Best of Izu
At some point [people] start wondering if there’s something else, something a little quieter, a little less curated.
Japanese Culture
Slow Travel on the Izu Peninsula
On the Izu Peninsula, slow travel works differently. Here, distance isn’t optional. It’s built into the land. And rather than being an inconvenience, that distance is what gives each place its character.
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Izu Katsuobushi
Watching smoke rise from the tebiyama furnace, seeing blocks of fish slowly transformed by fire and time, you gain a rare insight into the foundation of Japanese cooking.
A Short History of Japan’s Lodging System
When people think of accommodations in Japan today, words like ryokan, minshuku, and even Airbnb come to mind. Many of these lodging traditions trace their roots back hundreds of years to the Edo period, when the Tokugawa shogunate codified a nationwide accommodation system.
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Shizuoka Tea
But there’s another side to Japanese tea—one focused on taste, health, and pure drinking pleasure—thriving in places like Shizuoka Prefecture
Izu’s Oldest Shrine: Shirahama Jinja
Not far from the laid back cafes of Shimoda’s popular Shirahama Beach lies a hidden gem that whispers of Japan’s ancient legends. Shirahama Shrine isn’t your typical tourist stop — it’s a living connection to the Izu Peninsula’s deep cultural roots, where nature, mythology, and life in a small community seamlessly merge. A Shrine Steeped
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Izu: From Exile to Empire
The Izu Peninsula . . . onsen (hot springs) resorts and amazing natural scenery. However, few people think of Izu as a place that shaped Japanese history.
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Matsuzaki: One of Japan’s 100 Most Beautiful Villages
The quaint little village of Matsuzaki, on Izu’s west coast, is a dream destination for folks seeking the charm of old Japan.
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Izu’s Long Cherry Blossom Season
For a few fleeting moments in spring, cherry trees bloom in ephemeral splendor and people turn out in droves before the blossoms disappear. At least that’s what people believe.
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Hiring a guide transforms your travel experience
A local guide can add profound value to your trip, especially if it’s your first time in a complicated country like Japan.
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