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

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! 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 "Sotaro Cedar Tree". ・ Cedar trees on the Odoriko Trail in Izu The Sotaro cedar trees are over 130 years old and planted in Meiji 10, and "Sotaro" is the name of the person who developed this area a long time ago. The nearby Sotaro Park has a rest area for hikers. It is a forest road lined with beautiful cedar forests. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Sotaro cedar trees 【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

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.

[The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Flower Festival] The Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Flower Festival will be held from February 1st ~ March 10th. Minami Izu Town is full of cherry blossoms in the color of love sakura along the Aono River. The best time to see it is expected to be around 、、、 February 10th. By public transport Get off at Izukyu Shimoda Station and ? take the Tokai Bus "To Shimogamo (Line 3)". Get off at "Kujo Bridge (780 yen)" and walk about 2 minutes to Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana, a Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana with a general information center. (The cherry blossom trees are behind it.) The rape field is a short walk from "Hino (620 yen)". ? Tokai Bus TEL:0558-22-2514 * Minami Izu Town is not served by trains. If you are coming by car Please come to "Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana". There is a private parking lot nearby, so please use that as well. ⚠ Please be sure to use the passages and stairs when visiting the rape flower fields and rape flowers along the cherry blossom trees and taking pictures. * Please use the parking lot for the Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Flower Festival. Please do not park in shops or on private property. ?Minami-no-Sakura to Nanohana Matsuri "The 26th Southern Cherry Blossom and Field Mustard Festival" 1st February - 10th March 2024 In Shimogamo Minamiizu, Shizuoka, Japan 第26回 南方的櫻花和油菜花節 Contact us Minamiizu Tourism Association TEL: 0558-62-0141 (9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m., open all year round)

This is the Shizuoka Prefecture Minamiizu Tourism Association. Minami Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a town located at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula and is a treasure trove of nature where lush mountains and crystal clear waters coexist. In the future, COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will introduce all the charms of Minami Izu Town, a small town with a population of about 8,000. Please look forward to it! First of all, in this first post, I will briefly introduce recommended spots and tourist information in Minami Izu Town, but I would like to introduce as much as possible. ■■■Introducing sightseeing spots in Minami Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture■■■ There are many spots in Minami Izu Town where you can enjoy the beauty of nature! I'm sure you'll find your favorite spots. ◇Ishirouzaki Ocean Park Ishirouzaki Ocean Park opened in 2019 on a 100-meter-high cliff as a facility where you can enjoy Ishirozaki comfortably. There is a parking lot and a rest building, and you can enjoy explanations and tours of the geosite at the Minami-Izu Visitor Center in the facility. Ishirouzaki is also popular as a power spot for marriages. ◇Yumigahama Beach This 1.2-kilometre-long stretch of pure white sand is shallow, gentle and popular in summer. It is also popular as a photo spot because you can see the beautiful sunset (sunset) over the ocean. ◇Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana It is a Roadside Station at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula and is lined with fresh local vegetables and specialties. Souvenirs and local gourmet food can be enjoyed, so be sure to stop by when you visit Minami Izu Town. There is a foot bath using Shimogamo Hot Spring in the facility, so you can heal the fatigue of your trip. ◇Namikatsuzaki Monkey Bay You can observe up close about 300 monkeys coming to feed at the wild Monkey Park in Namikatsuzaki. It is one of the largest Monkey Parks in eastern Japan. ◇Hirizo beach It is a hidden beach that can only be reached by boat on the border of Ishirouzaki and Nakagi, and boasts outstanding transparency. The surrounding area is designated as a national park, so you can see the great nature that has not changed its shape since ancient times. ■■■Specialty products and local gourmet food of Minami Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture■■■■ Surrounded by the sea, Minami Izu Town is an area blessed with seafood, and you can fully enjoy the bounty of the sea. ◇ Lobster Minami Izu Town is the production area of Ise shrimp, which boasts the first place in Shizuoka Prefecture and the ninth largest amount of lobster caught in Japan. The lobsters caught in this region are known for their size and depth of flavor. ◇ Sazae / Abalone The coast of Minami Izu Town is blessed with seaweed, and you can catch turban and abalone that are rich in nutrients. The turban shell rice, which luxuriously uses thick meat from Minami Izu Town, won the grand prize of the Izu Great Specialty Market in 2012 (Heisei 24). ■■■Events and festivals in Minami Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture■■■ In Minami Izu Town, various events and festivals are held every season. ◇ Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Flower Festival About 800 cherry blossom trees on the banks of the Aono River will be in full bloom one step earlier. As the cherry blossoms bloom, a lottery, stalls, and night cherry blossom illumination will be held along the Aono River at "Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana". The competition of pink cherry blossoms and yellow rape carpet of flowers is worth seeing. ◇Yumigahama Fireworks Display It is a fireworks festival held in "Yumigahama Beach", which has been selected as a "One of the 100 best beaches in Japan", and you can enjoy a powerful sea fireworks from the sandy beach. ■■■Hot springs and accommodation facilities in Minami Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture■■■ Shimogamo Hot Spring is a famous hot spring with a long history that has been loved for a long time, and if you soak in the hot spring, you will forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and refresh your mind and body. Due to its proximity to the sea, hotels, minshuku and ryokan in Shimogamo Hot Spring offer seafood and exquisite dishes made with plenty of local ingredients. We will disseminate attractive information on recommended spots that will make everyone who watches the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS want to visit Minami Izu Town. We look forward to seeing you there! Please enjoy a wonderful trip to Minami Izu Town!

