Every year, when the cherry blossom season in Someiyoshino comes, we Japanese realize that we really like cherry blossoms, and our hearts dance as we look forward to the Yamazakura cherry blossoms that dye the mountains and the cherry blossom trees of the Aono River. Fun a leisurely cherry blossom viewing that is typical of the countryside of Minami-Izu, which is different from cherry blossom viewing in central areas such as Tokyo. And for lunch, we have our annual chirashi sushi. Let's eat under the cherry trees. After lunch, of course, we go strawberry picking. This year, we will also respond from elementary school students. ◆Period: Saturday, March 23, 2024 ~ Sunday, April 7, 2024 * The schedule is subject to change depending on the flowering status of the cherry blossoms. * There is no cancellation fee for changing or canceling the schedule due to the flowering situation. ◆ Meeting time and place ・Meeting place: SURFACE office ・Meeting time: 10:00 ◆ Schedule 10:00 After meeting, move to Yuigahama Beach (start from Aono River depending on the weather) 10:30 Explanation on land such as rowing method and precautions, from Yuigahama Beach to Aono River 12:00 Landing at the Encounter Bridge (around the rape flower field) and having a chirashi sushi lunch at noon 13:00 Drive from the landing site to pick strawberries 13:30 Return to kayak to Yuigahama Beach 15:00 End ◆ Price (tax included) ・Rental participation: 12,100 yen ・Elementary school students: 7,700 yen ・ Participation in your own boat: 8,800 yen * Price includes: kayak rental fee, kayak guide fee, course fee, lunch fee, strawberry picking fee, etc. * Boot rental 500 yen (Please let us know the size in advance.) We may not be able to respond on the day) ◆ Eligibility ・ From beginners ・Junior high school students and older (single-seater kayak) ・Elementary school students (two-seater sit-on kayak) ・Families with elementary school students will use a two-seater sit-on kayak. * If you are an adult and are worried, we will prepare a two-seater sit-on kayak, so please let us know. ◆ What to bring Clothing required for sea kayaking (clothes that can get wet, light fleece, rain jacket, rain pants, boots) * If you want to shop at the time of landing, money. * Especially in a two-seater sit-on kayak, your buttocks will get wet, so be sure to prepare rain pants. Address: 415-0152 Shizuoka-ken Kamo-gun Minami-Izu Town Minato 961-1 Phone number: 0558-62-2114

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/21 (Wed) Flowering Information Overall, the leaves have passed full bloom and have begun to stand out. In addition, the rapeseed field is still in full bloom.

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/17 Night Cherry Blossom Light Up, Night Cherry Blossom Bamboo Light Photo by Otsuka Tokiya

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/18 (Sun) Flowering Information Overall, it is still in full bloom. * Where it blooms first, the petals are dancing with the wind.

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival Period: 2/1~3/10 Photo: Otsuka Tokiya

The 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival 2/16 Flowering Information Overall, it was "in full bloom". * Where it blooms first, the petals are fluttering * The parking lot of Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana is very crowded

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.

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).

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.

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.

The cherry blossoms of southern Izu, which are in full bloom at the end of February, are dark pink and very cute in combination with rape blossoms. There are 800 cherry blossom trees lined with trees on both banks of the Aono River, so you can enjoy it while taking a leisurely stroll. It is not an easy place to get to, such as by bus or private car, but it is recommended because it makes you feel more special.