Morioka Shi
Morioka is the capital of Iwate Prefecture. Due to its transport links, it's a good option for a stopover on the way to either Akita or Hokkaido or a base for day trips to Kakunodate and some of the other small towns in the area.- …has about 296,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 400 metres (1,310 feet)
- …is also known as “Morioka”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Sotoyama Dam.
Sotoyama Dam
Reservoir
Sotoyama Dam is a gravity dam located in Iwate Prefecture in Japan. Sotoyama Dam is situated 3½ km northeast of Morioka Shi.
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Latitude
39.7455° or 39° 44′ 44″ north
Longitude
141.2692° or 141° 16′ 9″ east
Open location code
8RF3P7W9+5M
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In Other Languages
“Morioka Shi” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “もりおかし”
- Japanese: “モリオカシ”
- Japanese: “盛岡”
- Japanese: “盛岡市”
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Iwate: Highlights
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