Kawazu Zakura Early Cherry Blossom Full-Day Tour From Tokyo
Overview
See an incredible display of Kawazu Zakura (some of Japan’s earliest cherry blossoms) on a decadent 1-day bus tour from Tokyo! Marvel at the magnificent blossoms of the Kawazuzakura Festival, visit the imposing and historic Shuzenji Temple, relax in the onsen of Izu Shuzenji Takitei Hot Spring Hotel, and much more!
Highlights
- Kawazuzakura Festival is the earliest cherry blossom festival in East Japan
- See an incredible poetic landscape adorned with bright pink blossoms about 1 months before the Tokyo
- Experience Shuzenji’s thousand-year-old famous hot spring in the Michelin-starred tourist destination
- Relax in the onsen of Shuzenji Takutei Hot Spring Hotel
- Book with a Rakuten account to earn or use points for each participant!
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Description
Embark on a journey of springtime magic with this day tour to the Kawazu Sakura Festival from Tokyo to see early cherry blossoms! In East Japan's Kawazu Town, where nature paints in hues of pink, over a million hanami enthusiasts visit annually for one of the first events int eh year that sakura can be fully enjoyed. Leave the bustling Tokyo behind in the morning and ride the tour bus to Kawazu, where cherry blossoms burst into a breathtaking display from early February to mid-March — about a month ahead of the rest of Honshu. The Kawazu Sakura, thought a blend of "Oshima Sakura" and "Kanhi Sakura," unveils its unique pink charm against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes. As part of your immersive spring adventure, you’ll then visit the esteemed Shuzenji Temple, a Michelin two-star attraction. This hilltop temple was founded in 807 by Kobo Daishi (Kukai), the founder of Shingon Buddhism and one of Japan's most influential Buddhist monks. Then, find rejuvenation at the renowned Izu Shuzenji Takitei Hot Spring Hotel, and immerse yourself in the soothing embrace of hot springs. Afterward, explore the enchanting surroundings with a leisurely walk along the iconic Lovers Bridge, through the sacred precincts of Shuzenji Temple, and along an atmospheric bamboo forest path. Capture moments of serenity, as you absorb the beauty that surrounds you. As the afternoon ends, bid farewell to Kawazu and return to Tokyo, enriched by the memories of early cherry blossom wonders and the soothing embrace of Shuzenji's hot springs.