In Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture, Ume plums are now in full bloom! The "80th Atami Ume Plum Garden Ume Plum Festival" is being held at Atami Ume Plum Garden until 3/3, but as of 2/11, it is the best time to see it. (Image taken on 2/10) There are 469 Ume plum trees of 60 varieties in the park, and you can enjoy the difference between various flowers.

Nice to meet you all! This is the Atami Tourism Association in Shizuoka Prefecture. We will introduce the wonderful charm of Atami City (Atami City) in Shizuoka Prefecture with this account, so thank you. 【What is Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture?】 Atami City is located in the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture and is full of charm with a population of about 34,000. It is famous as a hot spring resort with a history of more than 1,500 years, and was loved by historical greats such as Tokugawa Ieyasu. Atami City is about one and a half hours by car from Tokyo, 45 minutes by bullet train, and has beautiful scenery full of nature and a warm climate, so it is visited by many tourists throughout the year. 【Introduction of sightseeing spots in Atami City】 ・Atami Station Shopping Street Located in front of Atami Station, the "Peace Street" and "Nakamise" shopping streets are lined with shops selling fresh local seafood, traditional crafts, and Souvenirs that can only be bought here. Use in front of Atami Station, a foot bath "Ieyasu no Yu" that uses natural hot springs flowing from the source, can be used free of charge. ・ Omiya pine tree, statue of Kan'ichi and Omiya Since the Meiji era, many literary figures have settled in Atami and written masterpieces. The statue of "Kan'ichi and Omiya" with the motif of the main character of the novel and the pine tree of the Omiya pine tree are located along the coast about a 15-minute walk from Atami Station, and are representative tourist spots in Atami. ・Atami Sun Beach The beach, with its white sand and blue waters, is ideal for summer leisure and is a popular spot for families and couples. You can enjoy a variety of activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and beach sports. Continuing from Sun Beach, the Shinsui Park and Moon Terrace offer an exotic cityscape inspired by the cityscape of the northern Mediterranean. ・Atami Ume Plum Garden You can see the earliest blooming Ume plum in Japan. Among the 469 Ume plums of 60 varieties, there are also old trees that are over 100 years old. ・Atami Castle From the Tenshukaku Observatory of Atami Castle on the summit of Mt. Nishikigaura, you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama overlooking the cityscape of Atami. In the Annex of Atami Castle, there is the "Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum", and there are sightseeing spots such as "Atami Ropeway" and "Atami Secret Treasure Museum" nearby. ・Hatsushima Hatsushima Island is the closest Outlying Islands from Tokyo, which can be reached in about 30 minutes by high-speed boat from Atami Port. It is a small island with a circumference of 4 kilometers, and you can enjoy diving all year round, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of a tropical country. 【Specialty products, Souvenirs, and local gourmet foods of Atami City】 One of the most popular Specialty products of Atami City is fresh seafood. In particular, the seafood caught at Atami Port is highly regarded for its freshness and taste. Souvenirs from Atami include traditional Japanese sweets and dried fish made locally, and they are also popular as thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei. 【Events and festivals】 Various events and festivals are held throughout the year in Atami City. At the Ajiro Onsen Hinomono Festival, held every autumn and winter at Ajiro Hot Spring in the Minami Atami Area, you can enjoy fresh dried fish with fat and local gourmet food from local products. In addition, the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival is a historic fireworks festival that began in 1952 and is held more than 10 times throughout the year, not only in summer but also throughout the year. 【Hot springs and lodging facilities in Atami City】 The main attraction of Atami City is the abundance of hot springs. At many inns, hotels, and minshuku, you can enjoy the blessings of hot springs to your heart's content. There are also facilities where you can enjoy day-trip hot springs, so why not heal the fatigue of your trip? As you can see, Atami City is a very attractive tourist destination with many popular tourist spots. A trip to Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture will surely be a wonderful experience that will heal your heart. We will continue to send out recommended information that will be the best memory of your trip to Atami, so thank you.

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/10 Night Cherry Blossom Light Up, Minami no Night Cherry Blossoms and Bamboo Lights Photo by Otsuka Tokiya

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/11 (Sun) Flowering information and parking lot congestion 〇 Flowering information Behind the Minami-Izu Town town hall → 5~7 minutes bloom Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana back→ 8 minutes bloom ~ full bloom * It is in full bloom. 〇 Congestion status of the parking lot Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (main venue) → full (always full) * We receive cooperation money as an environmental conservation fee.

