[Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Just like the original scenery of Japan! Enjoy cherry blossom trees along the Kanonji River and Inawashiro gourmet food

Inawashiro Town is located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, between Koriyama City and Aizuwakamatsu City, and is home to Mt. Bandai, one of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains, and Lake Inawashiro, the fourth largest lake in Japan.

Did you know that Inawashiro Town, which has many leisure and sightseeing spots where you can enjoy nature, has a line of cherry blossom trees that stretches for one kilometer?

This time, we would like to introduce you to the Kannonji River Cherry Blossom Tree Row, which is reminiscent of the original landscape of Japan.

We will also introduce recommended Inawashiro gourmet food that you can enjoy together with cherry blossom viewing.

A tunnel of cherry blossoms spreads out in a peaceful rural landscape　

The row of cherry blossom trees along the Kanonji River is a famous spot for cherry blossoms that can be seen on both banks of the Kanonji River for approximately 1 kilometer.

In addition to the Somei Yoshino cherry tree, you can see the beautiful cherry blossoms that were awarded by the Japan Cherry Blossom Society in 1997, including the Edohigan cherry tree, the weeping cherry tree, and the mountain cherry tree.

The Kanonji River, which flows right next to Kawageta Station on the JR Banetsu Nishi Line, is a small river with no bank protection construction, so the contrast created by the green banks and the cherry blossoms in full bloom that fill both banks gives you a sense of tranquility and nostalgia. It makes you feel.

Usually, the best time to see the cherry blossom trees along the Kannonji River is late April.
In 2023, it is expected to bloom earlier than usual, with the expected blooming date being April 12th. Full bloom is expected to occur on April 19th.

Amazing! 7 colors of light up

During the cherry blossom blooming period, a ``Sakura Festival'' is held at Oyamataka Shrine in the middle of the river, stalls are set up along the cherry blossom trees along the river, and various events are also held.

The cherry blossoms are illuminated at night, and are only seen in Inawashiro in the prefecture, which is one of the few cherry blossoms in the country to be illuminated with seven colors of LED lights.
 You can see a fantastic view! (Information on the 2023 Cherry Blossom Festival is undecided as of March 31, 2023)

 

3 Recommended Inawashiro Gourmet Selection

Inawashiro, one of the prefecture's leading tourist destinations, also has many delicious gourmet foods unique to this area. So, although this may be my own opinion and bias, I have selected three recommended gourmet foods that I recommend you to try when you come to Inawashiro!

[Aizu brand horse sashimi Okubo store]

Aizu horse sashimi is considered one of the three major horse sashimi in Japan, along with Kumamoto and Nagano.
At ``Okubo Shoten'', a directly managed store operated by the butcher shop ``Niku no Okubo'', you can enjoy the highest quality Japanese horse sashimi certified as Aizu brand.
We have a variety of products using horse meat, including lunch, takeout, and souvenirs, so you can enjoy them in a variety of ways depending on your hunger!

Aizu horse sashimi is characterized by its lean meat, chewy texture, and unique sweetness. The light red meat served with mustard miso is a way unique to Aizu.

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INFORMATION

  • Address: 1110-1 Namikime, Mitsuwa, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun
  • Phone number 0242-23-9279
  • Access: 12 minutes by car from Inawashiro Bandai Kogen IC
  • Business hours 10:00-17:00 (In-store dining is 11:00-16:00)
    [Winter (December to February)] 10:00-16:00 (In-store dining is 11:00-15:00)
  • Closed on Wednesdays *Tuesdays and Wednesdays in winter (December to February)

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[Soba Ohori main store]

``Soba Ohori Honten'' is a soba restaurant located in an old folk house. It gives you a nostalgic feeling of eating at your grandma's house.

We use 100% pesticide-free, self-grown buckwheat flour, and we are famous for our soba noodles, which are made using a special method to bring out the best flavor, our hearty wild vegetable tempura, and our freshly made rice cakes.

The white, glossy soba noodles are thin and chewy, and go down your throat easily.
Tempura made with seasonal wild vegetables is also recommended. The aroma and bitterness of the wild vegetables will spread in your mouth.

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INFORMATION

  • Address: 624 Wakamiya Higashiotsu, Inawashiro-cho, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone 0242(67)1566
  • Access: From the Inawashiro Bandai Kogen Interchange on the Ban-etsu Expressway, take National Route 115 toward Tsuchiyu for about 9 km. Enter the Kijigoya village and follow the road to the north (*The flag is a landmark)
  • Business hours 11:00-17:00 (last order 16:30) Irregular holidays
  • Parking lot: 20 spaces (large buses available)

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[HERO'S DINER]

"HERO'S DINER" is a popular American-style hamburger restaurant.
Enjoy an authentic American-sized burger with a fluffy bun, a juicy patty full of meat, and homemade thick-sliced ​​bacon. The most popular item at the store is the HERO Burger. The big 40cm long hot dog US hot dog is also popular. We have a wide variety of options, including monthly burgers! Would you like to try an American-sized big burger?

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INFORMATION

  • Address: 1574 Kamimuramae, Inawashiro-cho, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number 0242-72-0530
  • Access: Approximately 10 minutes by car from Inawashiro Bandai Kogen IC on the Banetsu Expressway　
  • Business hours 10:30 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00) - 18:00 (March to November)
    Closed on the first (second) Friday

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Looking for souvenirs at Roadside Station Inawashiro

``Roadside Station Inawashiro'' is easily accessible as it is just off the Inawashiro Bandai Kogen Interchange on the Ban'etsu Expressway, making it a recommended place to take a break during your trip.

  • Inawashiro's rice ``Ama no Tsubu'' and ``Satoyama no Tsubu''
  • Inawashiro Soba “Inawashiro Tennoka”
  • Inawashiro's sixth processed products
  • Bandai Golden Natto
  • Ika carrot rice cracker
  • Crafts sold exclusively at Roadside Station Inawashiro

We have a variety of attractive Inawashiro souvenirs that can only be purchased here.

“Bandai Golden Natto Bread,” which sells 100,000 pieces a year, is limited to Inawashiro Roadside Station! The cream dorayaki from the local confectionery shop "Doraya" is also popular and always sells out.

INFORMATION

  • Address: 1 Gohyakari, Katata, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Phone number 0242-36-7676
  • Business hours 9:00 ~ 18:00 (open all year round)
    * Light snacks 9:00 ~ 18:00 * Restaurant 10:30 ~ 16:00
  • Parking lot Regular cars: 164 spaces Large cars: 16 spaces For people with disabilities: 2 spaces EV quick charger: 1 space

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Enjoy cherry blossom trees along the Kanonji River and Inawashiro gourmet food!

The cherry blossoms along the Kanonji River, where you can enjoy the combination of the sparkling river water and the cherry blossoms, as well as Mt. Bandai in the distance, is the last cherry blossom viewing spot in Fukushima prefecture.

Please come and see the cherry blossoms in Inawashiro along with the gourmet spots introduced this time.

INFORMATION

  • Address: 83 Kawagata Kamikawara, Inawashiro-cho, Fukushima Prefecture, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture (100m north of Kawagata Station)
  • Access: 10 minutes by car from Inawashiro Bandai Kogen IC
  • Parking lot: 100 private cars, 10 large buses
  • Contact Inawashiro Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Phone number 0242-62-2331

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