Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport 2 hr 51
Hatsushima (1 hr 5) Lush mountain peak offering a variety of hiking trails & sweeping views of Mt. Fuji. Perry Road (14 min) Willow trees, stone benches & period houses with cafes & shops line this tiny, canal-side street. Tsumekizaki Park (16 min) Popular flower garden in a park on a peninsula offering walking paths & ocean views. Kawazu Seven Waterfalls (26 min) Series of 7 waterfalls, from 2 m. to 30 m. tall, along an approximately 1-km. forest walking trail. 今井浜温泉 (14 min) Shimoda Underwater Aquarium (14 min) Izu Peninsula Geopark (15 min) Offshore recreation area with a promenade over dramatic rock formations patterned by ash & lava. Izu Animal Kingdom (28 min) Kujuppama Beach (15 min) Small, secluded beach featuring calm water ideal for snorkeling, plus views of nearby mountains. Shirahama beach (3 min) Kisami Ohama beach (20 min) Long, undeveloped white-sand beach, a popular destination for surfing. Shimoda Park (Shiroyama Park) (13 min) iZoo (10 min) Indoor/outdoor zoo featuring reptiles such as iguanas, lizards & turtles, plus a cafe & gift shop. Tatadohama beach (18 min) Leafy cliffs edge a sandy beach with calm waters for swimming, separate surfing area & board rental. Road Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato (10 min) Harborside rest stop with a visitor center & sushi spots, souvenir stores & local history displays. |