At the cactus park, it was fun ( ^)o(^ ) to see animals other than capybaras up close. 1st photo: Kangaroo parent and child ♡ 2nd photo: Mr. Single Bird 3rd photo: Emu with good style

Here are some recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town, a beautiful town surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains! This time, we will introduce "Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine". ・ Customs that can be kept God of worship: Sugihoko wakeno Mikoto Grand Festival: The third Saturday and Sunday of October every year History and Tradition: Sugi Tsukibetsu is the god of wood and fire, and it is said that if a believer neglects to eat "bird dedication and sake dedication" (the custom of not eating birds, eggs, or sake between December 18 ~ December 23 every year), it will cause fire. Legend has it that Sugi Betsumi was a great drinker, and when a fire broke out while he was dozing, many small birds put out the fire by raining down drops at once, so he stopped drinking alcohol as a punishment for this. It is a custom that is still continued locally. It is located in the back left towards the shrine of Raingu Shrine. The camphor tree is said to be over 1,000 years old, and is a huge tree with a circumference of about 14 meters and a height of about 24 meters, and has been designated as a nationally designated natural monument. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine 【Address】154 Tanaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0800 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Open all year (may be absent due to various circumstances) ) 【Parking Available】None

This is Kawazu Town, where the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival was held, the earliest event in Honshu where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing! The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" ended the other day, but there are many recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town. This time, I would like to introduce "Jyouanji". There is also a female palanquin with an Aoi crest that was erected by the Hijojin in the Keicho year (1596 to 1614), and the concubine Oman, who was in charge of Ieyasu's anger by arguing about the right and wrong of the law, escaped to this place on his own palanquin. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Jyouanji Temple 【Address】Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 413 Phone number: 0558-32-0963 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year (may be absent due to various circumstances) ） 【Parking Available】None

There are only five days left in the 26th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival, which is being held until March 10. ・Until 3/10 Minami no night cherry blossoms and bamboo lights (18:00~21:00) ・ Until 3/10 Cherry blossom light up at night (18:00~21:00) ・ Until 3/10 Rape Flower Door & Rape Flower Maze (Photo contest is also being held) * 3/4 ~ The parking lot will be open free of charge. In addition, we receive cooperation money at the Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana, but there is no attendant, so please feel free to park. As of March 5th, the best time to see the flower garden of Japanese vegetables continues. Minami no cherry blossoms (Kawazu cherry blossoms) have already become leaf cherry blossoms.

Dyed in the Morning Sun Red Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms at sunrise Susono City, Shizuoka

Mt. Fuji and Cherry Blossoms "Spring in Japan is beautiful" Iwamoto Park, Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture

The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" ended the other day, but there are many recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town. When sightseeing in Kawazu Town, spend a blissful time with the hot springs of the lodging facilities in the town and the fresh cuisine of Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Onsen Minshuku Wataya". ・ All rooms have a view of the Imaihama coast, and there is an open-air bath in front of the sea for men and women. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Hot spring minshuku Wataya 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 185-1 Phone number: 0558-32-1055 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m., Check-out 11:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 8 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】6 cars

I've ( ^)o(^ ) seen the original capybara hot spring at Izu Cactus Zoological Park On this day, it was Bamboo Bath Day, and the keeper dropped bamboo and the capybaras ate it (* '艸'*)

The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" ended the other day, but there are many recommended sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town. This time, I would like to introduce "Todaiji Temple". ・History that has continued since the Nara period Todaiji Temple Temple at No. 15 is located in the Mine district, across the Kawazu River from Komine-do at No. 14. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Todaiji Temple 【Address】382 Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Mine, Kawazu Town 【Parking lot】Yes Passenger car 3 cars 【Other】外のみ見です。

Fujinomiya 市の山中に河津桜と藤士山が見え絶景

Numazu City Ida, Kawazu Sakura からの骏河灣とMt. Fujiは絶景.

