As one of the most renowned resorts in Japan, Kawazu boasts the earliest cherry blossoms, from early February to early March, while from late March to early April in Tokyo. Different from the most common sakura type, Yoshino cherry in Japan, sakura in Kawazu features larger petals and deep pink hue. Owing to unparalleled cherry blossom variety and onsen (hot spring), festival held every early spring attracts one million visitors, though pretty cold during the period. It takes two and a half hours from Tokyo to Kawazu by train.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: totally 8,000, 800 are along the river
The age of trees: the original cherry blossom tree is over 60 years
Variety: Kawazu sakura
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Kawazu
Cherry blossom viewing period: early February to early March
Best time to view in 2019: February 10 to March 10
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): February 10 to March 10
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Cherry blossom festival in 2019: February 10 to March 10
