2025 Kamo District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

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#tokyostroll A day-trip from Tokyo. If you can’t wait for cherry blossom season, Kawazu is the place to be! Just a couple of hours from Tokyo, this charming town on the Izu Peninsula is famous for its Kawazu-zakura—a special variety of sakura that starts blooming in February, way earlier than the usual cherry blossoms. Walking along the Kawazu River, surrounded by endless rows of fluffy pink blossoms, feels like stepping into a dream. The contrast of vivid pink against the deep blue sky and river is simply breathtaking. And the best part? Since these sakura bloom for about a month, you have a much better chance to catch them in full glory! The Kawazu Sakura Festival is an absolute must-visit, with local street food stalls, warm amazake, and picturesque views at every turn. If you’re chasing early spring vibes in Japan, this is the spot! 📍 How to get there: Take the JR Limited Express Odoriko from Tokyo to Kawazu Station (about 2.5 hours). 🌸 Best time to visit: Mid-February to early March. #japantravel #localguides #cherryblossom #izupeninsula #earlycherryblossom #chasingspring

The Kawazu Sakura Tree, located in Tanaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, was discovered by chance along the Kawazu River in 1955 by Katsumi Iida, who planted it in his garden. This cherry tree first bloomed about 10 years later in 1966, and was subsequently named "Kawazu Sakura." It is now an estimated 70-year-old tree with a trunk circumference of about 115 cm and a height of about 10 m. Its beautiful pink blossoms bloom every year from early February to early March, attracting many tourists. The tree is especially lively during the Kawazu Sakura Festival, when various events and food stalls are held around the tree. It is recommended to use public transportation when visiting as it can get quite crowded. Also, the logs are in a corner of a private home, so please enjoy them without causing any trouble 😌 Location: Tanaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture #Kawazu cherry blossoms #Kawazu cherry blossom logs #Kawazu cherry blossom festival #Early blooming cherry blossoms #Famous cherry blossom spots #0 yen trip February 2025

#trip accommodation review "Imaisou" located in Imaihama Onsen, Shizuoka is a spectacular inn where you can enjoy the sea and hot springs. All rooms have ocean views, overlooking the endless Sagami Bay, and you can spend a relaxing time surrounded by the sound of the waves 🌊✨ 💎 The charm of Imaisou ✔ Ocean view! A luxurious time watching the sea from your room 🏝 ✔ Hot spring ♨️ An open-air bath while watching the sea is a blissful moment ✨ ✔ Enjoy the seafood of Izu 🦀 Fresh seafood dishes such as abalone and steak are exquisite 🍽 ✔ A location that feels like a private beach 🏖 0 minutes walk from the sea! 🌅 Recommended way to spend your time ☀️ Wake up to the sound of the waves in the morning, and have coffee while watching the ocean from the terrace☕️ ♨️ Relax in the hot springs during the day, feeling the sea breeze 📍 Access About a 3-minute walk from Izukyu "Imaihama Kaigan Station"🚶♂️ Pick-up service available from Kawazu Station🚗 #Imaisou #ImaihamaOnsen #IzuTrip

📍Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 《Access》 About 3 minutes on foot from Kawazu Station exit About 19 minutes on foot from Imaihama Kaigan Station exit ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ I've been to see Kawazu Cherry Blossoms in the daytime several times, so I wanted to see them at night too! So I finished dinner at the hotel early and headed to the cherry blossom avenue 🚗 It was about 20 minutes from the hotel. I went to the usual cherry blossom avenue, but only some of the lights were on? Hmm? Hmm? While thinking this, I passed several people in the dark... I asked the only food stall that was open... They said that due to the effects of COVID, only a part of the area near the station was open. 😳😳😳 I confirmed with the hotel that the lights were on, but I hadn't heard that they had scaled them down💦 I hurried over there and somehow made it in time for the lights to be turned off. Fantastic Kawazu night cherry blossoms that float in the night🌸～💕💕 I'm glad I got to see them~ If you're planning on going, make sure to check the location carefully. #Domestic travel #Izu #Izu trip #Kawazu cherry blossoms #Cherry blossoms at night #Cherry blossoms at night spot #0 yen trip January 2025

