Contents A. Identification of the Area ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 A.1 Name of the Proposed Geopark ........................................................................................................................................... 1 A.2 Location of the Proposed Geopark ....................................................................................................................................... 1 A.3 Surface Area, Physical and Human Geographical Characteristics ....................................................................................... 1 A.3.1 Physical Geographical Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 1 A.3.2 Human Geographical Charactersitics ........................................................................................................................... 3 A.4 Organization in charge and Management Structure ............................................................................................................. 5 A.4.1 Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council ................................................................................................................... 5 A.4.2 Structure of the Management Organization .................................................................................................................. 6 A.4.3 Supporting Units/ Members .......................................................................................................................................... 7 A.4.4 Finances ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7 A.5 Application contact person ................................................................................................................................................... 7 B. Geological Heritage ................................................................................................................................................................... 8 B.1 General geological description of the proposed Geopark .................................................................................................... 8 B.2 Listing and description of geological sites within the proposed Geopark .......................................................................... 13 B.3 Details on the interest of these sites in terms of their international, national, regional or local value................................ 20 B.4 Listing and description of other sites of natural, cultural and intangible heritage interest and how they are related to the geological sites and how they are integrated into the proposed Geopark.................................................................................. 29 C. GEOCONSERVATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 32 C.1 Current and Potential Pressure on the proposed Geopark .................................................................................................. 32 C.2 Curent status in terms of protection of geological sites wothin the proposed Geopark ..................................................... 32 C.3 Data on the management and maintenance of all heritage sites ......................................................................................... 33 C.3.1 The Management of heritage sites .............................................................................................................................. 33 C.3.2 The Conservation and Preservation Management of Geosites ................................................................................... 34 D. Economic Activity and Business Plan ...................................................................................................................................... 36 D.1 Economic activity in the proposed Geopark ...................................................................................................................... 36 D.1.1 Characteristics of Local Industries ............................................................................................................................. 36 D.1.2 Tourism ....................................................................................................................................................................... 37 D.1.3 Agriculture, Forestry, and Animal Husbandry ............................................................................................................ 37 D.1.4 Fisheries ..................................................................................................................................................................... 38 D.2 Existing and Planned Facilities in the proposed Geopark .................................................................................................. 38 D.2.1 Central Facility ........................................................................................................................................................... 38 D.2.2 Provision of Visitor Centers ....................................................................................................................................... 39 D.2.3 Guidance and Interpretation Panels ............................................................................................................................ 39 D.3 Analysis of geotourism potential of proposed Geopark ..................................................................................................... 40 D.3.1 Geotourism Strengths ................................................................................................................................................. 40 D.3.2 Geotourism Weaknesses ............................................................................................................................................. 40 D.3.3 Ongoing Activities and Future Vision ........................................................................................................................ 41 D.4 Overview and policies for the sustainable development .................................................................................................... 42 D.4.1 Geotourism and Economy .......................................................................................................................................... 42 D.4.2 Geo-education ............................................................................................................................................................ 43 D.4.3 Geo-heritage ............................................................................................................................................................... 44 D.5 Policies for community empowerment in the proposed Geopark ...................................................................................... 45 D.6 Policies for public and stakeholder awareness in the proposed Geopark ........................................................................... 45 E. Reasons for Seeking Recognition as a UNESCO Global Geopark........................................................................................... 47 A. Identification of the Area A.1 Name of the Proposed Geopark The name of the proposed Geopark is the “Izu Peninsula Geopark”. The Izu peninsula is blessed with a rich natural environment, where history, culture, and cuisine have grown and flourished. As one of the most famous regions in Japan for hot springs, it has long welcomed many visitors. Much of this natural and social environment is closely entwined with the creation of the peninsula and its current geology. A.2 Location of the Proposed Geopark fig. 1 shows the location of the Izu Peninsula Geopark. It extends from 34°32′42.4″ to 35°13′16.3″ North, and from 138°42′18″ to 139°12′32.4″ East. It is 100 km WSW of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and by train is about 40 minutes from Tokyo, and 1 hour from Tokyo International Airport. In order to make area including all terrestrial areas where resident exists, Geopark area is set also in the sea area (3km from the coastline). And, the boundary on the north side is in agreement with the administrative Hatsushima Island Narita Airport Tokyo Haneda Airport Shizuoka Pref. Izu Peninsula boundaries. fig. 1 Location of the Proposed Geopark A.3 Surface Area, Physical and Human Geographical Characteristics The proposed Geopark covers the whole area of the Izu Peninsula, 2,027 km2 (land area: 1585 km2). This covers the area in common between the geophysical “Izu”, which was carried from the south by the motion of Philippine Sea plate and collided with Honshu(Japan main island) , and the cultural and tourist “Izu”, the old “Izu-no-Kuni”. There are 15 administrative units within the Geopark : Tokyo Numazu City, Atami City, Mishima City, Ito City, Shimoda City, Izu City, Izunokuni City, Higashiizu Town, Kawazu Mt.Fuji Town, Minamiizu Town, Matsuzaki Town, Nishiizu Town, Kannami Town, Shimizu Town, and Nagaizumi Town. Izu A.3.1 Physical Geographical Characteristics Peninsula [Topography/Relief] Nagoya The Izu peninsula is a peninsular landmass that extends about 60 km southward at the eastern edge of Shizuoka Prefecture: it has a maximum