in comparison with others I had visited in Tohoku.

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Address: Iwate Pref. Moriokashi Uchimaru 1-50 [map]

Area: Morioka / TsunagiArea

Phone: 0196812100

Hours: [Apr.-Oct.] 9:00-19:00 (until Reception 18:30)
[Nov.-Mar.] 9:00-18:00 (until Reception 17:30)
Closed: 3rdTuesday (Public holiday/The next day for holidays)
New Year's Holiday (12/31-1/1)
Fees: 1st floor is Free
[2nd floor Admission fee] General300yen, High School Students200yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students100yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club, others)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(flets)
Note: Temporary suspension:Closed until May 10, 2020 (Information as of May 8, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Day] 1-1,000yen
[Night] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available