Morioka Hachimangū, Morioka
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Facts and practical information
Morioka Hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in the city of Morioka, Iwate in northern Japan. The shrine is noted for its annual festival on the second Saturday in June, which is famous for the Chagu Chagu Umakko, a horse parade which was recognized in 1978 as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property. In 1996 the sound of the bells of the Chagu Chagu Umakko was selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. The shrine is also noted for its displays of yabusame horse archery during its annual festival on September 15. ()
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
- Bus
- Train
Bus
- Calculate route盛岡バスセンター仮乗降場 12 min walk
- Calculate routeSenbokucho 25 min walk
- Calculate routeKami-Morioka 36 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Morioka Hachimangū open?
Morioka Hachimangū is open:
- Monday 24h
- Tuesday 24h
- Wednesday 24h
- Thursday 24h
- Friday 24h
- Saturday 24h
- Sunday 24h
Which popular attractions are close to Morioka Hachimangū?
Nearby attractions include Yan shou xian gong hui tang, Morioka (21 min walk), Morioka Castle, Morioka (21 min walk), Iwate Medical University, Morioka (24 min walk), Rock-Breaking Cherry Tree, Morioka (24 min walk).
How to get to Morioka Hachimangū by public transport?
The nearest stations to Morioka Hachimangū:
Bus
Train
Bus
- 盛岡バスセンター仮乗降場 (12 min walk)
Train
- Senbokucho (25 min walk)
- Kami-Morioka (36 min walk)
Iwate