Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival

Last Updated on March 27, 2025

Event Overview

Annually, spanning from approximately mid-April to early May, Kitakami Tenshochi Park, located in Iwate Prefecture, becomes the venue for a cherry blossom festival, dedicated to celebrating the aesthetic splendor of the spring season.

Given that the event coincides with the Golden Week holiday period, there is a display of carp streamers suspended over the Kitakami River, alongside the availability of boat cruises and horse-drawn carriage rides along pathways lined with sakura trees, among other attractions.

In total, the park boasts approximately 10,000 cherry trees, and it has been officially recognized as one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom viewing locations.

Following the onset of darkness, the trees within the park are illuminated, and their reflections upon the river create a scene that is nothing short of magical. Notably, entry to the park is provided free of charge.

Venue Information

Location: Kitakami Tenshochi Park, 10 Chiwari Tachibana, Kitakami, Iwate 024-0043, Japan

Dates: April 9th to April 29th 2025

Opening Times: 10:00 -17:00

Entry Cost

Free.

Getting There

The Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival is conveniently situated approximately 20 minutes by foot from the east exit of the JR Kitakami Station, which is served by the Tohoku Shinkansen, the Tohoku Main Line, and the Kitakami Line.

For individuals who intend to arrive by personal vehicle, on-site parking facilities are provided, with a parking fee of 500 yen per vehicle. The collected parking charges are specifically utilized to support the ongoing conservation and the cultivation of the cherry trees present at this location.