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PG-410 IZU PENINSULA Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Izu Peninsula (伊豆半島), lying in the east-central part of Japan, juts splits at Atami into Izu Kyuko Railway and Izu Hakone Railway operating out into the Pacific Ocean, with Sagami Bay on the east and Suruga Bay along the east coast and center respectively. on the west. Owing to its rolling verdant hills, numerous hot springs, Other parts are covered by a network of bus lines operating frequently sunny seaside resorts and well-appointed accommodations, both west- from north to south on well-paved roads. In contrast, bus services ern and traditional, the peninsula enjoys worldwide fame as one of the crossing the peninsula from east to west are limited and not very con- most representative year-round tourist areas in Japan. venient because they travel over less developed roads through the Amagi Mountains that stretch far down the peninsula. Access: By car, Izu is easily reached either via National Highway Route 1 or Tomei The three stations, Atami, Mishima and Numazu on JR Tokaido Line Express Highway. Using Izu Skyline Parkway and the other toll roads that form the interurban transportation gateways to Izu. Originating in meander through the mountains and also link with the Fuji-Hakone area, a Tokyo and offering about 7 daily runs to the peninsula, JR Tokaido Line driving tour of the peninsula is indeed a most enjoyable one.

By Train: To From Type of Train Time Daily Runs Fare (¥) Atami Tokyo JR Tokaido Shinkansen “Kodama” & some “Hikari” 35 - 55 min. 35 4,080 JR Limited Express “Odoriko” or “Super View Odoriko” 1 hr. 16min. - 1 hr. 20 min. 6 “Odoriko” 3,700 “Super View Odoriko” 4,070 JR Tokaido Line (Local train) 1 hr. 43 min. - 2 hrs. 6 min. 65 1,890 Kyoto JR Tokaido Shinkansen “Kodama” & some “Hikari” 2 hrs. 12 min. - 3 hrs. 3 min. 13 11,540 Ito Tokyo JR Limited Express “Odoriko” or “Super View Odoriko” 1 hr. 43 min. - 1 hr. 48 min. 6 “Odoriko” 4,020 “Super View Odoriko” 4,390 Atami JR Ito Line (Local train) 22 - 29 min. 36 320 Shimoda Tokyo JR Limited Express “Odoriko” or “Super View Odoriko” 2 hrs. 42 min. - 2 hrs. 51 min. 6 “Odoriko” 6,090 “Super View Odoriko” 6,460 Ito Izu-Kyuko Railways 58 min. - 1 hr. 21 min. 28 1,570 (There are some through trains from Atami Sta.) Mishima Tokyo JR Tokaido Shinkansen “Kodama” & some “Hikari” 40 min. - 1 hr. 6 min. 37 4,400 JR Tokaido Line (Local train) 1 hr. 58 min. - 2 hrs. 22 min. 23 2,210 Kyoto JR Tokaido Shinkansen “Kodama” & some “Hikari” 2 hrs. 6 min. - 2 hrs. 54 min. 16 10,790 Shuzenji Tokyo JR Limited Express “Odoriko” 2 hrs. 7 min. 2 4,590 Mishima Izu-Hakone Railways 30 - 38 min. Frequently 500 Numazu Tokyo JR Tokaido Line (Local train) 2 hrs. 8 min. - 2 hrs. 27 min. 30 2,210 Shinjuku Odakyu Limited Express “Asagiri” 2 hrs. 4 3,480 (Tokyo)

Places of Interest: Messianity. This museum boasts a large Japanese art collection of fine woodblock prints, ceramics, gold and silver lacquer pieces, and other EAST COAST OF IZU art pieces, many of which are National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties collected by this religious organization. Open: 9:30 - Atami (熱海), a vast hot-spring resort with many large luxurious inns, is 17:00. Closed on Thur. end-Dec. and early Jan. Admission: ¥1,600. known for its beautiful night view. Atami Himenosawa Park (熱海姫の沢公園), 30 min. by bus from Atami Japanese Plum Garden (熱海梅園), 15 min. by bus from Atami Sta., built on a mountainside, looks loveliest when its azaleas, hor- Atami Sta. or 7-min. walk from Kinomiya Sta., one stop after Atami Sta. tencias and cherry blossoms are in bloom. An artificial stream forms a of JR Ito Line. This garden has a total number of 730 Japanese plum waterfall and a pond as it flows along and a promenade surrounding the trees, planted on a slope, about 34,000 sq. m in area. The trees begin to flower gardens. flower in December and are in full bloom in February. Ito (伊東) is another large hot spring resort in Izu. Atami Korakuen (熱海後楽園), a well-equipped recreation center at Komuroyama Park (小室山公園), 20 min. by bus from Ito Sta., was Cape Uomi, 10 min. by bus from Atami Sta., provides a relaxation cen- formed by a now dormant volcano, 321m in altitude, in the Amagi ter offering a show hall, a recreational ground, a swimming pool, and Mountain Range. With mountain woods and an observation platform at accommodations. the summit, on a clear day the park commands a fine distant view of the MOA Art Museum (MOA美術館), 8 min. by bus from Atami Sta. Amagi and Hakone mountains and Oshima and Niijima Islands. It is located in Messianic Hall, headquarters of the Church of World famous for 100,000 azaleas in spring. PAGE 2/ 8 IZU PENINSULA

