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 What will you find in Izu? |
The ideal place to rest, relax, and experience traditional Japan
A popular recreational area for the stressed out people of the Tokyo region, Izu peninsula is especially well-known for the restorative power of a multitude of 'onsen' hotsprings. There are literally hundreds of hot-springs, as well as many hotels and classic 'ryokan', to adequately house the throngs of holiday makers. Also, here are many beautiful and historic spots, sophisticated art museums and amusement parks.
Japanese cuisine at its most delectable is another fine reason for planning a visit to this area. It is justly reputed for mouthwatering dishes of succulent giant crabs, skipjack tuna and unusually tasty dishes created from greens harvested from the local sea. A bowl of freshly picked and refreshingly sweet loquats (similar to apricots) usually provides a delicious desert and a good end to a gourmet meal. |
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| | WEST COAST |
| The western coast of Izu Peninsula features the double pleasure of an invigorating bath in an outdoor spa that includes on one side a splendid view of Mt. Fuji and on the other the wide open blue sea. Heda, Toi, Ugusu, Dogashima and Matsuzaki are famous spas located on the western coastline featuring hot-springs justly reputed for therapeutic effects in treating a variety of illness and diseases. While relaxing in the health-promoting waters, the bather can fully relax and enjoy an unobstructed view of the setting sun. |
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| | NAKA IZU (CENTRAL IZU) |
Naka-Izu is the central part of the Izu Peninsula. This area has numerous historic and high-quality hot springs (onsen) such as Izu-Nagaoka, Shuzenji, Amagi-Yugashima, and Kawazu. Less well known but worthy of note, the area is one of Japan's biggest producers of 'wasabi' (a sharp but tasty horseradish) and the local cuisine offers many 'wasabi' flavoured dishes.
Joren Falls with a perpendicular 25 metres drop to a pristine forest is well-worth a detour. |
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| | EAST COAST |
| Atami, Ito, Atagawa, Inatori, Imaihama and Shimoda all feature outdoor hot-springs. The unobstructed view of gentle waves on a billowing sea glistening in the sunshine, an azure blue sky above, this blissful scenery awaits the discerning visitor to one of these spa resorts. Natural hot-springs burbling up very close to the shore gives the feeling of being immersed in and part of the surrounding nature. In this splendid setting, invigorating sea breezes, the scent of mountain flowers wafting by, tempting gourmet foods are all the ingredients necessary to refresh and rejuvenate body and soul. |
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| | Atami City |
| Atami City, is one of the most popular resorts in all of Japan. The literal translation of 'atami' means 'hot sea' and it was originally thought the hot waters came from the sea. Favored by warm weather throughout the year, and due to its high grade hot-springs this resort town ranks as one of the most popular watering place in Japan attracting as many as 3 million visitors each year. Due to Atami's relatively close proximity to Tokyo, it's relatively easy for the foreign tourist to make it a must visit destination. |
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| ABOUT OCHA (GREEN TEA) |
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 Shizuoka Prefecture is reputed throughout Japan as the place to go for the best possible cup of refreshing and tasty green tea. Shizuoka Prefecture has ideal conditions for successful 'ocha' growth due to a fortunate geography where the soil components, temperate climate and right amount of moisture are all present in just the perfect proportions for producing a superior 'ocha'. So blessed with all the necessary ingredients it is no wonder the area is the major tea producing region in Japan. |  |
| For further information : World Green Tea Association www.o-cha.net/english/index.html |
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