Things to do in Izu Peninsula

It’s a fun experience. You get to see the Torii gate from afar.

The cactus zoo at the foot of Mount Omuro is incredibly soothing. Over a thousand different cacti of varying shapes and sizes grow in the greenhouse, creating a spectacular sight. Most of the animals roam freely, and the most endearing are the Kapibala, who relax in the hot springs with a gentle and docile demeanor. You can even hand-feed the red pandas and alpacas. This unique blend of flora and fauna is gentle and healing, making it an unforgettable and tender memory of your trip to Izu.

It’s really nice to come to Mount Omuro when the weather is nice. It takes just a few minutes to reach the top of the mountain by cable car, and you can see endless scenery as far as the eye can see. If you have time, you can also go to the shrine or go to the archery range at the bottom of the valley. There are souvenir shops at the bottom of the mountain and Shizuoka Prefecture’s famous Wasabi ice cream.

I really like the scenery, quietness and hot springs of the Izu Peninsula, and of course the restaurants with pure Japanese menus. Although it is a bit embarrassing, it is super exciting; I look forward to visiting in three weeks.

Price is about the same as buying over the counter, except that we didnt have to queue in line. It's basically a skywalk with a nice view of Mt Fuji. Skywalk seems new. There were also ziplines right beside the skywalk that kids were playing (requires additional cost to play). Across the bridge, there were some food stalls, restaurant and an animal petting store. Overall good for about 2hours.

Close to Tokyo.. 40 minutes by Shinkansen from Shinagawa, and budget travelers can also take the local train. Don't miss the fireworks like the one in the picture twice a month. The clean hot spring water is also the best 👍 A good ryokan nearby.. A place with a market and a mart.. A must visit again 👍

This is a fantastic museum. The long escalator entrance and the illuminated atrium are very artistic. The sea view from the terrace is superb. The Joruri painted scrolls are gorgeous in vibrant red and green with gold thread. The matcha is also delicious!

To Yidou, you must take the Yidou Scenic Trolley Bus to get off the field line. Fortunately, you can also take the Black Boat Theme number. This car is different from other ordinary trolley buses because it can ride facing the sea and enjoy the sea view of Yidou from a huge windshield on a soft seat.

Located at a popular hotspring town. It is pretty packed when i visited on a weekend afternoon. The temple isnt very big. Quite pretty during autumn!

A famous shrine in Atami where many people come to pray and ask for blessings, and there is a 2,000-year-old big tree.