Iwate, Akita, Kitakami Exhibition Hall and Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Viewing Day Tour (Chinese Guide/Meals Included)

The 2023 Tohoku Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Day Tour, departing April 12-28, will feature a comfortable private vehicle departing from JR Morioka Station. Your Chinese-speaking guide will guide you through the famous cherry blossom viewing spots of Tohoku, including Kitakami Tenshochi, Kakunodate Samurai Residence, and Lake Tazawa. The 2023 Tohoku Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Day Tour also includes a local lunch. Don't worry if you missed out on cherry blossom viewing in Osaka or Tokyo; Tohoku cherry blossom season is just beginning. Discover the romantic cherry blossoms of Tohoku.

– About the Attraction | Tohoku Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Day Tour –

▲ Kakunodate Samurai Residence

Kakunodate, nestled between Akita City and Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, developed early on as a castle town due to its prime location. Its tranquil atmosphere earned it the nickname "Oshu's Little Kyoto." Kakunodate still retains the architectural heritage of its time, reflecting its prosperity and ensuring the elegance of the past continues to this day. A samurai residence is a former samurai residence. Several samurai residences are preserved in Japan, and Kakunodate's is one of the most well-preserved. Not only the buildings, but also the surrounding streets are rich in history. Kakunodate is designated a National Important Preservation Area for Traditional Buildings and is a significant cultural heritage site. Kakunodate Town is renowned for its weeping cherry blossoms, which are not only considered one of the three most famous cherry blossoms in Mutsu but also one of the top 100 cherry blossom spots.

▲ Hinokinouchi River Embankment
The Hinokinouchi River embankment is lined with approximately 400 cherry trees, stretching 2 km in length, creating a spectacular cherry blossom tunnel during blooming season. The cherry blossoms on this embankment, along with those along the nearby Bukayashiki-dori Street, have been selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom Spots, representing Kakunodate as a key attraction.

▲ Kitakami Tenshochi
Kitakami Tenshochi is selected as one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom Spots and one of the top 3 cherry blossom spots in Mutsu. The banks of the Kitakami River are one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Tohoku, hosting an annual cherry blossom festival. The vast 293-hectare park boasts approximately 10,000 cherry trees of 150 varieties. A 2-kilometer-long cherry blossom tunnel runs along the Kitakami River within Kitakami Tenshochi Park, making it a must-see photo opportunity during cherry blossom season.

▲ Lake Tazawa
Lake Tazawa, located in Akita Prefecture, Japan, is the deepest and second-clearest lake in Japan. A nearly circular caldera lake with a circumference of 20 kilometers, it boasts crystal-clear waters reaching a depth of 31 meters. At 423.4 meters, it's the deepest in Japan. Located on a plateau, Lake Tazawa's scenery undergoes captivating changes with the seasons.