Early Spring Cherry Blossoms

Kawazu-Zakura cherry blossom trees are a native species to the town of Kawazu on the southern half of Izu Peninsula (Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan). The 32nd annual Kawazu-Zakura Matsuri cherry blossom festival ran from early February 1st to 28th this year.

You can reach Kawazu Station on Izukyuko Line after transferring at JR Atami Station. If you have a larger breed dog, or prefer the freedom of driving, the route through central Izu is a lot of fun with many winding roads, scenic views, and you can enjoy the aromas of mountains and small villages as your drive through the area. There is a lot of parking available and only costs ¥1,000 for the whole day.