Morioka Castle Site Park (Iwate Park)
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It is said that Nobunao Nanbu (first feudal lord of the Morioka Domain) began construction of Morioka Castle in 1597. With cherry trees, plum trees, and a pond, the flowers of each season can be enjoyed in the park. Also chosen as one of "Japan's 100 Famous Castles" and one of "Japan's Best 100 Historical Parks".
Street address
- 1-37 Uchimaru, Morioka City, Iwate
About IWATE Access
Route1
- From JR Morioka Station, take the Iwate Prefectural Transportation (Iwateken Kotsu) Morioka City Loop Bus, "DenDen Mushi" heading left for 6 min. Get off at Morioka Joato Koen. Park is near the bus stop.
Route2
- 20 min. walk from JR Morioka Station
Opening Hours
Closed
Fee
- Free admission
Best season
- All year
Point
- [Spring] Plum blossoms (late Mar. to early Apr.)
Cherry blossoms (late Apr. to late May)
[Spring] Wisteria (May)
[Summer] Roses (mid-Jun. to Aug.)
[Summer] Hydrangea (Jul.)
Spots around
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Sea Plaza Kamaishi
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Koishihama Station, Sanriku Railway Company's Minami-Rias Line
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Morioka Handi-Works Square
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Miyazawa Kenji Memorial Museum
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Kamaishi Daikannon
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Chūson-ji Temple
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Koiwai Farm
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Hanamaki Onsen
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Morioka Station
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Hashino Iron Mining and Smelting Site / Blast Furnace Remains
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Geibikei Gorge
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Iron and Steel Museum
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Motsu-ji Temple
