Sanshiro Island (Tombolo of Dogashima) Sanshiro Island is a four-island consisting of Denbei Island, Nakanoshima, Okinosejima, and Takashima Island, located about 200 meters off the coast, and is so called because it looks like three or four depending on the viewing angle. In addition, at low tide, the sea appears as far as Denbei Island in the foreground, and you can walk across it without getting your feet wet, and this phenomenon is called "tombolo" and is a very rare phenomenon designated as a natural monument. However, even at low tide, it is difficult to walk without getting your feet wet unless the tide level is below 30 centimeters, so please check in advance. 【Points of Tombolo Sightseeing】 ・Be sure to check the tide table before visiting! ・ It is best on days when the tide level is 30 cm or less. ・ You can cross for about 1 hour before and after the low tide time (varies depending on sea conditions and weather) 【Notes】 During the day from October to February, the tide does not recede enough to make the road appear, so it is not possible to cross. If it is during the day from March to September, it is relatively easy to cross. However, Restrooms available is not available, so please be sure to check in advance before going out ■Address Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Nishiizu Tourism Association. Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture is a town of about 6,300 people located on the west coast of the Izu Peninsula. We will send out recommended information of Nishi-Izu Town! Best regards!! ■Features of Nishi-Izu Town■ Tourist spots created by Nature such as the national natural monument "Tensodo" along the Nishi-Izu Coast, and the "Tombolo of Dogashima" and "Koganezaki" leading to Dogashima Landmark and Sanshiro Island are popular. There are many valuable spots that make up the Izu Peninsula Global Geopark, such as the "One color pillow lava" where you can see the oldest geological formation on the Izu Peninsula about 20 million years ago. In addition, tourist facilities such as trick art and glass museums, and accommodations such as hotels and inns where you can enjoy the scenery of Izu, the Sunset and the beautiful Sea Field are lined up along the Coast, and in Nishi-Izu Town, you can enjoy plenty of Nature and modern culture. ■ Japan's largest sunset town "Nishi-Izu Town" ■ From Izu Nishi Coast, you can Appreciation beautiful Sunset throughout the year, and Otago Coast and Dogashima Coast have been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunset in Japan". In order to enjoy the best Sunset in Japan, those who stay inn in a Accommodations in the town will be guided by a "Sunset volunteer (local photography enthusiast)" who will guide you to the Sunset points of the day. ■Recommended gourmet and specialty products of Nishi-Izu Town■ Seafood such as ground fish, Japanese flying squid, Ise shrimp, Haliotis, Turbo sazae, and Amakusa landed in Suruga Bay, as well as "Hon Wasabi" grown in the Fine spring water and Clear streams of Mt. Amagi are popular specialty products, and can be tasted at Accommodations and restaurants in Nishi-Izu Town. Salted bonito, a preserved food made by pickling bonito with salt, which is also served at events such as the local gourmet festival "B-1 Grand Prix", is a traditional preserved food handed down in the Tago District and is used as Ochazuke and Udon Noodles with Shio Katsuo. It is also recommended as a souvenir of Nishi-Izu Town. ■Popular sightseeing spots in Nishi-Izu Town■ Since this will be a First Post of COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will briefly introduce some of the most popular tourist destinations in Nishi-Izu Town. ◇Dogashima Tensodo It is a cave designated as a national natural monument with a hole in the ceiling with a diameter of more than 10 meters. You can explore the inside of the cave by sightseeing boat. You can also go to the upper side of the cave from the promenade. ◇Koganezaki The entire cape is a park, and the promenade, Lawn square, Observatory, and the Mt. Fuji view spot "Fujimi Hill" are Maintenance. You can also watch the beautiful Sunset. ◇Sanshiro Island It consists of four islands consisting of Denbei Island, Nakanoshima, Okinose Island, and Takashima Island located 200 meters off the coast of the Coast, and at low tide a road appears and can be visited on foot. ◇ Mt. Shiraiwa Mural The Honzon Konrin Butsudenson is depicted on the Quay wall of a rock-cut cave on a small hill in the village of Nishina Sawada, Nishi-Izu Town. It is said to have been made in the Kamakura period, but the author is unknown. ◇Hanbata Market In addition to fresh seafood from Nishi-Izu, Specialty products such as Dried fish, Hon Wasabi, and Shio Bonito are lined up. It is also recommended for purchasing Souvenirs of Nishi-Izu sightseeing. ■Introducing Information about Nishi-Izu Town■ In Japan's best sunset town, you can watch the beautiful Sunset that dyes the Sea Field of Nishi-Izu in a beautiful madder red color. There are many recommended sunset appreciation spots on the Coast of Nishi-Izu Town, and you can see a different sunset at each spot. In the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Nishi-Izu Town, so please follow us.

