Japan’s Top 100 Blossoms: Kitakami Tenshōchi Park (Iwate)
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With 10,000 sakura trees, of which there are 150 different varieties, Kitakami Tenshōchi Park is considered one of Tōhoku’s top three hanami spots, being particularly renowned for the 2-kilometer lane of cherry blossoms along the banks of the Kitakami River.
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The many attractions of the cherry blossom festival include colorful koinobori (carp streamers) strung across the Kitakami River, riverboat cruises, and nostalgic horse-drawn carriage rides along the sakura-lined pathway. The beautifully illuminated blossoms, along with their reflections on the river, give nighttime visitors a double treat.
Kitakami Tenshōchi Park (Iwate)
- Varieties: Somei yoshino, kasumizakura, etc.
- No. of trees: 10,000
- When: Mid-April to early May
- Hours: Open 24 hrs.
- Admission: Free
- Address: 10-chiwari, Tachibana, Kitakami-shi, Iwate
- Website: Iwate Prefecture (Tenshōchi)
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(Translated from Japanese. Banner photo © Kitakami Convention and Visitor Bureau.)
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