Iwate Bank Red Brick Building
The Iwate Bank Red Brick Building was established in 1911 as the main branch of Morioka Bank. This beautiful red brick structure was designed by the architectural firm of Kingo Tatsuno and Banji Kasai, and it is the only example of Tatsuno's design remaining in the Tohoku region. The exterior features a Renaissance-style outline crowned with a green dome, contributing to the iconic landscape of Morioka City. The interior boasts luxurious decor, with plaster motifs gracing the ceiling. The bank ceased operations in 2012, and after approximately three and a half years of restoration, it reopened as a public facility in 2016. There is a free "Iwate Bank Zone" and a paid "Morioka Bank Zone," and the interior includes spaces that introduce the history of finance and the building itself. The Red Brick Building is cherished as a cultural heritage site in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, attracting many visitors.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Iwate Bank Red Brick Building
- Location
- 〒020-0871 1-2-20 Nakanohashidoori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
- Access
- [By Bus] Take a bus from Morioka Station for 10 minutes → Get off at the Morioka Bus Center bus stop → Walk for 1 minute to reach the Iwate Bank Red Brick Museum.
[By Car] It takes 10 minutes by car from Morioka IC. - Parking
- No parking available.
- Business Hours
- 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM)
- Regular Holiday
- Every Tuesday and during the New Year holidays (from December 29 to January 3).
- Fees
- Morioka Bank Zone: Adults 300 yen, Elementary and Junior High School students 100 yen, Free for preschool children.
*Iwate Bank Zone is free. - Contact Information
- Phone Number： 019-622-1236
- Official Website
