2025 Kitakami Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

. After sightseeing in the Ichinoseki area of ​​Iwate Prefecture, we stayed at the hotel "Hotel City Plaza Kitakami"✨ It's a hotel with a large public bath that overlooks the Kitakami River and the city😊 I'm very satisfied because it was a good value for money☺️ The spacious lobby also had a chapel made entirely of glass! By the way, in spring, you can see the famous cherry blossoms of Kitakami Tenshochi from the hotel🌸 ✼••┈┈••✼ #Iwate #IwateTourism #IwateHotel #IwateAccommodation #KitakamiCityHotel #CityPlazaKitakami #HotelCityPlazaKitakami #CoupleTrip #ValueFor moneyHotel #Accommodation

Visited on 2025.4.17 *Kitakami Tenshochi Known as one of the best cherry blossom spots in Tohoku, it is counted among the "Three Great Cherry Blossoms of Michinoku"🌸 In addition to the 2-kilometer-long cherry blossom avenue from Sangobashi Bridge, there are about 150 different kinds of cherry blossoms in Tenshochi Park. It is said that there are about 10,000 cherry trees in the 293ha area, and they compete for beauty, from Somei Yoshino, which starts blooming around mid-April, to Kasumizakura, which blooms in early May😊 This time, they were about 80% in bloom and were very beautiful✨ There are also many stalls, so you can enjoy the festival atmosphere🙌 There is a fee, but you can also ride a horse-drawn carriage or experience a hot air balloon, so it is a place where you can enjoy the whole day🎵 It is about to reach full bloom, so if you have time, please come and visit😊 *Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 April 9-29, 2025 *Access About 10 minutes by car from JR Kitakami Station #Seasonal event #Domestic travel #Cherry Blossom Festival #Iwate Prefecture #Iwate Tourism #Cherry Blossoms 2025 #Cherry Blossoms #Cherry Blossom Spots #Cherry Blossom Scenery #Kitakami Exhibition Site #Michinoku's Three Great Cherry Blossoms

📍 Itinerary Overview Morioka station - Matsuya next to JR - JR to Kitakami - leisure walk in Kitakami - JR Kitakami Line sightseeing - Back to Kitakami and Morioka 🚩 Sightseeing Route Kitakami 錦秋湖 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation JR 📷 Photo Spots jR morioka and kitakami station 🍜 Local Cuisine Morioka cold noodles 🏠 Accommodation 1.R&B Hotel Morioka Ekimae 💡 Tips

📍Address: 1 Chome-2-19 Aoyagicho, Kitakami, Iwate 024-0031 Japan🕰️Business hours: 17:00-0200💰Average consumption: about 5000-6000 yen💞Recommendation reason: This yakiniku restaurant is located at the west exit of JR Kitakami Station, about 3-5 minutes walk, next to Hotel Route-Inn. The usher and staff are all handsome guys. When I walked in, I thought I was in a host shop. The menu here is all in Japanese and there are no pictures, but it is very convenient to use AI or Google Translate. Every piece of meat they have is really delicious. There are no skewers but only meat slices, which is very sincere. The rice is distinct grains, the Japanese-style salad is very refreshing and relieves greasiness, the cold noodles are in a big bowl and you must order them, the noodles are very chewy, and the soju drink I ordered is very refreshing. If you don’t know how to order, you can order a meat platter and eat different parts of wagyu beef. Although the language is not very fluent, the staff are very polite and kind. There are only Japanese guests around, no foreign guests. Finally, what I love most is that I don’t have any burnt meat smell on my body after eating it, which really wins my heart. Recommended 👍

#0yentravelJanuary2025 [Uwanosora] 🕰️Business hours: 10:00-17:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Address: 85-46 Tsukidate, Futago-cho, Kitakami-shi, Iwate 024-0104 💰Price per person: 800 and up 💞Reason for recommendation: Delicious as rumored✨ The eat-in space inside the store is currently being renovated❗ This looks like it will be a great space too✨ I recommend the banana muffin! It felt like they only used the sweetness of the ingredients! I would love to go there once they have an eat-in space!

