Famous cherry blossom viewing spots in the southern area of ​​the prefecture

(Last updated: May 8, 2023)

Hanamaki Onsen [Hanamaki City]

Season	Usually late April to early May
Features	Approximately 500 cherry blossom trees bloom all at once around Hanamaki Onsen, delighting guests who visit.
Traffic access	・30 minutes by bus from JR Tohoku Main Line Hanamaki Station ・15 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Hanamaki IC
parking	500 units
Contact information	Hanamaki Onsen/TEL 0198-37-2111
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Shidodaira Onsen [Hanamaki City]

Season	Usually late April to early May
Features	Minamihanamaki Onsenkyo is dotted along the Toyosawa River, and around 300 cherry trees, including Someiyoshino cherry trees, are planted around Shidodaira Onsen at the entrance, and during the blooming season, they look beautiful against the surrounding fresh greenery, attracting guests and tourists alike. It will entertain your guests.
Traffic access	・35 minutes by bus bound for Shidodaira Onsen from JR Tohoku Main Line Hanamaki Station ・15 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Hanamaki IC
parking	180 units
Contact information	Hotel Shidodaira/TEL 0198-25-2011
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Toriyagasaki Park [Hanamaki City]

Season	Usually from mid-April to late April
Features	Hanamaki Castle was originally called Toriyazaki Castle and is said to have been the stronghold of the Abe clan in the 10th century. Currently, the Nishimikado gate has been restored, and the main enclosure remains has been developed as a park. The area around the park is lined with cherry blossom trees, and is crowded with visitors during cherry blossom season.
Traffic access	・15 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Hanamaki Minami IC ・5 minutes walk from JR Hanamaki Station
Contact information	(One company) Hanamaki Tourism Association / 0198-29-4522
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Kitakami Exhibition Area [Kitakami City]

Season	Usually late April to early May
Features	Kitakami Tenshochi, one of the three major cherry blossom viewing spots in Michinoku, is a municipal park on the banks of the Kitakami River and is known as the best cherry blossom viewing spot in the prefecture.The approximately 2km long row of cherry blossom trees along the river is spectacular.
Related events	[Tenchochi Sakura Festival] April 9th ​​(Sat) – April 30th (Sun), 2020
Traffic access	・About 15 minutes from Kitakami Ezuriko IC on the Tohoku Expressway ・About 25 minutes walk from JR Kitakami Station
parking	300 units
Contact information	(One company) Kitakami Tourism and Convention Association/TEL 0197-65-0300
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Mizusawa Park [Oshu City]

Season	Usually from mid-April to late April
Features	In addition to Yoshino cherry trees and weeping cherry trees, over 450 cherry trees are in full bloom all at once, including a cluster of old Higan trees that are said to be around 350 years old and have been designated as a natural monument by the prefecture.
Related events	[Mizusawa Park Sakura Festival] April 8th (Saturday) – April 29th (Saturday), 2020 *Ends on April 18th (Tuesday)
Traffic access	・About 10 minutes walk from Mizusawa Station on the JR Tohoku Main Line ・About 15 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Mizusawa IC
parking	200 units (charges apply)
Contact information	Oshu City Commercial Tourism Division/TEL 0197-34-1760
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Oshu/National Route 397 [Oshu City]

Season	Usually late April
Features	A row of cherry blossom trees stretches for about 7km along National Route 397 from Iwate Prefecture to Akita Prefecture. It is lit up during the cherry blossom season, so viewing the cherry blossoms at night is also a fun experience.
Related events	【light up】 Monday, April 10, 2020 – Monday, April 17, 2020 *Subject to flowering conditions. 18:30～20:30
Traffic access	・Approximately 20 minutes by bus from JR Tohoku Main Line Mizusawa Station to Tokusuien, approximately 30 minutes to Himekayu ・About 30 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Mizusawa IC
parking	30 machines at Tokusuien, about 100 machines at Himekayu
Contact information	Isawa Marugoto Information Center/TEL 0197-46-0360
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Omonomi Park [Oshu City]

Season	Usually from mid-April to early May
Features	This is the castle ruins of the lord of Maezawa Castle, and the row of approximately 200 cherry trees that are over 60 years old has become a famous spot representing the southern part of the prefecture. Additionally, there are many large trees along the 800m stretch of road that climbs from the bottom of the park to the entrance, making it feel like a tunnel of cherry blossoms. The Omonomi Park Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in late April, and the area is crowded with dance performances and stalls. (Scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 22, 2020)
Related events	[Maezawa Sakura Festival] Lantern lighting in Omonomi Park and surrounding areas Scheduled for April 2020 Lighting hours 18:00-21:00
Traffic access	Approximately 15 minutes by car from Hiraizumi Maezawa IC
Contact information	Oshu City Maesawa General Branch Regional Support Group/TEL 0197-34-0263
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Mukoyama Park [Oshu City]

Season	Usually late April
Features	There are over 200 beautiful cherry blossom trees in the park, and you can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade and observation deck. During the cherry blossom festival period, the area is lit up and lanterns are lit up, creating a different atmosphere than during the day.
Related events	[Esashi Cherry Blossom Festival] April 7th (Friday) – May 7th (Sunday), 2020
Traffic access	・10 minutes by bus from JR Tohoku Shinkansen Mizusawa-Esashi Station, 10 minutes on foot after getting off at the bus center ・About 15 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Mizusawa IC
parking	20 cars
Contact information	Oshu City Esashi General Branch Commerce and Tourism Division/TEL 0197-35-2111
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Esashi Fujiwara no Sato [Oshu City]

