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

February 6th: 26th Minami no Sakura and Rapeseed Blossom Festival Bloom Report The cherry blossoms are early this year. Behind the town hall → 20–30% in bloom Behind Roadside Station → 50–70% in bloom (peak viewing) Overall, the downstream areas are also steadily reaching peak bloom. They are likely to fall by 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 24in 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!

Sugari Fishing Port, a small fishing village port in Owase City, Mie Prefecture However, this place has been certified as one of the 100 best villages in Japan. On a small piece of land between the mountains and the sea, the houses with tiled roofs that are lined up so that they stick together, I think it is a very tasteful landscape.

The 26th Minami Cherry and Rapeseed Flower Festival On Saturday, February 3, six stalls will be open at the vendor area! Each stall offers items carefully made with selected ingredients, so quantities are limited. Open only on weekends and public holidays! Feel free to join the Garagara Pon lottery and win prizes! Tonight, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the cherry blossoms will be illuminated and bamboo lanterns will 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-no-Sakura and Nanohana Festival The Minami-no-Sakura and Nanohana Festival runs from February 1st to March 10th. Aono River in Minami-Izu Town fills with the love-cherry-pink Minami-no-Sakura. Peak viewing is expected around February 10th. If you arrive by public transportation Get off at Izukyu Shimoda Station and take the Tokai Bus bound for Shimogamo (Platform 3). Get off at Kujo Bridge (¥780) and walk about 2 minutes to the roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana, which houses the general information center. (The cherry tree-lined avenue is behind it.) The field mustard (nanohana) fields are right by Hino (¥620) bus stop. Tokai Bus tel: 0558-22-2514 Note: Trains do not run through Minami-Izu Town. If you come by car Head for roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana. There are dedicated parking lots nearby; please use them. ⚠ When viewing or photographing the nanohana fields or the nanohana along the cherry tree-lined avenue, do not step on the flowers. Please use the paths and stairs at all times. Please use the festival’s designated parking areas. Do not park at shops or on private land. Minami-no-Sakura and Nanohana Matsuri🌸 Minami-no-Sakura to Nanohana Matsuri "The 26th Southern Cherry Blossom and Field Mustard Festival" 1st February - 10th March 2024 In Shimogamo, Minami-Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Inquiries Minamiizu Town Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association) Tel: 0558-62-0141 (9:00–17:00, open every day)

This is the Minami-Izu Town Tourism Association in Shizuoka Prefecture. Minami-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, sits at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, a natural treasure where verdant mountains meet crystal-clear seas. In upcoming Cool Japan videos, we will fully introduce the charms of this small town of about 8,000 residents, leaving nothing out. Stay tuned! For this first post, we will briefly share recommended spots and travel information for Minami-Izu Town, and we plan to introduce as many places as possible. ■■■ Introducing sightseeing spots in Minami-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ■■■ Minami-Izu Town offers many spots to enjoy the beauty of nature! You are sure to find a favorite place of your own. ◇ Irozaki Ocean Park Irouzaki Ocean Park opened in 2019 on a 100-meter cliff as a facility to better enjoy Irouzaki. Parking and rest facilities are available, and the Minami Izu Visitor Center inside the park provides geo-site explanations and tours. Irouzaki is also popular as a power spot for matchmaking. ◇ Yuigahama Beach This beach stretches 1.2 kilometers of pure white sand. It has a gently sloping seabed and calm waves, and it is busy with swimmers in summer. The stunning sunsets over the open sea make it a popular photo spot. ◇ Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana This roadside station at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula offers fresh local vegetables and specialty products. It’s a great place to find souvenirs and local gourmet food, so be sure to stop by when visiting Minami-Izu Town. The facility also features a footbath using Shimogamo Onsen water to soothe your travel fatigue. ◇ Hagachizaki Monkey Bay At Hagachizaki, a wild monkey park attracts about 300 monkeys that come to feed, allowing close observation of their behavior. It is one of the largest monkey parks in eastern Japan. ◇ Hirizo Beach Hidden between Irouzaki and Nakagi, this beach is accessible only by boat and boasts exceptional water clarity. The area is part of a national park, preserving vast, unchanging natural scenery. ■■■ Local specialties and gourmet foods of Minami-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ■■■ Surrounded by the sea, Minami-Izu Town is blessed with seafood, letting you fully savor the ocean’s bounty. ◇ Spiny lobster (ise-ebi) Minami-Izu Town ranks first in Shizuoka Prefecture and ninth nationwide for spiny lobster catch volume. The spiny lobster caught here is known for its size and rich flavor. ◇ Turban shell (sazae) and abalone The coastal waters around Minami-Izu Town are rich in seaweed, producing nutritious, flavorful turban shells and abalone. Sazae-meshi, a dish that lavishly uses the meaty local turban shell, won the top prize at the 2012 Izu Specialty Market. ■■■ Events and festivals in Minami-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ■■■ Minami-Izu Town hosts various events and festivals throughout the seasons. ◇ Minami no Sakura and Nanohana Festival About 800 cherry trees line the banks of the Aono River and reach full bloom a little earlier than elsewhere. Along the river by Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana, the festival features lotteries, food stalls, and nighttime cherry blossom illuminations timed with the blooms. The carpet of pink cherry blossoms and yellow rape blossoms together is a sight worth seeing. ◇ Yuigahama Fireworks Festival This fireworks festival takes place at Yuigahama, selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Beaches, where powerful offshore fireworks can be enjoyed from the sand. ■■■ Hot springs and accommodations in Minami-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture ■■■ Shimogamo Onsen is a historic and beloved hot spring; soaking there lets you forget daily noise and refresh both body and mind. With the sea nearby, hotels, minshuku, and ryokan at Shimogamo Onsen serve exquisite dishes featuring abundant seafood and local ingredients. We will continue to share attractive information about recommended spots to inspire viewers of Cool Japan videos to visit Minami-Izu Town. We warmly await your visit! 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 seaside town to behold: Higashiizu's digital map. . . *You can view the map from the Higashiizu Town Tourist Association website. . We are pleased to announce the pre-release of Higashiizu's digital map.🎉 . This pilot project was developed with the cooperation of GEOMARK Inc. and is available for a limited time until the end of February! . . What makes the digital map great . 1. A sweeping illustration of the east coast! We used the sunrise over Higashiizu and the mountain terrain as the main visual. It clearly shows this town of sea and mountains. (We are still adjusting the sunrise position.💦) . . 2. Supports foreign-language translation! The digital map serves domestic visitors and supports four languages—Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, and Korean—so international guests can easily look up nearby spots. . . This is a limited release for the pilot until the end of February, but based on usage and survey results we plan to expand and strengthen the content toward year-round service! . We welcome responses to the survey in English as well! . . If we receive positive feedback, plans for next year include... 〇 Adding listings for restaurants and souvenir shops alongside nature and sightseeing spots 〇 Creating a digital archive of historic sites with audio files and videos 〇 Mapping recommended routes such as hot-spring steam walks, moon-viewing strolls, and harbor walks . And more... We aim to offer tourism information that is uniquely easy to share because it is digital! .

Winter view of the Tarumi Railway A train crosses a bridge in a faint snow. I took an aerial shot with a drone. Ibi-gun, Gifu * Aerial view from above the Neo River * Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Comprehensive Flight Permit has been obtained. * Flight plan report and flight log book have been prepared.

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