Best Events And Festivals (Omatsuri) In Shizuoka

Wind Bell Event We Can Visit In The Cool SoundsSon'ei-ji Temple

Son'ei-ji Temple has wind bell festival from 5/18 to 8/31. We can visit this temple in the cool sounds during this season. We can enjoy 'Gankake Fūrin' which the visitors can hang a oblong card with wishes he writes, and also they sell some wind bells.

The Largest Scale Of Hina Matsuri FestivalKasuisai Temple

Thirty tree shelves and 1200 dolls of Ohina-sama. I was so fascinated with them. One of the enjoyments is delicious Zenzai (sweet soup of azuki bean) we eat while we looking at them. This impressive Hina Matsuri Festival is hold till March 31st.

Overwhelming Sparkling WorldTokinosumika

Taken at Ōku-no Oka (Hill of Palace) of Tokinosumika. We took the first and second photos using a timer when there were no other people. It gets very crowded with people even on weekdays.

Peak Time Of Cherry Blossom Viewing Has Come! Izu Cherry Blossoms Blooms Earlier And LongerIzu Highland Cherry Trees

Izu is famous for Kawazu-zakura. Because of the warm climate, they blooms early and we enjoy the many kinds of cherry blossoms for a longer time until May. 3 km Namiki Street is now in the peak time of 'Ookan-zakura'. The scarlet flower of aloe, a symbol of Izu, and pale pink cherry blossoms make a unique contrast seen only in spring.

Impressive Sound Of SkyrocketsAtami Kaijyo Hanabi Event

Because of the surrounding mountains, the sound of skyrockets reverberate impressively and the presence is moving. The skyocket named Niagara is well known.

Gifts From Mothers Wishing Her Daughters Happiness And Good Health, That Handed Down From Edo Period.Hina no Tsurushi Kazari Matsuri Event

Tsurushi Bina, hung small dolls, have been handed down since Edo Period. Mothers have entrusted their daughters happiness and good health to a piece of thread and old clothes at Hina-matsuri (girl's festival) that began in Izuinatori. About eleven thousand of Hina (dolls) are hung for two months from the end of January every year.

Deep-Pink Early Cherry Blossom 'Kawazu Zakura' & Yellow Canola Flowers Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival

Kawazu Zakura Festival is annually held from February to March. Kawazu cherry blossom and canola flowers blooming at the riverside. I like this lovely colors of pink and yellow.

So Beautiful Illuminations Shines The Night Of Izu FantasticallyIzu Granpal Park

The 50th anniversary of Izu Guranparu Park. 2million LED cover the area that is twice as large as Tokyo Dome. The slide in the lights and the roller coaster running through the illuminations are worth seeing.

Powerful String Cutting Battle Of Big Kites Fluttering On Winds In EnshuHamamatsu Festival

Hamamatsu Festival held in holidays in May. They fly kites high to celebrate one's first children. At the last day, they battle to cut the strings of kites, and it's very powerful. Fluttering kites in the sky are colorful and very beautiful.

New Year's Days At A Fishing Port! A Happy Scenery Of Flags And Mt.FujiOgawa Fishing Port

Ogawa Port on New Year's Days, you can see the wonderful scenery of flapping flags. Yaizu City in winter has lots of sunny days, so you can see even Mt.Fuji! But Uogashi Dinner is closed in New Year holiday season.◎null