Moriokashidare at Ryukokuji Temple (National Natural Monument)

Morioka City

Central Iwate

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.

Location: 7-2 Nasukawacho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0016
Inquiries: Morioka Tourism and Convention Association
Phone number 019-604-3305
FAX number 019-653-4417
Website: http://www.odette.or.jp/

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