Richmond Hotel Morioka Ekimae

The hotel's location is excellent, right across from the station exit. You can take the underground passage up to find a Lawson convenience store, and the hotel reception is directly behind the convenience store's back door – though you'll need a room key to access it. The room was clean and tidy, everything was quite satisfactory, and the price wasn't expensive. It's very suitable for business travelers.

Every time I pass through Morioka, this time I decided to stay overnight for the Morioka Sansa Festival. The hotel is right opposite the station and very close to Kaiun Bridge. They assigned us the largest room on the floor, and the kids were thrilled. The room had three beds, and the toilet and shower (with a bathtub) were in completely separate compartments, which was excellent. The Sansa Festival was very unique and enjoyable.

Richmond Hotel Morioka Ekimae boasts an excellent location, just a few minutes' walk from Morioka Station via an underground passage, making transportation incredibly convenient. Downstairs, there's a 24-hour convenience store, making it easy to grab anything you need. The rooms are clean and tidy, and the staff are warm and attentive. It's also a short walk to Kaiun Bridge and the shopping district, making it super convenient for sightseeing and dining. I'll definitely choose this hotel again next time I visit Morioka.

Our second stop on this East Japan trip was Morioka. The hotel is right across from the station, but I didn't dare cross the road because there was no pedestrian sidewalk. So, I took the underground passage instead. Since it was my first time there, I wasn't familiar with the area and had to carry my suitcase up the stairs. Luckily, there weren't too many steps. I actually didn't have high hopes for this hotel, but it turned out to be surprisingly good! The service was excellent, and it's conveniently connected to a Lawson convenience store; you can enter the hotel directly with your room key. I heard the breakfast was good, so I bought one day's worth to try it out. It was 2600 JPY per person, and breakfast started at 6:15 AM. The Japanese really wake up early – there was already a queue before it even opened! The single room was very spacious, and the soundproofing was excellent. The price was also very reasonable. I'll definitely choose this place again next time I'm in Morioka.