(June 15-16, 2024) We went for an mini trip camping and visiting some new places in Izu. Although I have already visited Izu so many times, we still managed to find surprise and great places that I would like to recommend. Atami Moon Terrace This is a great public park including white sand beach. Also,… Continue reading (Japan) Good Places to Visit & Camp at Izu
Category: Kanto
(Japan) Izu Islands – Niijima
(Sept. 14-16, 2024) There are total 9 Islands in Tokyo Prefecture. Most of them are just several hours away from Tokyo by large passenger ship (Tokai Kisen), or a few hours away from Tokyo by high-speed jet ferry. Then, you’ll come to totally different world, beautiful sea and nature all around. I am particularly fond… Continue reading (Japan) Izu Islands – Niijima
(Japan) Gravel Cycling @Atsugi
Oct. 28, 2023 Atsugi is just a regular city in the Kanagawa Prefecture, but there is a big Sagami river running through it, also a city park called Sagamisansen Park there, so on a sunny weekend we decided to take our gravel bikes for a little off-road ride. We rode along the riverbank. Some part… Continue reading (Japan) Gravel Cycling @Atsugi
(Japan) Cycling around Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko
May 29, 2021 Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the popular tourist spot around Mt. Fuji, because it has many beautiful spots. It was actually a long time ago when we brought our MTB to cycle around there, but there were some favorite places that I still remember now, so I dig into my old photos… Continue reading (Japan) Cycling around Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko
(Japan) Hiking @ Kinpusan
Sept. 10, 2023 Kinpusan is one of the popular mountains in Yamanashi prefecture of Kanto. Its height is 2599m, and there is a free parking lot for 30 cars at the entrance. It is quite easy access and perfect for a day trip. We recently visited there in Sept., just after rain and typhoon, so… Continue reading (Japan) Hiking @ Kinpusan
(Japan) Best Places at South Izu
July 2023 This time we drove to Southern Izu to visit some of the best places. They are quite well-known to local Japanese, but not so known to foreigners. Yet, they are highly recommended, especially great to visit in the Summer. Ryugukutsu This a natural hidden sea cave next to Toji Beach, close of Shimoda… Continue reading (Japan) Best Places at South Izu
(Japan) Hiking & Camping @ Izu
May 27-28, 2023, Mount Amagi to Mount Daruma The Izusanryosen Trail is a nature trail with a total distance of approximately 43 km. Starting from Shuzenji Niji-no-sato in Izu City, it connects to Amagi Pass made famous by Izu Dancer via Mt. Daruma. It is a fascinating trail for hikers due to its bright and… Continue reading (Japan) Hiking & Camping @ Izu
(Japan) Maioka Park in Yokohama
Maioka Park is my most favorite park in Yokohama area. It is very special, and well worth the visit. No matter you are a local or a tourist, as long as you love nature and quiet environment, you will definitely have a good time there. The park is not one of the those usual crowded… Continue reading (Japan) Maioka Park in Yokohama
(Japan) Izu Peninsula
March 2023 EAST IZU Izu is another popular resort area in Kanto. In Spring, there are many people come here to watch the Sakura trees along the river. On the way to East Izu, you must pass Odawara. It is a good place for eating seafoods. Although the traffic at the east side is heavier… Continue reading (Japan) Izu Peninsula
(Japan) Miura Peninsula
Feb. 2023 Miura Peninsula is a very special place. Even though it is near Tokyo, within the densely populated Kanagawa prefecture, it is like a quick escape from the urban areas. Here you can find so much nature and sceneries that you can hardly believe. EAST MIURA Coming from eastern side of Miura, I usually… Continue reading (Japan) Miura Peninsula