I think Mt. Fuji and the cherry blossoms are the strongest. Shizuoka Prefecture Fuji City Junigawa

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/10 (Sat) Flowering information and parking lot congestion status 〇 Flowering information Behind the Minami-Izu Town town hall → 5~7 minutes bloom Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana back→ 7 minutes bloom ~ full bloom The best time to see the flower garden → the day vegetables * It is in full bloom. 〇 Congestion status of the parking lot Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana→ full (always full) Crowded → the Kimiyabashi parking lot ~ full * On 2/10~12, the parking lot of "Minami-Izu Town Town Hall" is open free of charge (there are no guides).

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Last week, the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" started on February 1st! When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, be sure to enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Restaurant Merecy". ・Enjoy a seaside resort in Imai Hama-style French Please enjoy Imai Hama-style French while looking at the sea...! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Restaurant "Merecy" 【Address】35-1 Mitaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0109 【Business hours】12:00~14:00/17:00~21:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking lot】Yes Inside Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel. ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Every night during the exhibition period, the cherry blossoms are lit up at night and you will be enveloped in a fantastic scenery. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Izu no Dancer's Lodging Fukudaya". ・ Tradition and new aesthetic sense resonate, polished design"The ultimate in relaxation" created by modern craftsmen The "Extreme of the Scenery" that is integrated with the nature of Kawazu, the "Extreme of the Hot Spring" that continues to flow as a spiritual spring over a thousand years from the source tower that rises pure white steam, and here is the time when you can see the deep peace brought about by the new exquisite space and the sophisticated space. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu no Odoriko's Lodging Fukudaya 【Address】236 Yugano, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-35-7201 Check-in/Check-out is 15:00 (last check-in 18:00), check-out 10:00. [Total number of rooms] 6 No shuttle service 【Parking lot】10 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/9 Flowering Information It is "5 ~ 7 minutes blooming" where it is not blooming, and "7 minutes blooming ~ full bloom" around the main venue, and it is the best time to see it. When you go out, we recommend that you change your schedule.

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Enjoy the early blooming cherry blossoms of Kawazu for three consecutive weekends! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce the "Dancer Literary Monument of Izu". ・A masterpiece of Japanese literature The Dancer of Izu This stone monument was erected on November 12, 1965 (Showa 40) in an empty space next to the "Fukuda House" associated with Yasunari Kawabata, to commemorate the stage of "Izu no Odoriko", and an unveiling ceremony was held with Mr. Kawabata in attendance. The stele is engraved with a passage from that famous sentence. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu Dancer Literary Monument 【Address】Yugano, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0290 (Kawazu Tourism Association) 【Parking lot】20 passenger cars available ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Please enjoy the early arrival of Spring. This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! This time, I would like to introduce "Nanataki Onsen Hotel". ・ You can enjoy hot water from your own source 24 hours a day, and there are three types of open-air baths: cypress, rock, and jacuzzi. There are two private baths, an open-air bath and an indoor bath, so you can relax without worrying about your surroundings. Meals are served in the room both morning and evening. Use the hot spring for day trips. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Nanataki Onsen Hotel 【Address】Shizuoka, Kamo-gun Kawazu TownNashimoto 372 Phone number: 0558-35-7311 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 20 【Pick-up and drop-off】Negotiable [Parking lot] 10 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4~13 parking lot to Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Large vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots to the Ekimae Venue about 700~800m, to the Mine Onsen Venue about 700~800m [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Last week, the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" started on February 1st! When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, be sure to enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Takumitei Ichiyama". ・ Calm interior with a sense of luxury You can enjoy our proud seafood bowl and tempura made with seasonal ingredients. It is a 5-minute walk from Kawazu Station, so please come and visit us with sightseeing. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Takumitei Ichiyama 【Address】78-2 Sasahara, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-2020 【Business hours】11:00~14:00/17:30~22:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Mondays 【Parking lot】Yes ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, the earliest event in Honshu where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, is being held. Please enjoy the arrival of spring one step ahead! This time, we will introduce accommodations that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! This time, I would like to introduce "Adult Hidden Inn Flower Wind". ・Built on a hill overlooking the sea of Imaihama. All 5 rooms have an open-air bath. Handmade hospitality with a comfortable space and seasonal ingredients. A woman-friendly inn. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Adult Hideaway Hana no Kaze 【Address】97-73 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-1188 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 6 【Pick-up and drop-off】Negotiable 【Parking lot】6 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, the earliest event in Honshu where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, is being held. In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce the "Experiential Frog House KawaZoo". Japan's largest frog facility. Kawazoo, an exhibition and breeding facility for frogs. A large number of frogs from all over the world are always on display, from rare frogs to familiar frogs. In addition, Kawazoo's unique experiential exhibition has made it possible to have an unprecedented "frog experience". Frog lovers and non-frog lovers alike will enjoy it. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】体感型frog館KawaZoo 【Address】377-1 Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-36-3990 【Business hours】10:00~16:30 (Last admission until 16:00) 【Regular holiday】Open all year round 【Parking lot】Yes ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

