1-2-20 Nakanohashidori, Morioka, Iwate Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Discover the Iwate Bank Red Brick Hall, a stunning Renaissance-style building with a green dome, showcasing well-preserved Western architecture from the Meiji period. Designed by the same architects as Tokyo Station, this is the only remaining building in the Tohoku region designed by Kingo Tatsuno. Explore the opulent interior with its pillars and plaster motifs, reflecting the grandeur of early bank architecture. Located conveniently at 1-2-20 Nakanohashi-dori, Morioka, Iwate, it's a short bus ride from Morioka Station and a brief walk from the Morioka Bus Center. Admission is ¥300 for adults and ¥100 for children, with separate zones offering both free and paid experiences. Open to the public after extensive preservation work, this historical landmark offers a glimpse into the past.