Morioka Machiya-Story Museum: A Journey Through Time

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Discover Morioka's history and culture at the Machiya-Story Museum, a preserved sake brewery with traditional architecture and local crafts.

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Step back in time at the Morioka Machiya-Story Museum, a beautifully renovated sake brewery showcasing the history and culture of Morioka. Explore traditional wooden townhouses, discover local crafts, and experience the charm of the Showa era.

A brief summary to Morioka Machiya-Story Museum

10-8 Natayacho, Morioka, Natayacho, Iwate, 020-0827, JP
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Monday 9 am-7 pm
Tuesday 9 am-7 pm
Wednesday 9 am-7 pm
Thursday 9 am-7 pm
Friday 9 am-7 pm
Saturday 9 am-7 pm
Sunday 9 am-7 pm

Local tips

Explore the adjacent Universe Katayacho Store for local goods and handicrafts.
Check out the retro signs and toys on display on the second floor of the main building.
Visit the Taisho-gura for Morioka specialties, crafts, gelato, and coffee.

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Getting There

Walking

From the Morioka Station, the museum is approximately a 20-30 minute walk. Head west from the station, then turn right onto Odori. Continue straight, then turn left onto Route 4. Turn right onto Natayacho street. The museum will be on your left.
Public Transport

Take the Dendenmushi Loop Bus from Morioka Station and get off at the Kencho-Shiyakushomae stop. From there, it's a 4-minute walk to the museum. The bus fare is 130 yen per ride.
Taxi

A taxi from Morioka Station to the museum takes about 10 minutes. The estimated fare is around 1,555 JPY for a 5km ride.

Discover more about Morioka Machiya-Story Museum

The Morioka Machiya-Story Museum offers a captivating glimpse into the past, preserving the unique architectural style of Machiya houses, traditional wooden townhouses that tell the story of the region. Housed in a renovated sake brewery that operated until 2006, the museum allows visitors to explore the interior of these historic buildings and learn about Morioka's history and culture. The museum features several buildings, including Hamato's Sake Brewery, where you can delve into the history of sake production and view a video recording of the Showa period. In the Gashiya, exhibits showcase valuable materials from the old Iwate River. The Main House serves as a general information desk and community space, hosting art exhibitions, lectures, and other events. The Taisho-gura, built in the Taisho era, houses a shop selling local specialties and crafts, a gelato shop, and a coffee shop on the first floor, with the Toki-no Exhibition Room, a gallery hosting art exhibitions, on the second floor. Visitors can explore the old tatami-paved house, admire retro signs and toys, and enjoy a kids' play area. The adjacent Universe Katayacho Store offers local goods and handicrafts. The museum provides a unique opportunity to experience Japanese daily life and architecture, with preserved old-fashioned buildings evoking a nostalgic atmosphere.