北上川源泉いわてまち川の駅

Visited in August 2024 Kitakami River flows north and south through Iwate Prefecture and ends in Miyagi Prefecture. I have seen one of its origins. Park your car at the Kawa-no-Eki parking lot and go up the approach to Shogaku-in Temple across the road. To the right of the main hall is the Yuzu no Izumi, which is said to be one of the sources of the Kitakami River. Across the road from the spring, water flows into a waterwheel on the river station side, creating a park. The view from the gazebo next to the water wheel was beautiful.

The spring in Yumiyama was really gushing with water. The view of the river station below the road and the rest area were nice. I wish I had brought some drinks and snacks.

This is a place where you can see the source of the Kitakami River! ️ There is a ``Yuzu no Izumi'' near Mido Kannon! When I thought about how the majestic Kitakami River flows from here, I realized the power of nature.

Temples with spring water are more interesting than parks. There is a parking lot and toilets, but there are no shops. There is only an arbor.

Beautifully maintained park Maybe it also serves as a parking lot for worshipers of Yuyuya Izumi and Mido Kannon? It's nice to have lunch here on a warm day.