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NAGATOKO		Thatched roof worship hall with long floor
	This is an ancient shrine that was established in 1055. The worship hall, Nagatoko, is a building in the style of the Shinden-zukuri style (the ancient bedroom style) of the Heian period, with 44 cylinders, each 1 shaku 5 sun (about 45 centimeters) in diameter, arranged at equal intervals in five rows, and the entire building is open to the public. The adjacent Kumano Shrine Treasure Hall (for a fee) houses many national and prefectural cultural properties, including copper bowls, which can be viewed. In front of the Nagatoko stands a large ginkgo tree that is said to be 800 years old, and in late autumn, its fallen leaves beautifully color the grounds like a yellow carpet. During the peak viewing period from mid- to late November, the tree is lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

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Cherry blossom trees at NICHU Line		weeping cherry tree lined street
	The Nichu Line Weeping Cherry Tree Line was developed as a promenade on part of the site of the JR Train Nicchu Line, which was closed in 1984. Approximately 1,000 weeping cherry trees are planted along a 3-kilometer stretch from north to south! Within the avenue, you can also see a steam locomotive that ran there at the time, as well as the so-called "cherry blossom tunnel" where cherry blossoms seem to be falling from both sides of the road, making it a great photo spot. The Kitakata Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in April when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.

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RAMEN City		one of the three great ramen in Japan
	Kitakata Ramen is counted as one of the three great ramen in Japan, along with Sapporo ramen and Hakata ramen. The soup is a clear pork bone broth flavored with soy sauce, and has a light taste. Many restaurants serve the traditional type of ramen. The noodles are thick, called "flat, matured, high-hydration noodles," and have a unique curl and soft texture. Kitakata City Hall has set up a Kitakata Ramen Department. There is a ramen shrine.