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- A relaxing day of hot springs, wild animals, and freshly caught fish at Inatori in Higashi Izu
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- Inatori is a small fishing port located in Higashi Izu about an hour south of Atami on the Izu Kyuko Line. This fun one-day sightseeing trip is ideal for families. Not only do you get to soak in Izu’s famous hot springs and eat fish fresh out of the ocean, you also get to visit a theme park and get up close to animals you very rarely see.
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- A one-day walking plan encountering history in Matsuzaki, Izu
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- Matsuzaki Town, where many “namako walls” that symbolize the town still remain, is a sightseeing spot in the Nishi-Izu area. It is pleasant to just walk around the scenic townscape, like a trip back in time to the Edo period. We will introduce a one-day plan which tours the historic and tourist spots dotted along the seaside.
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- A day plan enjoying hot springs at Shuzenji, Izu’s Little Kyoto
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- The quaint Shuzenji hot spring is said to be the little Kyoto of Izu. In the sightseeing spot, popular as a spa town full of ambience, there are delicious spots for lunch and many things to see such as a power spot that is said to fulfill dreams of love. We introduce a plan where visitors can spend the day while leisurely enjoying a hot spring.
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- Shuzenji Temple
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- Shizuoka Pref. Izushi Shuzenji 964
- Shuzenji Temple is located in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture and in 2007 the temple welcomed the anniversary of its 1200-year history. The temple which was initially opened by Kobo Daishi, has now been converted to the Soto school of Buddhism. The Izu peninsula pilgrimage to the 88 sacred places (holy spots related to Kobo Daishi) ends at this temple which also issues amulets. Hot spring water gushes forth and steam rises up from the purificatory font on the grounds of the temple where the charm of this hot spring district lingers. Special events are held to match each season such as open-air concerts during the summer and in autumn, the courtyard tinged with autumn colors is opened to the public. The original “Shuzen-ji Temple meal” is shojin ryori (devotion cuisine) which is originally derived from Buddhism and has adopted the ideas of Chinese herbal medicine. It can be savoured at the tasting event which has been held every year since 2000.
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- Hakoyu hot spring
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- Shizuoka Pref. Izushi Shuzenji 924-1
- “Hakoyu spa” was built for the sake of enjoying a visit to Shuzenji Temple’s open-air hot spring which flourished as the oldest hot spring resort in Izu. It is said that in olden days, Minanotono Yoriie bathed at Hakoyu hot spring. The construction of just the indoor bath is extremely simple with the fragrance of Hinoki cypress wood drifting in the air and on sunny days, the light shines in through the skylight. A 12-meter-high elevation belvedere (observation deck) with an unbroken view of Shuzenji Temple’s townscape has also been built, enabling you to enjoy the effects of this relaxing hot spring.
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- Tokko-no-yu hot spring
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- Shizuoka Pref. Izushi Shuzenji
- Tokko-no-yu is the birthplace of the Shuzen-ji hot spring, and it gushes forth through the clear stream of Katsura River which flows through the center of the Shuzen-ji hot spring town. When Kobo Daishi visited Shuzenji Temple in 807, he was impressed by the filial piety of a boy who was washing the back of his sick father in the Katsura River, thinking that “the water in the river must surely be cold”, legend has it that he struck a river rock with a Buddhist ritual implement and hot water sprang forth. However, currently it is prohibited to bathe in this hot spring.
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- Atami Sun Beach (Atami Moonlight Beach)
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- Shizuoka Pref. Atamishi Higashikaiganchou Chisaki
- This is a beach lined with palm trees, and has a resort-like atmosphere with gentle wave breaking ashore. The sandy beach is illuminated at night and gets transformed into a fantastic moonlight beach. This is Japan’s first sandy beach illumination, which is produced by the world’s famous lighting designer, Motoko Ishii. The beach is authorized in “sacred place for lovers” and at the fountain at the tip of the terrace, there is a monument where lovers can pledge their love to each other.
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- MOA Museum of Art
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- Shizuoka Pref. Atamishi Momoyamachou 26-2
- This is a museum built on a hill which overlooks Sagami Bay in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture. From the main lobby with one sweep of the eye, you can see Hatsushima and Izu Oshima islands floating in the sea, and the large 180-degree panorama soothes the souls of the people who see it. It holds approximately 3,500 fine works of art with a focus on Japanese art including three National Treasures and 65 Important Cultural Properties. The museum reopened in February, 2017 after undergoing renovations. It is located five minutes by car from JR Atami Station.
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- Tokaikan Former Ryokan
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- Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Higashimatsubarachou 12-10
- Tokaikan Former Ryokan was built in 1928. This is a three-storey wooden hot spring ryokan (Japanese inn) which retains strong traces of the architectural style of the early Showa period. The building was donated to Ito City after the ryokan closed in 1997, and in 2001 it was transformed into a sightseeing and cultural establishment. The fine techniques of craftsmanship on such as the corridor, stairs, the entrance to the guest rooms and the decorative windows are a must-see. The baths are open for bathing on weekends and public holidays.
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- Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art
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- Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Totari 614
- This is a private art museum located in Ito City, Shizuoka which focuses on 20th century contemporary art. This museum was established in 1975 by Eiichi Ikeda, the founder of NICHIREKI CO.,LTD. It has a collection of approximately 1,400 works of fine art and sculptures created in the 20th century with an emphasis on the theme of “human”; it also possesses works by famous painters including Renoir, Bonnard and Picasso. If you get in touch in advance, the curator or a member of staff will explain about a piece of work.
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- Nagisa Park
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- Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Higashimatsubarachou
- Opened in 1977, this park is maintained as a park which symbolizes the desire of the citizens of Ito City for peace and happiness. There are many works exhibited in the park, mainly the “family” collection of work by a local sculptor, Kenji Shigeoka. You can also get an unbroken view of Miura Peninsula and Hatsushima Island from the park which overlooks Ito Bay—it will sooth your soul. The park is a 15-minute walk from Ito Station.
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- Fujiichi
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- Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Shizumichou 7-6
- This is a seafood superstore which was established in 1946 in Ito city, Shizuoka prefecture. The shop deals in freshly caught fish and shellfish and sun-dried fish. The second floor is a restaurant where you can taste barbequed local fish. A specialty is “Nego Rice”, which is a reproduction of a dish eaten on ships by fisherman’s predecessors. It is recommended to eat roughly half of the dish as it is, and then enjoy this splendid dish with piping hot dashi (dashi is a simple soup stock used in Japanese cooking) poured over it.
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What is Shizuoka?
With the giant Pacific Ocean to the south and the great Mount Fuji to the north, Shizuoka prefecture is blessed with some of the best views the country has to offer. The white sand beaches of the Izu Peninsula are a rare find on mainland Japan, neighbored by beautiful cliffs, tumbling hills, and natural hot springs. As Japan's largest producer of green tea, the age-old tradition of tea drinking is ubiquitous in Shizuoka, from the miles of tea fields to the old tea houses hosting traditional tea ceremonies.
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