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" in 2024 will be held tomorrow, 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. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! This time, I would like to introduce "Kaiyutei". Located on the shores of the sea, all 12 rooms are oceanfront facing the sea. Fresh local seafood, abundant hot springs, and the coastline below... Please spend a time full of Izu. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kaiyutei 【Address】641-1 Hama, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-1237 Check-in/Check-out is 2:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 12 【Pick-up】Reservation required (the day before) 【Parking lot】12 cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Sorry to keep you waiting! The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will finally be held from tomorrow! In this post, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots when visiting Kawazu Town at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Amagisan Tunnel (former Amagi Tunnel, Amagi Sanzuido)". Mt. Amagi, which separates the north and south of the Izu Peninsula, was a major obstacle to transportation. Therefore, a total construction cost of 103,016 yen 44 sen 1 厎 was spent, which was a large amount at that time, and it was opened in Meiji 38 (1905) as a tunnel connecting Izu City (former Amagi Yugashima Town) and Kawazu Town. With the completion of this tunnel, the difficult point of crossing Amagi has been resolved. Today, it is one of the famous places of the Odoriko Trail, and was designated as a national important cultural property for the first time in 2001 (Heisei 13) as the longest and oldest stone road in Japan with a width of 4.12 m and a length of 445.5 m. The tunnel is built using a method called the "cut stone winding method", and the stone is made of Yoshida stone from the former Ōhito Town. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Amagisan Tunnel (Old Amagi Tunnel) 【Address】National Highway 411 (Shimoda Kaido / Amagi Kaido) 【Phone number】0558-32-0290 (Kawazu Tourism Association) 【Parking lot】There is an aquatic underground parking lot for about 17 cars, a second floor waterfall parking lot for about 15 cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Finally, we will introduce the recommended restaurants when you visit Kawazu Town for the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" that starts this week on February 1st! This time, I would like to introduce "Japanese cuisine Nanataki"! Enjoy the scenery of the Izu Seven Islands and enjoy the taste of the season! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Japanese Restaurant Nanataki 【Address】35-1 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-32-0109 【Business hours】17:00~21:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year round 【Parking lot】Yes 【Other】It is located in Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel.

