Located at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula, resort hotel Qkamura Minami Izu (Location: 889-1 Minato, Minami-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture; General Manager: Makoto Ninomiya) will operate guest-exclusive shuttle buses to the Minami Cherry Blossom and Canola Flower Festival venue daily on weekdays during the festival period from February 1st (Sunday) to March 10th (Tuesday), 2026.
Minami Cherry Blossom and Canola Flower Festival: Heralding Spring on the Izu Peninsula
Spring arrives early once again in Minami-Izu, surrounded by mountains, rivers, and sea. Gently coloring the banks of the Aono River are approximately 800 Minami cherry trees (Kawazu cherry blossoms) swaying in the spring breeze, alongside a vibrant carpet of canola flowers. The landscape of soft pink and vivid yellow transforms visitors into the colors of spring. Unlike the bustling cherry blossom festivals at other tourist destinations, the Minami Cherry Blossom and Canola Flower Festival offers the charm of enjoying the arrival of spring in a calm, relaxed atmosphere.
Together with the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival held simultaneously in Kawazu Town, it is beloved as a "spring tradition" that announces the arrival of spring on the Izu Peninsula.
Period: February 1st (Sunday) to March 10th (Tuesday), 2026
Location: Around Shimogamo Onsen, along the Aono River near Michi-no-Eki Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana
Website: https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=73493&cat=18736&type=event
Qkamura as Your Base for Cherry Blossom and Night Cherry Blossom Viewing
During the festival period, the guest-exclusive shuttle buses operated by Qkamura include both daytime and nighttime services, providing convenient transportation between the main festival venue at Michi-no-Eki Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana and Qkamura. Enjoy the cherry blossoms and illuminated night cherry blossoms to your heart's content without worrying about driving.
Period: Weekdays from February 1st (Saturday) to March 10th (Tuesday), 2026
Schedule:
- Daytime Cherry Bus: Departs Qkamura 10:15 AM / Departs Michi-no-Eki Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana 12:15 PM
- Night Cherry Bus: Departs Qkamura 7:45 PM / Departs Michi-no-Eki Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana 8:30 PM
Note: Reservations not available in advance. Registration on check-in day only.
Time slots may be adjusted if there are many applicants.
Shizuoka Gourmet Fair: Thoroughly Focused on Shizuoka Prefecture
The buffet features seafood carefully selected by the head chef, including kinmedai (alfonsino), bonito, and horse mackerel, as well as unagi hitsumabushi (eel rice), Hamamatsu gyoza, Shizuoka oden, Fujinomiya yakisoba, Mishima croquettes, and other local specialty dishes from across Shizuoka, allowing you to enjoy the region's flavors all in one place. Additionally, dinner features a free-flow (all-you-can-drink) style for alcoholic beverages. The dining experience provides a place where you can enjoy meals and drinks to your heart's content.
Furthermore, the morning open kitchen features freshly baked bread alongside tai chazuke (sea bream rice), which gently soaks into the awakening heart and body. The tai chazuke, carefully prepared one bowl at a time with special broth, is beloved as a breakfast specialty of the hotel and boasts unwavering popularity as the number one favorite.
Period: February 15th to May 16th, 2026
Rate: From ¥18,500 per person (tax included) *Per person rate for 2 guests in a Japanese-style room on weekdays
About Qkamura Minami Izu
A hot spring resort located at Yumigahama on the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula. Situated in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, it features cuisine made with fresh seafood and abundant hot spring water, with the garden open-air bath and private source tsubo-yu (pot baths) as highlights. At Yumigahama, various activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and tidepooling can be enjoyed.
Location: 889-1 Minato, Minami-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 415-0192
General Manager: Makoto Ninomiya
Website: https://www.qkamura.or.jp/izu/
About Qkamura: A Nature-Inspired Resort
Resort hotels located in outstanding natural environments such as national parks and quasi-national parks that represent Japan's landscapes. All 35 Qkamura locations operate under the concept of "Nature-Inspired Resorts," offering cuisine featuring local ingredients, as well as experience programs showcasing the region's nature, culture, and history, providing opportunities to encounter the unique attractions of each location and delivering moments when hearts naturally resonate with nature for all guests.