2.7 Minami no Sakura (Kawazu Sakura) In places where it blooms late, it blooms for 3~5 minutes At the earliest, it is in full bloom (8 minutes ~ full bloom). Unfortunately for those who plan to do so in late February, there is a high possibility that it will disperse in February.

The 2024 "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held until February 29 (Thursday)! Please enjoy the early arrival of spring. This time, we will introduce accommodations that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Nanadaru Mountain Stream Onsen Tea House MIZUMARI". All rooms are proud of their guest rooms with open-air baths flowing from their own hot springs + kaiseki cuisine with the fruits of Izu's mountains and seas! Whether you're traveling with children or traveling alone, you'll be satisfied. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Nanadaru Keiryu Onsen Tea House MIZUMARI 【Address】424-2 Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-35-0505 Check-in/Check-out: Check-in 15:00 Check-out 11:00 [Total number of rooms] 4 【Pick-up and drop-off】Pick-up available (conditions apply) 【Parking lot】Yes ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

In Showa 59 (Showa 59) (1984), it opened as "Hall of Fame of stucco trowel painting, Izu no Chohachi Museum of Art". About 50 works by Chohachi Irie (Chohachi Irie), a native of Matsuzaki who made a name for himself as a master plasterer in the Edo period, are on display. Chohachi has developed his own discipline of stucco trowel, which incorporates plastering techniques and the techniques of the Kano school of Japanese painting, and is highly regarded artistically. The building is a museum that brings together talented plasterers from all over the country and makes use of traditional plastering techniques, and has been awarded the Yoshida 58 Prize, which is said to be the Akutagawa Prize of the Architectural Society, as a "building that fuses Edo and the 21st century," and is attracting attention as a world-class building.

"The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry blossoms in total! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce the "Izu Narada no Sato Kawazu Heian Buddha Statue Exhibition Hall". ・ Sitting statue of Yakushi Nyorai and eleven-sided Kannon standing statue are lined up. A total of 24 Heian Buddhas are on display, including the oldest sitting statue of Yakushi Nyorai in Shizuoka Prefecture and the Nitenritsu statue, which has been acclaimed at exhibitions throughout Europe. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu Narada no Sato Kawazu Heian Buddha Statue Exhibition Hall 【Address】138 Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-0115 【Business hours】10:00~16:00 【Closed】Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th ~ January 3rd) 【Parking lot】1 microbus, 5 passenger cars 【Other】Admission fee: 300 yen for high school students and older, 100 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 200 yen for people with disabilities (presentation of disability certificate), free for children ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

2/6 The 26th Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Flower Festival Flowering Information This year's cherry blossoms are early. Behind the town hall → 2~3 minutes Roadside Station back→ 5~7 minutes blooming (best time to see) Overall, it is the best time to see it one after another from the downstream side. There is a high probability that it will scatter in late February.

Ishibe Rice Terraces are located in the town of Matsuzaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, located at the western tip of the Izu Peninsula. The 370-sheet, 4.2-hectare rice paddies spread over an altitude of 120~250m are masonry terraced rice paddies that are rare in eastern Japan. It is a terraced rice field with a superb view overlooking Suruga Bay below, and on a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps. In 2000 (Heisei 12), the 4.2 ha terraced rice fields that had been abandoned for cultivation and covered with thatch were regenerated and used as a starting point for village revitalization. In 2010 (Heisei 22), the "16th National Terraced Rice Fields (Senmaida) Summit" was held.