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. This year's "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held on February 1 (Thursday) ~ 29 (Thursday), 2024. I will introduce the footbaths that you want to visit on the way to Kawazu sightseeing. Why don't you try to heal your tired body? This time, we will introduce "Foot bath in Ofuyu Park" Looking up at the large spouting of Mine Onsen, which boasts the best in the Orient While soaking in the foot bath, you can see the large eruption of hot water. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Foot bath in Ofuyu Park 【Address】446-1 Kawazu-chomine, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-0311 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Closed】Closed every Tuesday and Friday 【Parking lot】10 passenger cars, 3 cars for people with disabilities 【Other】During the Cherry Blossom Festival, the blowing will be carried out after the source cleaning is completed (approximately after 12:30).

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. There are only two days left until the 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! In this post, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots when visiting Kawazu Town at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge" Dynamic loop bridge with 2 turns of 720 degrees The Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge is read as "Kawazu na Daruru Pukyo". It is a large double-loop bridge (a viaduct that doubles the height difference of the road). It was created by a construction method adopted by making use of the lessons learned from landslides caused by earthquakes. The total length is 1,064 m, the height difference is 45 m, and the diameter is 80 m. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】 Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 【Parking lot】Yes 25 passenger cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Here are some recommended places to eat when you visit Kawazu Town for the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" starting this week on February 1st! This time, I would like to introduce "Izu Sakuratei"! Specialty soba noodles You can taste the stone mill ground 28 soba noodles and the special Dioscorea japonica tororo. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu Sakuratei 【Address】1260-78 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-0889 【Business hours】11:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Thursdays 【Parking lot】Available (16 cars)

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. I would like to introduce the footbaths that you want to visit on the way to the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" starting this week on February 1st. Why don't you try to heal your tired body? "Sakura's Foot Bath" It is located in Sasahara Park (3,500 square meters) along the Kawazu River, and the nearby area is crowded with many people at the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in February. It was developed as a place of relaxation for tourists and as a park for the townspeople. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Sakura's Foot Bath 【Address】111-3 Sasahara, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Phone number】0558-32-0290 (Kawazu Tourism Association) 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year round (with a break due to spring cleaning) 【Parking lot】Yes 3 passenger cars

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Finally, the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will start this week on February 1st! In this post, we will introduce the sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely visit when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Nanadaru"! 【Kawazu Nanadaru】 As the name suggests, Kawazu Nanadaru has seven waterfalls. The name "tar" for waterfalls is a precious folk word that has been used since the Heian period, and it has its roots in "tarumi" (sagging), which means dripping water. You can see the seven waterfalls over the course of about 1 hour on the boardwalk. In autumn, the "Amagi Road Maple Festival" is held. The Kawazu Nanadaru Tourism Association rents wheelchairs free of charge at each member store. You can go to Shokeidaru Falls in a wheelchair. Recommended course! How about parking your car in the parking lot and taking the stairs down to the waterfall? From Kawazu Nanadaru Onsen Bus Stop, take the bus bound for Shuzenji ↓ 10 minutes Get off at the Kawazu Nanadaru Promenade Upper Entrance Bus Stop Kawazu Nanadaru Onsen Bus Stop Departure Time (Revised on April 1, 2023) 9:05 10:20 11:05 11:55 13:10 14:00 14:35 15:40 16:45 17:30 ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Nanadaru 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 【Phone number】0558-32-0290 (Kawazu Tourism Association) 【Parking lot】 Yes Approximately 60 passenger cars, 4 large buses

[A digital map of Higashi-Izu, a town where you can see the sea. 】 . . * You can see the map from the website of the Higashiizu Town Tourism Association. . This time, a digital map of Higashiizu Town has been ? pre-released . As a demonstration project created with the cooperation of GEOMARK Co., Ltd., it is open to the public for a limited time until the end of February! . . \This part of the digital map is amazing/ . ➀ Spectacular illustration of the East Coast! The scenery of Higashi-Izu rising in the morning and the topography of the mountains are the main visuals. You can clearly see that it is a city of the sea and mountains! (The position of the morning sun is being adjusted ?) . . (2) Support for foreign language translation! The digital map is available not only for domestic customers, but also for 4 languages (Japanese, English, simplified Chinese, and Korean)! Foreign customers can also easily check the surrounding spots. . . This is a limited release until the end of February for demonstration experiments, but we are aiming to make it a year-round service by strengthening the content and content posted based on the state of use and the results of the questionnaire! . It's in English, but you can also answer the questionnaire! . . [Prospects for next year if we receive a response...] 〇 In addition to nature and sightseeing, listing of restaurants and souvenir shops 〇 Digital archiving of historical sites by posting audio files and videos 〇 Yukemuri walk, moon viewing sanpo, fishing port sanpo ... Routed recommended courses . And so on... We aim to provide tourist information that is easy to convey because it is digital! .

