IZU PENINSULA PAGE 1/ 8 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.