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Morioka City Central Community Center Former Nanbu Clan Villa Garden

Morioka City

Central Iwate

Sightseeing SpotsHistory / CultureNature/Scenery/Gardens
#water lily#autumn leaves

    The garden in Morioka Central Public Hall was started in 1669 during the reign of Shigenobu Nanbu, the fourth lord of Morioka, for the cultivation of medicinal herbs for use in the castle, and was called "Oyakuen.
    Nowadays, it is crowded with many tourists as a famous spot for autumn leaves.

    residence/location
    14 Atago-cho, Morioka-shi, Iwate 020-0013
    Closed
    Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday), year-end and New Year holidays, and facility cleaning days
    Inquiries
    Morioka Central Community Center
    TEL.019-654-5366
    FAX.019-653-3505
    Website
    https://www.city.morioka.iwate.jp/kurashi/shiminkatsudo/kominkan/chuo/1000677.htmlOpen in new tab
    Other
    [Summer] Water lily late June

    Autumn leaves information

    Season
    Late October to early November
    Features
    The villa of the Nanbu family has a circular garden, and the autumn leaves reflected on the pond are magnificent.
    Parking
    Yes* Please use public transportation as much as possible, as it is limited.
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