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Izunokuni
ℹ️Practical info — Izunokuni
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Take the Katsuragi Mountain Ropeway for an iconic view of Mount Fuji reflected over Suruga Bay.
- Visit the Nirayama Hanshuryo, a unique UNESCO World Heritage industrial site from the late Edo period.
- The city is famous for its strawberries; look for 'all-you-can-eat' picking farms between January and May.
- Relax your feet in the free public foot baths (ashiyu) located throughout the Nagaoka Onsen district.
- Explore the historic temple district in Nirayama to see well-preserved traditional architecture.
🍽 Food
Sweet, large berries that you can pick yourself at local farms during the spring season.
Steamed sweet buns filled with bean paste, sold in traditional shops throughout Izu-Nagaoka.
Freshwater fish from the Kano River, typically served salt-grilled at riverside restaurants.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Located at the ropeway station, offering exclusive Fuji-themed souvenirs and local treats.
A great spot to buy fresh local vegetables, fruits, and handmade regional products.
The summit area provides quiet walking paths with dramatic views of the surrounding peaks.
A historic temple with a peaceful atmosphere and significant National Treasure statues.
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Izunokuni is set in the heart of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, a place where history and natural beauty converge. Although the city center is slightly inland, it provides swift access to premier coastal spots like LaLaLa Sun Beach, a clean, man-made sandy beach convenient for families. Mitsuhama Beach is another nearby gem, known for its clear waters and the easy on the eye backdrop of Suruga Bay with iconic views of Mount Fuji. Culturally, Izunokuni is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces, a testament to Japan's early industrial age. The city is also famous for its numerous hot springs (onsen), offering the first-rate relaxation after a day at the beach. A ride on the Izunokuni Panorama Park ropeway up Mount Katsuragi provides one of the most spectacular vistas of Mount Fuji and the entire peninsula. The region is also celebrated for its strawberry farms, where visitors can enjoy 'all-you-can-eat' picking sessions during winter and spring. Gastronomically, Izunokuni treats guests to delicacies from Suruga Bay, such as tiny Sakura shrimp and fresh wasabi grown in the peninsula's cool mountain streams. Thanks to the Izu-Hakone Railway, the city is easily reachable from Mishima and the Shinkansen network, making it a well-suited destination for those seeking a mix of cultural heritage, hot springs, and coastal scenery.
- Location: Japan
- Top sights: Hojyoji Temple · Bei Tiao Shi Di Ji · Chidori Kaikan
- Nearby: Izu (5 km)
- Population: ~48.579 (2022)
Geography
Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Nirayama Furnaces
- Mount Fuji views from Panorama Park
- Abundant natural hot springs (onsen)
- LaLaLa Sun Beach: man-made sandy shore
- Famous for strawberry picking (Jan-May)
- Accessible via Izu-Hakone Railway
- Proximity to scenic Suruga Bay
- Historic temples of the Hojo clan
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Sights in the town Izunokuni (8)
Bei Tiao Shi Di Ji🏺 historical
The historical residence site of the Hojo clan in Izunokuni from the Kamakura period.
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