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Moriokashidare at Ryukokuji Temple (National Natural Monument)

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Sightseeing SpotsNature/Scenery/GardensShrines / Temples
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Takuboku Ishikawa's maternal uncle was the temple's chief priest from 1890 to 1898, and it is said that Takuboku often visited here as a boy and received instruction in poetry.
Within the precincts is the national natural monument, the Moriokashidare, which is a sight to behold in the spring.

residence/location
7-2 Nasukawacho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0016
Inquiries
（Morioka Convention & Visitors Association
TEL. 019-604-3305
FAX. 019-653-4417
Website
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Cherry blossom information

Season
Usually from mid-April to late April
Features
The Morio kashidare-zakura (weeping cherry tree) on the temple grounds is a national natural monument with the northernmost limit.
Parking
Paid parking available nearby
Latest status
Cherry blossoms in bloom
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