The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival", which is an early arrival of Spring, ended the other day, but you can still enjoy Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu Town! This time, we will introduce the lodging facilities that you want to visit when sightseeing in Kawazu. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Onsen Minshuku Ito". ・ It is located 3 minutes from the station, 3 minutes to the sea, and 3 minutes to the cherry blossom trees, and online karaoke is also installed. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Onsen Minshuku Ito 【Address】99-1 Hama, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-1141 Check-in/Check-out: 15:00 / 10:00 [Total number of rooms] 9 【Availability of parking lot】Yes

The "34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival", which is an early arrival of Spring, ended the other day, but you can still enjoy Kawazu cherry blossoms in Kawazu Town! In this post, we will introduce sightseeing spots in Kawazu Town that you can enjoy together with Kawazu cherry blossoms! This time, I would like to introduce "Honenji". ・Enshrine the Secret Buddha Amitabha Buddha statue In the Pure Land sect, the Honzon Buddha is Amitabha Buddha and Kaiki Kawazu Saburo Yuyasu. In the first year of Angen (1175), he founded the Honen-an in the Yatsu building. In the 4th year of Eiroku (1561), it was destroyed by a landslide and is enshrined in its current location. (There is a monument to Saburo Kawazu.) ) ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Honenji Temple 【Address】334-1 Hama, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0732 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year (may be absent due to various circumstances) ） 【Parking lot】Yes 6 passenger cars

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until today, 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 in Kawazu. Have a blissful time with hot springs and fresh cuisine from Kawazu! The lodging we will introduce this time is "Grand Porte". ・The 4,000 tsubo site surrounded by deep greenery is a quiet mountain village with a stream flowing through it and seasonal flowers. Furusato Pension Grand Porte strives to allow guests to relax in the lush nature and immerse themselves in a nostalgic feeling. Families with children are also welcome. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Granporte 【Address】625 Kawazu Raft, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-36-8344 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. 【Total number of rooms】7 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】15 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 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry trees 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, I would like to introduce the "Carnation Garden". ・ Enjoy varieties that are not on the market At the Kawazu Carnation Sample Garden, you can see about 14,000 colorful carnations of about 376 varieties, including trial cultivation that are not available on the market. Even in the cold season or on rainy days, you can relax in the warm greenhouse. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Carnation Sample Garden 【Address】11 Tanaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Business hours】9:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Every Wednesday 【Parking lot】Yes Passenger car 35 cars The park will be open every day during the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. ◇ ◆ ◇ 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

Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom in the Ishibe Terraced Rice Fields, where the scenery changes with the four seasons

The 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until tomorrow, 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 "Kokoronodoka". ・5 minutes walk to Imaihama Kaigan Station. A Japanese lodging where you can eat fresh seafood. Private open-air baths with natural hot springs are also popular. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Shindoka 【Address】109 Mitaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-2302 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:30 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 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" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry trees 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 "camphor tree of Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine". ・A sacred tree that has been towering since ancient times It is said to be over 1,000 years old, and it is a huge tree with a circumference of about 14 m and a height of about 24 m, and is designated as a nationally designated natural monument. It is located in the back left towards the shrine of Kurimiya Shrine. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Kawazu Kinomiya Shrine Camphor Tree 【Address】154 Tanaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking Available】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 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 this Thursday, February 29! Please enjoy the early arrival of Spring. When you visit Kawazu Town for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, be sure to enjoy Kawazu Town's exquisite gourmet food! This time, I would like to introduce "Okariba". ・ Taste seasonal ingredients The "seasonal cut-off dishes" (course meals) are exquisite. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Okariba 【Address】753-3 Nashimoto, Kawazu Town, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-36-8033 【Business hours】12:00~22:00 【Regular holiday】Reservation required 【Availability of parking lot】Yes 【Other】完全予約制(1日2組限定)です。 ◇ ◆ ◇ 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 hotel I would like to introduce this time is "Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel". ・ It is a stay-type resort hotel where you can enjoy various plans according to each person. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel 【Address】35-1 Mitaka, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0109 Check-in/Check-out is 2:00 p.m. and check-out 11:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 134 【Transfer】Free shuttle bus service from Izukyu "Kawazu Station" [Parking lot] 93 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 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in 2024 will be held until Thursday, February 29! Enjoy the early blooming cherry blossoms of Kawazu! 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 "Konabe Shrine". ・ It is said that Minamoto no Yoritomo buried Yoshitomo's skull during his Izu patrol and mourned. It is said that the place where the skull was later buried was under a huge oak tree on the south side of the shrine, and this tree is called the skull tree. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Konabe Shrine 【Address】155 Konabe, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 【Parking Available】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 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 "Hanamai Takenosho". ・ An lodging that retains the taste of the Taisho era. There are only 4 rooms in the style of a shoin. Stay overnight without meals and have a free and relaxing time. A large open-air bath that can be rented and a Taisho romance cypress bath. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Hanamai Takenosho 【Address】487 Mine, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0261 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 4 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】2 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 34th Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival" is being held. About 850 cherry trees bloom along the Kawazu River, and about 8,000 cherry trees 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, I would like to introduce "Shinmachi no Giant Cycad". ・National Designated Natural Monument of Kawazu September 3, 1936 (Showa 11) National Designated Natural Monument The root circumference is about 2.5 m in diameter, and the trunk comes out in the north, south, east, and west directions to the sky, and it is 10 m high at the highest point. It is a large cycad tree estimated to be more than 600 years old, and was designated as a National Designated Natural Monument in 1936 (Showa 11). In June of 1981 (Showa 56), Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Showa are visiting. ◆ Detailed information ◆ 【Spot name】Shinmachi giant cycad 【Address】457-1 Mine, Kawazu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0290 (Kawazu Tourism Association) 【Business hours】9:00~17:00 【Regular holiday】Open open all year 【Parking Available】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 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

