Kitakami Tenshochi Park is located on the banks of the Kitakami River.

It is known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in the Tohoku region, and is listed among the “100 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots” and “Michinoku's Three Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots.

Blessed with abundant trees and scenery, visitors can enjoy walking in all four seasons, from cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring to hydrangeas in early summer and autumn leaves in fall.

The more you walk, the more new attractions you will encounter at the Kitakami Tenshochi Park.

★What is the “Kitakami Tenshochi Park Cherry Blossom Festival”?

The “Kitakami Tenshochi Park Cherry Blossom Festival” is held every year from mid to late April and attracts many visitors from all over Japan.

During the festival, bright carp streamers swim above the Kitakami River, and nostalgic sightseeing carriages run along the cherry trees in full bloom.

At night, the beautifully illuminated rows of cherry trees are reflected on the surface of the river.

★Enjoy walking in the rich natural surroundings! Scenic Spots

Kitakami Tenshochi Park(Kitakami Municipal Park Exhibition Site), located on the banks of the flowing Kitakami River, is known as one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tohoku and is one of the “100 best cherry blossom viewing spots” and the “three best cherry blossom viewing spots in Michinoku.

In addition to the rows of cherry trees stretching 2 km from the Coral Bridge, there are approximately 10,000 cherry trees of about 150 different varieties in the park.

The cherry blossoms compete in beauty from someiyoshino, which usually begin blooming around mid-April, to kasumizakura, which blooms in early May.

★Exhibition Site: Origin of the Name

The “Tenshochi Park” was first planned in 1920 by the Waga Exhibition Association, founded by Koji Sawato, the future mayor of Kurosawajiri, and opened in 1921 with the planting of cherry trees.

Although the area was damaged by the flooding of the Kitakami River, it has become a famous cherry blossom viewing spot thanks to the support of local residents over the past 90 years.

The name “Tenshochi Park” comes from the fact that Mr. Akira Kazami, a close friend of Mr. Sawato (later Minister of Justice), named the business group “Exhibition Association” and the view from Jingaoka is spectacular,

It is said that the name “Jingaoka” means “place of scenic beauty and beauty with a fine view” because of the great view from Jingaoka.

*Please note that the use of fire is prohibited in the park.