Tenshochi, a municipal park in Kitakami, is located by the Kitakami River and renowned as one of the Three Best Cherry-Viewing Spots in Michinoku, along with Hirosaki in Aomori and Kakunodate in Akita. In 1990, it was also selected as one of the 100 Best Cherry-Viewing Spots by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association. There are about 10,000 cherry trees and 100,000 azaleas in the 29,300-m² park. Starting at the Sangobashi Bridge, there is a promenade along the river lined with someiyoshino cherry trees over 80 years old, which bloom around mid- to late April. Yamazakura and kasumizakura cherry trees on the surrounding hills come into bloom a little after the someiyoshino
VENUE DETAILS
- Inquiries
- Tourist Information Kitakami Station Tourist Information 0197-64-5211
- Access 1
- Bus from JR Kitakami Station Kumazawa/Esashi Line Get on at Kitakami Station Boarding Area 3 Get off at Tenshochi; 1 min. on foot from the stop 12 min. 0197-66-3211 ( Iwateken Kotsu Kitakami Office )
- Access 2
- Taxi About 10 min. from JR Kitakami Station
- Access 3
- Car About 12 min. from Kitakami-Ezuriko IC