Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Higashi-Izu / Minami-Izu / Nishi-Izu Area

  • Shimoda Aquarium
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    4.0
    328 Reviews
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    Shimoda-shi, Shizuoka prefecture 3-22-31
    An aquarium located in Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture built on the water using a natural bay. In the Perry aqua dome situated in the middle of the bay, visitors can view large aquarium tanks recreating the ocean off Izu. There are also bottlenose dolphin shows held on the aquarium’s “marine stage.” Meanwhile, Pacific white-sided dolphin and sea lion shows are held in the aquarium’s marine stadium. Exhibiting some 250 species and 1,500 individual marine creatures, facilities such as a penguin pool, earless seal hall, and sea turtle pond have made the aquarium a top destination for visitors to Shimoda.

    We not going inside but we pass there for few times and see 3 dophins was so happy to swim inside the ocean and playing with the visitors, they jump and swim freely. If you have kids or would like to...

  • Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden
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    4.0
    276 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunhigashizuchou Naramoto 1253-10
    This is a zoo and botanical garden in Higashi Izu-cho, Kamo County in Shizuoka Prefecture and is composed of three facilities: an alligator park, a plant park and a separate park. The alligator park allows you to observe 17 different kinds of alligators including cross-breeds from various angles and holds events to get to know alligators throughout the year except in the winter. The plant and separate parks have 15 greenhouses that exhibit approximately 5,000 types of tropical plants including bananas and original orchid species. The separate park is popular for its red pandas. It is also known for having the only Amazonian Manatee in Japan.

    DONT support this! The living conditions of the animals, especially the alligators, the birds and the manatee are absolutely horrifying. I have never seen anything like it and am still in...

  • Izu Animal Kingdom
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    4.0
    267 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunhigashizuchou Inatori 3344
    A theme park located in Higashiizu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture with a zoo, amusement park, sports zone, and more. In addition to white tiger, lion, and cheetah exhibits, there’s also a Walking Safari area where visitors can view animals like giraffes and zebras living in environments close to their natural habitat. There’s also a Ferris wheel, go-carts, a Dinosaur Forest dotted with lifelike dinosaur models, and a miniature golf course, making the park the perfect place to enjoy an entire day as a family or group.

    First of all, a zoo is always a little depressing if you think is like a prison, but the zafari advertising of this one catch my attention. It looked ok until you reach the petting zoo. The parrots...

  • iZoo
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    4.5
    127 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunkawaduchou Hama 406-2
    Located in Kawazu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture, iZoo is one of the largest zoos in Japan dedicated to reptiles and amphibians. iZoo cares for a diverse variety of reptiles and amphibians, including an endangered Galapogos giant tortoise, iguanas, lizards, snakes, and frogs. In addition to indoor and outdoor animal exhibits, visitors can also enjoy taking commemorative photos, petting, and feeding some of the zoo’s creatures. Children 30 kilograms and under can take a photo riding the giant tortoise (extra fee required). Closest station: Kawazu Station on the Izu Kyuko Line. Closest bus stop: The “Shobusawa” stop on the Tokai Bus.

    私は爬虫類には全く興味がないのですが、カメレースとガラパゴスゾウガメとの写真が本当に良い印象に残りました! Even I am not interested in them, very rare crocodiles and chameleons were very interesting to see. We took photos with Galapagos Turtle and...

  • Koganezaki Crystal Park
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    4.0
    39 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunnishizuchou Ugusu 2204-3
    This museum which displays modern glass works and kaleidoscopes gathered from around the world is located in the Ugusu district of Shizuoka Prefecture’s Kamo County, Nishiizu Town, a production area for silica, the raw material in glass. In addition to their regular exhibits, they also hold original exhibitions based on the theme of glass. In their experience workshop, visitors can enjoy making unique glass products such as sand-blasted items and stained glass. There is also a shop where guests can purchase glass products such as Nishi Izu’s Kamo Furin handmade wind chimes and works by local artists.

    泊まった宿のすぐ近くにあり、行く予定はなかったけど、気になり訪れてみました。 素敵な作品があったり、体験などあり、とても楽しかったです。 食事も美味しかったです。

  • Izu no Chohachi Art Museum
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    4.5
    34 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunmatsuzakichou Matsuzaki 23
    This is a museum which aims to communicate to the succeeding generations the contributions made by the craftsman, Chohachi Irie to plaster art “kote-e” and the techniques of traditional plasterers. Approximately 50 unique artworks created by Chohachi Irie—which are different from normal plaster art—are on display and are introduced in the museum. It takes 50 minutes by bus to get to the museum from Izukyu-line Shimoda Station.

    昭和59年(1984年)、「漆喰鏝絵の殿堂...

  • Shimokamo Tropical Garden
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    3.5
    25 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunminamizuchou Shimogamo 255
    Shimogamo Tropical Botanical Garden is a 15-minute drive from Shimoda Station right near the Shimogamo Nettai Shokubutsuen Mae bus stop. It is unique for making use of heat from Shimogamo Hot Spring to grow tropical plants in a hothouse. Ever since 2014, admission has been free. Visitors can not only see hibiscus, bougainvillea, and other tropical plants throughout the year but also see many plants that are unique to each of the four seasons. Visitors never get tired of the splendid colors and unusual shapes of these plants. Some plants are available for sale or rent. The onsite parlor sells miracle fruit, sherbet, and fresh fruit juice.

