Matsubara Park

Matsubara Park

PARK

Matsubara Park is one of the main tourist attractions in the small town of Toi, on the west coast of Izu. It features a large flower clock, cherry blossom trees and is the main area for the town’s festivals.

The flower clock was completed on June 18th 1991 and was recognised as the largest in March 1992 and has around 5,000 flowers. The hands of the clock have unfortunately stopped (as of March 2021) and it is unknown when they plan to get it fixed. A path full of foot reflexology stones circle the clock. Feel free to walk around either barefoot or with just socks on to give your feet a massage full of health benefits. There is also a foot spring just across the road to refresh your tired feet.

There is a car park available, however in summer it is paid. The rest of the year it is free.

Review

Matsubara park is a decent sized park which main attraction is the flower clock and proximity to the beach. The local festivals are usually held on the grassy area so make sure to check it out if you come during festival season, whether that’s cherry blossom or summer festival season.

The flower clock has a viewing platform to enable you to see it better. Foot reflexology stones also border the clock so make sure to remove your shoes and walk around the path. The stones can hurt quite a bit but it’s said that the massage is good for your health. After finishing the course, dip your feet in the foot spring across the road. It’s free to use and pretty hot but you’re able to take your time and relax.

Behind the clock are some paths that lead you to the beach. If you’re in the area then make sure to check out the beach too!

ADDRESS

Matsubara Park,
2657-6 Toi,
Izu City,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
410-3302

Phone number unavailable
http://kanko.city.izu.shizuoka.jp.e.jj.hp.transer.com/form1.html?c1=5&c2=1&pid=2529 (Google Translated English available)

RECOMMENDED ROUTE:

Matsubara Park is easiest to get to by car as public transport on the West side of Izu can be quite sporadic. If you’re travelling by public transport then take the train from Mishima to Shuzenji on the Izu Hakone Tetsudo Line. Switch to the bus bound for Matsuzaki (松崎) and get off at Toi Onsen (土肥温泉).