Kawaguchi Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom! Guide to famous cherry blossom viewing spots where you can enjoy the Kawaguchi Cherry Blossoms during the three-day holiday weekend (February 21-23).
As the second month comes to its latter half, the early-blooming cherry blossoms "Kawazu-zakura" are in full bloom across various locations. Some areas are already enjoying full blooms of Kawazu-zakura. Here are recommended spots where you can enjoy Kawazu-zakura that are 50% or more in bloom during this weekend's three-day holiday (February 21-23).
※The viewing period for each spot is as of February 19, 2026. Please check the official website for the latest information.
※Other contents are information at the time of the interview.
【Donghai】 Popular spots to enjoy the blooming Higashiyama cherry blossoms during the three-day holiday weekend (February 21-23)
■ [Eastern Japan, Shizuoka Prefecture] Cherry Blossoms along Kawaazu River / Beautiful deep pink color of Kawaazu Cherry Blossom AvenueBloom status: 70% blooming (as of February 19, 2026)
Yukizuri cherry blossoms are early-blooming cherries, considered to be a natural hybrid between the Hana-Hi-zakura (cold crimson cherry) and the early-blooming Oshima-zakura. They are characterized by their early blooming. Buds begin to open in late January, and they bloom in a deep pink color until early March. Especially worth seeing are the 850 Yukizuri cherry trees along the Kawa River, approximately 4 kilometers long. The original tree of Yukizuri cherry is about 70 years old, and Kawanashi is also the origin of Yukizuri cherry trees throughout Japan.
During the period from February 7 to March 8 (Sunday), the Kawaizakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) is held. During this time, it is especially lively, with stalls selling local products, and the cherry blossom trees and famous trees are illuminated with lights.
■ [Tokai-Shizuoka Prefecture] Cherry Blossoms at Mishima Taisha / The 200 cherry trees along the approach to the main shrine welcome you
Bloom status: 70% blooming (as of February 19, 2026)
Sanjō Taisha in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is known as a famous cherry blossom spot. The cherry blossoms at Sanjō Taisha are appealing due to their variety and beautiful scenery. Approximately 15 types of cherry trees, totaling 200 trees, are planted within the shrine grounds. The Kikyū sakura (a type of cherry blossom) begin to bloom in mid-February, allowing visitors to enjoy cherry blossoms throughout a long period until the Yamato zakura (double-flowered cherry blossom) in mid-April.
【Kanto】 Popular spots to enjoy the blooming Higashiyama cherry blossoms during the three-day weekend (February 21-23)
■ [Kanto and Kanagawa Prefecture] Miura Coast's Kyouryu Cherry Blossoms / The contrast between Kyouryu Cherry Blossoms and rapeseed flowers is beautifulBloom status: Full bloom (as of February 19, 2026)
From the Miura Kaigan Station in Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 1,000 Yoshino cherry blossom trees are planted along a one-kilometer route to Komatsu-ike Park. During the peak season for Yoshino cherry blossoms, rapeseed flowers also bloom, allowing visitors to enjoy the early-blooming Yoshino cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers while walking. The contrast between the cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers is beautiful.
The "Mihara Kaigan Sakura Festival" will be held until March 3, 2026 (Tuesday). During the event period, a special tent village will be set up in front of Mihara Kaigan Station, where local products from Mihara will be sold.
■ [Kanto and Kanagawa Prefecture] Cherry Blossoms at Aguri Park Sarayama En / Competition between Rape Flowers, Cherry Blossoms, and Red Plum Blossoms
Bloom status: Full bloom (as of February 19, 2026)
Agu Park Sogaen, offering a grand panoramic view of Mount Fuji and the Hakone Range to the west, Sagami Bay and Izu Ōshima Island to the south, and the Tōmei Oi Matsuda Interchange and Soga Hill to the east. The "Rapeseed Flower Festival" will be held from February 7 to March 22 (Sunday), 2026.
More than 200 cherry blossoms of six varieties, including the Kikyō sakura (Higashi-Hanagasa sakura), along with pink and white plum blossoms, winter jasmine, and daffodils, are blooming in succession. A vast expanse of yellow rapeseed flowers creates a golden carpet and fills the air with a sweet fragrance. There is also a rare cherry blossom called "Tabe nsai" (double-petaled variety) among the Kikyō sakura. The changing scenery caused by the elevation difference (230-285 meters) offers a breathtaking view that can only be experienced here.
■【Kanto, Chiba Prefecture】 Sakuma Dam Park's Cherry Blossoms / About 2,200 cherry blossom trees bloom beautifully around the Sakuma Dam.
Bloom status: 70% blooming (as of February 19, 2026)
The Kizu River in the town of Minami, known as "Ryōsai Sakura" (a nickname derived from the historical figure Minamoto no Yoritomo), offers a beautiful sight. Around the Sakuma Dam, about 2,200 cherry blossoms (including early-blooming Ryōsai Sakura and Someiyoshino) bloom magnificently, symbolizing the arrival of a new season. A water-friendly park has also been developed, making it ideal for picnics and hiking.
The "Taira no Kiyomori Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held from February 7 to March 14 (Saturday), and the "Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held from March 15 (Sunday) to April 5 (Sunday). Also, a "Hanami Market" will be held on March 28 (Saturday). In addition, lighting will be implemented around the dam in accordance with the cherry blossom blooming conditions.
【Kyushu】 Places to enjoy the blooming Higashiyama cherry blossoms during the three-day holiday weekend (February 21-23)
■ [Kyushu, Oita Prefecture] Sakurai Peninsula Cherry Blossoms / The beautiful contrast between the blue of the Bungo Strait and the pink of the Kawauchi cherry blossomsBloom status: 70% blooming (as of February 19, 2026)
In the Yura Peninsula, where ria coasts are well developed, more than 5,000 early-blooming Kawaue cherry trees planted by local residents begin to blossom from early February, bringing an early spring message.
From February 7 to March 1 (Sunday), the "14th Bungo Waterway Kawauchi Cherry Blossom Festival" will be held in the area of Shippu Peninsula. During the cherry blossom festival period, the parking lot at Tsukumi Dolphin Island will be designated as "Sakura SA (Service Area)" for tourism information and vending. Additionally, there will be vending at the Kurayama venue and the Tachitomi Elementary School parking lot. At the Tsukumi Marushie, which is located at Tsukumi Dolphin Island, limited-time souvenirs will also be sold during the event.
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