I visited Izu Atagawa with my mom to relax. It was early spring; the end of March to see cherry blossom. Izu is located south compared to Tokyo so I thought it was the best time to see cherry blossom. However, this year in March was colder than usual, so it hadn’t blossomed yet. Instead, blossomed plums were welcoming us!
In this part, I’d like to introduce you Izu Peninsula and Izu Atagawa.
More info about other areas in Izu Peninsula, please check my another blog!
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1. Where is Izu?
Izu is in Shizuoka prefecture, which shape looks like fish. Izu is in the tale of fish. Also, Izu is closed to Tokyo. It takes about 2 hours and half by a remitted express from Tokyo.
Also, Izu is surrounded sea and it’s famous for Hot spring. That’s why people select Izu Peninsula to trip and relax!
2. What’s famous experience in Izu Atagawa?
So, what’s famous experience in Izu Atagawa? How do you enjoy here?
Actually, compared to other places of Izu Peninsula, I think there are a little bit sightseeing spots. Izu Atagawa is known as an Onsen town. There are many Hotels and Onsen in this town. To stay, to enjoy Onsen, Izu Atagawa is the best.
Have a look this photo. Many hotels are built besides a slope street, and lanterns are decorated on a slope.
On first week in April, Taiwan’s festival was held. Atagawa is similar to Jioufen, Taiwan. A slope, Onsen, Hotels. That’s why the city prepared for upcoming Taiwan’s festival.
Here is Ashi-Yu (foot hot-spring) in front of Atagawa station. Take off your shoes and socks, put into a hot-spring!
There is a Daikokuten’s statue. To pour hot-spring to Daikokuten, he’ll give you fortune.
Here is one of a spot of the origin’s hot-spring. A Bentensama was also welcoming to us.
Here is a spot to wash your cash. The component of hot-spring can clear coins. To get fortune, why don’t you to wash your coin!
Also, at Atagawa station, they sell eggs. You can put your egg into this hot-spring, and have boiled egg!
To read this part, you can understand that Atagawa is known as a Onsen Town. In order to trip around Izu Peninsula, I recommend you staying in Atagawa.
3. Where did we stay?
We stayed here. It’s Ryokan (Japanese Hotel) and called Hiina.
To speak frankly, it was amazing. I’ve never been to stay a brilliant hotel!!!
First, the location. Once you open the door, you can see a great ocean view. Plus, there’s an individual hot-spring each rooms. A friend of mine who is from Spain said to me, “I love taking hot-spring but, I always worried about others. You know, I have to be naked so…” No worries. If you stay at this hotel, you don’t have to think about it!
Second, the Onsen. The way to take an onsen is such a nice but, there is also individual Onsen. How amazing is it!?
Seeing ocean view and relaxing , I forgot to pass time.
Third and lastly, FOODS
Have a look. Big Sashimi, Shrimp, beautiful appetizer. Too many but it was so delicious that I was satisfied with cuisines…
Boiled golden red bream which is famous food in Izu.
Wagyu’s stake.
That’s all of dinner menu. They are using freshest ingredients. How amazing is it!? (I say same things… I don’t know how to say more attractive, but, so brilliant!)
Here is a breakfast. Breakfast was also amazing…
If you wanna check this hotel, check this link below!
Totally, Izu is one of a famous sightseeing spot in Japan! It’s close to Tokyo and you can enjoy nature, Onsen, foods.
To stay in Izu, why don’t you to come to Izu Atagawa!
If you’re interested in Izu and you’ve been to Izu, leave your comment!
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