Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Morioka travel guide

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You're Going to Love Morioka

With a population of 295,172, Morioka is the largest city in Iwate Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Morioka to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Morioka

Morioka in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Morioka in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3104
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Morioka in August, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 180 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Morioka, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Morioka

Plane

Although Morioka doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akita (AXT), which is located 88 km from Morioka.

Plane

Although Morioka doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Akita (AXT), which is located 88 km from Morioka.

Airports near Morioka

MSJMisawa
AOJAomori
AXTAkita

Airlines serving Morioka

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (196 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (72 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Morioka

Most booked hotels in Morioka

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Shikitei Morioka Tsunagionsen
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,512+
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Art Hotel Morioka
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,003+
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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,547+
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Kyukamura Iwate-Amiharionsen
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,986+
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Toyoko Inn Morioka Ekimae
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 4,343+
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Shizukuishi Prince Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 6,541+
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Hiring a car in Morioka

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Morioka (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Morioka is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Morioka (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Morioka is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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