Kabayama Ruins (Kabayama Historical Plaza)

Tachibana Bishamondo

A group of Buddhist statues from the Heian period are enshrined there that tell the story of the Kunimiyama culture of ancient Buddhism. Among them, the ``Wooden Standing Statue of Bishamonten'' and ``Wooden Standing Statue of Nitennou'' have been designated as National Important Cultural Properties.

Kitakami Yokyoku Monument

The sweet and heartbreaking "Kitakami Yokyoku" was born in 1944. It continued to be sung quietly throughout the chaotic period during and after the war, and became an explosive hit in 1961. This monument is handwritten by the lyricist and composer, and it is said that it is rare to find a monument with musical notation engraved on it. It is built on the river bank near the rest house.

Kitakami City Park “Tenshochi”

Along the Kitakami River, from the foot of Sango Bridge, there is an approximately 2km line of cherry blossom trees that has been selected as one of the ``Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.'' There are 10,000 cherry trees and 100,000 azaleas in the park, which soothe the hearts of visitors. In addition, there is a rest house modeled after the rice storehouse of the Nanbu clan, a monument to the Kitakami Yokyoku song, a restored large sailing ship of the Nanbu clan's ship "Hirata-bune" in the Kitakami River cove, and 29 historical buildings such as old folk houses, merchant houses, and samurai residences. There is also the ``Michinoku Folk Village,'' a relocated and restored building, the ``Hachiro Sato Memorial Museum,'' the ``Toneyama Mitsuto Memorial Museum,'' promenades, and cycling paths, which can be enjoyed throughout the year. [Kitakami Tenshochi Cherry Blossom Festival] Usually mid-April to early May