Lunch Together as a Family with Local Dishes and Light Meals
About this spot
A rest facility combining dining and a gift shop located near the entrance to Tenshow-chi Park. Its specialty is local flavors including mochi dishes passed down through southern Iwate Prefecture—offering a wide menu from mochi sets and soba to ramen that children enjoy. Southern Iwate, including Kitakami, is a land where the "mochi culture" of preparing mochi for every life event still thrives. Colorful mochi dishes with red bean, walnut, and zunda fillings are specialties unique to this region. The gift shop displays local confections and souvenirs, making it convenient for taking a break or restroom breaks during your stroll. This is an invaluable spot where families hungry from their walk along the cherry trees can stop by on foot.
Tips
Just a short walk from the Tenshow-chi cherry tree-lined path. Lunch hours are busy during the cherry blossom festival, so arriving before 11am is recommended. Tatami seating is available, so families with small children can relax comfortably. Business hours and holidays vary by season, so checking ahead is wise.
Best time to visit
Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes. Arriving by 11:30am helps avoid crowds.
Access & map
〒024-0043 岩手県北上市立花１４地割２１−１
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Kitakami Tenshow-chi Sakura Tree-lined Path and Michinoku Folklore Village
Iwate
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