Morioka Castle
盛岡城
Morioka Castle, a National Historic Site, offers a glimpse into feudal Japan and scenic park views.
What it is
- A Japanese castle in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture.
- Designated a National Historic Site in 1937.
- Completed in 1633, rebuilt in 1635 after a fire.
- Former residence of the Nanbu clan.
What to see
- Stone walls, some reaching 14 meters high.
- The castle site developed as Iwate Park.
- Built on a granite hill at two rivers' confluence.
When to go
- Selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Castles in 2006.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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