'The OKAMI' introduces beauty of Izu and charm of traditional culture of Japanese-style hotels, which are called "Ryokan" to overseas guests.
In additon, The OKAMI is organized with proprietresses (Landladies) of various Ryokans in IZU by a brand creation enterprise of Shizuoka Prefecture for the purpose of making IZU loved by foreign guests still more.
Please select any of our Ryokans to make your travel most enjoyable and unforgettablle one.
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Map of Izu Peninsula |
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| Izu Nagaoka Town (Center Area) | Shuzenji Town (Center Area) | |||||
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"Flowers, history and Mt. Fuji". Izu Nagaoka is well known for the plentiful hot water of its onsens. The town also has many festivals such as "Nue-barai"on 28th January, the Genji Iris Festival on the first weekend in July and the Geta Festival where used wooden clogs are burned in offering on 11th November. Mishima Stn., then 20 min. by Izu-Hakone Line to Izu Nagaoka Stn.. |
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The Amagi pass is you will find the
old Amagi Tunnel, which appears in Kawabata's novel, "Izu no
Odoriko". The Kawazu river tumbles down from Mt. Amagi and branches into seven waterfalls, eventually running down to deep azure sea. Kawazu Town is famous as a producer of Japanese "wasabi" radish,carnations and irises, etc. Izu Kyuko Line Kawazu Stn. # Kawazu Town Tourist Association |
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| Amagi Yugashima Town (Center Area) | Nishiizu Town (West Area) | |||||
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Around 6km from the old Amagi Tunnel,
there is the Hatcho-ike pond, which is a crater pond of Mt. Amagi.
Hiking courses on Mt. Amagi are very popular, and there are lookouts
from where great views of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay and Izu-shichito can
be had. Izu-Hakone Line Shuzenji Stn., then 45 min. |
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Nishiizu Town is situated right in the
middle of the Izu Peninsula, on the west side. At the popular tourist spot, Dogashima, there are protected natural caves and many other attractions. Also, Dogashima is home to many hot springs, such as Ukishima Onsen and Neginohata Onsen. |
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| Toi Town (West Area) | Heda Village (West Area) | |||||
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From Toi there are splendid views of
Mt. Fuji, and even as far as the Southern Alps. With a variety of different flowers in every season, spectacular sunsets that turn the horizon crimson, and the best quality hot springs, Toi is really blessed with a superb natural environment. Koibitomisaki,or"Lover's Point", is very popular with the younger set, and is one of the town's most famous spots. |
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Within the village there are beach and
auto-camping facilities, and a museum with exhibits from Japan's first
western style shipbuilding yard. Local delicacies include fresh giant Japanese spider crabs and other deep sea delights. |
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| Shimoda City (South Area) | Minamiizu Town (South Area) | |||||
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Shimoda City is situated south eastern
tip of the Izu Peninsula. It is known as the city from which the nation was opened up to the world, with the arrival of Commodore Perry's black ships. There are ten white sand bathing beaches, and many different types of land and sea food available. |
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Minamiizu town is right
on the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula. With the plentiful hot springs of the Shimokamo Onsen and the beach at Yumigahama, selected as one of the most beautiful in Japan, and the rugged charm of the rias coast at Irozaki, the area is one of unbeatable scenic beauty. |
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