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Morioka City Accommodation

For those looking for a good selection of restaurants, some nightlife and Japanese culture, Morioka City could be the ideal base for an Iwate ski adventure. The city is the largest in Iwate Prefecture with a population of approximately 300,000 people and has some great historical sites such the ruins of the 17-century Morioka castle.

RESORT DRIVE TIMES:
Iwate Kogen - 30 km (50 mins); Amihari - 32 km (53 mins); Shizukuishi - 28 km (55 mins); Shimokura - 49 km (55 mins); Panorama - 47 km (50 mins); Tazawako - 54 km (1:20); Appi Kogen - 49 km (55 mins); Okunakayama Kogen - 52km (60 mins); Geto Kogen - 73 km (1:20 drive).