2022.02.04
At the resort hotel “Kyukamura Minamiizu” located in Minamiizu, the southernmost town on the Izu Peninsula, Kawazu Sakura’s for those who stayed at Kyukamura during the “Minami no Sakura and Rapeseed Flower Festival”. The “Sakura Bus” and “Night Sakura Bus” that will be sent to the roadside station of the Sakura Festival will be held every day during the festival.
| Period: | February 1st (Tuesday) -March 10th (Thursday), 2022 |
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| Location: | Minamiizu Town, Shimogamo Onsen Road Station “Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana” along the Aono River |
Approximately 800 Kawazu cherry blossoms are in full bloom over a distance of approximately 4.2km along the Aono River. In recent years, the flowering situation has become faster, and this year it will be held from February 1st, 9 days ahead of schedule. In Minamiizu, Kawazu cherry blossoms are also known as “Minami no Sakura” and are visited by many tourists every year. The two major cherry blossom festivals in Izu, the “Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival” in Kawazu Town at the same time, are a masterpiece.
*The event may be reduced or canceled depending on the infection status.
＞The 24th Minami Cherry Blossom and Rapeseed Flower Festival Management Site
During the Flower Festival, we will operate the “Sakura Bus” and “Night Sakura Bus” every day, which can only be used by guests staying at Kyukamura Minamiizu. It takes about 7 minutes by bus from Kyukamura to the main venue, Road Station “Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana”. After arriving, you can enjoy a free walk.
| Period: | February 1st (Tuesday) -March 10th (Thursday), 2022 |
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| Time: | Sakura Bus – Departure from Kyukamura 9:30 / Departure from Road Station “Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana” 12:15 Night cherry blossom bus – Departure from Kyukamura 19:45 / Departure from Road Station “Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana” 20:30 |
| Remarks: | Advance reservation is not possible. You can apply for the check-in date. |
A field of rape blossoms that is in full bloom from the end of January every year. It is spectacular that the vast site of about 30,000 m2 is covered with yellow and the whole area is surrounded by the scent of rape blossoms.
A proud buffet that uses plenty of ingredients unique to Minamiizu, such as sea bream, turban shell, and spiny lobster. In the open kitchen, we will prepare “customers want to eat” such as nigiri sushi, freshly fried tempura, and roast beef.
| Period: | year-round |
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| Price: | 1 night 2 meals 14,500 yen (tax included) ~ *Weekday Japanese-style room for 2 people 1 person charge when using 1 room |
Putting the safety and security of our customers, employees, and related parties first. We will work every day to become a “zero-dense resort”.
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