Why go
- Prefecture capital and Core city in Tōhoku, Japan.
- Served by Odate Noshiro Airport (ONJ).
History
Morioka is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. As of 1 August 2023, the city had an estimated population of 283,981 in 132,719 households, and a population density of 320 per square kilometre (830/sq mi). The total area of the city is 886.47 square kilometres (342.27 sq mi).
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (DH8, 737, 737-800, 767, 787) · 4 routes: Nagoya*, Osaka*, Sapporo*, Tokyo
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (CRJ, 737-800) · 3 routes: Osaka*, Sapporo*, Tokyo*
- Korean Air KE (737-900, 737-800) · 1 route: Seoul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (Embraer 170, CRJ) · 3 routes: Fukuoka*, Osaka*, Sapporo*
- Fuji Dream Airlines JH (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Nagoya
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- All Nippon Airways NH (737, 737-800) · 1 route: Tokyo
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Odate Noshiro Airport (ONJ); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AXT has direct flights to 5 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, Seoul).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Morioka. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.