Tenshōchi

What it is

• An urban park in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture.
• Known as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot.
• Cherry trees were planted starting in 1920.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.

What to see

• About 10,000 cherry trees.
• 100,000 azalea plants.
• A 2km long avenue of Somei Yoshino cherry trees.
• Michinoku Folklore Village is within the park.
• Kitakami City Museum is within the park.
• Satoshi Hachiro Memorial Museum is within the park.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.