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Last week, the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" started on February 1st! When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, be sure to enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Izu Orange Center Restaurant Kawazu no Sho". The raw fruit juice is exquisite. You can enjoy your meal calmly in a wooden Japanese-style building made of gassho. From the window seat, you can also see Oshima in the weather. There are chair seats and tatami rooms, and child seats are also available. Itamae will cook the seafood and mountain food of Izu, and you can enjoy the meal alone or with your family. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu Orange Center Restaurant Kawazu no Sho 【Address】1266-31 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-32-1134 【Business hours】10:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Irregular holidays 【Parking lot】Yes ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property Iwashina School A school of sea cucumber walls and shrine-like architecture completed in Meiji 13 (1880). Incorporating the traditional architectural methods of Matsuzaki Town and Western architectural styles, it is known as the oldest school building in the Izu area as a masterpiece of wooden architecture. It is a two-story wooden hipped building, the building is symmetrical, and the exterior is a "sea cucumber wall". It is said that the plaque of "Iwashina School" displayed at the main entrance is the calligraphy of Sanjo Sanetomi, the minister of Taisei at the time, and the dragon on it is said to have been carved by Chohachi Irie by borrowing the "chisel" of the ridge beam. It is an impressive building with a Western-style design, and is known in Japan as the second oldest after the former Rikuzawa School in Kofu and the former Kaichi School in Matsumoto, and was designated as an important cultural property of Japan in Showa 50 (1975). In Matsuzaki, there was a high enthusiasm for the promotion of education in the village, and donations were collected for the construction of the school building, and more than 40% of the total construction cost was covered by donations.

Nice to meet you all! This is the Matsuzaki Tourism Association! Matsuzaki Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture is located in the southern part of the Izu Peninsula, facing Nishiizu Town, Kawazu Town, Shimoda Town, and Minami Izu Town. Sixty-four percent of the town is forested, and the population is the smallest in Shizuoka Prefecture, with about 6,000 people. We will send you recommended information on Matsuzaki Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, which is surrounded by nature, which is the best place to spend a peaceful time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. === Sightseeing spots in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka === There are many popular sightseeing spots in Matsuzaki that you should visit! Ishibe Terraced Rice Field, a beautiful stone terraced rice field that conveys the traditional agricultural landscape of Japan to the present day, Chohachi Memorial Hall, which exhibits the works of Chohachi Irie, who was famous for his stucco paintings at the end of the Edo period, Namako Kabe Street, where a building made by the technique of stretching square flat tiles on the wall and raising the seams into a kamaboko shape with plaster, Matsuzaki Onsen, where you can spend a luxurious time at a day-trip hot spring, minshuku, or hotel, Matsuzaki Town is full of recommended sightseeing spots, such as the "Inashimo Shrine", where the 1,000-year-old ginkgo tree in the precincts is designated as a prefectural designated natural monument. The Izu Peninsula, where Matsuzaki Town is located, has been certified as a "Japan Geopark" for its topography and geology, which characteristically show traces of earth activity such as submarine volcanoes, and in Matsuzaki Town, there are geospots such as "Senganmon", "Muroiwa Cave", "Mt. Eboshi", "Ishibe Rice Terraces", and "Bentenjima", where you can feel the wonders of nature firsthand. === Recommended gourmet food in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka === When you visit Matsuzaki Town, you can't miss the gourmet food that can only be tasted here. About 70% of the cherry leaf pickles, where you can enjoy the traditional taste, are produced in Matsuzaki Town. Matsuzaki-cho has a wealth of gastronomy that will make foodies groan, such as the uniquely flavored "kawari" that grows in the clear river near the mouth of the Nakagawa River and the Iwashina River, the fresh "sweetfish" that is also caught in the Nakagawa River and the Iwashina River, the sweet and juicy "Eikyu Ponkan" original from Matsuzaki Town that is produced only in Matsuzaki Town, and the "Dioscorea japonica" that is grown with the blessings of nature in Matsuzaki Town. Souvenirs are also recommended. === Recommended Events in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka === Events and festivals held throughout the year are also one of the attractions of Matsuzaki Town. Events such as the "Flower Garden Using Rice Fields" where seven kinds of flowers bloom in the rice fields during the off-season (usually from mid-February to May 5 every year) and colorful flowers are in full bloom, the "Cherry Blossom Trees along the Nakagawa River" where about 1,200 cherry trees bloom in the spring season and are lit up during the blooming season, and the "Osawa Cherry Blossom Festival" where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom of a large cherry tree that is more than 80 years old. The town of Matsuzaki 2012 (Heisei 24)in Shizuoka Prefecture declared "the town where Mt. Fuji can be seen the most beautiful in the world" on Mt. Fuji Day, February 23. The large panorama of Mt. Fuji that can be seen over Suruga Bay is a superb view that you should actually visit and see with your own eyes! The natural beauty of the four seasons, the geopark where you can experience the grandeur of the earth, the delicious local food, and heartwarming events. From now on, we will send out information that will make you captivated by Matsuzaki Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, so thank you!

