VIDEO: Kawazusakura blooming now near Yokosuka Naval Base

Miura City is seeing the first signs of the approaching spring with the arrival of kawazusakura cherry blossoms.

The magenta blooms are blooming along the stretch between the Misakiguchi and Miurakaigan Stations of KEIKYU Line and around Komatsugaike Pond. To get a fresh breath of spring air and a close up look at the signs of the season, let’s take a drive and meet spring again. It’s about 40-minute drive away from Yokosuka Naval Base.

Kawazusakura blossoms are an early-blooming variety of Japan’s favorite flower, different from the popular cherry blossom (Somei Yoshino) you'll see in late March.

And later in February, make plans for the Miura Sakura Festival, held at the Keikyu Miurakaigan Station square, where the gorgeous blossoms will be beautifully illuminated after dark. Visitors will also be treated to bright yellow canola flowers which have reached full bloom by then. Throughout the blooming period expect food and game booths around Komatsugaike Pond as well.

Spring is just around the corner, so let’s go out and enjoy!

Komatsugaike Pond

Location: Kamimiyata, Minamishitauracho, Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture (a 40-minute drive from Yokosuka Naval Base)

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