Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival

The Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival is the earliest cherry blossom festival in Eastern Japan, usually blooming from early February to late February. It attracts about one million visitors each year. The petals of the Kawazu cherry blossoms are a vivid pink, making them perfect for photography. The festival route map extends from Kawazu Town to Mine Onsen, with about 800 Kawazu cherry trees lining both sides of the Aono River, creating a cherry blossom avenue approximately 4.2 kilometers long. Coupled with the yellow rapeseed flower fields along the embankments, it weaves a colorful tapestry of spring scenery. Along the way, there are many snack stalls, local crafts, and souvenirs, and at night, there are illumination events. There are also interesting rickshaw rides available for a unique flower-viewing experience.