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Morioka castle town 盛岡

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Morioka castle town today

  • What it is: Iwate's compact capital, with the stone walls of Morioka Castle in Iwate Park, riverside streets and the Ishiwarizakura, a 360-year-old cherry tree growing out of a split granite boulder.
  • Getting there: Iwate Park is about 15 minutes on foot from JR Morioka Station. The Dendenmushi loop bus circles the centre every 20–30 minutes.
  • Hours: Iwate Park and the Ishiwarizakura are open at all times.
  • Admission: Free
  • Tip: A walking loop from the station via Kaiunbashi bridge, Namshoso garden, the History and Culture Museum and Iwate Park takes about an hour plus stops.
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Ishiwarizakura blooms mid to late April

Checked against: [Tekuteku Tour of Morioka] A walking trip through the castle town · Ishiwarizakura (Iwate tourism) · Morioka city centre circulation bus Dendenmushi. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Morioka castle town on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.