Hinano Tsurushi Kazari Festival

March 02, 2019 / by Junko

Tsurushi-bina (the hanging hina doll decoration) festival in Izu-inatori.
Strings of small cloth dolls are hung on either side of the stand displaying Hina dolls for the girl’s day (dolls) festival.

Those tsurushikazari decorations are so lovely and amazing

Susanoo shrine @Izu-inatori

Many hina dolls were displayed on the stairs of the shrine!

And don’t forget to enjoy the local food.
Izu-inatori is famous for ‘Kinmedai (金目鯛)’, a kind of red snapper.
Its sashimi melts in your mouth.

I had simmered Kinmedai. It was so tasty I will definitely come back!!

Izu-inatori is only two stations from Kawazu. It was a great combination journey of Kawazu cherry trees and Tsurushi-bina!

Junko

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Seeking the best balance of being free and living a stable life in this busy city, I enjoy kitchen gardening to deepen my connection with nature. Lately, I enjoy traveling to places I’ve never been and dancing Salsa/Kizomba there. Always a traveler at heart. Freelance web/graphic designer. Coffee & chocolate addict.

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