Epic 1-Day Ito Adventure: Scenic Rails to Coastal Gems

Daegu Mountain is one of the main natural attractions of the Izu Plateau and a symbol of the Izu Plateau. She and Fuji Mountain are also very similar in appearance. According to legend, Mount Fuji is a sister mountain. Daegu Mountain was formed by volcanic eruptions about 4,000 years ago, and the eruption of the Mt. The top of the mountain is conical, and the inside of the mountain is a huge crater round. The beautiful lines are like an inverted bowl.

In the Izu Cactus Zoo, you can get up close and personal with animals ranging from free-range squirrel monkeys, peacocks to the beloved capybara. New animal species are constantly being added, from 100 to 130. A collection of various cacti from all over the world, a display of 1500 cacti and other succulents collected from countries around the world.

The Kinosaki Coast is located on a typical deep coastline, and the steep broken rock is a Ria-style coast formed by the cooling of lava from the eruptions of Mount Amagi and Mount Omuro. The tens of meters of broken rocks rising from the Kinosaki coast stretch for 9 kilometers, and the scenery is beautiful and spectacular. There is a lush native forest platform next to the coastline, the reefs near the sea are rugged, the waves are rushing, and the waves crash on the shore. The tens of meters of cliffs on the sea crossed the rich households in the north to Hachimanno in the south, about 9 kilometers long. Tourists travel along the changing coastline from the Kinosaki coast with spectacular sea views and views of the Izu Islands such as Oshima.

Mount Fuji, which means "volcano" in Japanese, spans Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. This mountain, regarded as the "Holy Mt." by the Japanese, has been dormant since its eruption in 1707. This dormant volcano is a symbol of Japan. Of course, if you want to experience the natural scenery of Mt. Fuji and its surroundings up close, the Fuji Five Lakes area under the northern mountain of Mt. Fuji is a good choice. The reflection of Mt. Fuji in Kawaguchi Lake is a very classic scene, it is worth seeing, the nearby Oshino Hachi The sea is also famous. Peace Park in the southeast is a good choice for viewing Mount Fuji. On a sunny day and there is no cloud cover, you can clearly see the conical peak of Mount Fuji. In autumn and winter, you can also see the snow on the top of the mountain, which is particularly beautiful. Every year from mid-September to mid-October, the top of Mount Fuji begins to snow, and it will not melt until around June of the following year, and the residual snow can even be seen in mid-July. You can climb Mount Fuji in July and August, and the mountain will be closed in other seasons. There are four main mountain climbing entrances on Mount Fuji, namely Fujinomiyaguchi, Sugoguchi, Gotembaguchi, and Fujiyoshida (Kawaguchiko) entrance. The first three are all in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is divided into 10 stages from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. Each stage is called a "station", and there is a place for tourists to rest. Most tourists take the bus from Lake Kawaguchi to the fifth station of Mount Fuji on the middle of the mountain, and then start from here. mountaineering. Climbing to the top of Mount Fuji, you can see a beautiful volcanic lake formed by two craters, surrounded by 8 peaks. Along the crater tour, there is a weather station, which is the commanding height of Japan. You may wish to take a group photo. There are two shrines, namely Kusushi Shrine and Sengen Shrine. There is also a post office on the top of the mountain, where you can send a postcard to friends and relatives. . In addition, watching the sunrise on Mount Fuji will be an unforgettable and beautiful experience. In addition to Mount Fuji itself, the scenery around the mountain is also very good. There are caves left after the volcanic eruption at the northern foot of the mountain, with various shapes and shapes, and some of them will continue to exhale. Among them, the walls of the Fuyue Feng Cave are covered with stalactite-like icicles, which are called "Wannianxue". The southern foothills is a vast plateau pasture with beautiful scenery all year round, and there are many places for leisure activities, such as camping, swimming and fishing in summer, and skiing and skating in winter.

Oshino Hakkai is located in Oshino Village between Yamanaka Lake and Kawaguchi Lake in Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a group of springs that originated from the melting snow of Mount Fuji more than 1,200 years ago. It is dotted with eight small ponds with clear springs, namely Yufu Pond, Bottomless Pond, Choshi Pond, Zhuo Pond, Yong Pond, Mirror Pond, Acorus Pond, and Exit Pond. In 2013, it was listed in the world as a constituent asset of Mount Fuji. cultural heritage. Tourists generally visit Mount Fuji first and then come to Oshino Village on their return journey. Because of the fame of Mount Fuji, more and more tourists come to visit Oshino Hakkai. These spring pools are almost 8-10 meters deep and crystal clear. There are all kinds of fish swimming in the pools, reflecting the surrounding flowers and trees. The scenery is natural and exquisite, very beautiful. And it's also a great place to watch and photograph Mount Fuji. The average water temperature of the spring water in Oshino Hakkai is about 13°C. The water is clear and sweet, and it is drinkable. There are generally free self-service drinking points next to the pool. You can taste it or buy bottled ones in the souvenir shop attached take away. There is also a famous specialty here - tofu brewed with spring water, which can be eaten raw with dipping sauce, you must try it. It is also very comfortable to stroll around in this simple and simple village, with old houses with a strong Japanese style and small shops selling natural food. If you want to dine here, we recommend udon noodles and soba noodles, which taste good and are reasonably priced. In addition, the grass cakes that can be seen everywhere and the coffee brewed with spring water are also very special.