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Izu Peninsula
The Izu Peninsula (伊豆半島 Izu-hantō) is a scenic region in Shizuoka prefecture in central Japan.
Regions
- Minami Izu (South Izu)
- Central Izu
Cities
Other destinations
Culture and History
Two to three hours by train from Tokyo station, the Izu Peninsula offers numerous hot springs and seaside resort towns, so it is a popular day trip and weekend get-away destination for many Tokyoites.
Atami and Shimoda are perhaps best known, but there are dozens of less renowned towns on both sides of the peninsula, and in the interior, with inviting attractions.
Talk
Travel to Izu Peninsula & Visa Requirements
Tours & Getting around Izu Peninsula
Izu Peninsula attractions and sightseeing
Itineraries
Izu Peninsula city tours
Scuba Diving
Izu Peninsula is recognized in the scuba diving community as the most popular destination for mainland Japan diving. The East Coast of Atami is most popular with dive operators for its accessibility and infrastructure, while the West Coast's sites are largely unspoiled, safeguarded from weekend crowds by its remote destination and lack of train stations.
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This page was last edited at 20:05, on 26 June 2008 by Wikitravel user Morph. Based on work by Stephanie Stroup and Jani Patokallio, Wikitravel user(s) Mediatinker, Episteme and Texugo and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.
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