Discover Izu

Jimmy's Izu Blog

In recent years, the amount of English language information about Japan’s Izu Peninsula has been increasing, but it’s still hard to find. Official tourism sites tend to cover the highlights.

This blog is designed to introduce well known areas, hidden gems, and tell the stories that help define the character of Izu.

Learn About Izu

  • Practical Information
  • Things to do & see
  • Mythology & Folktales

Help people discover Izu: If you have a site that provides information about Izu, we’d be happy to exchange links. Contact us

Topics

Gokusenji – First US Consulate in Japan

Gyokusenji was the first US consulate in Japan and was occupied by Townsend Harris, America's first resident diplomat.

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Categories: Izu History

Higashiuraji – Old East Izu Road

A well preserved section of the Higashiuraji (or Shimoda Kaido), an ancient road in eastern Izu, Japan

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Categories: Izu History

Izu Peninsula Geology

Izu's geology is perhaps its most unique feature. For example, this peninsula is the only land mass in Japan that sits on the Philippine Sea...

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Categories: Izu Geology