In front of the Morioka District Court, Edohigan cherry blossoms are growing out of a huge granite rock with a circumference of 21 meters. This cherry tree, which has a root circumference of 4.3 meters and a height of 10 meters and is said to be over 360 years old, blooms beautifully from mid-April every year. The cherry blossoms are beautiful during the day when the spring sun shines through them, but the cherry blossoms at night are also very atmospheric. It was designated as a national natural monument in 1923. [Best time to see cherry blossoms] Mid-April to late April
- residence/location
- 9-1 Morioka Uchimaru, Morioka District Court, Iwate 020-8520, Japan
- Inquiries
- （Morioka Convention & Visitors Association
TEL. 019-604-3305
FAX. 019-653-4417 - Other
- [Access] 10 minutes by bus from Morioka Station, 20 minutes by car from Morioka IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Cherry blossom information
- Season
- Usually mid-April
- Features
- The Edohigan tree, with its magnificent branches extending from a crack in the 21-meter circumference granite in the front yard of Morioka District Court in Morioka City, is said to be more than 360 years old and is designated as a national natural monument.
- Parking
- Temporary parking lot for sightseeing buses】
Friday, April 5, 2024 - Monday, April 15, 2024 9:00 - 18:00 Designated location within the Iwate Prefectural Office.
*Parking in areas other than the designated areas is strictly prohibited. Please park in accordance with the instructions of security guards and move quickly after viewing the Ishiwari Cherry Blossoms.
If the parking lot is full, please use the "Kaminobashi Sightseeing Bus Parking Lot (free of charge).
General vehicles should use the "Iwate Prefectural Uchimaru Parking Lot (fee-based)" across from the Ishiwarizakura and other nearby fee-based parking lots. - Latest status
- Cherry blossoms in bloom