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Flower Festival February 3 (Sat) 6 stores are open at the store opening venue! Each store is made with particular attention to ingredients, so the number is limited. Limited to Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays! Feel free to participate in the "Rattle Pon Lottery" and get prizes! Please. Today, at 18:00 ~ 21:00, the cherry blossoms will be lit up at night and the bamboo lights will also be lit!

The 2024 "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" that started yesterday will be held until February 29 (Thursday)! This time, we will introduce accommodations that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! This time, I would like to introduce "Oyado Hanakaigetsu". "Hanakaigetsu" is located in Kawazu Onsen Township in Higashi-Izu, which is famous for "Kawazu cherry blossoms". The inn is located on a hill and offers a spectacular view of the ocean. Forget about everyday life and enjoy a leisurely trip to Izu. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Oyado Hanakaigetsu 【Address】807-66 Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-0877 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 5 【Pick-up and drop-off】Negotiable 【Parking lot】7 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Yesterday, the 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, the earliest event in Honshu where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, has opened. At night, the pink cherry blossoms are beautifully lit up. Please enjoy the arrival of spring one step ahead. In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Hatcho Pond". Enjoy a stroll on the hiking trail Amagi Volcano erupted repeatedly about 20~800,000 years ago. Hatcho Pond on top of Mt. Amagi was called a crater lake, but it has become clear that it is an active lake formed by the formation of a depression in the innermost part due to the displacement of an active fault on the slope of Mt. Amagi, and water accumulates there. On the gentle slopes of Amagi Volcano around the pond, primeval forests such as beech and Himeshara spread, and you can enjoy a walk. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Hatcho Pond 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 【Parking】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" started today, February 1st! When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, be sure to enjoy the exquisite gourmet food of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Oceans". "Crocodile food" that can only be eaten here, only the restaurant is OK! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Oceans 【Address】406-2 Kawazu-chohama, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture [Phone number] 0558-34-0003 【Business hours】10:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year round ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival has started today. Enjoy the early blooming cherry blossoms! This year's event will be held on February 1 (Thursday) ~ 29 (Thursday), 2024. This time, we will introduce accommodations that you want to visit when sightseeing at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. This time, I would like to introduce "Amis Droles". At night, the pool is lit up and you can enjoy a fantastic night pool. ◆ Detailed information ◆ [Spot name] Amis Droles 【Address】171-1 Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-36-3333 Check-in/Check-out: Check-in 15:00 / Check-out 11:00 [Total number of rooms] 5 【Pick-up and drop-off】Yes [Parking lot] 10 cars ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival starts today! It is the earliest event in Honshu where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing. Please enjoy the arrival of spring one step ahead. Here are some sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, I would like to introduce "Kawazu's specialty wasabi". Wasabi paddies are built in places with clean spring water. There are many wasabi fields in Kawazu, which has been blessed by the nature of Amagi, and it is one of the representative landscapes of Kawazu. Wasabi flowers are small, neat white flowers that bloom all over the rice fields in March. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Wasabida 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 【Parking】None ◇ ◆ ◇ Parking information for those who come to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival by car ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆ About the parking lot ◆ Business hours:8:30~21:00 ・Regular car ●Regular car 4 ~ 13 parking lot about 700 ~ 800m to the station front venue, about 700 ~ 800m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 200 yen ・Heavy-duty vehicles ●Large 1 and 2 parking lots: about 700 ~ 800 m to the front of the station, about 700 ~ 800 m to the mine hot spring venue [Daytime] 8:30~17:00・・・1 car / 5,000 yen [Night] 18:00~21:00・・・1 car / 1,000 yen

