Departing at 8 a.m., tourists travel to Izu Peninsula where they can view the Kawazu cherry blossoms and participate in activities such as wasabi harvesting and traditional papermaking before ...

KAWAZU, Shizuoka Prefecture--A cherry blossom festival held here as a harbinger of early spring in the Izu Peninsula is now under way, but ironically not many flowers are open due to cold weather.

Planning your dream trip to Japan in spring for cherry blossom season ... Among them is Kawazu town, situated on the Izu Peninsula coast, which is about three hours away from Tokyo. Kawazu boasts a ...

Kawazu-zakura, also known as Kawazu cherry blossoms, is a unique variety of cherry blossom that blooms in early spring in Japan. It is named after the town of Kawazu in the Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka ...

Atami is often the first stop for visitors to Shizuoka’s Izu Peninsula, which extends south between ... really. If my short trip was any indication, Shizuoka is clearly worth exploring further, ...

An initiative known as "Birupaku" is transforming vacant commercial spaces into guest accommodations in the central Japan ...

Japan: You should plan your Japan itinerary depending on your activity and seasonal preferences. Those who enjoy water sports and clean blue beaches should plan for Okinawa, Ishigaki Island, Sado ...

In Shizuoka, Japan, commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation to draw more visitors and help revitalise the ...

This charming town in the Izu Peninsula is the birthplace of the Kawazu Sakura ... making it a photographer’s dream year-round. Also read: 8 New Japan Travel Tips in 2025 You Need to Know Japan’s ...

Located in central Japan, Mie is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and natural landscapes. Home to the sacred Ise Grand Shrine, it’s the spiritual heart of Shintoism. The coastline ...

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Circle a country or region by sea and you will experience its changing character in a way no other trip can rival ...