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Among Morioka's many tourist attractions, this article will introduce some of the most recommended.
Ishiwarizakura (inner circle)
From Iwate Prefecture Tourism Portal Site
"The cherry blossoms in Morioka bloom with stones ," which Yoshimura Kanichiro, the main character of "The Legend of Mibu Gishi," written by Asada Jiro, was an assistant professor at the domain school before he left the Nanbu domain, and told , "With the spirit of breaking stones like stone-sized cherry blossoms, letting them bloom before anyone else."
The cherry tree that blooms by breaking this stone is an Edohigan cherry tree that is believed to be over 360 years old and grows in the courtyard of the courthouse facing Chuo-dori in the government district.It grows out of the cracks as if it had broken a huge granite stone with its own strength. It produces beautiful flowers every spring.
It is thought that the seeds actually grew by getting into the cracks in the granite that had been cracked by lightning, but the cracks in the stone are said to have widened as the tree grew, and in 1932 it was designated as a national natural monument. Ta.
Around the year 2000, the tree began to show signs of decline, with fewer flowers, but it was treated by an arborist and has since recovered.
From Iwate Prefecture Tourism Portal Site
In order to protect the branches from the cold and snow of Morioka's harsh winters, we wrap straw ``komo'' around the trunks in late autumn, and to protect the branches from the weight of the snow, ropes are stretched from 13m poles to support the branches. It has become a winter tradition in Morioka.
Ishiwari Sakura <Information>
Facility name: Ishiwarizakura
Location: Morioka District Court, 9-1 Maru, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Iwate Bank Red Brick Building (Nakanohashi-dori 1-chome)
From Iwate Prefecture Tourism Portal Site
This building, built in 1911 as the head office of Morioka Bank, was designed by Kingo Tatsuno, who also designed Tokyo Station.
Later, in 1936, it became the main branch of Iwate Shokusan Bank, the predecessor of Iwate Bank, and from 1983, it was used as a bank as Iwate Bank Nakanohashi Branch until August 3, 2012, and after repair work, it opened on July 17, 2016. It has been open to the public since.
From the Iwate Bank Red Brick Building official website
There are large and small multipurpose halls on the first and second floors, and the large hall on the first floor is equipped with a piano and is used for events such as music concerts.
There is a fee to enter the Morioka Bank Zone, where the board rooms, reception rooms, conference rooms, etc. have been restored from when the bank first opened, allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere of the time.
Iwate Bank Red Brick Museum <Information>
Facility name: Iwate Bank Red Brick Building
Location: 1-2-20 Nakanohashi-dori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 019-6221236
Business hours: Mon./Wed.-Sun. 10:00-21:00, Sun. 9:00-20:00
From the Zaimokumachi Shopping Street Yoichi official website
Held every Saturday in Zaimokucho, except in the middle of winter, farm ladies bring fresh vegetables, fruits, and pickles, and you can buy them at a bargain price, as well as enjoy local sake and local beer with delicious snacks. It is a city that you can enjoy while walking.
It marks its 50th anniversary in 2023, and a large number of visitors have come every week, and recently the number of tourists visiting this city has increased.
From Zaimokuchoyo City official Facebook
The origin of the name Zaimokucho is that the woodyard of the Kitakami River was located in Kitsupushi on the opposite bank, so there were many lumber dealers and business was prosperous there.
Also, due to the good view of Mt. Iwate from this area and the large number of immigrants from Iwate County, the town was once called Iwate Town, but in 1655 it was changed to Zaimoku Town by the Nanbu domain. Ta.
Zaimokucho Shopping Street Yoichi <Information>
Facility name: Zaimokumachi Shopping Street Yoichi
Address: 7-42 Zaimokucho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture 020-0063
Phone number: 019-623-3845 (Zaimokucho City Executive Committee)
What morning market is Morioka for citizens? When you hear this, most people "Kamikoda Morning Market," and kitchen for Morioka residents , and the shop starts opening around 4am every morning and many shops close around 8am.
In addition to seasonal fruits, vegetables, and wild vegetables lined up in stores, there are also fresh seafood stores and home-style delicatessen stores.
