Cherry Blossoms and Tranquility: My Serene Escape to Kawazu
#myhiddengemsExperiencing the early bloom of Kawazu's cherry blossoms was an absolute delight. I took the shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Atami, followed by a rapid train to Kawazu Station. The journey lasted 45 minutes on the shinkansen and another 30 minutes on the rapid train. Along the way, I was treated to breathtaking views of the Izu Peninsula's rolling hills, stunning coastlines, and vibrant citrus orchards. Kawazu's cherry blossoms usually begin to bloom from late January to late February. So, if you're in Japan during winter, you still have the chance to experience the beauty of sakura season on the Izu Peninsula.
Bayla Vered
Kawazu Hanami Beauty
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Early-ripening cherries
The sakura Blossom Festival in Kawazu is special. It is in this place that the first Japanese cherries of the eastern region bloom. In most of Honshu, this happens in mid-March, whereas here the so-called Kawazu-dzakura dresses in a pale pink outfit about a month earlier.
The festival runs from February 10 to March 10 and is incredibly popular among those who want to spend the winter as soon as possible and meet the bright colors of spring.
How to get there
The main festival area is located right next to the station
Kawazu on the Izukyu railway line, laid from Atami.
You can get from Tokyo by Odoriko express train or by
Tokaido shinkansen with transfer to JR Ito line at Atami Station.
It is interesting
Sakura blossoms in Kawazu a month earlier than in other regions
More than a million people visit the festival every year
The petals of Kawazu-dzakura are large and bright pink - they look like they were created for photography
The joys of the festival
The festival rages in the cities of Kawazu and Mine onsen — mostly along the banks of the Kawazu River. There are many kiosks with food and drinks, souvenirs and products of local artisans on the waterfront.
Entertainment events are organized at the festival, and beautiful illuminations are lit in the evenings. The surroundings of the Kawazu railway station are crowded at this time, so for silence, peace and peaceful contemplation of fleetingly blooming sakura, you should go to the embankment, or better yet, to Mine onsen.
MaxS
Kawazu Sakura, Shizuoka
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The commute from Shinjuku to Kawazu took about 2.5-3 hours. There’re massive row of blossoming cherry blossoms all over the place! The path is long enough for you to take a lot of photos. And during this period, from February to early March, many snacks and shops are opened to celebrate the blossoming of sakura. The pink fish-like red bean snacks is a must-eat! You can probably spend around 2 hours in this area.
P.S. make sure to check the train schedule before leaving as there will be no more fast train after around 4pm.
Anything travels
Kawazu Sakura festival in Japan
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The fastest cherry blossoms in Japan is known as Kawazakura, literally meaning that Sakura(Cherry Blossoms in Japanese) in Kawazu town. Kawazu sakura starts blooming in February and you can enjoy full blossoms from late February until early and mid March.
I went to Kawazu town to enjoy those cherry blossoms festival this year, and it was an amazing experience. As you can see, Kawazu sakura has stronger pink colour than those blooming late and you can take wonderful pictures.
It took less than 2 hours by train from Tokyo to Kawazu town, which means that you can do a one day trip. #sakurafestival #Kawazu
Suelki Park
Kawazu Sakura, Shizuoka
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Enchanting place where you can see and feel spring in winter time. I recommend going early as the crowd seems to arrive in drives around mid day. There are pop up shops where you can different snacks and festival food. It’s 100% dog friendly. i think there were many visitors with dogs than with children ☺️Make sure you check the train schedule on the way back because the intervals are quite long for the local train. You can take the express train but make sure to buy the express train ticket, which is all reserved seat, and it’s quite pricey.