Transportation Network and Boat Routes

To Kyoto To Tokyo Shimizu 京都へ 東京へ 清水 Numazu Mishima Atami Odawara 小田原 沼津 三島 熱海 JR Shinkansen 30 min. Nirayama 韮山 Mito Japan Railways (JR) ¥2,090 Izu-Nagaoka 伊豆長岡 55 min. 三津 Other Railways ¥1,500 Ose Bus Route 大瀬 Boat Route Heda Ito 伊東 戸田 Shuzenji (Sun. & Holidays only) Numazu-Toi 修善寺 55 min. ¥2,500 Cycle Sports Center Jogasaki-kaigan 城ヶ崎海岸 サイクルスポーツセンター Toi Izu-Kogen 伊豆高原 土肥 Kawazu-Nanadaru Izu-Hokkawa 伊豆北川 Yugashima 河津七滝 Izu-Atagawa 伊豆熱川 湯ヶ島 Mizutare 水垂 Izu-Inatori 伊豆稲取 Dogashima 20 min. ¥920 Kawazu 河津 堂ヶ島

Osawa Spa Shimoda Matsuzaki 大沢温泉 下田 20 min. ¥920 松崎

Shimogamo Spa Kumomi 下賀茂温泉 40 min. ¥1,530 雲見 Kichijo 吉祥

Yumigahama Beach Cape Irozaki Hagachizaki Koura 弓ヶ浜 波勝崎 子浦 Mera 石廊崎 妻良

25 min. ¥1,120

Lake Ippeki (一碧湖), 20 min. by bus from Ito Sta., is a gourd-shaped Tropical & Alligator Garden (熱川バナナ・ワニ園), at Atagawa Spa, crater lake, 4 km in circumference. It is noted for its inverted image of respectively contain rare tropical plants and some 200 alligators and the Amagi Mountains reflected on the water. The shores are counted as crocodiles of 24 species from many parts of the world. The abundant being among the best cherry blossom-viewing resorts on the peninsula. yield of hot spring water is utilized in heating the facilities. Open daily: Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art (池田20世紀美術館), 30 min. 8:30 - 17:00. Admission: ¥1,000. by bus from Ito Sta., exhibits some 1,200 paintings and sculptures by Izu Biopark (伊豆バイオパーク), 10 min. by bus from Izu-Inatori Sta. Matisse, Picasso, Chagall, Dali and many other European masters and a on Izu-Kyuko Railways, is an expansive leisure park consisting of a safari number of woodblock prints. Open daily: 10:00 - 17:00. Admission: park and recreation ground. In the safari park, many species of animals ¥900. and birds can be seen by bus. Open: 9:00 - 17:00 (Apr. 1 - Sep. 30), 9:00 Izu Glass and Craft Museum (伊豆ガラスと工芸美術館), 30 min. by - 16:30 (Oct. 1 - Mar. 31). Admission: ¥1,300. Tokai Bus from Ito Sta. exhibits over 300 art nouveau and art deco style Shimoda (下田) is a historic town blessed with hot springs and natural items of glass art, bronzes, prints, ivory, clothing, accessories and other beauty. The houses of white plastered walls retain its earlier atmos- ornamental handicrafts that have been heavily influenced by the Japanese phere. arts. Open: 9:00 - 17:00. Open all year round. Admission: ¥850. Tel: Shimoda Park (下田公園) or Shiroyama Park (城山公園), a 15-min. (0557) 51-7222. walk from Shimoda Sta., is a natural park laid out on an eminence rising Izu Cactus Garden (伊豆シャボテン公園), 30 min. by bus from Ito near Shimoda Port. It is covered with hydrangeas, camellias and azaleas. Sta., consists of a number of pyramidal greenhouses set up at the base From the observation platform one can enjoy a fine view of the port of Mt. Omuro. The greenhouses contain a total of 1,500 species of cac- and Cape Suzaki. On 3rd. Sat. of May, the Black Ship Festival is held on a tus and other fleshy plants. There is a yard where peacocks, flamingos hillside where a monument to commemorate the opening of this coun- and other birds run free. Open: 9:00 - 17:00 (Mar. 1 - Oct. 31), and try to foreign interaction stands. 9:00 - 16:00 (Nov. 1 - end of Feb.). Admission: ¥1,800. Mt. Nesugata (寝姿山), whose top can be reached in 3 min. by rope- Jogasaki Beach (城ヶ崎海岸), a 15-min. walk from Jogasaki-Kaigan Sta., way from the terminal in front of Shimoda Sta., commands a fine view of is a sawtooth coastline, about 10 km in length, formed by the lava flow Cape Suzaki and the Izu Islands. Ropeway fare: round-trip, ¥1,000. from the volcanic Amagi Mountains. A marine sports park and a hiking Hofukuji Temple (宝福寺), a 4-min. walk from Shimoda Sta., is a tem- trail are laid out along the beach. ple erected for the repose of the soul of Okichi, who served as the mis- Izu Ocean Park (伊豆海洋公園), a 20-min. walk from Jogasaki-kaigan tress of Townsend Harris, America’s first diplomatic representative to Sta., on Izukyu Line, is situated in the middle of Jogasaki Beach. The park Japan. The Country Opening Memorial Hall, established as an annex to is dotted with swimming pools made of natural rocks for children, an the temple, has on display a life-size image of Tojin Okichi, along with olympic-sized swimming pool 50 m in length as well as facilities for scuba various articles left behind by her, and memorial objects associated with diving. Palm trees there create a tropical atmosphere. Open daily: 9:00 - the opening of Shimoda Port to world trade. Open: 8:00 - 17:00. 