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Geto Kogen Resort
Geto Kogen Resort

Geto Kogen is located to the west of central Kitakami city in the south-western region of Iwate Prefecture. The area is known for heavy snowfall and Geto Kogen itself for some of the biggest snow depth numbers in all of Japan. This resort has two operating Gondolas as well as a quad lift and two pairs. Geto Kogen has been operating since 1993.

source: snowjapan.com
Hashimoto Jido Park,
Hashimoto Jido Park,

Iwate Prefecture (岩手県, Iwate-ken) is a prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. Located on the main island of Honshu, it contains the island's easternmost point. The capital is Morioka. Iwate has the lowest population density of any prefecture outside Hokkaido.

Irihata Dam Observatory
Irihata Dam Observatory

Irihata Onsen Semenoyu is located in about 45 minute drive away from the Kitakami station west exit and 40 minute drive away from the Kitakami Ezuriko I.C. of Tohoku expressway. There is a dam called “Irihata dam” near Irihata Onsen Semenoyu. The landscape from the Irihata dam observatory is very beautiful.

Junko Museum
Junko Museum

5F Junko Museum of Art etc. Hours /Closed Differ from each shop and ... Map of Kitakami Station Area as of Jan. 2012 Kitakami Sightseeing Association

image: kkaa.co.jp
Kihanba Park
Kihanba Park

Kitakami Yakyokuhi There is a bridge called "Sangobashi” (length: 253.8m Width: 5.5m) over the Kitakami River on the way to Tenshochi park from the central Kitakami. This bridge has a history of 104 years and was used be a toll bridge.

Kitakamishiritsutoneyamakojin Memorial Museum
Kitakamishiritsutoneyamakojin Memorial Museum

The museum was open in 1973. The theme of this museum has been "Nature and Culture around the Kitakami River" and passing the history of Kitakami on to people. It exhibites items concerning hiratabune (boat) which transported supplies along the Kitakami River during Edo era.

Kunenbashiseseragi Park
Kunenbashiseseragi Park

Kitakami Tenshochi Park is a Municipal Park which stretches along the east shore of the Kitakami River in Iwate prefecture. 10,000 cherry blossom trees and 100,000 azaleas are planted at the site, which is about 29,300 square meters in size.

Kunimiyama Observatory
Kunimiyama Observatory

About the Kitakami Site. ... is also home to the Mizusawa National Astronomical Observatory. ... will be a great beacon of hope to the people of Tohoku, Japan, ...

source: iwate-ilc.jp
Kurosawajirichuo Park
Kurosawajirichuo Park

Kitakami Tenshochi Park is a Municipal Park which stretches along the east shore of the Kitakami River in Iwate prefecture. 10,000 cherry blossom trees and 100,000 azaleas are planted at the site, which is about 29,300 square meters in size.

Mt. Kunimi
Mt. Kunimi

Today, there are still traces of these temples and pagodas on Mt. Kumini. In the temples heyday, there was a massive temple complex comprised of over 700 temples and pagodas with 36 priests. Historically, it is believed that the temple was known as Teigakuji (a semi-governmental temple) of Mutsu during the Heian era.

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Otsutsumi Park
Otsutsumi Park

Kitakami and Tokyo are connected by hourly trains along the Tohoku Shinkansen. The one way trip takes three hours, costs around 13,000 yen and is covered by the Japan Rail Pass, JR East Tohoku Area Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Pass. From Kitakami Station, it is a 20 minute walk to Tenshochi Park or 45 minute walk to the open air museum.

Senganishi Dam
Senganishi Dam

Kitakami is located in south-central Iwate Prefecture, in the Kitakami River valley, approximately 45 kilometers south of the prefectural capital of Morioka, and 490 kilometers north of Tokyo. The city is at the confluence of the Kitakami River and the Waga River and has an altitude ranging from 50 to 200 meters above sea level, rising to 400 meters in the east.

Senninyama
Senninyama

Kitakami is a city found in Iwate, Japan. It is located 39.28 latitude and 141.12 longitude and it is situated at 63 meters above sea level

Suwa Park
Suwa Park

Over 90 years old cherry blossom trees lined up Kitakami Tenshochi Park is a Municipal Park which stretches along the east shore of the Kitakami River

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Suwa Shrine
Suwa Shrine

Suwa Shrine is the major Shinto shrine of Nagasaki, Japan, and home to the Nagasaki Kunchi. It is located in the northern part of the city, on the slopes of Mount Tamazono-san, and features a 277-step stone staircase leading up the mountain to the various buildings that comprise the shrine. Suwa shrine was established as a way of stopping and reverting the conversion to Christianity that was taking place in Nagasaki. In modern times it remains an important and successful center of the community.

Wagagawa Green Park
Wagagawa Green Park

Tenshochi Park, in Kitakami Iwate Prefecture is famous for its 10,000 cherry blossom trees and is considered one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.

source: gojapango.com
Wagasennin Bridge
Wagasennin Bridge

The quickest way to get from Kitakami to Shinjuku-Gyoen is to train which takes 3 h 24 min and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.

source: rome2rio.com
Wako Observatory
Wako Observatory

About the Kitakami Site. ... is also home to the Mizusawa National Astronomical Observatory. ... will be a great beacon of hope to the people of Tohoku, Japan, ...

source: iwate-ilc.jp
Zenkokuji
Zenkokuji

Akita Expressway – Kitakami IC, Kitakami-Nishi IC; Japan National Route 4; Japan National Route 107; Japan National Route 456; Local attractions. The city is famous for the sakura that bloom in Tenshochi Park, which is regarded as one of the hundred best places in Japan to view cherry blossoms.

Zenmyoji
Zenmyoji

Kitakami is a city found in Iwate, Japan. It is located 39.28 latitude and 141.12 longitude and it is situated at 63 meters above sea level

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