Shizuoka, Matsuzaki Tourism Association
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Shizuoka, Matsuzaki Tourism Association

Mar. 28, 2024
[Image1]On about 30,000 square meters of fallow rice paddies, seeds of six flowers—African marigold, borage,
[Image2]On about 30,000 square meters of fallow rice paddies, seeds of six flowers—African marigold, borage,
[Image3]On about 30,000 square meters of fallow rice paddies, seeds of six flowers—African marigold, borage,
[Image4]On about 30,000 square meters of fallow rice paddies, seeds of six flowers—African marigold, borage,

On about 30,000 square meters of fallow rice paddies, seeds of six flowers—African marigold, borage, baby snapdragon, daisy, poppy, and cornflower—are sown. From mid-February each year they bloom in sequence, turning the whole area into a vast flower field that delights every visitor and has come to represent Matsuzakicho.
Within the flower fields, lifelike scarecrows resembling people and animals, a Flower Field Shrine (a torii made of flowers), and a foot bath are installed. From May 1 to May 5 during Golden Week, visitors may pick flowers free of charge.
From late March to early April, you can also enjoy the cherry tree-lined Nakagawa River—about 6 kilometers and roughly 1,200 trees—making the site a lively attraction each year.

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Mar. 28, 2024
Along about six kilometers from the mouth of the Nakagawa River, which runs through the center of Matsuzakicho, to Osawa Onsen, roughly 1,200 Somei-yoshino cherry trees are planted, creating a famous cherry-blossom spot that reaches full bloom from late March to early April. You can also enjoy it together with the concurrently held flower fields in rice paddies. During the blooming season, the evening cherry blossoms are lit up, and the reflection of the trees in the Nakagawa River creates a magical scene.
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Namako-kabe The term namako-kabe (sea cucumber wall) comes from a technique of affixing flat roof tiles to a wall and building up the mortar joints with white plaster to resemble the sea creature called a namako. This exterior wall method offers excellent fire resistance, thermal insulation, and moisture control, and was commonly seen from the Meiji era through the early Showa period. However, it has declined year by year due to deterioration and rebuilding. Today it can still be found in Izu — notably in Matsuzakicho and Shimoda City — and elsewhere in Japan, such as Kurashiki City in Okayama Prefecture and Higashihiroshima City in Hiroshima Prefecture. Matsuzakicho still retains over 190 such buildings, preserving their traditional charm. Namako-kabe has become rare nationwide. The town treats it as an important resource and actively works to preserve it. Skilled plasterers who can still create namako-kabe carry out restorations, helping to pass on the craft and maintain the streetscape, while a local volunteer group, Matsuzaki Kura-zukuri-tai, promotes conservation and awareness. Although namako-kabe may seem commonplace, it survives today because of the dedication and efforts of these craftsmen and townspeople to pass this regional resource on to the future.

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