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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] “monaka” has opened in Sasamachi, in the middle of Morioka! Tenants on the 2nd and 3rd floors that add color to gourmet food and life
[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] “monaka” has opened in Sasamachi, in the middle of Morioka! Tenants on the 2nd and 3rd floors that add color to gourmet food and life
To get to the second floor, there are stairs and an escalator just inside the facility after entering from the Red Brick Entrance on the north side, two elevators that lead to the underground parking lot and the stairs nearby, as well as stairs that go up to the second floor at the Shogamachi Entrance on the south side
Additionally, on the right hand side of the north exit of the Sakanamachi Arcade, there are stairs and an escalator that lead from outside the facility to the second floor. The second floor is named the "Living and Relaxation Lounge," and the third floor is named the "Health and Learning Floor."
Iroha Terrace on the second floor is the main street of the gourmet district
Four restaurants surround Iroha Terrace
At the top of the escalator at the north exit of the arcade is Iroha Terrace, which overlooks Hotline Sakanamachi, a restaurant district with four popular restaurants from the local areas of Morioka, Miyako, and Iwaizumi
CHATONS
Chaton means kitten in French
Morioka is a hotbed of unique Italian restaurants, but Chaton, a long-standing favorite among Morioka residents, has relocated and reopened on the Hashi-dori side of the Iroha Terrace on the second floor facing Sakanamachi Arcade
Chaton was originally located across from the main branch of Azumaya, a Wankosoba restaurant near Monaca, but moved to Uchimaru about 10 years ago and has now returned to the Kawanami area as a homey, locally produced Italian restaurant
The tomahawk sauteed Hanamaki Platinum Pork and the "meaty" hamburger steak made with sliced Iwate Tankaku beef and no fillers or vegetables are both delicious, and wines that go well with these dishes are also available
Facing Iroha Terrace on the second floor, you can enjoy HittsumiMorioka Reimen, one of Morioka's three famous noodles
This is a restaurant located on the factory grounds in Tamayama Ward, Morioka City, owned by Todakyu, a noodle manufacturer that produces instant noodles (cold noodles, ramen, soba, and udon) that are commonly found in supermarkets in Iwate Prefecture
Hittsumi is a local dish made by kneading wheat flour with water, tearing it into pieces by hand, and simmering it in a soy sauce-based broth with burdock root and chicken, and has a simple yet delicious taste
This Morioka cold noodle dish can be considered an original dish, and is a challenging cold noodle dish that is decorated with various toppings and is said to be a complete, nutritious meal
Shin-Morioka Cold Noodles and Hittsumi Kutaya (Information)
Counter seats where you can enjoy watching the fragrantly grilled beef tongue
Speaking of Sanriku and Miyako, fresh seafood comes to mind, but this restaurant, run by a butcher shop in Miyako city that has been in business for 75 years, serves delicious, thick-cut, salted, aged beef tongue that has been painstakingly prepared
The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, and you can enjoy tender, flavorful grilled beef tongue that has been carefully prepared by hand while looking out at the open kitchen
Among the set meals, we recommend the "All-You-Can-Eat Set Meal," which allows you to taste four types of beef tongue
Beef Tongue Restaurant Yoshida Butcher Shop (Information)
From Iroha Terrace, on the right side of the arcade is "Cafe Cantina" and on the left is " La Barca ".
Iwaizumi's Ureira Shopping StreetLa Barca , a clothing and miscellaneous goods store housed in a 300-year-old sake brewery, and the stylish cafe Cantina .
The entrance at the back of La Barca is marked "Watch your head!"
These two stores have merged to form Cafe Cantina & La Barca 2 (Due) .
Inside La Barca
The shop is filled with original clothing and rare African and other items, as well as furniture, and the cafe serves Italian coffee and serves galettes and open sandwiches made with buckwheat flour from Iwate Prefecture, as well as cakes baked in-house
Cafe Cantina & La Barca 2 (Due) (Information)
Business hours: 10:00 - 19:00
Closed: Tuesdays
The second floor is home to a 100-yen shop, beauty salon, and other amenities to support your daily life
In addition to the dining area, the second floor is home to Seria, a 100-yen shop where you can buy everyday items at low prices, as well as tenants related to everyday life, such as a beauty salon and a jewelry and brand-name goods buying and selling store that also doubles as an iPhone repair shop
Seria
The spacious store is packed with products! The cash registers are self-service
Among 100 yen shops, Seria is known for having many products with excellent designs, and is said to be very popular among women due to its wide selection of stylish miscellaneous goods and the bright atmosphere inside the store
The items are clearly displayed so you can easily find what you're looking for
Also, while other 100 yen shops carry products that cost more than 100 yen, all products at Seria are 100 yen (excluding tax), so you can shop with confidence without worrying about making price mistakes
Seria (Information)
Business hours: 10:00 - 19:00
Closed: Same as the facility's closed days
Beauty salon MAYS
This is the third beauty salon of the MAYS GROUP , the same BLUE HAWAII that has been in business in Hotline Sakanamachi for over 30 years
The group has seven stores, mainly in the Henan area, including a hair color specialty store, an extension salon, and a cake shop
Buy-back specialty store Sasugaya iPhone repair shop
iPhone repairs delivered on the same day
The purchase specialty store Sasugaya purchases jewelry, diamonds, gold, platinum, and brand-name items (bags, wallets, watches, etc.), and appraisals are free of charge
In addition, the attached "iPhone Repair Shop" can repair cracked iPhone screens and replace batteries, and also repair iPads, Apple Watches, Nintendo Switches, and other devices
The Donguri Pharmacy Group is a pharmacy that mainly dispenses prescriptions (it also sells OTC drugs), and this is its third store in Morioka City (it also has one in Izumi Ward, Sendai City)
This pharmacy is located right next to the elevator, making it convenient for dispensing prescriptions and receiving medication instructions for medications received at the clinic on the 3rd floor
Donguri Pharmacy Sakanamachi (Information)
business hours
[Monday to Friday] 9:00 to 18:00
[Saturday] 9:00 - 16:00
Closed: Sundays and public holidays
Phone number: 019-656-9700
Tekuri Gallery
In front of Tekuri's office
" Tekuri " is a new generation mini-magazine launched in the spring of 2005 and published twice a year. It is a local magazine that conveys the daily life of Morioka, but it is not your typical town magazine or information magazine; it is a visual magazine with an atmosphere similar to relaxing in a cafe.