In addition, there are restaurants that serve delicious morning ramen, large hittsumi (Iwate local cuisine) shops, shops that sell ice cream and sweets, and shops that also serve hot sandwiches and coffee, so you can enjoy shopping while eating breakfast. Masu.
There is also a greengrocer with delicious handmade soba noodles, a flower shop with fresh flowers, a clothing store, and a beauty salon, making the entire morning market look like a giant supermarket.
Enjoyable and affordable events are planned for each season, so it's a good idea to check them out in advance.
Please note that since you end up buying so much, it can be difficult to take it home, but we recommend that you go by car as there is a large private parking lot.
Kamikoda Morning Market <Information>
Facility name: Morioka Kamikoda Morning Market
Location: 20-3 Mikodacho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
From Morioka History and Culture Museum official Facebook
This museum is located adjacent to Morioka Castle Ruins Park and allows you to learn about the history and culture of Morioka's development as a castle town.
Various materials related to the Nanbu family are on permanent display, and you can learn about the history of the building, from before the establishment of the Morioka clan, through the Edo period, the Meiji Restoration, and the development of Morioka City into what it is today.
From Morioka History and Culture Museum official Facebook
You can also experience the culture of Morioka's festivals, such as the Chagu Chagu Umako in early summer, the Morioka Sansa dance in midsummer, and the Morioka floats in early autumn, making it recommended for both Morioka beginners and repeat visitors.
Morioka History and Culture Museum＜Information＞
Facility name: Morioka History and Culture Museum
Location: 1-50 Morioka City Maru, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 019-6812100
Business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-21:00, Sunday 9:00-20:00
Closed: 3rd Tuesday of every month (the next day if it falls on a public holiday), New Year holidays (12/31-1/1)
Morioka Takuboku/Kenji Seishunkan (formerly the 90th Bank Main Branch)
From Iwate Prefecture Tourism Portal Site
The modern Western-style building of the former 90th Bank Main Branch, built in 1910, is one of Morioka's most representative Western-style buildings from the Meiji era, along with the nearby Iwate Bank Red Brick Building.
Here you can see materials related to two great literary scholars, Ishikawa Takuboku and Miyazawa Kenji, who spent their youth at the former Morioka Junior High School (now Morioka Daiichi High School)
From Iwate Prefecture Tourism Portal Site
At the cafe ``Akogare,'' named after Takuboku's poetry collection, you can spend a quiet moment reminiscing about the couple's youth while enjoying the aromas of ``Seishunkan Blend Akogare'' and ``Minamata Black Tea.''
Also, music concerts and solo exhibitions are sometimes held in the exhibition hall on the second floor, so it's a good idea to check the official website before visiting.
Morioka Takuboku/Kenji Seishunkan <Information>
Facility name: Morioka Takuboku/Kenji Seishunkan
Location: 1-1-25 Nakanohashi-dori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 019-604-8900
Business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-21:00, Sunday 9:00-20:00
Closed: 2nd Tuesday of the month (the next day if it falls on a public holiday), New Year holidays (12/29-1/3)
The Prefectural Museum of Art, which opened in October 2001, is a quiet area adjacent to the park, on the opposite side of the bustling east exit of Morioka Station, on the southwest bridge across Shizukuishi River from the west exit, and about a 20-minute walk.
From Iwate Prefecture Tourism Portal Site
The exhibition focuses on the works of local artists such as Man Tegoro, Matsumoto Shunsuke, Funakoshi Yasutake, and Horie Naoshi
In addition, events will be planned inside the building where you can enjoy not only art but also music, and concerts will be held, featuring wide staircases that resonate with the well-resonable, resonating, and songs related to the artists and works being displayed. This museum is highly recommended for those who want to experience the current culture of Morioka.
Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art <Information>
Facility name: Iwate Prefectural Museum of Art
Location: 12-3 Motomiyamatsuwa, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 019-658-1711
Business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-21:00, Sunday 9:00-20:00
Closed: Mondays (the next day if Monday is a public holiday), New Year holidays (12/29-1/3)
Morioka's tourist attractions have been featured in many media outlets since being featured in the New York Times' second in 2023 52 Towns to Visit
The things mentioned here are often introduced in these media, but I would like to once again recommend them as famous places that you should definitely visit to get to know the real Morioka.
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