When is the best time to visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossoms?

The Kawazu-zakura bloom from early February through early March, with peak viewing typically in mid-February. The blooming period lasts approximately one month. Exact timing varies annually based on weather conditions. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends during the festival period.

How do I get to Kawazu from Tokyo?

Take the JR Odoriko limited express directly from Tokyo Station to Kawazu Station, which takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, take the JR Tokaido Line to Atami, then transfer to the Izukyu Line to Kawazu Station. The viewing area is 3 minutes on foot from the station.

Is there an admission fee to see the cherry blossoms?

No admission fee. Viewing the cherry blossoms along Nanohana Road is free. Parking fees apply if arriving by car. Festival food stalls, vendors, and river cruises charge separately.

What makes Kawazu cherry blossoms different from regular cherry blossoms?

Kawazu-zakura are a hybrid variety discovered in 1955 that bloom in February, approximately one to two months earlier than standard Somei Yoshino cherries. They feature deep pink blossoms rather than pale pink, and bloom for about one month instead of one week. The contrast with yellow nanohana flowers creates a unique pink-and-yellow landscape.

Can I visit Kawazu Cherry Blossoms as a day trip or should I stay overnight?

Both are feasible. A day trip from Tokyo takes 2.5 hours each way, and the main riverside walk can be completed in 2-3 hours. Staying overnight allows access to evening illuminations and local hot springs, with several accommodations offering cherry tree views.

Kawazu Cherry Blossom Trees - Nanohana Road

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The Kawazu Cherry Blossom Trees along Nanohana Road in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, represent one of Japan's earliest and most distinctive cherry blossom viewing experiences. The Kawazu-zakura variety, which originated from a naturally occurring hybrid discovered in 1955 along the Kawazu River, blooms significantly earlier than the standard Somei Yoshino variety. These deep pink blossoms typically appear from early February through early March, extending the viewing season to approximately one month compared to the typical week-long window of other cherry varieties.

The scenic corridor stretches approximately 4 kilometers along the Kawazu River, featuring around 850 Kawazu cherry trees that create a stunning contrast against fields of bright yellow nanohana (rapeseed flowers) planted deliberately along the riverbanks. This combination of vivid pink and yellow has become the signature landscape of the area, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually during the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, which has been held every year since 1991. The festival transforms the quiet town into a vibrant celebration with food stalls, local product vendors, and evening illuminations that highlight the blossoms along the river promenade.

Visitors can walk the full riverside path, stopping at various bridges that offer elevated viewing perspectives. The Iinohana Bridge and Kawazu Sakura Kanko Kotai Bridge are particularly popular vantage points for photography. River cruises operate during peak season, allowing guests to view the blossoms from the water. The town's hot springs provide complementary experiences, with several ryokan and public baths offering views of cherry trees from their facilities.

Access to Kawazu is primarily via the Izukyu Line, with Kawazu Station serving as the main arrival point. From Tokyo, visitors typically take the JR Odoriko limited express, which requires approximately 2.5 hours direct travel time. Local buses connect the station to various viewing spots, though the main riverside walk begins just 3 minutes on foot from the station.

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河津町にある　無料足湯です駐車場は４台ほどしか止められませんが、公園自体は広く整備されています子供用の遊具は一切ありません！足湯と　岩から水が出てるのしかありませんあとは、　桜の木、金木犀がありまして芝生広場がありますね、　　トイレも完備されてます足湯の温度は　42度前後じゃないですかね本日の温度は何度と掲示されてます近くには　スーパー、薬局、コンビニもあります　　金木犀の咲く時期にもう一度行こうと思います

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2025/08/20

春の訪れを真っ先に教えてくれる桜、河津桜の発祥の地。川沿いに桜がびっしりと並んで咲く姿は見事。並木道は桜のピンクと菜の花の黄色が映えて気分を高めてくれる。寒緋桜と早咲き大島桜の自然交配種。2月上旬頃から開花する３月上旬に満開。つぼみや咲き始めは非常に濃いピンク色をしており、とても鮮やか。満開時はピンク色で段々と色あせて散る。しかしながら、早咲きの桜で咲きはじめから咲き終わりまでは約1カ月あり、ほかの桜より長い。歩いているとみかんがよくなっている。東伊豆は黒潮影響で年間を通じて温暖。冬でも霜が降りない。柔らかな甘さと程よい酸味。

河津川沿いに続く遊歩道。河津町は早咲きで知られる河津桜の原産地として知られていて、毎年2月から3月中旬にかけて、早咲きの桜が咲き誇り、早春の花見に全国から多くの観光客が訪れて賑わいます。この川沿いの桜並木はそのハイライトで、約4kmの区間に850本の河津桜が植えられていて、桜の時期に濃いピンク色の河津桜と菜の花の黄色が織りなす風景はとても美しいです。 ■予約：不要 ■料金：無料 ■アクセス性：伊豆急行線「河津駅」徒歩10分程度

伊豆急行線、河津駅より徒歩１０分ほどの圏内にあります。誰が最初に考えたのか知りませんが、桜のピンクと菜の花のイエローによる２色コンボはなかなか壮観ですね。空の青と山の緑が加われば完璧です。なるべく天気の良い日に訪れましょう。傍らを流れているのは河津川です。上流に遡ると河津七滝などの景勝地がありますし、下流は桜のトンネルを抜けた後、太平洋に注ぎます。桜祭りの期間中は、屋台が多数出店しています。たこ焼き、お好み焼き、焼きそば、牛カルビ串のような定番のお祭りメニューから、海辺なので浜焼きのお店などもありますね。暖かい日であれば、その辺の屋台で食べ物を買って、川辺で食べるのも良いと思います。あ、ゴミは持ち帰りましょうね。

3月7日に行きましたが桜は満開でした。平日の午前中に行ったのでそれ程人も混み合っておらず桜と菜の花を堪能出来ました。天気も良かったので河原に降りて見る桜は最高でした。日曜日で桜祭りは終了しましたが、桜は今週末まで見頃だと思います。桜祭り以降の方が露店も出ておらず、ゆっくり散策出来そうです。

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