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Morioka City - Morioka
City Yonai Waterworks
30 weeping cherries (Morioka
City Protected Trees) put on an impressive display of floral
elegance every year.
Peak: Early May
Access: 5 mins on foot from Kami-Yonai Sta.
Information: Morioka Tourism Division 019-651-4111
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Morioka City - Takamatsu
no Ike Pond
With a great view of Mt.
Iwate in the background and 1000 blooming cherries all around,
Takamatsu no Ike is a favorite spot with Moriokans. The area
is even lit up at night, allowing the fun to last late into
the evening.
Peak: Late Apr - Early May
Access: 15 mins by bus from Morioka Sta.
Information: Morioka Tourism Division 019-651-4111 |
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Tono City - Fukusenji Temple
Even after the blooming of
nearly 500 yoshino and hill cherries has ended, you can enjoy
summer’s azaleas flowering in this giant, 2-km2 temple complex.
Peak: Late Apr - Early May
Access: 15 mins by bus from Tono Sta. to Fukusenji bus stop
Information: Tono Division of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism 0198-62-2111 |
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Kitakami City - Kitakami Tenshochi
Thousands
of cherry trees bloom along the Kitakami Riv at Tenshochi,
one of Japan's 100 best cherry blossom-viewing spots. During
the Cherry Blossom Festival,
riverboats and horse-drawn carriages are available. For a change of pace,
come at night to see the blossoms illuminated in soft light.
Peak Season: Late Apr (Cherry Blossom Festival Mid Apr - Early May)
Transportation: 10 mins by Esashi Bus Center bound bus from Kitakami Sta
Information: Kitakami Tourism Assoc 0197-65-0300
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Morioka City - Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree
This 10-m tall cherry tree out in front of
the Morioka District Court gorws up from a granite boulder
23 m around. Estimated
at over 350 years old, this symbol
of Morioka is a National Natural Monument.
Peak Season: Late Apr
Transportation: 10 mins by bus from Morioka Sta
Information: Morioka Tourism Assoc 019-651-4111
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Hanamaki City - Hanamaki Hot Spring
1000 cherry
trees bloom around the five hotels here at Hanamaki Hot Spring.
Lots of events are also held during this time, making Hanamaki
a great cherry-blossom
destination.
Peak Season: Late Apr - Early May
Transportation: 30 mins by bus from Hanamaki Sta
Information: Hanamaki Hot Spring 0198-37-2111
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