16:00 (Nov. 16 - Mar. 15), 8:30 - 19:30 (Mar. 16 - Nov. 15). Admission: Admission: ¥300. ¥500. Ryosenji Temple (了仙寺), a 10-min. walk from Shimoda Sta., and its Atagawa (熱川), 30 min. by Izu-Kyuko Railways from Ito Sta., is known main hall served as the venue for Commodore Matthew C. Perry and for its abundant hot spring water. the representatives of the Tokugawa Government when they arranged IZU PENINSULA PAGE 3/ 8 the Treaty of Peace and Amity. The supplementary Shimoda Treaty was the popular Kabuki drama Shuzenji Monogatari written by Kido signed on May 25, 1854. The temple is also noted for its unique collec- Okamoto (1872 - 1939) featuring the hot spring resort as the setting. tion of Buddhist images symbolizing ecstasy. Open: 8:30 - 17:00. The hall is open: 8:30 - 16:00 (Oct. - Mar.), 8:30 - 16:30 (Apr. - Sep.). Admission: ¥500 for the Treasure Hall. Nearby stands Chorakuji Admission: ¥300. Temple (長楽寺), which marked a new stage in the history of Japan’s Niji-no-Sato (虹の郷), 15 min. by bus from Shuzenji Sta., is a big multi- diplomacy at the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate, for the Japan- national village on a hill. It consists of several small villages, such as America and Japan-Russia Treaties were signed there. Open: 9:00 - British Village, Canadian Village and Izu Village. A miniature steam loco- 17:00. Admission: ¥200 for the Treasure Hall. motive train and buses run through the villages. Open: 9:00 - 17:00 Zushu Shimoda Kyodo Museum (豆州下田郷土資料館), a 8-min. (enter by 16:00, Apr. 1 - Sep. 30), 9:00 - 16:00 (enter by 15:30, Oct. 1 - walk from Shimoda Sta., is Kurayashiki, a traditional building with beauti- Mar. 31). Closed: Tue., mid - Jan. and mid - Dec. Admission: ¥1,200. ful white-check walls. It has on display valuable materials about the Japan Cycle Sports Center (日本サイクルスポーツセンター), 15 opening of Japan to the world at the end of the Edo Period. Open: 8:30 min. by bus from Shuzenji Sta., is exclusively for the use of cyclists. - 17:30 (enter by 17:00). Admission: ¥1,000. There are courses available for cyclists of various age brackets and bicy- Shimoda Floating Aquarium (下田海中水族館), 7 min. by bus from cles of all types for rent. There are facilities such as 2 km and 5 km Izukyu-Shimoda Sta., lies afloat in a cave. It is a circular structure mod- cycling courses, cycle monorail, a gymnasium and a swimming pool. A eled after a submarine. Here the ecology of some 240 species of fish fee is charged for using each facility. Open: 9:00 - 17:00 (Jul. 20 - Aug. and shellfish found in the near seas can be observed. Open: 9:00 - 16:30 31); 10:00 - 16:00 (Nov. 15 - Feb. 28); 9:30 - 16:30 (during other sea- (-17:00 Sat. Sun. & national holidays) and 9:00 - 16:00 (Nov. - Jan.). Enter sons). Closed: Thu. (Dec. - Feb.). Entrance fee: ¥800. by 1 hr. before closing time. Admission: ¥1,700. Mt. Daruma (達磨山), The summit can be reached in about an hour Cape Tsumekizaki (爪木崎), 25 min. by bus from Shimoda Sta., is on foot from the prefectural Darumayama Campground on the moun- noted for its narcissus flowers which bloom from late Dec. to late Jan. tain side, which is 30 min. by bus from Shuzenji Sta. From the top one There is a natural park and a well-laid-out walking path which leads for can enjoy a fine view of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay. A hiking trail offers a about 2.75 km to Cape Suzaki. The trip from Suzaki to Shimoda takes wonderful view of Mt. Fuji along the way. 15 min. by bus. Yugashima Spa (湯ヶ島温泉), 25 min. by bus from Shuzenji Sta., or 40 Shimogamo Spa (下賀茂温泉), 25 min. by bus from Shimoda Sta., is a - 50 min. by bus from Kawazu Sta., or 1 hr. 35 min. by bus from popular overnight base for those who come to enjoy bathing in Shimoda Sta., is a hot spring situated in the river valley. Yumigahama Beach in summer. Rich, high-temperature hot spring water Joren Falls (浄蓮の滝), 20 min. by bus from Yugashima Spa, found in is utilized to grow tropical plants and melons in the greenhouses, the the upper reaches of the Kano River (狩野川), is the most noted water- town’s specialty industry. fall in Izu. Shimogamo Tropical Garden (下賀茂熱帯植物園), at Shimogamo Amagi Boar Park (天城いのしし村), 15 min. by bus from Yugashima Spa, contains about 2,000 species of banana, pineapple, papaya and other Spa, shelters many boars and racoons. Here one can