Tohoku Agricultural Research Center Nanohana Exhibition

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Nature/Scenery/Gardens

It is open to the public around mid-May (limited opening days) when the rape blossoms (rapeseed rape), which are grown for green manure and to prevent continuous cropping damage in the test field, are in full bloom.

residence/location: 4 Shimokurikawa Shijushida, Morioka-shi, Iwate 020-0123
Inquiries: Public Relations Team, Tohoku Agricultural Research Center
Phone: 019-643-3414
Fax: 019-643-3588
Website: https://www.naro.go.jp/laboratory/tarc/
Other: *Please note that public tours are not available except on open days.

Parking: 200 cars (temporary parking lot)

Highlights
[Spring] Rape blossoms Mid-May

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Morioka City

Central Iwate

Nature/Scenery/Gardens

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Morioka City

Central Iwate

Nature/Scenery/Gardens

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Morioka City

Central Iwate

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