39.7° N  Morioka

Konyacho

5 places in Konyacho, chosen by Rin and checked by the editors.

Made in Morioka

Nambu ironware

Nambu ironware is cast iron from Morioka and Oshu in Iwate, a nationally designated traditional craft. In Morioka it goes back to the seventeenth century, when the Nambu domain brought kettle makers to its castle town; workshops in Konyacho still cast kettles by hand.

  • Kamasada

    Konyacho

    A Nambu cast-iron workshop and shop on Konyacho. Closed on Sundays.

    RinChoose a kettle by its weight in both hands.

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Sweets

  • Shirasawa Senbei

    Konyacho

    A nanbu senbei shop on a corner of Konyacho since 1936, baked by hand. The hand-baking experience is paused until about the end of November 2026.

    RinWith nanbu senbei, start with sesame.

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  • cafe & grocery NOOK

    Konyacho

    A small café and grocery on Konyacho: sweets made with rice they grow themselves, and coffee.

    RinRice sweets, with a coffee.

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Coffee
From Rin's day: a cup by the window
From Rin's day

  • Kuranbon

    Konyacho

    A coffee house on Konyacho that roasts its own beans.

    RinA place to take beans home from.

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Vessels

  • shop+space Himekuri

    Konyacho

    A shop for tableware and everyday tools on Konyacho, with a run of makers' exhibitions. Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

    RinCheck what is on show before you go.

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Rin is a fictional traveller. Every place here was checked by the editors to exist and be open. Please confirm hours on the official site before you go.