    伊豆急下田駅からバスで25分程度なのに交通費が一人往復で1320円かかり地方のバス料金の高さに驚きです。 温室の植物も特別なものがあるわけでもなく、説明も少なく、無造作に鉢植えが並んでいるだけに感じました。 外観もかなり年季の入っている様子でした。 カフェで飲み物でも購入しようと思いましたが、スタッフは常連のお客さんと話してばかりでキョロキョロしていたが特に対応されずじまいで交通費をかけて行くべき...

  • Experiential Frog Museum KawaZoo
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    4.0
    11 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Kawazucho Nashimoto 377-1

    This small, unassuming building at the bottom of the 7 falls hike is an excellent way to round out an afternoon to the falls. Theyre are hundreds of frogs in this clean, compact zoo. Each...

  • Uehara Museum of Art
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Udogane 341
    This is an art museum in Udogane, Shimoda City. Housed in this museum are the Modern Art collection of Uehara Shoji, the honorary chairman of Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and the Buddhism Art collection of both of his parents, Shokichi and Koeda. The museum displays masterpieces from both the west and Japan including the Bridge at Argenteuil by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, the Portait of Reiko by Kishida Ryusei, and treasured statues of Buddha from the Heian and Kamakura eras, housed, respectively, in the Modern Art Gallery and the Buddhist Art Gallery.

    伊豆の国市の願成就院に3度目の訪問をし、伊豆長岡温泉にチェックインするまで時間があったので、ネット検索したこの美術館まで行きました。3度目でも感動した運慶の国宝5像を¥500で拝観した後だったためか、仏教館の祈りの対象ではなかった約130体の模刻像には感銘も受けませんでしたし、名品選コレクションの仏像も香雪美術館の村山龍平氏の収集したものに比べるとかなり見劣りました。天城越えして車で往復2時間半ほ...

  • Funado no Banya
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    4.5
    13 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunkawaduchou Midaka 358-2
    This tourist facility located by the sea, about four minutes from Imaihama-Kaigan Station, has an outdoor hot spring bath facing Sagami Bay, a restaurant, and it also provides a range of activities for guests to enjoy. The open-air bath perched on the very edge of the sea, gives a sense of bathing out in the middle of the vast ocean. The stunning Sagami Bay can be enjoyed with views of Izu Oshima Island and Niijima Island. Local specialties and snacks, among other things are sold in the shop. The restaurant has several fish tanks from where you can pick out your favorite seafood like Ise lobster or sea snails to eat either as sashimi or grilled on the barbecue. Activities include making jam, tokoroten (gelidium jelly made into thin strips and eaten with vinegar or syrup) and dried fish, etc. (charges apply and advanced booking is necessary for groups of five or more).

    Spectacular View! Private soaking on the weekday morning we went, Excellent temperature. The photo is the Mens side to the left, the Ladies to the right has just as great a view, next to the...

  • Ryosenji Treasure Museum
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    3.5
    30 Reviews
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    3-12-12 Shigenogawa-cho, Shimoda-shi, Shizuoka prefecture
    This is a treasure museum located adjacent to Ryosen-ji Temple grounds and is designated as a National Historic Site as the place where the Japan-US Treaty of Peace and Amity was concluded. The museum differs from general historical archives as it doesn’t just have materials related to the opening of Japan to the world and original documents, it also has video displays. There are collections on display with the theme of Perry, Blackships, the Nanban period and Intercultural exchange, and also a collection on display with the theme of “gender and religion”. The museum is located 10 minutes by foot from Izukyu-line Shimoda Station.

    We just entered the museum shop of Mobs The Museum of Black Ship. With small children, it was good enough. You can still see some elements of the exhibition at the front. It’s located at the...

  • Okuiro Yusuge Park
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Minamiizucho Iruma
    This park is located on Prefectural Route 16 heading northwest of Irozaki Cape. It is about a five-minute from the Aiaimisaki bus stop. As the name suggests, the park's most notable characteristic is its wild yusuge lilies. Yusuge lilies are a rare species that is even a designated plant of a national park special zone. The flowers bloom each year between mid-July to mid-August. They gradually start blooming around 14:00 before reaching full bloom around 18:00 and then perishing around 5:00 the next morning. Another one of the park's attractions is the scenic view offered by its hilltop location.

