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A rare hot spring said to gush out as if running from the mountains to the sea. Inside the cave, the steam and heat are powerful and impressive. It’s one of Atami’s most historic spots, often visited together with the approach to Izusan Shrine.

Enjoy a tapioca café set in a traditional Japanese house over 100 years old. The menu features drinks made with body-friendly ingredients, alongside artwork by local Izu artists.

Enjoy a tapioca café set in a traditional Japanese house over 100 years old. The menu features drinks made with body-friendly ingredients, alongside artwork by local Izu artists.

Surrounded by the Hakone mountain range, Oratche is a free-admission farm in the Tanna Basin. Visitors can enjoy soft-serve ice cream made with fresh Tanna milk, try butter-making, and interact with animals—fun to visit again and again.

The Yukumi Ceremony of the Spring Kobo Memorial is held every year on April 21 in Shuzenji Onsen. Yukumi maidens and a ceremonial procession walk through the hot spring town, offering sacred hot spring water to Kobo Daishi in this traditional spring event.

Located in Numazu is a peninsula that juts out about 1km into Suruga Bay, and is also known as Biwa Island. It is a popular diving spot, but it also has many other attractions, such as shrines, ponds, and natural monuments. On a clear day, you can even enjoy the view of Mt. Fuji.

Originally opened as a retreat for Emperor Taishō and later enjoyed by generations of the Imperial Family, the Numazu Imperial Villa is a historic seaside estate. The grounds include cafés for light meals, scenic spots with views of Mt. Fuji, and a gift shop, making it a pleasant place to explore at a relaxed pace.

Held annually in Shuzenji Onsen, Izu City. Featuring historic Hina dolls from the Meiji to Heisei eras, elegant palace-style displays, and traditional Izu hanging ornaments in a charming setting.

Located in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, this is Japan's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. In addition to the bridge itself, the site features restaurants, shops, cafés, and attractions set amidst the forest, making it a popular tourist destination.

On a nostalgic evening in Shuzenji, just beside the bamboo grove, enjoy comforting flavors at the only local Chinese restaurant in the Shuzenji Onsen area. Loved by locals and visitors alike, this classic machichuka serves familiar, heartwarming dishes in a relaxed, old-fashioned setting—perfect for unwinding after a day at the hot springs.