observe the life of tropical fruit trees as well as bougainvillaea and other tropical plants. the animals that roam freely and also enjoy the tricks they perform. Open daily: 8:30 - 17:00 (8:30 - 16:30 Dec. - Jun.). Admission: ¥500. Open: 9:00 - 16:00. Admission: ¥700. Kawazu-Nanadaru (Seven Falls of Kawazu) (河津七滝): A 25 min. bus ride from Kawazu Sta., or 1 hr. by bus from Shimoda Sta., leads you CENTRAL IZU to the area where there is a series of waterfalls in the rapids of Kawazu River. A walking path between Mizutare (水垂) Bus Stop and Kawazu Mishima (三島) is an important gateway to central and western Izu. Nanadaru Bus Stop makes a good hiking tour for visiting the seven falls Mishima Taisha Shrine (三嶋大社), 5 min. by bus or a 10 - 15-min. in 1 hr. For those who want to walk longer, there is a 5-hr. walking walk from Mishima Sta., has been revered as “the first shrine of Izu.” In course via Amagi Tunnel between the seven falls and Joren Falls, 20 min. the vast thickly wooded precincts also stands a treasure hall which con- by bus from Yugashima Onsenguchi. tains official documents issued by the first Kamakura shogun, along with swords and artifacts. NOTED LOCAL DISHES: Rakujuen Garden (楽寿園), a 3-min. walk from Mishima Sta., is an Boar Dish: Cooked and served at ryokan (Japanese-style hotels) in extensive landscape garden in the stroll style, 67,000-odd sq. m in area, Amagi Hot Spring. Boar meat, boiled or roasted, and seasoned with including a pond formed by water gushing from the sides of Mt. Fuji. It bean paste, is eaten with mushrooms, onions, radishes and mountain was built during the Meiji Period at the former site of a villa of Mitsukuni herbs. Mito, the local feudal lord. A hall containing folk crafts also stands there. Ayu Fish Dish: Served at Ryokan in Tsukigase and Sagasawa Spas, Ayu Open: 9:00 - 17:00 (Apr. - Oct.), 9:00 - 16:30 (Nov. - Mar.). Closed on caught in Kano River are cooked in many ways. Mon. Admission: ¥300. Nirayama (韮山), 15 min. by Izu-Hakone Tetsudo Railways or 30 min. by bus from Mishima Sta., is a town full of historic sites and relics. SOUTH COAST OF IZU Egawa’s Old House (江川邸), 2 - 3 min. by bus or a 15 - 20-min. walk from Nirayama Sta., originally belonged to the Egawa family, whose Cape Iro (石廊崎), 40 min. by bus from Shimoda Sta., is the southern- heads were hereditary chief administrators of the Izu province during most promontory of Izu Peninsula. It is distinguished by tall perpendicu- the Edo Period. The house, the oldest of its kind in Japan, remains as it lar cliffs. Irozaki Lighthouse stands on the edge. The Seven Islands of Izu was in bygone days. With a lovely garden encircled by a bamboo grove, can be seen away in the distance from atop the cape. the building is amply suggestive of the architectural style of the dwellings Hagachizaki Monkey Paradise (野猿波勝崎苑), laid out in the natur- of that day. Open: 9:00 - 16:00. Admission: ¥300. al setting of Cape Hagachizaki, is accessible in 1 hr. 15 min. by bus from Izu-Nagaoka (伊豆長岡), 20 min. by Izu-Hakone Tetsudo Railways Shimoda Sta. Here gather about 300 wild monkeys fed by local people. from Mishima Sta., is a nationally known hot spring town. Ryokan and One can observe them at about 9:00 and 16:00 where they are fed. hotels surround Genjiyama Hill whose top offering a nice view can be Open daily: 8:30 - 17:00 (Mar. 16 - Nov. 15), 8:30 - 16:30 (Nov. 16 - reached in 15 min. on foot. Mt. Katsuragi (葛城山) is another view- Mar. 15). Admission: ¥500. point, 10 min. by bus from Izu-Nagaoka Sta. A cable car operates to the Irozaki Jungle Park (石廊崎ジャングルパーク), 40 - 50 min. by bus top from Izu-Nagaoka Machi Yakubamae Bus Stop. from Shimoda Sta., is a tropical garden formed by five greenhouses situ- Shuzenji (修善寺), 30 min. by Izu-Hakone Tetsudo Railways from ated in front of Irozaki Lighthouse. Jungle Park, containing well over Mishima Sta., or 1 hr. by bus from JR Ito Sta., is an old hot spring town 3,000 species of tropical plants, presents a particularly grand sight. Open with Kano River flowing through it. daily: 8:30 - 16:50. Admission: ¥900. Shuzenji Temple (修禅寺), 10 min. by bus from Shuzenji Sta., is said to have been founded in the earlier part of the Heian Period (807) by Priest Kobo-Daishi. The Treasure Hall has on display various articles associated with the Minamoto family and an old Noh mask famous for its association with the tragic story of Yoriie Minamoto as described in PAGE 4/ 8 IZU PENINSULA

