Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, an early spring attraction decorated with the original Kawazu cherry blossoms
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town) is a typical early spring cherry blossom viewing spot where you can enjoy the original Kawazu cherry blossoms. The 4-kilometer stretch of approximately 800 Kawazu-zakura trees along the Kawazu River, where the festival is held, is lined with deep pink blossoms that add color to the riverside scenery, making the early blooming cherry trees, which begin in early February, look even more vivid in the still wintery air and reminding us that spring is just around the corner. Walking under the rows of cherry trees, you can enjoy the contrast between the pink tunnel that fills your field of vision, the yellow of the rape blossoms that bloom at your feet, and the blue sky. With a variety of food stalls and local delicacies, visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms in a lively, festival-like atmosphere, making it a popular spot not only for photography, but also as a springtime travel destination that can be confidently recommended.
Key points for photography
The main points of photography are to take advantage of the long rows of cherry trees along the Kawazu River, the site of the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival (Kawazu Town), and to create a three-dimensional effect by creating a foreground with rape blossoms and cherry branches in the foreground, while first being conscious of depth by using a diagonal composition of the river flow, and then using forward lighting on sunny days to bring out the vivid deep pink of the cherry trees, In morning or evening oblique light, backlighting is used to express the transparency of the petals, and the exposure is slightly compensated to prevent the colors from sinking in. This is to express both splendor and a sense of scale.
Best viewing and photography timing
Best Season
春
Recommended times
Morning, noon, and evening
Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture |
| subject | Kawazu Cherry Blossom |
| Admission fee | None |
| Admission Time | None |
| Parking lot | Available (paid) |
| Restroom | Yes |
