🌋 Izu: Don't Miss Out on Just Ōshima! South Izu Edition 🌊
In the last post, I talked about West Izu and Central Izu, now let's dive into South Izu～The most famous feature of South Izu is its stunning ocean views. Also, don't miss the atmospheric seaside Torii gate and the off-the-beaten-path cliff shrine. 🏨 Staying at Atagawa-kan, with an incredible ocean view! The onsen is also great, you can soak while enjoying the sea view during the day. 🍛 Found a tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) restaurant, family-run, super delicious and affordable. 🌊 South Izu 1️⃣-2️⃣ Day Tour 🚊 Kurofune Train: The carriage has 180-degree sea-viewing seats 💺 No need to pay extra in advance, it's first come first serve. In the summer, it's not too crowded in the morning around nine. I took it from Izu-Inatori to Izu-Kyukamura, and I felt the sea view in this section was just okay. It's said that the section from Atagawa to Katase Hira is the most beautiful～I've attached the timetable 😁 ⛰️ Nezushiyama: Take the cable car 🚡 to overlook the entire Shimoda Harbor and the Izu Islands, it's really beautiful～There are also beautiful (soon-to-wilt) hydrangeas on the mountain, and the shrine on the mountain can be used to pray for marriage, Izu is really a great place for marriage prayers. ⛩️ Shirahama Shrine: The oldest shrine in the Izu area, the official name is Igu Na Bi Mi Mi-no-Kami Jinja (such a funny name), it has a history of 2400 years. On the sea cliff, there is a red Torii gate, which is a must-visit place for photos, but the day I went, there was a strong wind, and taking photos was a disaster. 🏖️ Shirahama Beach: From Shirahama Shrine to the seaside Torii gate is Shirahama Beach. The white sand beach with the jelly sea is really dreamy, and there are many people here for swimming and surfing～ 💮 Shimoda Park (Hydrangea Limited in June!): Shimoda Park is located on the hillside in the center of Shimoda City, with more than three million beautiful hydrangeas, but only in June～ ⚓️ Perry Road: It is said to be the road that Commodore Perry walked when he came to Japan at the end of the Edo period with the black ship. It is a very retro cobblestone street, where you can see Western-style houses and residences from the Meiji and Taisho periods. You can sit in a café here, suitable for relaxation and rest. 🗼 Ishizorōki: The southernmost point of the Izu Peninsula, where you can see the vast sea and steep cliffs. The highlight is the stone chamber shrine on the cliff and the white lighthouse. 🏞️ Ryūgū Cave: It feels similar to Dō no Shima, both are caves. 📕 For more Japan travel guides, welcome to click on the homepage to view the Japan travel collection. #StartTheNewYearWithATrip #OffbeatTravelDestinations #Izu #IzuTravel #SouthIzu #Shimoda #GlassSea #IslandTour #Shimoda#JapanTravel #MayDayWhereToGo
