～Morioka: How to enjoy Morioka, a city you should visit in 2024.

The Iwate Bank Red Brick Museum and Nanshosho are Morioka's most popular spots.
The Iwate Bank Red Brick Building is a historic bank building designated as a national important cultural property and a landmark of Morioka. The exterior of the building, as well as the classical and dignified construction and detailed decoration inside, are beautiful features.
Nanshoso" is a Meiji-era mansion with a beautiful garden. The fresh greenery reflected on the floor of the hall and the colorful scene of autumn leaves are breathtaking. There is also a space to enjoy matcha green tea while admiring the seasonal beauty of the garden, making it a relaxing place to spend time. It is also recommended to step off the porch and take a stroll around the garden.
Why don't you come and find your own favorite spot to enjoy the scenery?

Morioka can be enjoyed in any season, but there are some things you can only see now. If you don't see it now, you may not see it until 300 years from now. There is such a precious big project going on in Morioka right now.
In this project, which began in 2021, the stone wall was dismantled, 343 stones were taken out, and in May 2023, the stones began to be re-stacked so that they are at their original inclination. The work is said to be extremely difficult because any change in the position or stacking method of the stones will cause misalignment. The stones that have been removed and placed within easy reach are also valuable and can only be seen now. The work is scheduled to be completed around November of this year, so even though you will be able to see the completed stone wall from now on, this is the only time you will be able to see the stone wall under restoration.
Another attraction of Morioka Castle Ruins Park is that you can enjoy the different faces of the park throughout the four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas in summer, autumn leaves in fall, and snowy landscape in winter.