✨Hotel features: A few dozen meters away from the station ♨️Supporting facilities: Business hotels also have this feature, and free beverages are available in the lobby 🛁Room environment: enough space 🍽️Breakfast: No breakfast, ok 🛎️Hotel service: friendly and polite 💗Accommodation experience: Kitakami Station is a bit deserted, not many people in this season, but in the spring, the cherry blossoms at Kitakami Tenshochi are very spectacular. There is a parking lot and a convenience store next to the hotel. If it is full, you can go to the Sakura parking lot in front to get a card to the hotel, which is also free.

#0yentravelnovember The Tenshochi Park in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, is located on the east bank of the Kitakami River, which flows from north to south through Kitakami City, and is lined with cherry blossom trees stretching for about 1km. The cherry blossom trees are beautiful in spring, of course, but when the cherry blossoms fall, the azaleas are beautiful, and when the azaleas fall, the hydrangeas are beautiful, and the autumn leaves are also recommended. Many people come here for jogging and strolling, and at the rest house with a large parking lot, you can enjoy freshly pounded rice cakes and handmade soba noodles. Nearby, there is a small museum and an ethnic village that has been relocated and renovated from old houses, which you can enjoy.

#0yentravelautumn Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, is about 2 hours away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. I visited in late September, and the cool breeze in the sunshine was a pleasant sensation. From Otokoyama Observatory, you can see the Kitakami cityscape, which makes you feel at peace. When I visited the places that appeared in Jujutsu Kaisen, I was able to see the scenery exactly as it was depicted. Kitakami is the town where the author grew up, and there is a restaurant that he has been frequenting for a long time, so please be sure to check it out. #Otokoyama Observatory #Statue of Serenity #Onikenbu Monument #Kitakami Station

#springplace2024 Zenmyoji Temple is a modernist Japanese temple located in a quiet corner. It combines traditional and modern design elements and has become a major local attraction. The architecture of the temple is dominated by simple and smooth lines and open spaces, with a large amount of glass and wood used in the exterior, which retains the traditional Zen style while being full of modern sense. The meditation rooms and areas in the temple are exquisitely designed, giving people a sense of tranquility and harmony. The flowing water under the small bridge, the stone lanterns and the carefully arranged green plants complement each other and create a quiet place. Quanming Temple often holds meditation courses and cultural activities, attracting many young people and international tourists to experience and learn. This is not only a holy place for spiritual practice, but also an ideal place for urban people to seek spiritual peace and cultural exchange.

Visited on 2024.4.22 *Kitakami Tenshochi Bus from JR Kitakami Station Kitakami Tenshochi, located on the banks of the Kitakami River, is known as one of the best cherry blossom spots in the Tohoku region and is one of the "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan" and "Three Great Cherry Blossom Spots in Michinoku"🌸 In addition to the approximately 500 Somei Yoshino cherry trees that create a cherry blossom tunnel that stretches 2 kilometers from Sango Bridge along the Kitakami River, it is said that there are approximately 10,000 cherry trees within the 2.93 million square meter site of Tenshochi Park☺️ There are about 150 types of cherry blossoms, including Somei Yoshino, which begins to bloom around mid-April, early-blooming Oyama Sakura, and late-blooming Kasumi Sakura😊 This year, the Sakura Festival is being held from 4/4 to 4/29, and you can enjoy a very lively atmosphere✨ #Sakura2024 #KitakamiTenshochi #FamousCherryBlossomSpot #ThreeGreatCherryBlossomSpotsinMichinoku #JapaneseCherryBlossoms #CherryBlossoms #Hanami

#cherryblossom2024 Coming back to Kitakami! Blooming park and ethnographic village In the center of Iwate Prefecture is Kitakami Tenset Park, famous for its flowers and sights. From the beginning of April to May, the Sakura Tenset Festival takes place here. Nearby is the ethnographic village of Michinoku, where you can see how people used to live in Iwate. Plan to visit the village and park for half a day or even a whole day. Recommended Take a walk along the paths of Kitakami Tenset Park Take a trip through time in the ethnographic village of Mitinoku How to get there Tenset Park is a 20-minute walk from the east exit of Kitakami Station. It is beautiful at any time of the year Kitakami Tenset Park is a great place to relax or walk along the Kitakami River. Many trees were planted here 100 years ago. There are more than 10,000 cherry trees growing along the two-kilometer footpath. Besides them, there are more than a hundred thousand azaleas blooming with many bright colors. In autumn, people admire the change of leaf color here. Swans come to the Tenset in winter, you can feed them or just watch them. A journey into the past There are 28 buildings of different periods in the ethnographic village of Mitinoku. Among them are a prehistoric primitive pit with a roof made of branches, a farmer's estate and a merchant's house. The reconstructed samurai manor, or "Hoshikawa House", is listed as an important cultural property. There are also many other expositions and exhibitions in Mitinoku.

