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Kitakami Tenshochi

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com

Address:
Tachibana Kitakami City, Iwate
Iwate Map
Access:
Take a bus bound for Kumazawa from JR Kitakami Station to Tenshochi Bus Stop.
Phone :
0197-65-0300
Cherry Blossom Festival:
Mid. April to Early May
*Cherry blossom flowering dates vary every year. Please refer to cherry blossom forecast archives.
Website:
Kitakami City (Japanese Version)
Notes:
10,000 sakura trees are in the Tenshochi Koen Park. It's one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tohoku region. During Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Blossom Festival, sightseeing carriages and Kitakami River cruise ships are operated. Also, the cherry blossoms are illuminated at night.
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