Use the middle day for temples or sleep by the coast?
Stay two Morioka nights for both temples in one day without moving accommodation. For more beach time, spend one night each in Morioka and Miyako. Temples use local JR and temple buses; coast uses route 106 and city buses. To visit the building after returning on departure day, allow time for city travel and viewing before your train.
Choose an itinerary for 3 days / 2 nights
Three days: a Hiraizumi day from Morioka
Stay two Morioka nights without moving accommodation, seeing Motsuji’s garden and Chusonji’s Konjikido together. On day 2, use JR Tohoku Main Line and temple buses, returning to the same accommodation.
Three days: a Hiraizumi day from Morioka →3 days / 2 nightsThree days: Morioka, then Miyako coast
For city walks and sea scenery, spend one night each in Morioka and Miyako. Walk Jodogahama on day 2; return to Morioka for Red Brick Building before departing on day 3.
Three days: Morioka, then Miyako coast →Three days: a Hiraizumi day from Morioka
Stay two Morioka nights without moving accommodation, seeing Motsuji’s garden and Chusonji’s Konjikido together. On day 2, use JR Tohoku Main Line and temple buses, returning to the same accommodation.
Day 1 · Morioka Station → castle-site park → Morioka stay
After arrival at Morioka Station, walk the castle-site park and eat in the city. Stay in Morioka tonight.
- Morioka Station → Walk to the castle-site park
Walk from Morioka Station to the park; tourism association guidance gives about 15 minutes.
- Castle-site park → Stone-wall and Taiko Bridge walks
After walks along the stone walls and Taiko Bridge, return towards the station for meals and the same accommodation.
Walk along the stone walls and Taiko Bridge, eat in the city and return to accommodation. Avoid construction areas and closed paths.
Day 2 · Morioka Station → Motsuji → Chusonji → Morioka stay
Allow Motsuji garden walks and Chusonji’s uphill approach separately.
- Morioka Station → JR Tohoku Main Line to Hiraizumi Station
Take a JR Tohoku Main Line local train from Morioka to Hiraizumi. Direct and connecting services differ; check stops/transfers for your date. Travel in the morning to leave garden and meal time.
- Hiraizumi Station → Motsuji garden, then back to station
Walk about seven minutes to Motsuji for Oizumi-ga-ike garden. Adult admission costs JPY 700. Opening hours are 08:30–17:00, closing at 16:30 from 5 November–4 March. After viewing/lunch, return to the station stop for a Chusonji bus.
- Outside Hiraizumi Station → Run Run to Chusonji stop
Take circular Run Run from Hiraizumi Station to Chusonji. In 2026 it operates weekends/public holidays 11 April–29 November and daily 13–16 August. The subtotal assumes these dates. On other days, check regular-route returns/fares; the Run Run day pass is not valid there.
- Chusonji bus stop → Uphill approach to Konjikido and Sankozo
Climb Tsukimizaka past the main hall to Konjikido and Sankozo. Adult standard admission costs JPY 1,000. The temple opens from 08:30 to 17:00 from 1 March–3 November, and from 08:30 to 16:30 otherwise; sales end ten minutes earlier. Special openings need separate tickets. Return down the same approach to the bus stop afterwards.
- Chusonji bus stop → Hiraizumi to Morioka accommodation
Return by bus to Hiraizumi Station, then JR Tohoku Main Line to Morioka. Choose a bus allowing uphill viewing/descent, with train connection time for delays. Eat near Morioka Station and return to the same accommodation.
JR 1545MRun Run timetableJR Eki-net dated train and reference-price searches
Choose temple dates around Run Run operations. Chusonji needs uphill/downhill walking and ticketing ends ten minutes before closing. For both temples, travel in the morning, allowing garden, meals and approach time; choose the return bus first.
Day 3 · Morioka accommodation → Red Brick Building → station departure
Finish with Morioka’s indoor displays the day after temple visits.
- Morioka accommodation → Travel to Red Brick Building
Take clockwise Dendenmushi from Morioka Station stop 15 to Morioka Bus Center stop 15, then walk roughly one minute. Adult bus rides cost JPY 150; return on anticlockwise service from Bus Center stop 14. Explore free and paid building displays; adult paid-area admission costs JPY 300.
Clockwise DendenmushiOfficial FAQOperator circular-bus guidanceFacility accessIwate Bank Red Brick Building facilities and restored areas
- Bus Center stop 14 → Return to Morioka Station
After viewing and meals, take anticlockwise Dendenmushi from Bus Center stop 14 to Morioka Station. Choose your return from the dated timetable and leave time for your departure train.
Red Brick Building opening hours are 10:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. On Tuesdays or 29 December–3 January, swap indoor visits with park walks/meals on another day. There is no lift or lockers; ask about accessible viewing areas if stairs are difficult.
Included: Red Brick Building JPY 300 + Motsuji JPY 700 + Chusonji standard JPY 1,000 + Run Run JPY 400 + Dendenmushi JPY 300 + direct local train reference for 17 October, JPY 1,600 each way. Run Run assumes operating dates above.
Extra costs and conditions: Two nights, meals, luggage storage, Morioka arrival/departure travel and extra facilities.
Partial costs for one adult, excluding accommodation/meals. JR amounts use Eki-net search references.
