Aside from being home to the well-known Morioka Castle, Morioka City is also famous for being the hometown of two prominent Japanese authors, Kenji Miyazawa and Takuboku Ishikawa. Drop by the museums dedicated to these two literary legends, and visit many other excellent tourist spots in Morioka including the Morioka Castle Park, the rock-breaking cherry blossom tree, and Hoonji Temple. If you are planning to visit Morioka, you must be looking for nice places to stay in for a good bargain. Check out our list of the top 5 Airbnb vacation rentals in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture below! Out of the 5 rentals, 3 are in Morioka City while the other 2 are located in a city nearby, known as Hachimantai.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 06, 2024.
1. Come and observe Japanese agriculture work / Morioka city (from USD 28)
This 130-year-old accommodation is home to an apple farm and its host happens to be an apple farmer. Hence, if you are interested in experiencing the life of a farmer, which involves maintaining crops and harvesting apples, then don’t miss out on this opportunity and make a reservation here right away! On top of that, you can also prepare your own meals using the fresh produce from the farm. It is a 20-minute drive to downtown Morioka, and a 10-minute drive to JR Yahaba Station, which is 3 stations away from JR Morioka Station.
Morioka-shi, Iwate-ken, JapanSuperhost
Accommodates: 5
Top guest reviews
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place was super cozy and private with all the amenities as describedthe kitchen is fully equipped and the record player/collection were a nice touch that made the stay memorablethe guest house has a most charming interior also very comfortable and cozythere's an extra private sunny reading/music room downstairs complete with a hammock for relaxingthe place is very comfortable and warm; traditional style beds were very cozyCleanliness:
the place is clean spacious and cozythe house is so lovely and cleanhouse is soooo clean and beautifulthe place is very clean and it has everything you should needa lovely spacious clean and quiet converted granary made for a very pleasant stayHost:
manabu was a great hostthe hosts are very lovely peoplethe hosts were very kind and helpfulthe owner is very nice helpful and friendlythe kitada family very welcoming hostRead more reviewsLocation:
felt so much warmth at this station of my tripwe had a car which made the semirural location easythis is a great location and beautiful viewsa nice place off the town of moriokagracious friendly hosts bucolic location and great accommodation
2. Rent a modern 2-bedroom home / Hachimantai city (from USD 66)
For those who want to stay near Mt. Iwate and are interested to see the rare marble produced in the northeast region, this might be the perfect place for you. Up to 5 guests can stay here since there are 2 bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen. On the first floor of the house, you’ll find a spacious living room and a Japanese-style room that has enough room to accommodate 4.5 tatami mats. The other bedroom is located on the second floor. It is also a pet-friendly apartment, so you can bring your pets along with you on your trip to Morioka! Moreover, it is conveniently located a 10-minute walk away from Obuke Station on the JR East Japan Hanawa Line.
Hachimantai-shi, Iwate, JapanAccommodates: 5
Top guest reviews
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excellent wi-fi and heatingwould have enjoyed some additional storage for food in kitchen and toiletries in bathroomoverall we had a comfortable stay and would go there againCleanliness:
very clean and modern spacevery clean and new facilitiesclean spacious and quietvery clean modern and spaciousbeautiful house very clean and comfortableHost:
the host is responsive and helpfulgreat host and a stylish housegreat house great host if we needed anything the host provided ;-)thoughtful and attentionate ownerthe host was very accommodating and responded emails super fast and the house was wonderfulRead more reviewsLocation:
located in an excellent location for exploring iwate prefectureother than that location is greatbut i don't think this location would be easy to get to by public transportgreat location with beautiful viewsotherwise definitely a nice place to stay if you don't mind driving
3. A traditional Japanese home with a friendly foreign host / Morioka city (from USD 72)
This Airbnb vacation rental is not only unique for being a traditional Japanese home, but also for its foreign host. The host can speak both English and Japanese, not to mention that he is very friendly and accommodating! The rental has enough room to accommodate 4 guests with 2 tatami-style rooms. On top of that, it features a spacious kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals, and a bicycle is also provided, so it is perfect for a long-term stay. The accommodation is a 25-minute walk to Morioka Station, but the bus service at the closest bus stop will whisk you there in just 5 minutes.
Morioka-shi, Iwate-ken, JapanAccommodates: 4
Top guest reviews
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beautiful traditional-style room with plenty of space and lighthe even heated my room before i came so it was already warm :dhis home was very pretty inside and the heater inside helped keep us warm insidebeautiful comfortable space to sleep in toothe two bright and sunny tatami rooms still carry the vibe of old japanCleanliness:
very clean bed roomthe house was clean and comfortablesuper clean spacious two rooms as advertised 1the room was clean and very beautifulroom is big and clean nicely renovated in japanese styleHost:
quinlan is a very good hostquinlan is the perfect hostquinlan is a super hostquinlan is an outstanding hostquinlan is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
an easy 30 minute walk from morioka stationthe neighborhood is safe and nice but its far from the train stationonly a short walk to station and some yummy restaurants near it would recommend :)several good restaurants are also pretty closeyou'll definitely enjoy your stay if you choose this place
4. Go sightseeing at Ihatobu Avenue / Morioka city
On Ihatobu Avenue, you will find 6 monuments decorated with lights and music motifs that are set up to commemorate the famous literary works of Kenji Miyazawa. This private room in a townhouse features 2 futons that can sleep 2 guests, and is a 15-minute walk away from the station. If you prefer not to walk, there is a bus stop 2 minutes away that has a bus service which takes you around Morioka. Have a taste of the life of the Japanese in the Showa era when you stay in this humble accommodation!
5. A small villa for nature lovers / Hachimantai city
The Yakihashiri Cabin Village is a small villa that offers a gorgeous view of Mt. Iwate and its surrounding nature. In addition, there is also a hot spring on site, known as the Yakihashiri Hot Springs. In summer, you can have a BBQ and a campfire in the area, whereas, during winter, it’s recommended that you take a 20-minute drive to a nearby ski slope. If there are any nature lovers out there, the most attractive part of this Airbnb vacation rental is probably its location as the property is only a 5-minute walk away from Mt. Iwate’s hiking trails and the star observatory.
Make a reservation in Morioka with Airbnb
As presented on this list, there are many unique Airbnb vacation rentals that can never compare to typical hotels, such as a farmhouse where you can experience local agriculture or a villa located in the midst of the nature in Mt. Iwate.
There are plenty of lodgings you can find on Airbnb, so feel free to click on the links to find out more.
*All information provided is up to date as of November 2017. For any possible changes or updates, please refer to the links.
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