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Morioka

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

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival
Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival
Wanko Soba (All-You-Can-Eat Soba) Contests
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
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

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