HELLO TO EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Izu Tourism Association. Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, located in the central part of the Izu Peninsula with a population of about 26,000, was formed in 2004 by the merger of four towns in Tagata County: Shuzenji Town, Toi Town, Amagi Yugashima Town, and Naka Izu Town. Two-thirds of the city is an area rich in nature occupied by mountain forests. We will continue to provide recommended information on "Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture", which can be visited by many tourists who are fascinated by the pleasant warm climate of the Izu Peninsula and the beauty of nature! This is my first posted, and I will introduce all the recommended information in Izu City! We hope you enjoy it. ■■Recommended sightseeing spots in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture■■ ・Joren no Taki Waterfall It is a powerful waterfall with a height of 25 meters and a width of 7 meters in Izu Amagi, which is known for the "Amagi-goe"(Walk Over Amagi Pass) of Sayuri Ishikawa, and you can enjoy trout fishing downstream of this Waterfall basin and wasabi cultivation along the mountain stream. ・Old Amagi Tunnel (Amagisan Tunnel) It is a historic tunnel that opened in 1905 on the former National Route 414 connecting Izu City and Kawazu Town. With a total length of 445.5 meters, it is the longest tunnel of an existing stone road in Japan. ・Lover's Cape From the observation deck on the cape, you can see a large panorama overlooking Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay. It is said that if you call the name of your loved one while ringing the Love Call Bell three times, love will come to fruition. ・Doi Gold Mine It is the largest gold mine in Izu, which boasted the second largest production in Japan after the Sado Gold Mine in Niigata Prefecture from the Edo period to the Showa period, and is now reborn as a tourist facility where you can enjoy the gold placer mining experience, and is popular as a power spot. The Kogane Kan exhibits a huge gold nugget weighing 250 kilograms, which is also recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. ・Roadside station There are two Roadside stations in Izu City: "Roadside Station Izu Tsukigase" and "Roadside Station Amagikoe". The "Showa no Mori Kaikan" located at "Roadside Station Amagikoe" is a facility where you can learn about the plants and animals of Amagi. ■■Izu City's specialties and local gourmet■■ ・Wasabi It is the largest Wasabi production area in Shizuoka Prefecture, produced in the clear stream of Mt. Amagi, and is made with the blessings of nature without using Fertilizers or Pesticides. For fresh wasabi, not only raw wasabi, but also Pickled Wasabi, Wasabi miso, Wasabi Nori, Soy Sauce Pickling, and Pickled in three cups are recommended, and it is a popular specialty for Souvenirs. ・Shiitake mushrooms In Izu, which has a warm climate, high-quality shiitake mushrooms are grown. Shiitake mushrooms that have cleared strict standards, such as umbrellas that are about 4 to 6 centimeters in size and in good shape, are branded and sold as "Seisuke Donko". Both are also popular thank-you gifts for Furusato Nozei. ■■Events and festivals in Izu City■■ ・Kobo Daishi Fireworks Festival Held every year on August 21 as a festival to comfort the spirit of Kobo Daishi, it is a fireworks festival launched from the mountainside, which is very rare in Japan. ・Amagi Firefly Festival You can admire the Genji fireflies that grew up in Amagi. Surrounded by the fantastic light of fireflies, it has become a summer tradition. ■■Accommodation in Izu City■■ Izu City has a variety of accommodation facilities that cater to the various needs of tourists visiting the city. At the historic Shuzenji Onsen, you can experience traditional Japanese hospitality at a number of hot spring inns and hotels. Shuzenji Onsen also has facilities where you can enjoy day-trip hot springs, and the Walking trail in the Hot Spring District "Bamboo Forest Path" is popular as a photo spot where the lush bamboo is lit up after sunset. Izu City is rich in nature, deep history, local gastronomy, and heartwarming hospitality. While enjoying the scenery of the four seasons, please spend a time that can only be experienced in Izu City. We will continue to introduce recommended spots in Izu City, so thank you.