When is Rock-breaking Cherry Tree open?

Rock-breaking Cherry Tree is open: Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

What hotels are near Rock-breaking Cherry Tree?

Hotels near Rock-breaking Cherry Tree: (0.11 mi) Hotel du Nord (0.11 mi) Espoir Iwate (0.19 mi) Daiwa Roynet Hotel Morioka (0.17 mi) Morioka Grand Hotel Annex (0.21 mi) Hotel Odashima View all hotels near Rock-breaking Cherry Tree on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Rock-breaking Cherry Tree?

Restaurants near Rock-breaking Cherry Tree: (0.12 mi) Pairon Honten (0.08 mi) Kencho Shokudo (0.10 mi) Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu Morioka Uchimaru (0.10 mi) Teuchi Soba Kashiwa (0.11 mi) Idai Restaurant View all restaurants near Rock-breaking Cherry Tree on Tripadvisor

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joyce g

Ontario, Canada74 contributions

Impressive display of nature

Aug 2016 • Friends

Almost unbelievable that a tree could grow and split a giant granite rock. Located on the grounds of the Morioka courthouse. This display of nature is well worth a visit.

Written August 11, 2016

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Grachen O

Nairobi, Kenya8 contributions

Beauty from a rock

For nature lovers , this is a simple work of nature at its finest. Nothing more nothing less! If u pass by an don't notice it, its OK go on ahead, but if u cross the road an find urself stopping to have a look. Stop an have a look, smile, wonder and accept it as it is, an try to remember what u had to day an go on ur way, cause u now have another cherished moment

Written October 1, 2014

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himawarisun

Japan34 contributions

Impressive during full bloom, visit along with other sakura spots in Morioka

Apr 2018 • Solo

Ishiwarizakura was designated as a national treasure in 1923. The tree is estimated to be around 300 to 400 years old. The tree survived a fire in 1932 and has continued to grow through a granite rock. The tree is a symbol of perseverance and endurance.

The best time to see Ishiwarizakura is in full bloom during the sakura season. The tree is beautiful during this time. I don't think Ishiwarizakura is a must-see, however it is a good spot to stop by on the way to other cherry blossom spots such as Iwate Park or Takamatsu Pond. The tree does not take long to see, so if you have time, why not?

Written May 19, 2018

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JMAbcn

Barcelona, Spain166 contributions

number one attraction in Morioka?

May 2018 • Couples

tripadvisor recommends this place as the best thing to do in Morioka

well, it's a nice tree coming up from a huge stone, but that's all, unless you're in the area or really bored I'm not sure if it's worth a visit, frankly

Written May 10, 2018

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Dan F

Kennesaw, GA160 contributions

Pretty cool and not far from Castle Ruins Park

Jul 2017 • Friends

It was about a 10 minute walk to see the rock breaking cherry tree from Castle Ruins Park, so if you're planning a trip there, make a detour and see this tree. It's pretty impressive.

Written July 12, 2017

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Hami F

Morioka-shi, Iwate, Japan5 contributions

Power of lliving against nature

Apr 2013 • Family

It is a symbol of the strength of nature when a tree dive through a huge stone and grow up.
It is a Cheery Tree splitting a big rock. The tree is around 400 years old. It is registered as one of national heritage in 1937.

Written July 29, 2013

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Warner L

Pasadena, CA668 contributions

A ROCK SPLITTING CHERRY TREE

Oct 2019

There is a lot of hype for this tree and I am sure in Spring time when blossoms are in bloom this will have more oomph.

Written November 3, 2019

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Ishinoye

Singapore48 contributions

A magnificent tree in front of City Hall, well worth a visit

May 2019 • Solo

Visited in late spring when all the cherry blossoms had gone. Still, looking at how the massive trunk of the tree managed to split a boulder in two as it strove to grow reminded me that I too, can survive and triumph over adversity as long I put in the effort. Good job, tree!

Written May 22, 2019

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tengkin

Singapore, Singapore2,140 contributions

A cherry tree in a crevice

Apr 2019 • Couples

People will always look at a cherry tree in full blossom and this is no exception. By nature, a cherry seed must have dropped into the rock crevice and with some soil and nutrient, it grew to this day.

Due to the celebrity status, it will probably be not chopped down, although it looks like a mature tree. Both tourists and locals seems to be busy taking photographs and later walk to the Morioka Castle where there is a nice temple at one side.

The tree is infront of the government building, but it does not hinder their operation. It is nice of the government agency to open the gate for the public.

Written May 19, 2019

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Yan C

Hong Kong, China796 contributions

Symbol of survival

Apr 2019 • Couples

This is a very old sakura tree, growing out of a large piece of rock, breaking up the latter into two. The tree itself is not that pretty, even when the flowers are in full blossom. It remains a favourite for tourists and the pride of the local people because the tree represents the values that Japanese favour most - perseverance, strength and survival. A visit to the tree is a lesson learnt, rather than an attraction enjoyed.