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Izu
ℹ️Practical info — Izu
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Visit Shuzenji Onsen, the oldest hot spring resort on the peninsula, to experience its traditional and serene atmosphere.
- Try fresh wasabi; Izu is famous for high-quality wasabi grown in pristine mountain spring water.
- Coastal roads are scenic but can get very congested on weekends; taking the train is often faster and more relaxing.
- Look for the Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms in February, which bloom much earlier than the typical season in Tokyo.
- Consider getting an 'Izu Dream Pass' for discounted travel on local buses, trains, and ferries.
🍽 Food
A bowl of rice topped with freshly grated wasabi and bonito flakes; a simple way to taste the local produce.
Splendid Alfonsino fish, often simmered in a sweet soy glaze (nitsuke), a must-try in coastal towns like Shimoda.
Known as 'Inoshishi nabe', this is a specialty of the mountainous Amagi region, especially in winter.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for unique items like wasabi-flavored salt, pickles, and even ice cream in the Shuzenji area.
Handcrafted ceramics from local kilns can be found in boutique shops and craft villages throughout Izu.
A serene, circular walkway through a bamboo grove in the heart of the Shuzenji Onsen district.
A hiking path along rugged volcanic cliffs with crashing waves and beautiful pine forests.
Water temperature…
Izu is located in the heart of the eponymous peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture and is synonymous with relaxation and natural beauty. The city stretches from the mountains to the western coast of the peninsula. A lesser-known spot on the coast is Kotoi Beach, a quiet stretch of beach known for its clear water and relaxed atmosphere. Izu's coastline provides dramatic cliffs and gentle bays, well-suited for water sports enthusiasts and sunbathers alike. Izu is world-famous for Shuzenji Onsen, one of Japan's oldest and most photogenic hot spring resorts, situated along the Katsura River. The region is also the center of Japanese wasabi production; visitors can tour the terraced wasabi fields and sample fresh products. Other highlights include the Joren Falls and the bamboo forests of Shuzenji. The gastronomy features fresh fish from Sagami and Suruga Bays, as well as mountain game dishes. Izu is easily accessible from Tokyo via the 'Odoriko' express train, making it one of the most popular retreats for city dwellers.
- Location: Japan
- Top sights: Zi De Yuan · Hie Shrine · Gallery Shuzenji Kairo
- Nearby: Izunokuni (5 km)
- Population: ~30.678 (2022)
Geography
Facts
- Heart of Izu Peninsula
- Kotoi Beach (west coast)
- Shuzenji Onsen resort
- Wasabi production hub
- Joren Falls
- Shuzenji bamboo forest
- Views of Mount Fuji
- Odoriko Express access
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Sights in the town Izu (7)
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