Kawazu Sakura & Izukyu Trains at Tatebashi, Kawazu, Shizuoka

About this place

Live Camera | Kawazu Sakura & Izukyu Railway at Tatebashi Bridge, Kawazu, Shizuoka, Japan. Serving as the celebrated starting point of the annual Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival held from February to March, Tatebashi Bridge spans the clear Kawazu River flanked by rows of early-blooming deep pink Kawazu-zakura and bright golden rapeseed flowers. Against this vivid spring backdrop, sleek Izukyu commuter and express trains glide across the railway bridge. Bustling riverbank stalls offer warm sakura mochi cakes, freshly grilled sweetfish, hot amazake sweet sake, and strawberry daifuku.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Early-Spring Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival: Marvel at 8,000 deep pink cherry trees blooming alongside radiant yellow canola flowers.

▸ Train & Sakura Postcard Photography: Capture scenic Izukyu trains crossing Tatebashi Bridge framed by blossoming cherry arches.

▸ Festive Riverbank Food Stalls: Savor sweet sakura mochi, charcoal-grilled salted sweetfish, hot amazake, and juicy strawberry mochi.