🍺 Bars & izakaya in Morioka

12 well-rated bars spots within a 15-minute walk of central Morioka, 10 of them open past midnight. Regular hours from Google; refreshed daily on demand. Confirm special hours before visiting.

Most bars in Morioka are small — six to fifteen seats is normal — so the easiest way to drink here is to hop: one or two drinks per place, then move on. Izakaya (Japanese pubs) are the safest first stop if you also want to eat; standing bars (tachinomi) are the cheapest.

Expect a seat charge (otoshi) of roughly ¥300–¥800 at sit-down izakaya, which comes with a small dish. Cash is still common at older places, so carry some yen. Most bars open around 17:00–18:00 and many run past midnight.

Bars & izakaya near central Morioka

Sorted by rating. Distances are from Morioka's centre. Hours come from Google and can change — the "open past midnight" mark means the place closes between 00:00 and 06:00 on at least one day.

  1. 1.Valo
    ★ 4.7 (114)532m · 7 min walk walkMorioka, Saien, 1-chōme−8−20 八光ビル １階
  2. 2.Juikuku
    ★ 4.6 (98)316m · 4 min walk walk1-chōme-7-4 Chūōdōri, Morioka
    Open past midnight
  3. 3.Lupin
    ★ 4.8 (79)916m · 11 min walk walk3-chōme-11-5 Chūōdōri, Morioka
    Open past midnight
  4. 4.全席完全個室居酒屋 和牛と海鮮と地酒 南部藩響Zenseki Kanzen Koshitsu Izakaya Wagyū To Kaisen To Jizake Nambu Han Hibiki
    ★ 4.4 (113)744m · 9 min walk walkMorioka, Ōdōri, 3-chōme−2−6 KCビル ２F
    Open past midnight
  5. 5.Izakaya Marumarusan
    ★ 4.3 (95)582m · 7 min walk walkMorioka, Saien, 2-chōme−4−11 菜園ヴィレッジ 1F
    Open past midnight
  6. 6.The Bar Sato
    ★ 4.2 (104)512m · 6 min walk walkMorioka, Ōdōri, 2-chōme−2−16 アキヤマビル ２階
    Open past midnight
  7. 7.Bacchus
    ★ 4.2 (94)376m · 5 min walk walkMorioka, Ōdōri, 1-chōme−5−18 クレッセントビル 2階
    Open past midnight
  8. 8.BarKitchen TO-JU
    ★ 4.4 (67)454m · 6 min walk walk1-chōme-11-16 Chūōdōri, Morioka
    Open past midnight
  9. 9.Amour
    ★ 4.6 (55)559m · 7 min walk walk2-chōme-1-4 Ōdōri, Morioka
  10. 10.Cocktail&Entertainment AZUR
    ★ 4.4 (58)410m · 5 min walk walk1-chōme-10-21 Ōdōri, Morioka
    Open past midnight
  11. 11.Seven
    ★ 4.6 (40)560m · 7 min walk walk2-chōme-5-3 Ōdōri, Morioka
    Open past midnight
  12. 12.MUSIC + BAR crates
    ★ 4.5 (38)716m · 9 min walk walkMorioka, Saien, 2-chōme−5−13 玉川ビル B1
    Open past midnight

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Plan your night in Morioka

Stay within walking distance of the nightlife

The last train leaves around midnight. A hotel near Morioka's bars means you can stay out as late as you like and walk home.

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Bars & izakaya in Morioka: common questions

What time do bars in Morioka close?

Izakaya typically close between 23:00 and 01:00; smaller bars often stay open until 02:00–05:00, especially on Friday and Saturday. The list on this page shows today's hours for each place, and marks the ones that run past midnight.

Do bars in Morioka have English menus?

Chains and places near major stations usually have English or picture menus; tiny neighbourhood bars often don't. Pointing at what someone else is drinking works everywhere, and "nama biiru" (draft beer) or "haibooru" (highball) are understood at any bar in Japan.

Is there a cover charge at bars in Morioka?

Many izakaya add an otoshi (seat charge) of about ¥300–¥800 per person, which includes a small appetiser. Some cocktail bars and Golden Gai-style micro-bars charge ¥500–¥1,000 instead. It is not a scam — but if a place has no posted prices at all, choose another one.