【Izu Bunya】 Built in Meiji 43 (1910) (1910), the Izubun Residence was once run by a kimono merchant. In Matsuzaki Town, the building was donated by the owner and the interior was developed as a valuable historical building representing the Meiji era. Currently, it is open as a free rest area. In the park next to the Izubun residence, there is also a foot bath.

Photo taken on 2/26 The early-blooming Oshima cherry blossoms in Nagisa Small Park are now in full bloom. This large cherry tree is said to be a variety created by crossing Oshima cherry and Yoshino cherry blossoms, and is in full bloom from early ~ mid-March every year. Perhaps because there are many days with high temperatures this year, it is already in full bloom! It has many flower buds and is one that is worth seeing. 【Nagisa Small Park】Address: Nagisa Town, Atami City (in front of Shinsui Park 3rd Construction Zone)

【Meiji Merchant House Nakase Residence】 The Nakase residence was built in Meiji 20 (1887) as the residence of Naokichi Yoda, a wealthy merchant who made a fortune as a kimono wholesaler. Since the trade name of Yoda Naokichi Kure Clothing Store was "Nakase", it is now called Nakase Residence. In 1988 (Showa 63) (1998), Matsuzaki Town purchased a mansion consisting of seven buildings, including the main house and a storehouse, and the main house is open to the public as an ethnic museum. The buildings are lavishly furnished, from timber to fine carvings and hardware, and you can get a glimpse of the life of a wealthy merchant at that time. In particular, the black plastered sea cucumber wall of the storehouse built in the main house can only be seen here in Matsuzaki Town.

【Shizuoka Prefecture Designated Cultural Property Former Yoda Residence】 Heisei 22 (2010) (2010) The buildings of the Yoda family residence were designated as Shizuoka Prefecture designated tangible cultural properties (buildings). A total of five buildings were targeted: the main house built 300 years ago, the detachment built as a guest room 200 years ago, and the three warehouses (utensils, rice warehouses, and miso warehouses) built at the end of the Edo period. It is said that the main house was built over 13 years around the time of Genroku, and although the exterior is a private house with sea cucumber walls that is often seen in Matsuzaki, it is a complete fireproof building with plaster to the rafters of the eaves, and a copper plate fire door is built at the eaves. This building is a large-scale private house that was used as a residence for a wealthy lord, and is the second oldest private house in the Izu area.

【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". The Tonshi 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 building 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.

【Chohachi Memorial Hall】 You can see the works of Chohachi Irie, a native of Matsuzaki who made a name for himself as a master plasterer craftsman in the Edo period. Chohachi Irie went to Edo at the age of 23 to study the paintings of the Kano school, while mastering the art of sculpture and plasticity, applying it to the work of plastering, and perfecting Chohachi's unique art of painting with plaster and trowel. Chohachi worked tirelessly in Edo, but at that time there were many fires in Edo, and most of the works were destroyed by fire, and the remaining works were lost in the earthquake and war, so there are very few surviving works, except for the works that remain in Matsuzaki Town. The memorial hall is located in Jokanji Temple, the last temple of Jodo Shinshu Nishi Honganji. This is because when Chohachi rebuilt Jokanji Temple (2nd year of Hiroka), he brought in two disciples from Edo and left the ceiling paintings, sculptures, and stucco work in the temple. In addition, in Heisei 23 (2011), "Unryu" and "A pair of statues of Hiten" were designated as Shizuoka Prefecture Tangible Cultural Properties.

Yesterday, Saturday, February 24, we held the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival! During the holidays, we were blessed with good weather, and wonderful fireworks dyed the night sky. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.