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We visited the Kawazu Sakura Festival in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka! 🌸
Kawazu-zakura is an early-blooming cherry blossom variety, known for its deep pink color.
This popular festival attracts nearly one million visitors each year, with events held at various famous spots in Kawazu Town, centered around the Kawazu River, where rows of cherry blossoms create a breathtaking view. The festival lasts for about one month from early February.
🖥️ Websites
Kawazu Sakura Festival Official Website:
https://kawazuzakura.jp/
Kawazu Sakura Festival Information
https://kawazuzakura.net/
Mine Onsen Water Spout Park
https://kankou.town.kawazu.shizuoka.jp/attraction/141/
Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine
https://sugihokowakenomikoto.jimdo.com/
Saphir Odoriko Train
https://www.jreast.co.jp/saphir/
🗺️ Access
■ From JR Tokyo Station to Kawazu Station: About 2 hours 30 minutes via Saphir Odoriko Train
■ From JR Tokyo Station to Atami Station: About 1 hour via the Tokaido Shinkansen
→ From Atami Station, take the JR Ito Line & Izu Kyuko Line to Kawazu Station (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ArveSyfj2yJawU52A
🌸 Map of Places We Visited
Kawazu Sakura Original Tree MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/mTVLnnyhjLSQ6rRJ9
Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/AWZU56NFgN6swNhU6
Kawazu Sakura Row of Trees MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/uvWJcRbpi7kTwC158
Mine Onsen Water Spout Park MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ycs4CjmrS4D1fzdQ6
⌛ Timeline
0:00 Opening
1:30 Kawazu Station
2:43 Original Tree
3:43 Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine
4:40 Housen Bridge
4:56 Cherry Blossom Row of Trees
5:47 Sakura Sweets
8:05 Mine Onsen Water Spout Park
8:56 Boiling Eggs in Hot Spring
11:12 Mikan Orange Juice
12:12 Night Illumination
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※Prices are as of the time of filming and may vary depending on the season and plan.