Located next to the office and facing Nakanohashi-dori Street, the Tekuri Gallery occasionally hosts events showcasing local art and crafts
*As business hours are irregular, event information will be posted on the official website or Instagram
Master your health and learning on the 3rd floor!
The third floor corridor seen from the south. There is a clinic on the left and a cram school on the right
Unlike the bustling first and second floors, this floor has a quiet and calm atmosphere and is home to a clinic, osteopathic and chiropractic clinic, fitness and skincare studios for maintaining good health, and more
Additionally, this quiet floor is home to three cram schools with different styles
A clinic you can visit before or after shopping
The dental clinic will hold a preview and a raffle on the opening day
The following medical institutions are located in Monaca:
Shiohata Family Clinic (Pediatrics/Internal Medicine)
Toryo Kidney and Urology Clinic
Abe Neurology and Memory Loss Clinic
Morioka LARA Orthodontics and Children's Dentistry
Rakusuke Osteopathic Clinic and Chiropractic Clinic
Tenants for women who want to be beautiful
Curves Morioka Sakanamachi with 2,000 locations nationwide that is exclusively for women . It offers 30-minute exercise programs, making it a convenient place to get fit and in shape while shopping.
There is a beauty studio next to the osteopathic clinic and osteopathic clinic, and Curves in the back left
" NOEVIR Beauty Studio M-one " is a beauty studio run by Noevir Cosmetics, where you can learn about skin care using the company's own products.
Three cram schools to choose from to suit your child's individuality
Each has the following features:
Individualized instruction at IE Monaka School: Fully customized individual instruction tailored to each student
Kawaijuku Manavis Nakanobashi School: Approximately 1,000 courses available for students aiming to get into top universities
M-Shin Nakanobashi School: Supporting the learning of a wide range of students from elementary school to high school
There are many tenants on the first floor that will support your daily life!
"Kusuri no Muragen" is scheduled to open in late August at the Shoginger Town exit (south side)
In our previous article, we introduced the food market and restaurants on the first floor, but there are also many other stores that support daily life
Fresh Flowers: Fresh flowers at reasonable prices
designK: Eyelash extensions, eyelash perms, and eyebrow styling can be performed in a relaxing private room
Hakusendo Cleaning Center: Cleaning everything from clothes to futons and carpets, with outstanding stain removal techniques
MURAGEN: The Muragen Group is a long-established pharmacy with a 160-year history, and is scheduled to open at the Shogingamachi entrance (south side) in late August
Monaka Chance Center: The former Nanakku Chance Center is back after five years
Izumiya Handicrafts (adjacent store): In addition to fabrics, yarn, and sewing tools, there is also a wide selection of clothing for women
Bank ATM: Tohoku Bank Head Office Sales Department Monaka Branch and Kita-Nippon Bank/Seven Bank Joint ATM
A chance center that seems to bring you benefits
summary
Monaka cannot compete with major chain commercial facilities in terms of size or number of tenants, but what makes it unique is that it has many tenants that give it a unique Morioka feel
It is a place where Morioka residents can relax, and also a place where first-time visitors to Morioka can experience its charm
Please come and try Monaka at least once!
monaka (Monaka) <Information>
Facility name: monaka
Facility location: 1-6-8 Nakanohashi-dori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 019-622-0168
Business hours: 10:00-19:00 (Please check the official website for restaurant opening hours)
Access: Take Iwate Kotsu or Iwate Kenpoku Bus to Morioka Bus Center or Morioka Bus Center-mae, then walk for 1 minute
Parking: Basement 1 (approximately 80 cars) and East Parking Lot (61 cars, 24-hour access) to the east. There are also designated affiliated parking lots nearby
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