Morioka - Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building ~Retro World View~

-Feel the beautiful silence of a time more than 100 years ago- When you walk through the city of Morioka, a foreign-looking building suddenly appears before your eyes! That is the "Iwate Bank Red Brick Building". The contrast of red bricks and white stone, the round dome, the lattice windows... You feel like you've wandered into a small street corner somewhere in Europe😊 This building, built in 1911, was designed by the famous Tatsuno Kingo (the architect of Tokyo Station). It was heavy, yet delicate, like a "work of art that has been preserved through time"✨ ⸻ ◆ Silence and elegance that makes it hard to believe it's the remains of a bank When you go inside, you'll see the high-ceilinged hall, arched windows, brass lighting, and the warmth of wood... I was surprised to see that banks at that time were such elegant and relaxing spaces. I particularly liked the former reception room. The soft light that shone into the empty room was indescribably beautiful. ⸻ ◆ What I felt after going there ・If you like architecture, you can look at it for hours... ・Every time you take a photo, it becomes "like a painting" ・The staff was kind and explained the building carefully◎ ・The view from the second floor is really good. The city of Morioka through the window is picturesque ⸻ ◆ Recommended for those who want to experience "tranquility" in between sightseeing Walking around Morioka is actually irresistible for retro lovers. Starting from the Red Brick Museum, there are also Morioka Takuboku-Kenji Youth Museum and Kogensha nearby. It was a course where time passed slowly, and I thought that this might be what they mean when they say "there is poetry in traveling." ⸻ ✍️ Summary • A historical spot where you can experience famous Meiji architecture • Tatsuno-style architecture, like a brother of Tokyo Station • There are no cafes or souvenirs, but it is definitely beautiful • Recommended for those who want to experience the "quiet luxury" of Morioka ⸻ 📍 Iwate Bank Red Brick Museum Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 (free admission) Access: About 15 minutes on foot from Morioka Station, buses are also convenient ⸻ #Iwate Bank Red Brick Museum #Morioka sightseeing #Retro architecture tour #Beautiful Japanese buildings #Recommendation for solo travel #Tohoku trip #Iwate sightseeing #Morioka #Iwate #Buildings