Activities Exploring the Ryūgashidō Cavern rachel teo The Ryūgaishidō Cavern in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is one of the largest caves in the Tōkai region. It is about 1 kilom..
12 Outdoors Wild Monkeys' Paradise, Nishi Izu Adeline Ong Ocean park of of 300 Japanese Macaque monkeys -- enjoy viewing, feeding, and walking among the monkeys
Activities Himenosawa Park Flower Festival 2026 Late Apr - Early May From late April to mid-May the azalea garden at Shizuoka's Himenosawa Park is in full bloom, and around 60,000 azaleas color..
Outdoors An Oasis of Serenity in Ito Evelyn Liu A day or two in Ito town, on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, is a good way to recharge yourself. The vibe..
Sports & Fitness Cool Off at Izu Tatadohama Beach Bryan Baier Tatadohama and Shirahama are Hawaii-like white sand beaches with clear blue water at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula.
Activities Shizuoka's Green Tea Cathy Cawood Shizuoka Prefecture is a great place to visit tea farms and factories and learn more about green tea. 40 percent of Japan’s te..
9 Camping & Trekking Jogasaki Coast Varsha Vaswati Jogasaki coast is a scenic section of the Izu peninsula’s eastern coastline with some most gorgeous views!
Activities Tokyo Day-Trips: Mishima Peter Sidell At the head of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mishima is an attractive town with plenty to see and do, making..
