Sakemachi Shopping Street

Sakurayama Shrine

It was founded in 1749. The main shrine building is located on the ruins of Sannomaru 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. This is designated as a national important cultural property. The annual festival is held from May 25th to 27th, and includes a parade of warriors and offerings of traditional performing arts.

lower bridge

At the time of the formation of the castle town, it was an important bridge connecting the city center and the Kanan area. The imitation jewels were repaired and added to the ones that were used in the Kami-no-bashi and Yo-no-ji bridges in the past.

Morioka City Zoological Park ZOOMO

Reopening on Thursday, April 20, 2020! The park was opened in 1989 on the southern slope of a rocky mountain. The park has been designed to take advantage of the natural topography and vegetation as much as possible, allowing visitors to observe flora and fauna while interacting with nature. In addition to animal breeding exhibits, there are corners where you can touch the animals and various events are held on weekends.