Travel to Kawazu town in search of cherry blossoms!!
Early Blooming Cherry Blossoms
The cherry blossom season in Japan is generally from late March to early April. However, the cherry blossoms in Kawazu town begin blooming in early February and are in full bloom from late February to early March. The reason for the early bloom is due to Izu’s mild climate and crossbreeding with cherry species from southern China or Taiwan. In this article, I would like to introduce a trip to Kawazu during the cherry blossom season. The BLOG photo was taken on February 27, 2023.
Kawazu Town is located southeast of the Izu Peninsula. During this season, the town is overflowing with tourists. Their goal is to see the 850 cherry blossom trees that bloom along both banks of the Kawazu River.
I walked along the river and the cherry blossoms were beautiful. There are sights here that you will never regret coming to. If you are coming to Japan in February, I strongly recommend Kawazu town. I hope you will enjoy the early spring in Japan.
Kawazu-cho Cherry Blossom Festival
In 2023, the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival was held from February 1 to February 28. Cherry blossoms are illuminated at night during the festival. There will also be food stalls where you can enjoy beer and delicious food while viewing the cherry blossoms. In short, you can enjoy Hanami!
Kawazu town official HP
For the official tourist site of Kawazu Town, click on the icon below.
360 degree video
However Japan is far from where everyone lives, and it may be difficult to come here easily.
So I have filmed Kawazu Sakura Festival with a 360-degree camera.
I want you to experience the Kawazu-cho Cherry Blossom Festival through the lens.
Access
1. Shinkansen + Izu kyuko
You can take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Atami Station, which takes about 45 minutes. From Atami, transfer to the Izu Kyuko Line and take the train to Kawazu Station, which takes about an hour and a half. The total time required is 2 hours and 15 minutes. The price is Tokyo Station to Atami Station: is around 4,000 yen. Atami Station to Kawazu Station: around 1,000 yen Total: around 5,000 yen.
2. Izu no Odoriko - Limited Express
You can also take the Izu no Odoriko Limited Express train from Tokyo Station to Kawazu Station, which takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes. This train is called the “Izu no Odoriko” or “Dancer of Izu” and it runs along the coast of the Izu Peninsula, offering scenic views of the ocean and mountains along the way. The Izu no Odoriko train operates seasonally, so be sure to check the schedule before planning your trip. The price is Izu no Odoriko Limited Express is 5,000 yen.
Finally
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