Morioka Weeping Cherry (National Natural Monument)

Torakuji Temple wooden eleven-faced Kannon statue

Nine Heian Buddha statues, including the eleven-faced Kannon statue, which were enshrined at the foot of Mt. Himegami, are preserved at Torakuji Temple. It has been designated as an Iwate Prefectural Cultural Property, and is said to be one of the best Buddhist statues in the Tohoku region as an eleven-faced Kannon statue.

Urumi crafts

The tools used to make lacquerware, such as the lacquer bucket that collects lacquer sap, the feather that removes dust, the tools used for decoration, and the brush that applies lacquer, are on display, as well as the process of making a teapot stand. The master who has been in this business for over 40 years is a traditional craftsman of Joboji lacquerware, which is designated as a national traditional craft. Lacquerware made from natural materials has a pleasant texture. You can taste the real goodness.

Takamatsu Park (Takamatsu Pond)

Takamatsu Pond is an embankment built in the 1660s for flood control in Morioka. There were four such banks, which were once called ``Ueda no Tsutsumi,'' and one of them is the current Takamatsu Pond. With an area of ​​10.5 hectares full of water, it is a famous spot for cherry blossoms that is listed as one of the ``Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan.'' It has become a recreational spot for citizens in all four seasons, with boats in the summer, colored leaves in the fall, and swans in the winter. There is. [Rose garden] More than 40 types of roses are planted here, and the best time to see them is usually around mid-June. free entrance. No time limit. [Button garden] More than 200 peonies and peonies have been planted, and the best time to see them is from mid-May to late May. free entrance. No time limit.