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Morioka

Morioka unfolds from the base of the magnificent Mt. Iwate, and the Kitakami-gawa, Shizukuishi-gawa and Nakatsu-gawa 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 Sansaodori dancers and drummers storm through the city in the summer, salmon swim upstream right past the prefectural capitol building in the autumn, 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 MICE. 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	28	4,180
Ryokan	20	600
Total	48	4,780

Contact

Morioka Tourism and Convention Association

〒020-0871, Japan, 4F Plaza Odette, 1-1-10 Nakanohashi-dori, Morioka, Iwate
See the map
+81-19-606-6688
+81-19-653-4417
http://www.hellomorioka.jp
cnv@odette.or.jp

Pre-/Post-Convention Programs

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

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

Support Programs for Incentive Travel

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