Season	Usually from mid-April to late April
Features	A vast historical theme park of approximately 20 hectares. Based on rigorous historical research, everything from the castle fences of ancient Tohoku to Toyota-kan, the residence of Fujiwara Kiyohira, the government office of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, Hidehira’s residence, Kara Gosho, and the Golden Hall have all been recreated in full scale. Approximately 300 cherry trees, including Yoshino cherry trees and weeping cherry trees, bloom in the park.
Traffic access	・About 15 minutes by car from JR Mizusawa-Esashi Station ・About 15 minutes by car from Mizusawa IC
parking	Free parking: 600 cars, 8 large buses
Contact information	Esashi Fujiwara no Sato/TEL 0197-35-7791
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Hiraizumi/Old National Route 4 cherry blossom trees [Hiraizumi Town]

Season	Usually from mid-April to late April
Features	Along the former National Route 4 (Prefectural Route 300) from around JR Hiraizumi Station to Chusonji Temple, there is a row of cherry blossom trees including Yoshino cherry trees.
Contact information	(One company) Hiraizumi Tourism Association/TEL 0191-46-2110
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Saigyo Sakura Forest [Hiraizumi Town]

Season	Usually mid-April to late April
Features	“The cherry blossoms of Takuineyama don’t even bother, and besides Yoshino, what are the other cherry blossoms?” Saigyō monk wrote a poem about the beauty of Mt. Takuine’s cherry blossoms, which is comparable to the cherry blossoms of Mt. Yoshino in Nara, a famous spot for cherry blossoms. .
Traffic access	・15 minutes by car from JR Hiraizumi Station ・15 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Hiraizumi Maezawa IC
parking	can be
Contact information	(One company) Hiraizumi Tourism Association/TEL 0191-46-2110
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Genbikei [Ichinoseki City]

Season	Usually late April to late May
Features	Genbikei is a nationally designated natural monument and scenic spot. There are approximately 200 cherry blossom trees along both sides of the gorge for 2km, and many tourists visit.
Related events	[Conbori lit] Monday, April 3, 2020 – 18:30-20:00 *Depends on cherry blossom blooming status, etc.
Traffic access	・About 20 minutes by bus from JR Tohoku Shinkansen Ichinoseki Station and get off at Genbikei ・About 10 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Ichinoseki IC
Contact information	Ichinoseki City Tourism and Products Division/TEL 0191-21-2111
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Tsuriyama Park [Ichinoseki City]

Season	Usually from mid-April to late April
Features	The park is known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms and offers a panoramic view of the city.
Related events	[Tsuriyama Park light up] Monday, April 3, 2020 – 18:30-20:00 *Depends on cherry blossom blooming status, etc.
parking	5 pieces
Contact information	Ichinoseki City Tourism and Products Division/TEL 0191-21-2111
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Tateyama Park [Ichinoseki City]

Season	Usually late April to early May
Features	There are approximately 100 cherry trees of several types, including Yoshino cherry, weeping cherry, and Yaezakura. The flowers begin to bloom in sequence, so you can enjoy the cherry blossom viewing season for a long time.
Traffic access	・20 minutes walk from Senmaya Station on the JR Ofunato Line ・About 45 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Ichinoseki IC
parking	20 cars
Contact information	Ichinoseki City Senmaya Branch Industrial Economy Division/TEL 0191-53-3963
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Nabekura Park [Tono City]

Season	Usually late April to early May
Features	Nabekura Municipal Park is a scenic park about a 5-minute walk from Tono Station. There are about 1,000 cherry blossom trees planted within the park, and the best time to see them is around the May holidays.
Related events	[Tono Sakura Festival] Mid-April to early May 2020 *Nabekura Park light-up scheduled for late April
Traffic access	・5 minutes walk from Tono Station on the JR Kamaishi Line ・About 10 minutes by car from Kamaishi Expressway Tono IC
parking	Several places in front of the shrine
Contact information	(One company) Tono City Tourism Association/TEL 0198-62-1333
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Twill cherry blossom trees [Tono City]

Season	Usually late April to early May
Features	Both banks of the Sarugaishi River are lined with Yoshino cherry trees and double cherry trees, which you can see while driving.
Traffic access	・10 minutes by car from JR Tono Station ・About 5 minutes by car from Kamaishi Expressway Tono IC
parking	None (there is space for about 3 cars near the store along the way)
Contact information	(One company) Tono City Tourism Association/TEL 0198-62-1333
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Fukusenji Temple [Tono City]

Season	Usually late April to early May
Features	Fukusenji is a temple of the Shingon sect and is famous for Japan’s largest wooden 11-faced Kannon.The grounds are lined with beautiful cherry blossom trees, which delight visitors during the blooming season.
Traffic access	・10 minutes by taxi from JR Kamaishi Line Tono Station ・About 15 minutes by car from Kamaishi Expressway Tono IC
parking	60 units
Contact information	Fukusenji Temple/TEL 0198-62-3822

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