Official FAQMotsujiChusonjiRun Run timetableOperator circular-bus guidanceJR Eki-net dated train and reference-price searches
Three days: Morioka, then Miyako coast
For city walks and sea scenery, spend one night each in Morioka and Miyako. Walk Jodogahama on day 2; return to Morioka for Red Brick Building before departing on day 3.
Day 1 · Morioka Station → castle-site park → Morioka stay
After arrival at Morioka Station, walk the castle-site park and eat in the city. Stay in Morioka tonight.
- Morioka Station → Walk to the castle-site park
After lunch, walk roughly 15 minutes from the station to the park using tourism association guidance.
- Castle-site park → Walk, return towards station and eat
Walk along the stone walls and Taiko Bridge during the day, then return towards the station for meals and accommodation. Follow on-site diversions for construction/event closures.
Walk along the stone walls and Taiko Bridge, eat in the city and return to accommodation. Avoid construction areas and closed paths.
Day 2 · Morioka Station → Miyako Station → Jodogahama → Miyako stay
Move accommodation from Morioka to Miyako and visit the beach today.
- Morioka Station east-side stop 7 → Route 106 express to Miyako Station
Take route 106 from Morioka Station east-side stop 7 to Miyako. Choose your dated express/limited-express weekday/weekend timetable, checking busy-period surcharges. Allow the onward local-bus connection to the beach separately.
Route 106 weekend Miyako-bound timetableRoute 106 timetable, fares and stops
- Outside Miyako Station → Visitor centre to beach walk
From Miyako Station stop 3, choose a Jodogahama/Miyako Hospital-bound bus serving the visitor centre. City guidance gives about 15 minutes from centre to beach on foot. After beach/rock views, return to the centre stop for a station-bound bus. Allow walking separately from bus travel and choose both services before leaving.
- Jodogahama beach → Bus and Miyako accommodation
Retrace your walk to Jodogahama Visitor Center stop, then take a Miyako Station-bound bus. Eat after alighting and return to accommodation. Allow about 15 minutes walking back plus waiting, choosing the operator’s weekday or weekend/public-holiday return timetable.
Route 106 weekend Miyako-bound timetableWeekend local-bus timetableMiyako City
Walk back from the beach to the visitor centre. Shorten walks for weather or on-site restrictions.
Day 3 · Miyako Station → Morioka Station → Red Brick Building → departure
Leave Miyako accommodation and return to Morioka for the Red Brick Building.
- Miyako Station → Route 106 limited express to Morioka Station
Return from Miyako to Morioka by route 106. Express/limited-express and weekday/weekend journeys differ in duration/fare conditions; choose your date’s service through the operator. To visit the Red Brick Building, allow city returns and viewing between station arrival and departure.
Route 106 weekend Morioka-bound timetableIwate Bank Red Brick Building facilities and restored areas
- Morioka Station stop 15 → Red Brick Building visit
Take clockwise Dendenmushi from Morioka Station stop 15 to Morioka Bus Center stop 15, then walk roughly one minute. Adult bus rides cost JPY 150; return on anticlockwise service from Bus Center stop 14. Explore free and paid building displays; adult paid-area admission costs JPY 300.
Clockwise DendenmushiFacility accessOperator circular-bus guidanceIwate Bank Red Brick Building facilities and restored areas
- Red Brick Building → Bus Center stop 14 and station return
After viewing and meals, take anticlockwise Dendenmushi from Bus Center stop 14 to Morioka Station. Choose your return from the dated timetable and leave time for your departure train.
Red Brick Building opening hours are 10:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. On Tuesdays or 29 December–3 January, swap indoor visits with park walks/meals on another day. There is no lift or lockers; ask about accessible viewing areas if stairs are difficult.
Included: Route 106 standard return JPY 4,600 + Miyako one-day pass JPY 500 + Dendenmushi JPY 300 + Red Brick Building JPY 300.
Extra costs and conditions: Busy-period route 106 limited-express surcharges add JPY 200 per ride when applicable. Two nights, meals, trains and luggage storage excluded.
Partial costs for one adult, excluding accommodation and meals.
Route 106 timetable, fares and stopsCity passOperator circular-bus guidanceOfficial FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Miyako’s JPY 500 day pass include route 106 to Morioka?
No. It covers specified Jodogahama/Miyako Port local-bus areas for one day. Morioka–Miyako route 106 is separate; these plans add standard adult JPY 2,300 each way, JPY 4,600 return. Busy-period limited-express surcharges add JPY 200 per ride when applicable.
Sources and dates checked
- Tourism association park access ·
- Operator circular-bus guidance ·
- Anticlockwise Dendenmushi timetable ·
- Official FAQ ·
- Facility access ·
- Run Run timetable ·
- Chusonji ·
- Chusonji access ·
- Motsuji ·
- Miyako City ·
- Tourism association walking route ·
- Clockwise Dendenmushi ·
- JR 1532M ·
- JR 1545M ·
- Route 106 timetable, fares and stops ·
- Route 106 weekend Miyako-bound timetable ·
- Weekend local-bus timetable ·
- Route 106 weekend Morioka-bound timetable ·
- City pass ·
- JR Eki-net dated train and reference-price searches ·
- Chusonji viewing hours and standard ticket ·
- Iwate Bank Red Brick Building facilities and restored areas ·