Plateau Spots in Higashi-Izu / Minami-Izu / Nishi-Izu Area

  • Inatori Hosono Plateau
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunhigashizuchou Inatori Hosono Plateau
    The Inatori Hosono Plateau in Higashiizu Town is an area of tableland that reaches a height of 422 meters above sea-level. There are wide open spaces covered with susuki (Japanese pampas grass), and spectacular views of Sagami Bay. The Plateau is also famous for having four areas of wetland that are important habitats for endangered species, and which have been designated as Prefectural Natural Monuments. Various special events are held on the Plateau, including the “Autumn Susuki Event,” when visitors can enjoy the vistas of golden susuki grass, and the “Inatori Hosono Plateau Sansai-gari (Edible Wild Plant Gathering)” activity in spring.
  • Nishiamagi Highlands
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Nishiizucho Ugusu
    This highland runs along the Prefectural Route 410 in Ugusu, Nishiizu Town, KamoCounty. At 750 meters in elevation, these grassy highland is pasture for dairy cows and overlooks the surrounding hills and the Suruga Bay. The Nishiamagi Highlands Makiba-no-Ie Farm offers lodging and dining. In the springtime, the Omoigawacherrytrees and the Mamecherrybeautifully adorn the area.

Shizuoka Areas

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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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