WEST COAST OF IZU Bus Stop. Indoor and open-air hot spring baths (separate baths for women and men). Open: 10:00 - 21:00. Closed: Wed. and Dec. 27 - Jan. Awashima Marine Park (淡島マリンパーク), 30 min. by bus from 2. Fee: ¥800 for 2 hrs; ¥1,600 for day. Numazu Sta. (¥690), an artificial island in Suruga Bay, 3 min. by ropeway from the shore, boasts various recreational facilities. Open: 9:30 - 17:00 Beaches in Izu Peninsula: (enter by 15:30). Closed every Thu. (except national holidays). Shirahama Beach (白浜海岸), 10 min. by bus from Shimoda Sta., is Admission: ¥1,800. claimed to be the largest and most beautiful sand beach in Izu. Izu-Mito Sea Paradise (伊豆三津シーパラダイス), 20 min. by bus Yumigahama Beach (弓ヶ浜海岸), 30 min. by bus from Shimoda Sta., from Izu-Nagaoka Sta. or 40 min. by bus from Numazu Sta., has tanks in is an arch-shaped seashore with white sands and a green pine grove, which about 370 species of fish are kept. It features performances of extending for about 1 km. The beach attracts crowds of sea bathers in tricks by its dolphins and sea lions. Open: 9:00 - 17:00 (enter by 16:00). summer. A National Vacation Village is situated there. Admission: ¥1,900. Floating Restaurant Scandinavia (スカンジナビア号), 30 min. by Major Calendar Events: bus from Izu-Nagaoka Sta., is a passenger ship that was turned into a Mid Jan. - mid Mar. luxury restaurant, berthed at a distance offshore. The rooms are gor- Atami Ume Matsuri (Atami Plum Festival) at Atami Japanese Plum geously embellished in Swedish style. Open: 9:30 - 18:00 (Admission: Garden. Various events are held on Sat. & Sun. and national holidays 17:30). Admission: ¥500. A study visit to the marine hotel is available. during the period. Tel: (0559) 42-2111. May. 17 - 19 (3rd. Fri. - Sun. of May.) Cape Ose (大瀬崎), 1 hr. 20 min. by bus from Numazu Sta., is the tip Kurofune Matsuri (Black Ship Festival) at Shimoda in commemora- of a promontory embracing Suruga Bay which is noted for its fine dis- tion of the first landing of Commodore Matthew C. Perry from his tant view of Mt. Fuji. Ose Shrine at the cape is dedicated to the guardian American squadron of ships. Various ceremonies, parades and fire- god of seafarers. The juniper grove in the area is designated as a Natural works displays. Monument. First Sat. & Sun. of Jul. Dogashima (堂ヶ島), 1 hr. by bus from Shimoda Sta., or 2 hrs. by Genji Ayame Matsuri at Izu-Nagaoka Spa, originating from express bus from Mishima Sta., is noted for its cave, through the top of prayers offered for the repose of the soul of Ayame, wife of which the sky can be seen. A sightseeing boat going into this cave Yorimasa Minamoto. Japanese folk dance and a parade of portable departs every 5 to 10 min. Time required: 20 min. Fare: ¥920. shrines carried by women. Dogashima Orchid Sanctuary (らんの里堂ヶ島), 10 min. by bus First Sun. of Jul. from Matsuzaki or 1 hr. by bus from Shimoda Sta., is a garden especially Tarai-nori Kyoso (Washtub Boat Race) at Ito Spa. Participants designed for cultivation of western orchids, the biggest in scale in Japan, race by sailing down Matsukawa River for 400 m in wooden wash- including huge greenhouses. Spot sales are also held there. Open daily: tubs, each 1 m in diameter, and propelled with huge rice-scoop- 8:30 - 17:00 (enter by 16:00). Admission: ¥1,300. shaped oars. Aug. 8 - 10 Recommended Hot Springs: Anjin Matsuri (William Adams Festival of Ito) at Ito Spa. William Hokkawa Spa: Kurone-Iwa-buro (黒根岩風呂), open-air hot spring, a Adams (1564 - 1620), a naturalized British shipwright (named Anjin 7 min. walk from Izu Hokkawa Sta. on Izu-Kyuko Railways. Open daily: Miura in Japanese), contributed greatly to the development of 6:30 - 9:30, 16:00 - 23:00 (Women only: 19:00 - 21:00). Fee: ¥600. Japanese culture. The festival is annually held to commemorate his Kawazu Spa: Odoriko Onsen-Kaikan (踊り子温泉会館), 10 min. by feat of building a Western-style sailing ship, the first of its kind in bus from Kawazu Sta. on Izu-Kyuko Railways. Get off at Odoriko- Japan. Ceremonies, parades and a fireworks display. Onsen-Kaikan-mae Bus Stop. Open-air and indoor hot spring baths Aug. 15 - 17 (separate baths for women and men). Open: 10:00 - 21:00. Closed: Tue. Mishima Natsu Matsuri (Annual Festival of Mishima Taisha Fee: ¥1,000 for 3 hrs. Shrine) A procession of Yoritomo Minamoto, the first Kamakura Amagi Spa: Yunokuni-kaikan (湯の国会館), 20 min. by bus from shogun, and his retainers, and a parade of colorfully decorated floats. Shuzenji Sta. on Izu-Hakone Railways. Get off at Yunokuni-Kaikan-mae Horseback archery is performed on the 17th. Izu Peninsula PAGE 5/ 8

