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
The Giant Snake of Mt. Omuro
At the bottom of the west slope of Mt. Ōmuro is a large, open pit. On the edge of the pit is a cave that...
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Hanshiro Otoshi
A local legend about a loving couple and their tragic legacy.
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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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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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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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