Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles

Morioka Castle

A grand castle built by the Nanbu clan in 1597 atop a granite hill at the confluence of the Kitakami and Nakatsu rivers. Its massive stone walls survive intact and the grounds are a famous cherry blossom park.

Japanese Name盛岡城
Prefecture岩手県
Region東北
Castle TypeHill Castle
Year Built1597
Designation100名城
Coordinates39.7025, 141.1547