To Hakone To Tokyo 至東京 To Shimizu To Shizuoka Mishima 三島 1 至箱根 清水 至静岡 Numazu 沼津 Izu-Hakone Railway Atami 熱海 JR Tokaido Line 東海道 線 Kinomiya 来宮 Atami Japanese ● Plum Garden 熱海梅園

Nirayama Atami Beach Awashima 韮山 Marine Park Cape Ose 淡島 Izu-Nagaoka Ajiro 網代 大瀬崎 Mito Beach ● マリンパーク 伊豆長岡 ● Usami Beach Suruga Bay Izu-Mito Sea Paradise ● 駿河湾 伊豆三津シーパラダイス Japan Cycle Sports Center Usami 宇佐美 Shuzenji Y.H. 日本サイクルスポーツセンター Heda Ito Beach Ito 戸田 Izu Hedaso Shuzenji 伊東 修善寺

Izu Skyline Kawana Mt. Daruma (982 m) 川名川奈 達磨山 Lake Ippeki To Oshima Is. Y.H. Takasagoya Naka-Izuso Ryokan 一碧湖 至 大島 Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art 136 ● 池田20世紀美術館 Y.H. Kita Ryokan Izu Cactus Garden 伊豆シャボテン公園 ● Toi Beach Toi Fujimiso Toi Izu Glass and Craft Museum ● 135 Jogasaki-kaigan 伊豆ガラス と工芸美術館 城ヶ崎海岸 土肥 Yugashima 湯ヶ島 Izu-kogen 伊豆高原 Izu-kogen 伊豆高原 Izu Ocean Park 伊豆海洋公園 ● Joren Falls Izu-Okawa 伊豆大川 浄蓮の滝 Mt Amagi (1,406 m) 天城山 Izu-Hokkawa 伊豆北川 Sagami Bay 相模灘 Izu-Atagawa 伊豆熱川 Tropical & Alligator Garden ● 熱川バナナ・ワニ園

Dogashima Orchid Sanctuary ● らんの里堂ヶ島 Seven Falls of Kawazu Amagi Harris 河津七滝 ● Court Y.H. Dogashima 堂ヶ島 Kawazu 河津 Matsuzaki Beach Sanyo-so Y.H. Izu-Inatori 伊豆稲取 Izu Matsuzakiso Matsuzaki 松崎 Kawazu 河津 To Oshima Is.

Hagachizaki 136 Monkey Paradise 野猿波勝崎苑 Margaret Line ● Shirahama Beach Izu-Kyuko Railways JR Shinkansen 白浜海岸 ● Cape Hagachi Shimoda Japan Railways (JR) 波勝崎 下田 Other Railways Sotoura Beach Main Road 外浦海岸 ● Koura Boat Route 子浦 Gensu Y.H. Tourist Infomation

● Spa Shimogamo Tropical Garden N 下賀茂熱帯植物園 People’s Lodge Youth Hostel Yumigahama Beach Irozaki Jungle Park 弓ヶ浜海岸 石廊崎ジャングルパーク ● ● Cape Iro 石廊崎 0510km Izu Peninsula PAGE 6/ 8 IZU PENINSULA

Hiking Course to Visit “Seven Falls of Kawazu” (Kawazu-Nanadaru) (河津七滝ハイキングコース)

30 min. by Izu-Hakone Railway 1 hr. by bus Mishima Sta. 三島駅 Shuzenji Sta. 修善寺駅 Suishoji-shita Bus Stop 水生地下 45-min. walk 25-min. walk 1 hr. 40-min. walk Old Amagi Tunnel 旧天城トンネル Kanten Bridge 寒天橋 Mizutare 水垂 10-min. walk 45-min. walk 5-min. walk Kamadaru Falls 釜滝 Odaru Falls 大滝 Odaru-Iriguchi Bus Stop 大滝入口 1 hr. by bus Shimoda Sta. 下田駅

Hiking Course to Visit “Seven Falls of Kawazu” To Shuzenji and Mishima 至 修善寺、三島 (河津七滝ハイキングコース) Suishoji-shita Okawabata 水生地下 Camp Site 大川端キャンプ場 Mishima Sta. (三島駅) 30 min. by Old Amagi Tunnel Izu-Hakone Railway 旧天城トンネル Shuzenji Sta. (修善寺駅) Amagi Pass 1 hr. by bus 天城峠 Okawabata Campsite 大川端キャンプ場 New Amagi Tunnel Suishoji-shita Bus Stop (水生地下) Kanten Bridge 新天城トンネル 45-min. walk 寒天橋 Nikai Daru Old Amagi Tunnel (旧天城トンネル) 二階滝 25-min. walk Path Kanten Bridge (寒天橋) Road 1 hr. 40-min. walk River Bus Stop Mizutare (水垂) 10-min. walk Nabeushinai 鍋失 Kamadaru Falls (釜滝) 45-min. walk Hiraname-no Taki 平滑の滝 Odaru Falls (大滝) 5-min. walk Odaru-Iriguchi Bus Stop (大滝入口) 1 hr. by bus

Kaw azu R 河 Shimoda Sta. (下田駅) 津 iver 川

Mizutare 水垂 Kama Daru 釜滝 Kawazu-Nanadaru 河津七滝 Seven Falls Ebi Daru エビ滝 Odaru-Iriguchi 大滝入口 Hebi Daru 蛇滝 of Kawazu Kawazu-Nanadaru Hakkei Daru 初景滝 Loop Bridge (Kawazu-Nanadaru) Kani Daru カニ滝 河津七滝ループ橋 河津七滝 至 下田 Deai Daru 出合滝 Odaru 大滝 To Shimoda

