Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building

The Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building displays Renaissance architectural elements with a green dome and symmetrical facade made of red bricks.

The structure, completed in 1911 as the Morioka Bank headquarters, represents the last remaining work of architect Tatsuno Kingo in northeastern Japan.

The building contains two sections: a free-access Iwate Bank Zone featuring a multipurpose hall and a paid-entry Morioka Bank Zone displaying historical artifacts.

Visitors can access the building from 10:00 to 17:00, with entry fees of 300 yen for adults and 100 yen for students, while children under 7 enter free.

The original vault room from 1911 remains intact and accessible to visitors, showcasing early 20th-century Japanese banking security features.

Location: Morioka

Inception: April 30, 1911

Architects: Tatsuno Kingo, Manji Kasai

Official opening: July 17, 2016

Website: https://iwagin-akarengakan.jp

GPS coordinates: 39.70061,141.15517

Latest update: May 12, 2025 15:57