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Bank of Iwate Akarenga
Bank of Iwate Akarenga · Iwate Bank Red Brick Building · 岩手銀行赤レンガ館
Bank of Iwate Akarenga is a former bank built in red brick. After viewing the exterior, explore exhibits from its banking years and restored reception and meeting rooms inside.
There is a free area; restored interiors are in the paid area.
Official FAQ Facility access Bank of Iwate Akarenga: facilities and restored areas
Visitor information at a glance
Admission
There are free and paid areas. Individual paid admission is JPY 300 for ages 16 and over and JPY 100 for primary and junior-high pupils; preschool children enter free.
Opening hours and closed days
The building opens from 10:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30. It closes every Tuesday and on 29 December–3 January.
What can I see at Bank of Iwate Akarenga?
Inside the former bank
Explore the restored reception and meeting rooms in the paid area. Exhibits from the banking years provide context for the old bank interiors.
Official FAQ Bank of Iwate Akarenga: facilities and restored areas
How to get to Bank of Iwate Akarenga
Take the right-loop Dendenmushi from Morioka Station to Morioka Bus Center, then walk about a minute to Akarenga. The facility lists about 10 minutes on the bus from the station, or 30 minutes walking all the way. Return on the left-loop Dendenmushi from the bus centre to Morioka Station. Both directions pass the bus centre; each adult ride costs JPY 150. If going via the castle park, allow time to explore it and walk onwards.
Official FAQ Facility access Operator: loop-bus guidance Dendenmushi right loop Dendenmushi left-loop timetable
Before you visit
Plan for luggage and stairs first
The Akarenga building has no lockers or lift. Arrange storage for large bags before visiting. If stairs are difficult, ask the facility which areas you can access.
Questions about Bank of Iwate Akarenga
Can I visit the Akarenga building for free?
The free area has no admission charge. A separate ticket is needed for the paid area with restored reception and meeting rooms.
Official FAQ Bank of Iwate Akarenga: facilities and restored areas
Sources and dates checked
- Official FAQ ·
- Facility access ·
- Bank of Iwate Akarenga: facilities and restored areas ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Operator: loop-bus guidance ·
- Dendenmushi right loop ·
- Dendenmushi left-loop timetable ·
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