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Morioka

Morioka unfolds from the base of the magnificent Mt. Iwate, and the Kitakami, Shizukuishi, and Nakatsu Rivers trace their leisurely paths through the city. Every season has its delights—the Ishiwari Zakura (Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree) blooms in the spring, energetic groups of Sansa Odori dancers and drummers storm through the city in the summer, salmon swim upstream in the autumn, a rare sight the prefectural capital, and swans return to roost through the winter. Located north of Tokyo, Morioka can be reached by Shinkansen in as little as 2 hours and 10 minutes. The area surrounding Morioka Station has many easily accessible MICE facilities that have already hosted various events. Sanriku Geopark, World Heritage Hiraizumi, Hachimantai Mountains and many more sights await participants after their convention. Morioka provides robust support for MICE, with the most extensive financial assistance program in the Tohoku region.

Access

Iwate Hanamaki Airport> Morioka Station: 45 min. by limousine bus
Tokyo Station> Morioka Station: 130 min. by train (Tohoku Shinkansen)

Venues overview

	Facility	Rooms
Hotel	27	4,419
Ryokan	19	590
Total	46	5,009

Contact

Morioka Tourism and Convention Association

4F Plaza Odette, 1-1-10 Nakanohashi-dori, Morioka, Iwate 020-0871, Japan
See the map
+81-19-606-6688
https://hellomorioka.jp
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Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Wanko Soba (All-You-Can-Eat Soba) Contests

Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival
The Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival is held every June, when around 100 brightly bedecked horses march from Onikoshi Sozen-jinja Shrine in Takizawa to Morioka Hachimangu Shrine in Morioka. Commemorative photos with vividly decorated horses can be taken.
Wanko Soba (All-You-Can-Eat Soba) Contests
Nothing says “Morioka” more than wanko soba (all-you-can-eat soba), so why not organize a mini wanko soba contest at your convention’s social gathering? Having representatives from various areas compete in your contest will elevate the mood among participants in your event as well as crowds who come to cheer. Said to have started as a gesture of hospitality at large banquets, this tradition of eating to one’s heart’s content is a quintessential Morioka attraction.

Support Programs for Convention

Support for bidding process
Category	Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection	Arranging an inspection trip for site selection	Yes
Support for hosting/preparation
Category	Type of Support	Availability
PR	Support for encouraging participation in the event	Yes
PR	Supporting other PR activities	Yes
Conference and event preparation	Providing information on PCOs, travel agencies and event management companies	Yes
	Providing information on reception venues (including unique venues)	Yes
	Providing information on related programs (local attractions, traditional performing arts, post-convention programs, sightseeing and hands-on experiences with Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants)	Yes
	Providing tourism information	Yes
Conference and event operation	Arranging reception venues (including unique venues)	N/A
	Arranging volunteers	Yes
	Setting up an information desk	N/A
	Providing maps/guidebooks for participants	Yes
	Arranging shuttle buses	N/A
	Providing convention bags	Yes
Hospitality	Welcome posters and digital signage	Yes
	Welcome message by the head of the local government	N/A
	Providing discount tickets to tourist facilities	Yes
	Providing discounts on public transportation	N/A
	Dispatching tourism ambassadors	N/A
Related programs	Making arrangements for attractions and traditional performing arts	Yes
	Making arrangements for post-convention programs	N/A
	Making arrangements for sightseeing and hands-on experiences of Japanese culture for persons accompanying conference participants	N/A
	Arranging tour interpreters and guides	N/A

Support Programs for Incentive Travel

Support for Planning Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Site inspection support (provision of accommodation, food, tourist activities)	N/A
Creation of draft proposals, providing information	N/A
Financial and Logistical Support for Incentive Travel
Type of Support	Availability
Accommodation	N/A
Airport transfer services	N/A
Welcome banners	N/A
Chartered transport (e.g. coaches)	N/A
Prepaid cards for public transport	N/A
Venues (MICE facilities, unique venues)	N/A
Event management services	N/A
Recruiting volunteers to assist at events	N/A
Excursions, technical visits etc.	N/A
Attractions, entertainment etc.	N/A
Experience programs	N/A
Local cuisine, traditional cuisine	N/A
Greeting at airport or station	N/A
Greeting or welcome letter from local government head	N/A
Travel brochures	N/A
Discount coupons	N/A
Giveaways	N/A