Cherry Blossoms in Japan's Izu Peninsula | Lazy Traveler's Guide!
|Lazy Traveler's Guide! The Izu Peninsula is surrounded by the sea on three sides and has a warm climate. From February to March every year, it is the best time to view the Kawazu cherry blossoms. A 10-kilometer-long cherry blossom avenue is formed along the riverbank, allowing you to appreciate the unique charm of the Izu Peninsula during the cherry blossom season.
⛺[Must-visit local attractions]
Kawazu cherry blossoms: Every February in early spring, about 8,000 cherry trees bloom in the Kawazu area, of which about 850 bloom along the 4-kilometer-long Kawazu River.
Omuroyama: The crater is covered with pampas grass, and from a distance, it looks like a matcha cake. Take the cable car up the mountain and walk 1 kilometer to the crater to enjoy the magnificent scenery.
Shirahama Beach: The water is clear, and it is known as the Hawaii of Japan.
Jogasaki Coast: The "Jogasaki Coast" was formed by lava when Omuroyama erupted about 4,000 years ago.
Shuzenji: Shuzenji Onsen is a typical Japanese hot spring town with the earliest hot springs on the Izu Peninsula.
Izu Panorama Park: Take the cable car to the observation deck on the top of the mountain and enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view, including Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay.
🛬[Travel Guide]
East Izu → South Izu → Central Izu
🔸DAY 1 East Izu: There are many famous attractions, such as the "Matcha Mountain" Omuroyama, Jogasaki Coast and Suspension Bridge, Cactus Animal Park, and Komuroyama.
Omuroyama/Cactus Animal Park ➡️ Jogasaki Coast/Kadowaki Suspension Bridge
🔸DAY 2 South Izu: Mainly coastal scenery, early cherry blossoms, and sea views.
Kawazu cherry blossoms ➡️ Shirahama Shrine, Shirahama Beach ➡️ Shimoda Park, Shimoda Aquarium ➡️ Ryugu Cave ➡️ Cape Irozaki
🔸DAY 3 Central Izu: History and culture, Mount Fuji, hot springs, bamboo forests, and temples.
Kawazu Station ➡️ Shuzenji ➡️ Izu Panorama Park ➡️ Nirayama Reverberatory Furnace
🏨[Accommodation Guide]
Choose a coastal hotel in East Izu "Izu Kogen Station ~ Kawazu Station", recommended Izu Kitagawa, Izu Atagawa, Izu Inatori
Izu Kitagawa: Kissho CAREN, Bousui, Kissho CAREN
Izu Atagawa: Atagawakan, Atagawa Seaside Hotel, Atagawa Prince Hotel
Izu Inatori: Inatori Ginsuiso, Inatori Ginsuiso, Ishinoya
🧡[Tips]
There are many attractions in South Izu, and they are not concentrated. West Izu is inconvenient to travel to. These two places are mainly recommended for self-driving, chartered cars, or trips with plenty of time.
The flowering period of cherry blossoms will be affected by the weather. If you encounter bad weather, the flowering period may be shortened, so be sure to check the weather and flowering period forecast before traveling! 👀
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