

A mechanical karakuri clock depicting the local Sansa Odori dancers on the MARIOS building plaza — shoot the animated figures during scheduled performances, close-ups of carved details and the clock facade, plus environmental shots including Morioka Station frontage. Easy to reach on foot from Morioka Station; check the clock’s show schedule and arrive 10–15 minutes early. Daylight shows highlight color and motion; evenings add dramatic illumination. Public plaza, no entry fee; parking available


A mechanical karakuri clock depicting the local Sansa Odori dancers on the MARIOS building plaza — shoot the animated figures during scheduled performances, close-ups of carved details and the clock facade, plus environmental shots including Morioka Station frontage. Easy to reach on foot from Morioka Station; check the clock’s show schedule and arrive 10–15 minutes early. Daylight shows highlight color and motion; evenings add dramatic illumination. Public plaza, no entry fee; parking available