#cherryblossom2024 Welcome to the Japanese cherry tree Every year, from mid-April to early May, the Sakura Blossom Festival takes place in Kitakami Tenset Park. The park is considered one of the three best places to admire cherry blossoms in Tohoku. He is in no way inferior to Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture and Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture. Recommended Walk through the tunnel of rose petals Try local food at the festival stalls How to get there The park is a 20-minute walk from the eastern exit of the station Kitakami. The cost of a taxi ride in the absence of traffic jams will be about 1000 yen. It is interesting In 1990, Tenset Park was named one of the 100 best places to admire cherry blossoms in Japan The park covers an area of 300 hectares The Pink Tunnel Branches of Japanese cherries in Kitakami Tenset Park lean over the paths, forming a canopy. When sakura blooms, the alleys of the park turn into tunnels of pink petals. Even the night will not prevent the festival guests from admiring the beautiful spectacle — after all, the illumination lights up at dusk. View from the river More than 300 Japanese flags in the form of carp stretch over the Kitakami River, connecting its banks with a colorful "bridge". A river walk will open the Kitakami Tenset Sakura Festival to you from a new perspective. The impressions of what you saw will only increase when you swim under the flags of carp fluttering in the wind. Not a single sakura The festival is not just about rose petals. You can ride in a horse-drawn carriage along the blooming park alleys. Be sure to pay tribute to the festive snacks! One of the most popular dishes at the festival is the breaded Kitakami cutlet. It is made from beef, pork, taro root and asparagus. All ingredients are produced in the Kitakami area. This dish is sold at any grocery kiosk in the park. Just like in the good old days One of the most unique products in the park shops is thinly sliced wood for packaging rice balls, fermented beans, fish and other food products. In the old days, paper was expensive, so people wrapped food in the thinnest sheets of wood. Please note: wood packages are not included in the price of snacks and are sold separately. A walk around the neighborhood It is not difficult to spend the whole day at the Kitakami Tenset Cherry Blossom Festival, although you can keep within a couple of hours. If you have time, also take a look at the traditional village of Michinoku and the Kitakami City Museum — both attractions are within walking distance from the park.

#fallishere Location: Kanegasaki Park 金ヶ崎緑地 1-1 Kanegasakicho, Tsuruga, Fukui 914-0079, Japan Kanegasaki Park, situated in Tsuruga, Fukui, Japan, holds a rich history and cultural significance. Originally established in 1955, the park has evolved into a serene retreat that beautifully blends nature and tradition. Its name pays homage to the historic Battle of Kanegasaki, a pivotal samurai conflict in 1570. The park's landscape reflects a harmonious integration of lush greenery, cherry blossoms, and serene ponds, creating a picturesque setting for visitors. One of its notable features is the Kanegasaki Shrine, a Shinto shrine within the park grounds, offering a spiritual retreat and cultural experience. Additionally, the park hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, attracting both locals and tourists alike. Whether strolling through its serene pathways or participating in cultural festivities, Kanegasaki Park stands as a testament to Japan's rich heritage and natural beauty in the heart of Tsuruga. #trip #2023travel #2023trip #2023travelwish #2023旅行願望 #timetotravel #tripblazers #historical #heritage #fukui #japan

Iseshi, nice quiet city filled with old historic buildings , breathtaking shrines to visit and bond with nature. It's famous for their Udon and Akafuku, and because this city is situated close to the ocean it is also filled with all sorts of fresh seafood, defiantly worth trying out!

I was fortunate to chase cherry blossoms in Tohoku, Japan this year, and the place that made the most profound impression on me was Kitakami Tenshochi, which I visited twice. The beauty of cherry blossoms is truly breathtaking. We are intoxicated in the Cherry Blossom Carnival. Fortunately, we can ride our bicycles wherever we want and feel the beauty of that moment.

The cherry blossoms here are in rows and rows, which is very good. They are very beautiful when they fall in spring. Everyone should start preparing quickly #familytravel

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