Izu Peninsula, a world-famous resort
Just 45 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo, you will find a luxurious backyard where you can relax in the great outdoors.
The Izu Peninsula, located at the foot of Mt. Fuji, is made up of 13 cities and towns, and in 2018 was certified by UNESCO as the ninth Global Geopark (GEO) in Japan.
The Izu Peninsula is home to the mysteries and spectacular views of nature, as well as the historical and cultural heritage of the Japanese people that are closely linked to nature. It has also been highly acclaimed by the Michelin Green Guide, with the entire Izu Peninsula receiving two stars (★★), beating out Yokohama and Hakone, which received only one star (★) in the Kanto region.
Hot springs spring up all over the Izu Peninsula, and the famous Atami Onsen has a thousand-year history, with over 50 hot spring towns with different spring water qualities. The number of hot spring facilities is the largest in Japan, and you can enjoy a wide range of options, from Japan's leading hot spring inns to private lodgings.
It is a rare region where you can enjoy the sea and mountains at the same time, and it is a resort destination that can be proud of the world, with an abundance of fresh ingredients from the sea and mountains.
The healing effects of nature
Why do humans feel relaxed and comfortable when they surrender themselves to nature?
The answer is that nature has "1/f fluctuations."
"1/f fluctuation" refers to a fluctuation whose power (spectral density) is inversely proportional to frequency f, where f is greater than 0 and has a finite range.
Humans are considered to be part of nature, and when the human body detects 1/f fluctuations from the outside world through the five senses, it is believed that this resonates with the human biological rhythm, regulating the autonomic nervous system, stabilizing the mind, and invigorating the body.
For example, a bonfire at a campsite is relaxing because the flickering of the flames has 1/f fluctuations, and it is said that simply gazing quietly at the flames has a healing effect. Nature is full of 1/f fluctuations, such as the murmuring of a river or sunlight filtering through the trees.
Immerse yourself in the great outdoors of the Izu Peninsula and be healed from the inside out.
What's on the Izu Peninsula?
Exquisite local cuisine of the Izu Peninsula
The Izu Peninsula is sandwiched between the Kuroshio Current, which flows off the coast of Shimoda, and Suruga Bay and Sagami Bay, so there are abundant fishing grounds, and thanks to the spring waters of Mount Fuji and the abundant rainfall of the Hakone and Amagi mountain ranges, you can enjoy the bounty of both the sea and the mountains.
Japan's leading hot spring town and inn
Stroll through towns that retain the history and culture of Japan, soak in hot springs while gazing at the vastness of nature and the ocean, and feast on fresh seasonal ingredients. We introduce hot spring inns in Izu.
Seasonal Events
We have compiled a list of events such as festivals to pray for bountiful harvests and the prosperity of descendants, and fireworks displays to pray for the elimination of epidemics. Please enjoy them during your trip.
Spectacular views and excitement of nature
It is a rare geographical feature where three plates of the world overlap, and was certified as a Global Geopark (GEO) in 2018. It is home to breathtaking views that will take your breath away, and nature that will soothe your soul.