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Ishiwarizakura (Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree)
石割桜Iwate · Tohoku
A roughly 400-year-old cherry tree that grew directly through a granite boulder outside the Morioka District Court; a National Natural Monument since 1923.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 1,413 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to view. The tree stands inside the grounds of Morioka District Court; the gate is open ~8:30–17:45 and it is also visible from the pavement outside those hours. No pets on the court grounds.
- Nearest station
- Kami-Morioka Station · 16 min walk
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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