Morioka travel guide
Morioka Tourism | Morioka Guide
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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Morioka to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Morioka
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.
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.