Cherry Blossom Season at Kasamatsu Kawazu-zakura Road Parking Lot
Kawazu-zakura in Kawazu Town reaches full bloom in early February each year. Thanks to the area’s warm climate, these cherry blossoms bloom earlier than most. During the annual Kawazu-zakura Sakura Festival, held during the flowering season, the deep pink Kawazu-zakura—harbingers of early spring—paint the town in vivid color.
In Kasamatsu Town, 350 Kawazu cherry trees bloom in succession along a 1,500-meter agricultural waterway, planted by local residents. Kawazu-zakura are early-blooming cherry blossoms known for their large, pink flowers and a long flowering period of more than a month. At Kawazu Sakura Road, you can welcome spring as early as possible. The blossoms reflected in the water—along with a blue boat—make for beautiful photographs. With tranquil fields all around, time seems to pass slowly.
Kawazu-zakura Cherry Blossom Festival
Kawazu-zakura has become famous as one of the earliest-blooming cherry blossoms in Tokyo’s outlying areas. (Typically, cherry trees bloom in Tokyo between late March and early April.) Kawazu-zakura is distinguished by its large petals and bright pink color. There are 8,000 cherry trees in Kawazu. The Kawazu-zakura Cherry Blossom Festival is held during the blooming season and attracts one million Japanese and international visitors.
General Information
- Address: Hoshiai-cho, Matsusaka-shi, Mie
- Telephone: (Kawazu Tourist Association)
- Opening hours: 24 hours
- Cherry blossom period: Late February to early March
Ease of Access
- 15 minutes by car or taxi from Rokken Station
- Take the “Take-chan Heart Bus” to the Mikumo Regional Promotion Bureau, then walk about 30 minutes
Location
Kawazu is an onsen (hot spring) resort on the Izu Peninsula, about 2 hours 40 minutes from Tokyo by train. Visit Kawazu, a beautiful town surrounded by ocean and mountains, filled with attractions—stunning Kawazu-zakura, beaches with top-ranked water quality, and many nature-rich sightseeing destinations.
