( National historic site )
Morioka Castle was a beautiful three-story castle which served as the residence of the Nambu lords. Its construction began in 1598, and by 1609, Morioka had developed as a castle town. However, the age of the samurai eventually came to a close, and the castle was demolished in 1874. The site became desolate after the demolition, but it was revived in 1906 as Iwate Park; in 2006, the park was given a new nickname “Morioka Castle Site Park” to commemorate its 100th anniversary. Though the castle no longer stands today, you can still see the beautiful stone walls throughout the park.
VENUE DETAILS
- Access 1
- Loop Bus from JR Morioka Station Morioka Central Loop Bus Denden-mushi ( counterclockwise direction ) Get on at Morioka Station East Exit Boarding Area 16 Get off at Morioka Castle Site Park 7 min. 019-696-3151 ( Iwateken Kotsu Tonan Office )
- Access 2
- Taxi About 10 min. from JR Morioka Station
- Access 3
- Bicycle Rental Sasaki Bicycle Shop 9:00-18:00 12 bicycles available 019-624-2692
- Access 4
- Car About 20 min. from Morioka IC