Takuboku Ishikawa

Moriokashidare at Ryukokuji Temple (National Natural Monument)

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.

Mikoda morning market

During the feudal period, there were markets all over Morioka Castle. Much of it has been lost to the times, but Morioka still has a simple and humane market. The Mikoda morning market, which has been popular as the citizens' kitchen for many years, is the largest cooperative type market in Japan. If you turn down an alley in a complicated residential area at 5 a.m., you'll find vegetables, wild plants, fresh flowers, fruits, pickles, and more lined up on mats spread out by farmers. Here is a nostalgic look at Morioka.

Morioka City Zoological Park ZOOMO

Reopening on Thursday, April 20, 2020! The park was opened in 1989 on the southern slope of a rocky mountain. The park has been designed to take advantage of the natural topography and vegetation as much as possible, allowing visitors to observe flora and fauna while interacting with nature. In addition to animal breeding exhibits, there are corners where you can touch the animals and various events are held on weekends.