    石廊崎から松崎方面へ向かって車を走らせると絶景の場所に駐車場があったので停めてみると、目下の美しいヒリゾ浜でシュノーケリングをしている人達がたくさんいました。また、遠くへ目をやると紺碧の駿河湾に沿って白い三ツ石岬まで見渡せました。駐車場から10分かからずにゆうすげ公園まで登れるのでしょうが、駐車場だけでも十分絶景が楽しめます。

  • Yumigahama Beach
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunminamizuchou Minato
    A beach located at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula located in Minamiizu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture. A white sandy strip extending in an approximately one kilometer long arc, the gorgeous scenery here has resulted in this beach being selected as one of Japan’s most beautiful. Enclosed by small peninsulas on either side, the waves here are gentle, making this popular spot a safe place for families with children to swim. At the popular Splash Water Park floating just off the beach (fee required), children can play on 20 different play facilities of varying sizes.
  • Taraimisaki Promenade
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    4.0
    17 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Kamo-gun・Shimoda-shi
    This seaside promenade runs past several beaches between the Kyukamura bus stop and the Kisami bus stop. Hikers can enjoy the surrounding scenery during the two hours and 40 minutes or so that it takes to complete the course. One of its biggest highlights is Cape Tarai, which boasts views of Yumigahama Beach and Benzaiten Cape to the west and a view of the Izu-shichito (Izu Seven Islands) as well as the beautiful coastline from Okunijima to Sagami Bay to the east. Points of interest along the route include Okunijima, where numerous artifacts have been excavated, as well as Mikazuki Sea Cave.

    弓ヶ浜から砂浜を歩いたり山を歩いたりを繰り返していく岬の先端です。11月のこの時期は誰とも会わずに到着です。よく整備されていて案内板も充実しています。 盥という漢字がタライとは初めて知りました。

  • Futatsubori Agricultural Experience Farm
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    4.0
    14 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunhigashizuchou Inatori 1813-1
    Futatsubori Agricultural Experience Farm is a mandarin orange farm in Inatori, Higashiizu Town. It grows about 15 types of mandarin oranges and other oranges throughout the year so you can experience harvesting, making jam, pressing fresh juice and picking flowers. It provides a free rest area where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and also offers a café with a menu that includes drinks using mandarin oranges.

    友達家族とキャンプに行った折に訪れました。ニューサマーが美味しかったです。年長娘は花摘みが嬉しかったようです。自然と触れ合う体験はいいですね。

  • Minami-Izu Aloe Center
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    4.0
    13 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunminamizuchou Ose 573-1
    This is an aloe farm located on National Highway 16 in Oze, Minamiizu Town. The facility cultivates 300 aloe species from around the world in a greenhouse and visitors can view them free of charge. Aloe cosmetics and health foods manufactured at the processing plant are also on sale.

    下田市から南伊豆へ向かう車の外はものすごい風雨。ラジオに切り替えると、南伊豆に暴風警報が出ているとのこと。運転に注意しながら、こちらのアロエセンターへ。女性スタッフさんはとても明るく親切に案内してくれました。左奥にある温室へは、赤いブーゲンビリアが咲き誇る屋根づたいで行けます。猛烈な風のため、温室の屋根が吹き飛ぶのではないかとヒヤリ。お店の中にもう一度入って安堵。アロエ類のショッピングを楽しんだり...

  • Kumomi Yuhi to Shiosai no Misaki Auto Camping Ground
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    4.5
    9 Reviews
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    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Matsuzakicho Kumomi Shioya 83-1

    平日オフシーズン、自分を含めて3組。日中日陰はほとんどありませんが、夕暮れ時は夕陽が綺麗に見えるし、千貫門もきれいに見えます。ただし、座った状態で海が見れるサイトは1か所のみ。後は立って見れば大丈夫なサイトが4つほど。夜は海風がすごかったです。設備は整っていて綺麗。また利用します。

  • Hirizo Beach
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunminamizuchou Nakagi
    This beach is only accessible by boat from the Nakagi area in Minamiizu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture. Protected by a unique geographical environment, here visitors can enjoy untouched natural beauty. The beach’s waters are the clearest in Izu, and the pebbles at the sea bottom five meters down can be seen clearly from the surface. The beach has become famous in recent years as an excellent spot for snorkeling, and many come here to view a beautiful ocean world of colorful fish and coral. Be aware that there are no shower facilities or toilets at the beach.
  • Nishiizu Auto Camping Ground
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    3.0
    3 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Nishiizucho Oso Sato 424-1

    管理人の女性の対応が最低だってので、もう二度と行きたくないです。接客業というものをもっと理解して、お客様に接してもらいたいです。接客業なのにかなりの上から目線の対応は、許せないです‼️

  • Shirahama Beach
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    Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Shirahama
    This is a beach in Shizuoka Prefecture which boasts of the beauty of its white sand and crystal clear waters. A feature of this beach is that it has three beaches which are each distinct. “Shirahama Ohama Beach” is an 800-meter-long beach which brims with a feeling of openness. The beach is a Mecca for surfers and wind surfers and gets crowded with young people. “Shirahama Central Beach” is on the northern side of the Shirahama Ohama Beach and besides its sandy beach, it has a rocky area where you can gather shellfish on the seashore. The waves are calm in the cove section and there are also many people bathing with their families. “Itado Coast” is a district which imparts a sense of a quiet and relaxing fishing village which has remained unchanged. There are numerous ways you can enjoy this place such as snorkeling and fishing.

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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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