Ishiwarizakura (Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree)
石割桜
Ishiwarizakura is a famous cherry tree that grows out of a crack in a huge granite rock. It stands in the grounds of the Morioka District Court in central Morioka. The tree is said to be about 360 years old and is about 10 m tall. It was made a national natural monument in 1923, and many people come to see it in spring.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
The court gates are open 8:30–17:45, but you can also view the tree from the sidewalk outside these hours.
- Getting there
About 20 minutes on foot or about 8 minutes by bus from JR Morioka Station.
By car, about 20 minutes from Morioka IC on the Tohoku Expressway. Use nearby paid parking lots.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The tree is an Edo-higan cherry about 10 m tall and said to be about 360 years old.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Iwate and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Iwate
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:26
- Sunrise06:08
- Dhuhr11:21
- Asr14:07
- Maghrib16:30
- Isha18:01
Times are calculated for Morioka. Times may differ elsewhere in Iwate.
Places to pray near Ishiwarizakura (Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree)
Halal food near Ishiwarizakura (Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Photo: 掬茶, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 4 Nov 2026): tohokukanko.jp