Morioka Station, Railway interchange station in Morioka, Japan
Morioka Station is a railway junction in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, where several lines converge. The elevated platforms are divided into different levels, with Shinkansen bullet trains operating on separate tracks above the regional and long-distance services.
The station opened on November 1, 1890, under the management of Nippon Railway Company and grew gradually as lines expanded across northern Japan. Nationalization took place in 1906 when the Japanese rail network came under government control.
The shopping complex Fezan, connected directly to the platforms, draws both locals and travelers who come to browse shops selling regional specialties from Iwate Prefecture. This meeting point in the city center blends the everyday routines of residents with the movement of visitors passing through.
Travelers will find signage in multiple languages leading to the different platforms, with elevators and escalators providing access to all levels. Most connections to Tokyo run during the morning and early afternoon, with travel time varying depending on the train type.
At this point, the Akita Shinkansen line splits from the main Tohoku Shinkansen route and continues northwest toward Akita. Trains on this branch use narrower tracks that differ from the standard gauge used by other high-speed services.
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