🇯🇵Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (河津桜祭り) is a cherry blossom festival held every spring in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, usually from mid-February to early March. A unique early cherry blossom variety in the area, Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom earlier than ordinary cherry blossoms, and the flowers are bright pink. ✅ [Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival] 📅Opening hours: February 1–28 📅Flower viewing time: Mid-February to early March Address: Around Kawazu River, Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture 🚇Limited Express Odoriko JR Tokyo Station - Kawazu Station (about 2 hours and 40 minutes) or Shinkansen JR Atami Station - Kawazu Station (about 1 hour and 30 minutes). ⚠️Note! There are night cherry blossom lights from 18:00 to 21:00 every day 🌃During the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, in addition to enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms, there will also be various cherry blossom-related activities, 1️⃣Cherry blossom lights: At night, cherry blossom trees will be decorated with lanterns to create a romantic cherry blossom night view. 2️⃣Cherry blossom parade: Sometimes there will be cherry blossom-themed parades, where participants dress in traditional costumes to celebrate. 3️⃣Local food: During the festival, you can taste various local specialties, such as Kawazu's cherry blossom cakes, cherry blossom tea, etc. [💕Cherry blossom viewing check-in spots] 1️⃣Kawazu River Bank 2️⃣Mine Onsen Fountain Park⛲️ 3️⃣Kawamura Tsuzakura Original Tree 4️⃣Imaihama Coast Station🚉

Kawazu-zakura is a unique cherry tree that blooms earlier than other cherry trees, usually from late February to early March, when other cherry trees have not yet bloomed. Matsuda and Kawazu City in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan are famous for the Kawazu-zakura Festival. Since the city is located on a hill, you can enjoy a beautiful view of cherry blossoms with Mt. Fuji in the background. In addition to the beautiful cherry blossoms, there are also many events such as night illuminations, local food, and local market. The main Kawazu-zakura viewing spot in Matsuda City is the "Matsudayama Herb Garden," a garden located on a hill with hundreds of Kawazu-zakura trees planted. You can take a walk and enjoy the cherry blossoms in a quiet atmosphere while taking in the beautiful scenery. If you are starting from Tokyo and want to see Kawazu cherry blossoms in Matsuda, There are convenient ways to get there: 1. JR Line - Take the JR Tokaido Line from Tokyo Station to Kozu Station (approx. 1 hour). - From Kozu Station, transfer to the JR Gotemba Line and get off at Matsuda Station (approx. 20 minutes). 2. Odakyu Line - Take the Odakyu Line from Shinjuku Station to Shin-Matsuda Station (approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes by express train). Both stations (Matsuda and Shin-Matsuda) are close to each other and can be reached on foot. From these stations, you can travel to the cherry blossom viewing spot Matsudayama Herb Garden by local bus or taxi for about 10-15 minutes. Both JR and Odakyu trains are convenient options and have many trains every day. There are several ways to get from Tokyo to Kawazu City in Shizuoka Prefecture, but the most popular is by train. Here are the details of the trip: How to get there by train (fastest way): 1. From Tokyo to Atami - Take the Shinkansen (Tokaido-Sanyo) from Tokyo Station to Atami Station. - Takes about 40 minutes. - Costs about 3,700 yen (depending on seat type and train) 2. From Atami to Izu-Kogen - From Atami Station, take the Limited Express Odoriko to Izu-Kogen Station. - Takes about 1 hour. - Costs about 2,000-3,000 yen 3. From Izu-Kogen to Kawazu City - From Izu-Kogen Station, take the Izu Kyuko Line to Kawazu Station. - Takes about 30 minutes. - Costs about 500-600 yen Total travel time: - About 2.5 hours, depending on time and train type Additional tips: - This trip is convenient using the JR Pass. If you have the JR Pass, you can use it on the Shinkansen and some limited express trains (Odoriko), which will save you a lot of money. - It is recommended to check the train schedule before you travel for convenience. I booked a flight ticket to Japan with Air Asia X. Trip.com was very convenient and fast in issuing tickets. #trip_app #trip #japan #kawazu #Matsuda #sakura #japantrip

#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.

#cherryblossom2024 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.

#springblossom 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.

#cherryblossom2024 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

#springblossom 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.