Located right in the center of the Izu Peninsula, on high-altitude hills, lies Nakaizu Winery Hills, boasting a landscape of open and beautiful vineyards unlike anything you'd expect in Japan, truly living up to its name as a paradise in the sky. It's also home to SHiD..., known for its school lunch and karaoke businesses.
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A must-do at the end of a trip to Shuzenji is souvenir hunting. Searching for unique local flavors and specialty products is like a treasure hunt. We've already selected the shops to visit, so let's get started. We'll walk through the bamboo grove path and return to the bustling hot springs...
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A refreshing morning begins with soft sunlight streaming in and birdsong chirping. Waking up at "Shuzenji Kizuna+" in Izu completely soothes away the fatigue of travel, providing a truly invigorating moment. Breakfast, like dinner, is served in our room, and we requested it for 8 AM...
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As dusk begins to fall and Shuzenji is enveloped in silence, the soft lights of Izu's "Shuzenji Kizuna+" begin to flicker, preparing the anticipation for the meal to come. The dishes, enjoyed while surrendering to the tranquil scenery, are the main course of this trip...
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Izu's "Shuzenji Kizuna+" is a dog-first inn designed with the time spent with your beloved dog as the top priority. The grounds include a vast outdoor dog run for dogs to enjoy, an indoor dog run where they can play regardless of the weather, and even separate footbaths for both people and dogs...
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Located in the heart of the Izu Peninsula, Shuzenji is a historic hot spring town. I recently stayed at "Shuzenji Kizuna+", a dog-friendly inn situated in a prime location within walking distance of the town's central bamboo grove path. I had previously stayed there with my dog...
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Following the renovation of the Shuzenji Onsen bus stop, a café called "MatoKa," which also houses a Baumkuchen workshop, opened next to the bus stop on December 19, 2024. The 43-year-old bus stop had become dilapidated, and the café opened as a way to provide a relaxing space for visitors...
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"Takenosato Mizuguchi," a gazebo-style tea house, stands at the entrance to the popular "Bamboo Grove Path" in the Shuzenji Onsen hot spring town. Surrounded by the clear waters of the Katsura River and the lush greenery of the bamboo grove, it's a space where you can enjoy a pleasant break during your stroll, feeling as if you're embraced by nature. A refreshing breeze...
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Shuzenji Onsen, known as the oldest hot spring in Izu, is a charming town where the atmosphere of a hot spring resort harmonizes with abundant nature. The hot spring town revolves around Shuzenji Temple, founded by Kobo Daishi Kukai, the founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. This time, we are visiting again to celebrate my husband's birthday. The hot spring town is...
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Shuzenji Onsen, said to have been discovered approximately 1200 years ago by Kobo Daishi Kukai, is known as "the oldest hot spring in Izu" and has a long history as a representative hot spring town of Izu, a region famous for its hot springs. For my husband's birthday trip, we chose this historic Shuzenji...
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At Komatsuya Hachinobo, a renowned inn in Izu-Nagaoka Onsen that underwent a major renovation to create a relaxing environment for guests and their dogs, mornings begin with the sunrise over Mt. Genji and the lush, pleasant scenery. A morning bath in the large public bath, "Otokoyu Genroku no Yu," offers a different atmosphere than the evening...
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Before enjoying the renowned dinner at Komatsuya Hachinobo, a long-established inn founded in 1913, we reserved the private open-air bath, "Kangetsu no Yu." The men's and women's public baths, as well as the private open-air bath, are all located on the top floor, the 7th floor. The private open-air bath is made of cypress wood, perfect for a couple to enjoy...
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