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Morioka Handmade Village

Morioka's specialties, such as traditional crafts, are gathered here! A place where you can touch the skills of craftsmen and experience the craftsmanship for yourself.

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Comprising three zones, the Handcraft Workshop, the Nambu Magariya (L-shaped House), and the Shop (Morioka Local Industry Promotion Center), this complex offers visitors the opportunity to learn about and experience Morioka's craftsmanship.

The "Handmade Workshop" is a collection of 14 workshops of traditional handicrafts and local delicacies representative of the region, such as Nambu ironware, Morioka cold noodles, and Nanbu senbei (rice crackers).
Visitors can observe experienced artisans at work, and each workshop offers hands-on workshops. Various hands-on workshops are popular, including indigo dyeing, pottery, weaving, and more.

The "Nanbu magariya" was originally built in the late Edo period (1603-1868) and has been relocated and restored.
The main house and the stable are connected to each other, and visitors can actually see the distinctive architectural style unique to this area, where horses have thrived since ancient times.

About 4,000 kinds of Morioka and Iwate specialties are sold in the exhibition and sales room at the shop (Morioka Regional Industry Promotion Center).
At the cafe corner, visitors can enjoy original sweets such as "Nanjera?" that gelato sandwiched between Nanbu senbei (rice crackers) and other sweets. There is also an exhibition room that introduces Morioka's tourism, traditional crafts, and local industries with various materials.

Highlights

  • At the "Handmade Workshop," visitors can observe artisans making traditional handicrafts and local delicacies.
  • Visitors can also try their hand at various crafts at the workshop.
  • The "Nambu Magariya," a relocated and restored cultural building, is on display and open to the public.
  • The Morioka Local Industry Promotion Center, located on the premises, has an exhibition and sales room selling local products.

Photos

  • Various hands-on production classes, including specialty gourmet foods and traditional crafts

    Various hands-on production classes, including specialty gourmet foods and traditional crafts

  • Relocated and restored Nambu magariya

    Relocated and restored Nambu magariya

  • Unique structure with the main house and stables connected to each other

    Unique structure with the main house and stables connected to each other

  • Exhibition and sales room selling Morioka and Iwate specialties

    Exhibition and sales room selling Morioka and Iwate specialties

  • Morioka's tourist information and local industries are introduced in the exhibition room.

    Morioka's tourist information and local industries are introduced in the exhibition room.

  • "Nanjera?", an original sweet with gelato sandwiched between Nanbu crackers.

    "Nanjera?", an original sweet with gelato sandwiched between Nanbu crackers.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

Not available

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Yes, they are.

Reviews

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  • 鄭鈺文

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Details

Name in Japanese
盛岡手づくり村
Postal Code
020-0055
Address
64-102 Oirino, Tsunagi, Morioka City, Iwate
Telephone
019-689-2201
Closed
New Year’s holiday
Hours
8:40am-5:00pm
Admission
Free (100 yen for admission to the exhibition hall)
Directions
From JR Morioka Station, transfer to the Iwate Kotsu Bus and get off at the "Morioka Tezukuri Mura-mae" bus stop. 1 minute walk.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)