Accommodations: Name of Facility Tel. Fax Room Rate (¥) Name of Facility Tel. Fax Room Rate (¥) Atami: Ito: Tamanoi Ryokan (R) (0557) 81-3685 (0557) 81-8632 15,000~ Yokikan (R) (0557) 37-3101 (0557) 36-6488 13,000~ Tsuruya Hotel (R) (0557) 82-1212 – 13,000~ Toriroku Ryokan (M) (0557) 37-0387 (0557) 37-0389 7,000 Atami Korakuen Hotel (R) (0557) 82-0121 (0557) 82-0077 16,000~ Otsuka (M) (0557) 48-8839 (0557) 48-8748 8,000 Hotel Onoya (R) (0557) 82-1111 (0557) 83-0026 18,000~ Pension Nova (P) (0557) 54-1453 (0557) 54-3583 7,500 Pension Kurotake (P) (0557) 67-1828 – 9,000~ Marin Hills (H) (0557) 45-4537 (0557) 45-4294 9,000 Atami Village (PE) (0557) 81-8295 – 7,000~ Pension Shiki (P) (0557) 54-3828 – 8,500 Suikoen Hotel (H) (0557) 81-6171 – 12,000 - 17,000 Okihigashi-so (M) (0557) 51-0161 (0557) 51-0156 7,500 Matsuki Ryokan (R) (0557) 81-8268 – 15,000~ Miharu (M) (0557) 47-2300 – 7,300 Umehara (M) (0557) 53-2427 (0557) 53-2427 6,500 IZU PENINSULA PAGE 7/ 8

Name of Facility Tel. Fax Room Rate (¥) Name of Facility Tel. Fax Room Rate (¥) Country House Izu (0557) 51-2826 (0557) 51-2826 6,900 Arai Ryokan (R) (0558) 72-2007 (0558) 72-5119 22,000~ Kogen (P) Kikuya Ryokan (R) (0558) 72-2000 (0558) 72-2002 18,000~ Jogasaki Kawakami (P) (0557) 51-3683 (0557) 51-6707 8,500 Sekireiso (R) (0558) 72-2031 (0558) 72-4711 22,000~ Palette (P) (0557) 54-3717 – 8,500 Shuzenji Youth Hostel (Y) (0558) 72-1222 – 4,400 Sophia (P) (0557) 54-2134 (0557) 54-4186 8,500 Pension Nova (P) (0557) 54-1453 (0557) 54-3583 8,500~ Yugashima: Hotel 21 (P) (0557) 54-1172 – 9,800~ Tatsuya Ryokan (R) (0558) 85-0511 – 12,000~ Shirakabeso (R) (0558) 85-0100 (0558) 85-0726 15,000~ Atagawa: Ochiairo (R) (0558) 85-0014 (0558) 85-1015 15,000~ Atagawa Onsen Hotel (R) (0557) 23-3131 – 17,000~ Irori no Yado Sankichi (M) (0558) 85-1123 – 10,000~ Hotel Katara (0557) 23-2222 (0557) 23-2003 19,000~ Fukushimaya (R) Kawazu-Nanadaru: Atagawa Grand Hotel (R) (0557) 23-2121 – 15,000~ Amagiso (R) (0558) 35-7711 (0558) 35-7714 16,000~ Atagawa Green Hotel (R) (0557) 23-2345 (0557) 23-1340 19,000~ Nanadaru Onsen Hotel (R) (0558) 35-7311 (0558) 35-7313 15,000~ Odaru Onsen Unryu (R) (0558) 36-8331 (0558) 36-8866 28,000~ Shimoda: Pension Bugatti (P) (0558) 34-0725 (0558) 34-0810 8,000 Shimoda Tokyu Hotel (H) (0558) 22-2411 (0558) 23-2419 10,000~ Amagi Harris Court YH (Y) W (0558) 35-7253 – 4,800 Shimoda Prince Hotel (H) (0558) 22-2111 (0558) 22-7584 24,000~ Shimoda Juraku Hotel (R) (0558) 22-2230 (0558) 22-2235 15,000~ Dogashima: Gensu Youth Hostel (Y*) (0558) 62-0035 – 3,775 Dogashima Akuyu (0558) 52-0346 (0558) 52-0434 20,000~ Sanyo-so Youth Hostel (Y) (0558) 42-0408 (0558) 42-0408 4,672 Sanshiro (R) Ochomise (M) (0558) 22-0568 – 6,500 Dogashima New Ginsui (R) (0558) 52-2211 (0558) 52-1210 25,000~ 10 Dollar House (M) (0558) 23-4486 – 7,000 Dogashima Onsen Hotel (H) (0558) 52-0275 – 20,000~ Haji (M) (0558) 22-2597 – 6,500 Dogashima Komatsu (0558) 52-1101 (0558) 52-1071 20,000~ Pension Nonaka (P) (0558) 22-6921 (0558) 22-6921 7,500~ View Hotel (H) Denpa-so (M) (0558) 22-5246 – 7,000 Hakugan-so (M) (0558) 52-0043 (0558) 52-0070 8,000 Jizaemon (M) (0558) 22-2634 (0558) 22-2634 7,000 Kiemon-so (M) (0558) 22-5225 (0558) 22-5235 7,000 Toi: Shirahama-so (M) (0558) 22-0238 (0558) 22-5952 10,000 Bokusuiso Toikan (R) (0558) 98-1050 – 18,000~ Marui-so (M) (0558) 52-1196 (0558) 52-0928 6,500 Katsuragawa Seaside (0558) 98-1115 (0558) 98-1120 16,000~ Earnest House (H) (0558) 22-5880 – 11,000 Hotel (R) YH Takasagoya Ryokan (Y) (0558) 98-0200 (0558) 98-0203 4,350 Shimogamo: Jinde (M) (0558) 99-0629 (0558) 99-0261 8,800~ Hotel Ikona (R) (0558) 62-0030 – 16,000~ Pension Izumi (P) (0558) 99-0706 (0558) 99-0063 8,500 Nanraku (R) (0558) 62-0171 – 18,000~ Matsuzaki: Yumigahama: Matsuzaki Prince Hotel (H) (0558) 42-2111 (0558) 42-2112 12,000~ Yumigahama Royal (0558) 62-2121 (0558) 62-2191 15,000~ Toyosaki Hotel (H) (0558) 42-0070 (0558) 42-2628 8,000 Hotel Bunga (R) Kanehan (M) (0558) 45-0221 (0558) 45-0230 8,000

