The cave is illuminated and you can explore its mysterious space. Shizuoka Prefecture Kamogun Matsuzakicho is known for its beautiful beaches in Nishiizu, hot spring resorts, and "Ishibu Tanada". Such a town has a historic site called the nickname "Stone Dome". During the Edo period, the Tokugawas used Izu stone to build the Edo Castle. Many stone quarry remain in Izu … [Read more...] about Muroiwa Cave, Shizuoka
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Izu Shaboten Zoo, Shizuoka
1500 kinds of cactus and succulent plants all over the world "Izu Shaboten Park" which opened in Ito city in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1959 was originally a facility like a botanical garden where you can see unusual cactus in Japan. However, as the number of animals has increased now, it was renamed "Izu Shaboten Zoo" in 2016 and became more popular. Here you can see about … [Read more...] about Izu Shaboten Zoo, Shizuoka
Fuji Safari Park, Shizuoka
Japan's largest safari park where you can see Mount Fuji Fuji Safari Park is Japan 's largest safari park in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This place is also known as safari park where Mt. Fuji can be seen. There, animals are raised in an environment close to nature. You can see the animals from the running cars nearby, it is very powerful. This is safari park not only … [Read more...] about Fuji Safari Park, Shizuoka
Cape Aiai, Shizuoka
At sunset, the sea, sky, and cliffs turn red, creating a romantic atmosphere. The southern Izu area is characterized by the blueness of the sea and good transparency even in the Izu Peninsula. Since it faces both Sagami Bay and Suruga Bay, there are many restaurants where you can eat fresh sashimi and local gourmet maps are published. Activities such as snorkeling and sea … [Read more...] about Cape Aiai, Shizuoka
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, Shizuoka
Tokugawa Ieyasu, who ended the long world of war and built the peaceful time of Japan for about 260 years. In the Japanese history of the Edo period, he has established an era that has many cultural and contemporary influences. Nikko Toshogu Shrine is one of the most famous places related to Ieyasu Tokugawa. "Nikko Toshogu Shrine" is a tourist spot that is now registered as a … [Read more...] about Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, Shizuoka
Okuoikojo Station (Train Station over the Lake), Shizuoka
"Okuoikojo Station" (Train Station over the Lake) of Oigawa Railway, which runs in Shizuoka Prefecture, is a beautiful secluded station that seems to float on the lake. It is a very rare railway line that operates SL for more than 300 days a year. The train that runs through the mountainous area called the Apt type runs ahead of Senzu Station on the Oigawa Railway. “Okuoikojo … [Read more...] about Okuoikojo Station (Train Station over the Lake), Shizuoka
Senganmon (Natural Stone Gate), Shizuoka
Senganmon (Natural Stone Gate) is located in Kumomi (Nishiizu area), Matsuzaki-cho, Shizuoka Prefecture, and is a rock with a submarine volcano appearing on the ground. In the basement of the volcano, there is a magma passage where magma passes from deep underground. The magma path that has risen due to crustal movements and appears on the surface is called the “volcanic root”. … [Read more...] about Senganmon (Natural Stone Gate), Shizuoka
Hashiriyu Hot Spring Source, Shizuoka
Speaking of Atami Onsen Hot Spring Resorts in Shizuoka Prefecture, it is one of the most popular hot springs in Japan. Did you know that Mt. Izusan, Atami City, has a “cold-hole source” that is said to have bathed MINAMOTO no Yoritomo (12th century samurai)? A cave where hot water springs like the heartbeat of the earth. You can also enjoy the source spring while hitting the … [Read more...] about Hashiriyu Hot Spring Source, Shizuoka
Miho no Matsubara (Mt. Fuji from the pinery of Miho), Shizuoka
"Miho no Matsubara" (Mt. Fuji from the piney of Miho) is one of the three major Matsubaras in Japan, along with "Kehi no Matsubara" in Shiga City, Fukui Prefecture and "Niji no Matsubara" in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. It is also selected as "Japan's 100 Best Beaches with White Sand and Blue Pine". The sight of a white sand beach and a blue pine forest backed by the majestic … [Read more...] about Miho no Matsubara (Mt. Fuji from the pinery of Miho), Shizuoka
Atami Castle (Atamijo), Shizuoka
"Atami Castle" is a sightseeing and leisure facility located in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It was not a castle that actually existed in history, but it was made to imitate a Japanese castle in 1959. Inside Atami Castle, there is an observation tower on the top floor where you can admire the panoramic views, a museum about Japanese history, forts and castles, and an art … [Read more...] about Atami Castle (Atamijo), Shizuoka