Koganezaki

Koganezaki, located in Nishi-Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a stunning viewpoint with promenades and observation decks. It's known as one of the top tourist spots in Nishi-Izu, where you can enjoy views of Mt. Fuji and the sunset during the sunset time. Additionally, due to its topography, it's a recommended spot for snorkeling, even for small children and beginners, as it's less affected by waves. There are also accommodation facilities such as campsites, hotels, and ryokans around Koganezaki, allowing you to stay and relax. It's easily accessible by car and takes about 2 and a half hours from Tokyo. Why not visit and see for yourself?

Around Koganezaki, there are various activities to enjoy such as diving, snorkeling, and swimming. At Koganezaki Dive Center, you can enjoy guided diving and buddy diving. Even beginners can enjoy guided diving with peace of mind as the staff will guide you underwater. Buddy diving allows you to dive freely. There are also snorkeling and trial diving options. Koganezaki Park Beach is a calm swimming area where you can enjoy various activities such as rock pooling, fishing, and camping. One of the attractions is the high transparency of the sea, allowing you to observe small fish swimming clearly. There are also many hot spring facilities around Koganezaki, so you can refresh yourself in a hot spring after playing in the sea.

Every spring, the Koganezaki Sakura Festival is held. You can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom and purchase local specialties and enjoy various events in Nishiizu Town. Koganezaki Park is also famous as a cherry blossom spot, and the cherry blossom blooming information is posted on the website of the Japan Meteorological Agency. This information is useful for planning your cherry blossom viewing. In addition, there are many attractions in the Koganezaki area, such as literary monuments and Uma Rock. It's worth visiting places like Uma no Se, where Yukio Mishima stayed and wrote the novel "The Frolic of the Beasts," and the hot spring town of Matsuzaki-cho, where the source of the hot spring is a natural flow.

Koganezaki, where you can tour the Izu tourist spots (sacred sites) that appeared in "Yuru Camp△", is a must-see for fans of the show. There are also places like Oomuroyama, Izu Shaboten Zoo, Inatori Hosono Kogen, Inubou Mountain, Sanshiro Island, and Douga Island. In addition, it's possible to access the area from Izu Inatori Station, which appeared in "Yuru Camp△", by taxi in about 13 minutes or by bus in about 30 minutes.

At Koganesaki Crystal Park, you can experience glass making at the "Experience Workshop". Staff who specialize in glass will provide easy-to-understand guidance, so anyone can enjoy making their own work without hesitation. In addition, there are Toyokeizan and parks in the surrounding area. You can also enjoy beautiful scenery while taking a walk.