Morioka Weeping Cherry (National Natural Monument)

Morioka City

Central Iwate

This is a temple (Kitayama Ryukokuji) where Takuboku's maternal uncle was the chief priest from 1890 to 1880. It is said that Takuboku often visited here as a boy and received lessons in poetry. The precincts also contain the Morioka weeping cherry tree, a national natural monument, which is a sight to behold in the spring. Flowering period: Late April to early May

Location: 7-2 Nasukawacho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0016
Inquiries: Morioka Tourism and Convention Association

FAX number 019-653-4417
Website: http://www.odette.or.jp/

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Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art

The Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art, which opened in October 2001, is located in Morioka City Central Park, a new cultural zone, on the west side of Morioka Station. We collect and display works by local artists, including Tetsugoro Mantetsu, Shunsuke Matsumoto, and Yasutake Funakoshi, and also hold special exhibitions on a variety of domestic and international themes. At the same time, we hold various events such as lectures, workshops, and concerts to help people become familiar with art, and aim to become a new cultural facility in Iwate for the 21st century.

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Museums

Senryu

A restaurant that serves Morioka's local cuisine ``Nanbu Hatto Nabe'' along with fresh seafood from Sanriku. We also offer a wide variety of hot pot dishes using seasonal ingredients.

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Hakogamori

Lake Gosho into which the Shizukuishi River flows. Hakogamori is a mountain shaped like an upside down box that can be seen to the south of the lake reflecting the surrounding greenery. From the peak of about 866m, you can see Mt. Nanchang, Mt. Hayachine, Mt. Iwate, etc. Approximately 120 minutes from the Inarizawa trailhead and Fujikura trailhead to the summit.

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Nature / Scenery