This year's flowering period is anticipated to be:
Estimated Flowering Date
April 24
Estimated Full Bloom Date
April 24 ~ April 28
<p>Boasting one of Japan’s top 100 sakura viewing spots and one of three best places to enjoy sakura in Michinoku (northeast region of Japan), 2,930,000-square-metre Tenshochi Park is home to 10,000 cherry blossom trees and 100,000 azaleas. Viewing either by taking vantage sightseeing carriages or rowboats is recommended. 300 colourful carp windsocks (the symbol of boy’s festival in Japan) are always hung over the river at this time.</p>
Number of sakura trees:
10,000
The age of trees:
80 to 90 years
Variety:
Yoshino cherry
How to visit
Access:
A 20-minute walk from the east exit at Kitakami Station
