Sakurayama Shrine

Morioka City

Central Iwate

It was founded in 1749. The shrine building is located on the site of the Sannomaru ruins of Morioka Castle, and was worshiped as the guardian deity of the Nanbu domain. In 1926, a sword made by Kuninaga in the early Nanbokucho period was donated to Sakurayama Shrine by Nanbu Rijun, and is designated as an important cultural property of the country. The annual festival is held from May 25th to 27th, and includes a parade of warriors and offerings of traditional performing arts.

Location: Morioka Uchimaru 1-42
Inquiries: Sakurayama Shrine
Phone number 019-622-2061
FAX number 019-622-8671
Website: http://www.sakurayamajinja.jp/

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