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. This time, we will introduce hot spring spots that will heal your tired body when you visit the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" starting next week on February 1st. 【Funado no Banya】 A superb open-air bath and foot bath with a panoramic view of Sagami Bay You can enjoy various nature experiences such as barbecue of freshly caught seafood, various set meals, salt making, and tangerine jam making. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Funado no Banya 【Address】358-2 Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-32-0432 【Business hours】10:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Tuesdays 【Parking lot】20 cars 【Other】Nature experience is reservation-only.

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. Many of you may not be able to wait for the 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, which starts next week on February 1st Here are some recommended dining spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely try when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Izu Seafood Donburiya" The south exit of Kawazu Station, which is famous for its Kawazu cherry blossoms. 30 seconds on foot. A seafood bowl specialty store with high-quality ingredients that has reached the season of Izu "Donburiya" Please enjoy it together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu seafood donburiya 【Address】Shizuoka Prefecture Kamo-gun Kawazu-cho Hama 163-1 【Phone number】0558320339 【Business hours】11:00~21:00 (15:00~17:00 break time) 【Regular holiday】Irregular holidays 【Parking lot】Yes

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. In Kawazu Town, the "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" will start on February 1st, where you can feel the arrival of spring one step ahead! Here are some sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely visit when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Experience-based Zoo iZoo" iZoo is Japan's largest Reptile and Amphibian zoo. This facility was opened as an experiential zoo that proposes breeding experiences and ways to visit animals that could not be done at conventional zoos and aquariums. From small children to adults, please touch Reptiles and amphibians that you do not usually have the opportunity to interact with to your heart's content. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Experience-type zoo iZoo 【Address】406-2 Hama, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-0003 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 (Last admission until 16:30) 【Regular holiday】Open all year round 【Parking lot】Yes

Hello! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association. The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, the first cherry blossom festival to be held in Honshu, will finally start on February 1st! Here are some sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you should definitely visit when you visit the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Bagatelle Park" It is a rose garden featuring a geometric pattern that reproduces the Bagatelle Park in Paris in France as it is. At its peak, 6,000 roses of about 1,100 varieties bloom gracefully. Please enjoy the beauty and scent of roses that touch the five senses to your heart's content. (Flower season: Spring roses 4/28~6/30, Autumn roses 10/1~11/30) ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Address】 1073 Kawazu-chomine, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone number] 0558-34-2200 【Business hours】9:00-18:00 (7/1~9/30,12/1~4/27 9:00~16:00) 【Regular holiday】Every Wednesday and Thursday, the following Monday if it is a national holiday (except every day during the flower season) 【Parking lot】Yes, 200 passenger cars (large bus available)

