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[Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival] Tsuruya Kisshotei’s hospitality Sakura apéritif, Sakura bream, Sakura shrimp, Spiny lobster dishes

2022.02.12

Higashiizu / Kawazu Town is known as the birthplace of “Kawazu Sakura”. This year, the 32nd “Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival” sponsored by the Tourism Association will be held for the first time in two years while taking measures to prevent infectious diseases from February 1st to 28th.
Tsuruya Kisshotei is selling accommodation plans that allow you to enjoy the arrival of spring from February 1st to March 31st, 2022.

Approximately 8,000 trees are in full bloom in Kawazu Town, which is the venue, and 850 Kawazu cherry trees are in full bloom along the Kawazu River for about 4 km, and you can see the tradition of early spring.
Supper is a new menu “Sakura Kaiseki” that matches the cherry blossom season. Enjoy the sea bream of Izu, which is associated with cherry blossoms, such as sakura apéritif, grilled spiny lobster, steamed kelp of sakura shrimp, and bouillabaisse of sakura shrimp and sakura shrimp.

In addition, Sakura sweets and Shizuoka tea are available in the guest rooms. You can spend a relaxing time before the holidays in a warm spring mood. How about a hot spring trip with a couple or family this spring, where you can enjoy the spectacular view of Kawazu cherry blossoms and a little away from everyday life?

Early spring arrival-New menu "Sakura Kaiseki" accommodation plan full of cherry blossoms

Period: February 1st-March 31st, 2022
Price: One night with breakfast and one person
From 19,500 yen (1 room for 4 people)
From 20,000 yen (1 room for 3 people)
From 22,000 yen (1 room for 2 people)
Tax and service charge included, bath tax 150 yen not included, Friday, Sunday, the day before holidays, season UP, children’s fee available
Meals: For dinner, “Sakura Kaiseki” with a menu full of cherry blossoms / Breakfast “Japanese set” (Irodori Aya)
Benefits: Present “Sakura Cocktail” at dinner
Prepare “Sakura Sweets and Shizuoka Tea” before taking a rest

Others
Free private bath for 50 minutes, 1 glass of beer after bath in the evening, Tokoroten, public open-air “Kuroneiwa bath” hot spring tour, moon-viewing sake around the full moon, anniversary celebrations and consecutive nights lunch benefits, happy free service of the 20th anniversary.
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The 32nd "Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival"

Get ahead of spring with the early blooming Kawazu cherry blossoms. The Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival is crowded with many tourists every year, with 850 cherry blossoms blooming about 4km along the Kawazu River and about 8,000 cherry blossoms throughout the town.
On the promenade along the river, you can enjoy the arrival of spring ahead of time, such as cherry blossom arches and illuminated cherry blossom trees. Approximately 150 stores are lined up at the venue, and you can enjoy direct-produced products and local gourmet food along with cherry blossom viewing.

Period: February 1st-February 28th, 2022
Venue: Izukyu “Kawazu Station” just a short walk

*The light-up will be canceled during the spread prevention measures period.

Recommended walking course
Depart from Kawazu Station ⇒ Row of cherry blossom trees along the Kawazu River ⇒ Toyoizumibashi ⇒ Kawazu Town Hall ⇒ Kawazu Sakura Log ⇒ Kajiya Sakura ⇒ Arrive at Kawazu Station
*Time required Approximately 1 hour

Hospitality of Tsuruya Kisshotei

・Free private bath for 50 minutes
・One cup of beer after bathing in the evening (16: 00-17: 20 “Tsuruya Amazake Yokocho”)
・Drinks, morning and evening tokoroten (hot spring bath)
・Hot spring tour to the public open-air “Kuroneiwa Bath” (10: 00-18: 00)
・Tsukimi sake around the full moon (21: 00-22: 00 “Yuagedokoro”)
・Hot spring table tennis (14: 00-22: 00 “Matsukaze”)
・In addition, anniversary celebrations and consecutive night lunch benefits, etc.

Natural hot spring

You can enjoy the abundant amount of hot spring water flowing from your own source at 10 locations in the building, including a large hot spring bath, an open-air bath, a whirlpool bath, and a private rock bath.

1st floor / 24 hours, gender exchange (cleaning 23: 30-24: 00)

In addition, the public open-air bath “Kuroneiwa Bath” on the beach is right in front of the hotel.
Spring quality: Sodium / calcium-chloride spring
*We will guide you through the guideline for the congestion time in the large communal bath and the use of the time difference, and cooperate in avoiding the Three Cs.

Irodori / Aya

Please enjoy the blessings of the Izu Sankai such as spiny lobster, sea bream, and tomorrow’s leaves with kaiseki cuisine. Enjoy as many freshly fried tempura as you like from the live kitchen. You can enjoy dinner and breakfast while watching the moon road and the sea shining in the morning sun.

*In order to maintain a certain distance, we have set a time limit, controlled the reservation time, and cooperated in avoiding crowding.

20th anniversary of celebration! Gratitude hospitality

Period: October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022

・Behavior of squid grilled, Shizuoka local sake, Izu seven islands shochu, soft drinks, etc. (14: 30-16: 00 “Aya” terrace)
・At dinner, the chef will give you 2 pieces of “Red and White Celebration Nigiri Sushi” per person.
・Shiratama Zenzai and Izu Guricha before the holidays (21: 00-21: 30 “Aya” terrace)
・Garapon lottery without empty lottery once per room. Let’s win Izu confectionery and local sake.
・Free rental of colored yukata for women (usually 1,100 yen)
・If you fold a crane and apply, 5 people will win an accommodation voucher, a set of dried Izu fish, and a boiled sea bream by lottery every month.

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