Kawazu, Coastal town in Kamo district, Japan
Description
Kawazu is a small town in Shizuoka Prefecture located along the eastern coast of Izu Peninsula and belonging to Kamo district. The settlement is framed by the Amagi Mountains and sits facing Sagami Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
History
The town was formed in September 1958 through the merger of two villages, Kamikazu and Shimokawazu, which had previously been under direct Tokugawa control. This consolidation brought together two communities and established the present-day administrative structure.
Culture
The town hosts a cherry blossom festival each February that celebrates the earliest blooming trees in eastern Japan with distinctive large pink petals. The event brings together locals and visitors who gather along the riverbank to admire the flowers.
Practical
The town can be reached via Kawazu Station on the Izukyu Railway Line, which offers service on the Odoriko Limited Express or connections at Atami Station. Visitors may also drive from Tokyo or access the area through neighboring communities in the district.
Did you know?
The cherry trees found here were discovered in the 1950s and feature unusually large pink petals that remain on the branches for approximately a month. This extended blooming period is rare among cherry tree varieties and creates a display along a riverside path that stretches several kilometers.
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