Spring is about to enter, which means that the season of cherry blossom viewing is coming soon! Many people will go to popular places such as Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Osaka Castle Park in Tokyo for viewing cherry blossoms, but this time I will introduce the early blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms. You can visit the super popular Shizuoka Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival 2023, or participate in various places Take a one-day cherry blossom tour in Kawazu for a different cherry blossom viewing experience.
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Kawazu Sakura Introduction
Kawazuzakura is a natural hybrid of Oshima Sakura and Kanhizakura. It is light pink in color and usually blooms from early February to early March, one month earlier than other cherry blossom varieties. Due to the early flowering period, many local people go there every year to experience the beauty of early spring. Although the Kawazu cherry blossom period is relatively long, and the flower viewing period is about one month, but the green leaves will grow after 2 weeks after the Kawazu cherry blossoms are in full bloom, so it is necessary to seize the golden period to watch the pink cherry blossoms in the sky.
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot 1. Kawazu River
As the birthplace of Kawazu cherry blossoms, if you want to see Kawazu cherry blossoms, you must go to the Kawazu River. The road along the Kawazu River to Sasahara Park is full of cherry blossoms, and you can even see the picture of the Izukyu train and the cherry blossoms in the same frame as you pass by Binqiao. There are also cherry blossom viewing spots in the area of Kawazu River, such as Kawazu Sakura Log, Imaihama Coast Station, and Mine Onsen Daifuyu Park. Among them, Kawazu Sakura Log is the first Kawazu cherry blossom, which is very meaningful; Imaihama Coast Station can enjoy the sea and cherry blossoms In the same frame; Feng Hot Springs Big Spouting Soup Park, where you can enjoy cherry blossoms while soaking in hot springs, which is quite freehand.
In addition, the annual Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival is not to be missed! However, the Kawazu cherry blossoms have been blooming earlier recently, so the “33rd Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival” held this year will be held in advance from February 1st to 28th. The entire cherry blossom festival will last for one month, and there will be different activities at that time. And every night from 18:00 to 21:00, the night cherry blossoms will be lit up.
[2023 Cherry Blossom One-day Tour]Izu Kawazu Cherry Blossoms & Strawberry Picking (Departure from Tokyo)
Price: HKD$711
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot 2. Sakura no Sato
Sakura no Sato is also a must-see spot for cherry blossom viewing. Located at the foot of Mount Omuro in Ito City, Sakura no Sato covers an area of about 40,000 square meters and has as many as 1,500 cherry blossom trees inside. There are many varieties of cherry blossoms in Sakura no Sato, so the flowering period will span from winter to spring. Even if you visit during the non-cherry blossom season, you will still enjoy the picture of cherry blossoms in full bloom. The one-day tour of Sakura no Sato will take you to the Izu Fruit Park first, then go to taste the famous Izu sashimi rice, visit Joren Waterfall and Kawazu Sakura Avenue, and finally go to Sakura no Sato to enjoy the cherry blossoms.
Izu Cherry Blossom One-day Tour | Strawberry Picking at Izu Fruit Park, Kawazu Sakura, Sakura no Sato, Joren Waterfall | Departure from Shinjuku
Price: From HKD$596
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot 3. Miura Kaigan
Located on the coast of Miura in Kanagawa Prefecture, you can see the Kawazu cherry blossoms in full bloom from mid-February to mid-March every year. At the same time, you can also watch the rapeseed flower fields, adding a vivid bright yellow to the pink scenery in the sky. If a group of people are going to enjoy cherry blossoms, you might as well take a small group. The itinerary will first go to Tsukuihama Sightseeing Farm, then pass through Miura Peninsula to enjoy cherry blossoms, and also go to Misaki “Fish Market Canteen” where Japanese people must visit to taste tuna. You can At your own expense, take the underwater sightseeing boat Colorful Fish to enjoy the natural aquarium. Finally, we will go to the Horseback Cave Gate to admire the natural rocks formed by seawater erosion.
[Japanese Cherry Blossom Season Limited]Miura Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo Suburbs, Strawberry All You Can Eat, Tuna Fish Market Chartered One-day Tour (Six or Nine-Person Small Group)
Price: From HKD$2,880
One-day Cherry Blossom Viewing Tour in Kanagawa, Japan | Miura Coast Kawazu Cherry Blossoms & Romantic Yokohama | Departing from Tokyo
Price: From HKD$479
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot 4. Shiura Peninsula
The Shiura Peninsula is the largest Kawazu cherry viewing spot in Oita Prefecture. There are about 4,600 Kawazu cherry trees in the entire Shiura Peninsula, all of which were planted by local residents in 2005. The coastline of Siura Peninsula is quite beautiful. It is recommended to take a self-driving tour to enjoy the Kawazu cherry blossoms on the coastal road.
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot 5. Kasato Island
If you are indulging in the charm of the sea, Kasato Island in Yamaguchi Prefecture is also an excellent place to enjoy cherry blossoms. There are about 500 Kawazu cherry trees on Kasato Island, all of which were planted by local residents in 2006 and spread all over the island. The most famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Kasato Island is the 300-meter-long seaside walkway, where you can slowly enjoy the combination of cherry blossoms and the sea. In addition, you can also choose to overlook the scenery of Kasato Bay and cherry blossoms from the high platform 150 meters above sea level, and feel the charm of Kasato Island. It is worth noting that the “Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival” will be held on Kasado Island from February 25th to March 5th this year. If you are lucky, you may wish to join in the fun and enjoy the cherry blossoms with the locals.
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Viewing Spot 6. Kyoto Yodosui Road
When it comes to viewing Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kansai, the Yodosui Road in Kyoto is a good choice. Yodosui Road is located near the Kyoto Racecourse. There are 200 Kawazu cherry trees planted beside the waterway. You can even witness the Keihan Railway passing by, and the picture of Kawazu cherry blossoms is in the same frame. It is only a 10-minute walk from “Yodo Station” on the Keihan Main Line of the Keihan Electric Railway. It is a cherry blossom viewing spot in the city that cannot be missed.
Address: 150-11 Yodoikekamachi, Fushimi District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Transportation method: 10-minute walk from Yodo Station on the Keihan Main Line of the Keihan Electric Railway
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