Remarks Standard rates are quoted. Mishima: Mishima Plaza Hotel (BH) (055) 972-2121 (055) 972-2123 6,800~ H = Hotel Rate for a twin room. Hotel Shomei-kan (BH) (055) 972-7171 (055) 972-4997 5,160 R = Ryokan Rate per person including 2 meals and service charge. BH = Business hotel Rate for a single room. Izu-Nagaoka: Y = Youth Hostel Rate per person with 2 meals. Nanzanso (R) (055) 948-0601 – 18,000~ Y* = Youth Hostel Rate per person with breakfast. Nagaoka Hotel (R) (055) 948-0801 – 15,000~ M = Minshuku (family-run inn) Rate per person with 2 meals. Hotel Izumiso (R) (055) 948-1235 – 15,000~ P = Pension Rate per person with 2 meals. PL = People’s lodge Rate per person with 2 meals. Hananoyu (R) W (055) 947-2030 – 6,800~ W = Welcome Inn member Ebisuya (R) (055) 948-1541 (055) 948-2009 13,000~ Matsushirokan (R) (055) 948-0072 – 15,000~ Sakanaya Ryokan (R) (055) 948-1201 (055) 947-1201 12,000~

Shuzenji: Asaba Ryokan (R) (0558) 72-7000 (0558) 72-7077 30,000~ Accommodation rates are due to change by season or days. Please check the correct rates before you visit. PAGE 8/ 8 IZU PENINSULA

JNTO Website JNTO Website can be a great help for getting detailed infor- TOURIST INFORMATION mation for your travel to Japan. It provides a wide range of (“i” Tourist Information Offices) travel information in English and other 5 languages information (Français・Deutsch・中文簡体字・中文繁體字・ ) via the Atami City Tourist Association: internet on transportation, accommodations, shopping and 12-1, Ginza-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Pref. events. Information is updated frequently to enable you to 9:00 - 17:30 Tel. (0557)85-2222 access the latest information anytime. Ito City Tourist Association: URL: http://www. jnto. go. jp Beside Ito Station, 1-8-3 Yukawa, Ito City, Shizuoka Pref. 9:00 – 17:00 Tel. (0557)37-6105

Goodwill Guide Groups like the following offer tourists from overseas free local tours guided in English or other languages. They are registered with JNTO and display a The Welcome Inns comprise a range of accommo- W dations from hotels, business hotels, ryokan, minshuku and badge. There is no charge for their service as they are volunteers. pensions to youth hostels. Most of them have guest rooms You are only expected to pay for their travel expenses, admissions the charge for which is a modest ¥8,000 or less per night for a single to tourist facilities if you are visiting them, and to pay for their meals room . if you eat with them. Reservation for Welcome Inns is available through Inter- national Tourism Center of Japan (ITCJ). Atami SGG ————————————————————————————— We can take you around at your request. Apply by one Reservation before your departure for Japan week in advance by phone to Mr. Nishiyama (0557-82-7580, Visit ITCJ's website at http://www.itcj.or.jp or JNTO's at http://www.jnto.go.jp. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.). Also your request by mail, fax or e-mail is accepted and processed at ITCJ’s head office. To make a reservation, simply complete the Reservation Request Form available from your nearest JNTO offices and send it to the head office at least The Ito Club of Goodwill Guide one week ahead by e-mail or fax, or three weeks ahead of your departure from We can take you around at your request. Apply by phone home by mail. Confirmed flight booking required for application. Especially for your first night in Japan, we accept the reservation request only when you have a to Mr. Masatada Kuroiwa (0557-36-1291, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.). firm booking on a flight arriving in Japan by no later than 7:00 p.m. Reservation after your arrival in Japan IZU SGG Club To take advantage of our service, you must appear in person at any of the Welcome Inn reservation counters located at the Tourist Information Centers We can take you around at your request. Apply by phone (TICs) operated by JNTO (in Tokyo) or ITCJ (at Narita Airport and Kansai to Ms. Masami Nakamura (0558-22-0125, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) or Airport). e-mail ([email protected]). Welcome Inn Reservation Center c/o International Tourism Center of Japan 9th F1., Kanda Urban Bldg., 2-4-2, Kanda Tsukasacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0048 Tel:03-3252-1717 Fax:03-3252-1521

All information contained in this leaflet is based on data as of December 2003. Transportation schedules, fares, accommodation charges, etc. are subject to change. Check with organizations concerned for updated information. © 2004 Japan National Tourist Organization. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Printed in Japan