Morioka Japan | What to See and Eat | 40+ Solo Travel

Morioka was ranked #2 in the New York Times list of Places to Go in 2023. I had 2 days to explore this picturesque city, try the “Great Noodle Dishes” and explore the countryside. 40+ Solo Travel Vlog: After more than two decades in Japan, I’m getting out of Tokyo to see more of the country! Please consider subscribing to join me on my travels. If you have any questions about the video, please feel free to ask in the comments below. Thanks for stopping by! CONTENTS 00:00 // About Morioka, Japan 01:12 // Rock Splitting Cherry Tree, a national treasure 01:48 // Jajamen at Pairon - one of Morioka's "great noodles" 03:00 // Morioka castle and Iwate Park 03:35 // Sakurayama Shrine 03:54 // Morioka Hachimangu Shrine 04:41 // Red Brick Building - former Iwate Bank headquarters 05:14 // Odori shopping district 05:35 // Kaiun Bridge and the Kitakami River 06:07 // Morioka Reimen at Shokudoen - one of Morioka's "great noodles" 07:02 // Morioka Handicrafts Village 08:19 // Koiwai Farm 09:18 // Why I'm getting out of Tokyo #Morioka #solotravel #vlog