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Kawazu Tourism Association! Located in the southeast of the Izu Peninsula, Kawazu Town in Shizuoka Prefecture is surrounded by a warm climate and abundant nature. With a population of about 6,500 people (as of December 2023), this town offers tourists a peaceful experience in the great outdoors. In this first post, we will deliver the charms of sightseeing spots, events, and special products of Kawazu Town, so please take a look to the end. ◆◇◆ Recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆◇◆ Here are some of the recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town. Please use it as a reference for sightseeing in Kawazu Town! ・Kawazu Nanadaru As the name suggests, Kawazu Nanadaru Falls is a powerful tourist spot consisting of seven waterfalls (Kamadaru Falls, Ebidaru Falls, Hebidaru Falls, Shokeidaru Falls, Kanidaru Falls, Deaidaru Falls, and Oodaru Falls). There is a promenade with a total length of 850 meters, and there are attractions such as a suspension bridge and a statue of Izu no Odoriko along the way. When the fresh greenery of spring and the autumn leaves are in full bloom, its beauty stands out even more and attracts visitors. ・Kawazu Bagatelle Park Opened in 2001 as a reproduction of the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris, France, 6,000 roses of about 1,100 varieties bloom in the park. In the park, there is also a perfume mixing experience and a rose school to make original scents. ・Hatcho Pond It is a pond located at an altitude of 1173 meters above sea level. It can only be visited by hiking for about 2 hours each way, but since it is surrounded by the Amagi primeval forest, you can enjoy the fresh greenery and autumn leaves throughout the year. ・Experience-based zoo iZoo The zoo was opened with the concept of Reptiles, and Reptiles such as turtles, lizards, crocodiles, chameleons, and snakes are abundantly bred in the zoo. There are also many rare varieties on display that can only be seen here. Since it is an "experiential zoo", there is also a corner where you can interact with Reptiles. ・Funado no Banya It is a facility where you can enjoy a spectacular open-air bath overlooking Sagami Bay, a foot bath, and a barbecue using fresh local seafood. ・Imaihama Beach It is one of the most popular beaches on the Izu Peninsula with the highest ranking of "AA" water quality on the beach facing Sagami Bay. It is a 2-minute walk from Izukyu "Imaihama Kaigan Station", so it is crowded with many tourists in the summer. Crystal clear waters and white sand beaches make it a true summer paradise. ◆ ◇ ◆ Specialty of Kawazu Town in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆ ◇ ◆ In Kawazu Town, you can enjoy fresh gourmet foods such as wasabi, sweetfish, and snow crab grown in the high-quality water flowing from Mt. Amagi, as well as lobsters and sazae caught in Sagami Bay. The local cuisine made with these will captivate the palate of visitors. ◆◇◆ Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival that heralds spring ◆◇◆ Kawazu Town is known throughout the country as the birthplace of Kawazuzakura (Kawazu Sakura). Many of you may have seen it introduced on TV during the cherry blossom viewing season. Kawazu cherry blossoms are early-blooming cherry blossoms that begin to bloom around February, about one month earlier than those in Tokyo. The "Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is held during this peak season of Kawazu cherry blossoms. Approximately 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River and about 8,000 cherry blossoms in the entire area around the Kawazu River, and many stalls are lined up during the event, and various events are held, such as the illumination of the cherry blossoms in full bloom. It is a popular event in Kawazu Town, which is visited by about 1 million people every year. The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 (Reiwa 6) will be held from February 1 (Thursday) to February 29 (Thursday). ◆ ◇ ◆ Healing time at a hot spring in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆ ◇ ◆ The hot springs in Kawazu Town are the best spot to heal the fatigue of your trip. There are a wide variety of hot spring facilities that provide relaxation for the mind and body of visitors. There is also a day-trip hot spring facility, so please use it. From traditional Japanese minshuku to hotels with modern amenities, there are accommodations to suit your needs. Why don't you soothe the fatigue of your trip with delicious meals and pleasant service that make use of local ingredients? ◆◇◆ Enjoy sightseeing in Kawazu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ◆◇◆ Natural beauty, delicious gastronomy and surprising sights await you. We will introduce recommended sightseeing spots that will be your best memories on this account, so please follow us.

This is a photo taken when I traveled to Shizuoka Prefecture. On a bench on the platform of the station sits an old woman who was waiting for the train. Mt. Fuji rises in the background, and you can see its size, and it is a somewhat reassuring scenery that seems to be watching over people's lives from a high place.

Mt. Fuji seen from Shizuoka Prefecture This is Mt. Fuji seen from the shopping street of Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Early in the morning, when there are no ? people There was no one there yet, so I was ? able to take a leisurely picture