"Jiufen lights up in Atagawa River." #Atagawa hot spring district ... At night, the hot water and the light of the lanterns melt together. Introducing a lighting ceremony event where you can enjoy the fantastic scenery of the world-famous tourist destination "Jiufen, Taiwan" at Atagawa Onsen. A gorgeous lighting ceremony that interweaves festivals such as Taiwanese food stalls, #Chinese lion dance, Atagawa Dōkan Drums, and fireworks. ■ Bonus Information! ➀ Free behavior of bubble milk tea by the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association! (2) There are also cash vouchers that can be used at stores in Atagawa Onsen on the day of the store! (First 300 people) (3) For guests staying at Atagawa Onsen on the day of the lodging, hand-held lanterns (LED lanterns with a dragon motif, assembly type) will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at each facility! ■ Lighting Ceremony Event Details Date: April 6, from 7 p.m. Location: Izu-Atagawa Station Station Roundabout (lighting ceremony venue), Onsen Resort Lantern Road (tentative name) (main venue) In addition, from April 6 onwards, Taiwanese lanterns will be lit every day, aiming to be a city where you can enjoy walking around the city at any time. (*For more detailed Information, check the Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association's website and Instagram!) ） ■ Lighting Ceremony Schedule 7 p.m.: Lighting ceremony starts, guest greetings 7:30 p.m.: Simultaneous lighting by countdown 19:40 Atagawa Dōkan Drum, Chinese Lion Dance Demonstration ■Main Venue Schedule After 15 o'clock ~ Food stall opening You can enjoy ♪ Taiwanese gourmet, crepes, and local gourmet food at the fair After 20 o'clock~ ・ Cleaning tour of the source ・ Photography of local characters ・Street performance ... We are also planning to do so! ■ Precautions At the time of this event, traffic restrictions will occur in various places (For details, please see the event flyer) There is no parking lot until 18 o'clock. Lodging guests are kindly asked to walk from the Accommodations. After 6 p.m., the Atagawa Banana Crocodile Park Main Park parking lot will be a temporary parking lot. 【Inquiry】 Organizer: Atagawa Onsen Ryokan Association Supported by: Taiwan Tourism Agency, Taiwan Tourism Association, Izu Kyuko Line Co., Ltd., Atagawa Onsen Shotenkai, Atagawa Residents, Higashiizu Town Cooperation: Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office Yokohama Branch #Atagawa Onsen #Hot springs #Light up #Illumination #Izu Tourism #Izu Travel #Izu Spot #Izu Onsen #Izu Kyuko Line #Izu Peninsula #Higashiizu Town #Taiwan

Spring in full bloom! Experience an impressive experience at the 400m "Cherry Blossom Corridor" seen in Higashi-Izu! "#Cherry Blossom Corridor" is a 400-meter row of cherry blossom trees that can be seen on the Higashi-Izu Town Cross Country Course (Inatori Kogen). We are guiding you through the best viewing conditions starting in late March. ⏰ Best time to see: Late March ~ early April 2024 🅿 Parking: Free (10~15 cars) 🚌 Access: About 10 minutes by bus from Izu Inatori Station Please feel the breath of new spring and spend a beautiful time that will remain in your heart. Along with cherry blossom viewing, please come to the "Cherry Blossom Corridor" event where you can enjoy the arrival of Spring in a comfortable space with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there. In addition, this year's "1st #Higashi-Izu SPRINGFESTA" will be held. The Regional Revitalization Cooperation Corps will take the lead in enlivening the cherry blossom season. "Children's Festa" Free participation event "Let's make a cherry blossom tree in full bloom!" Write your wishes and gratitude on the cherry blossom petals to complete the cherry blossom tree! There will be a gift for the child who writes. Dates: Saturday, March 30, 2024, Saturday, April 6, Sunday, April 7, 2024 *Cancelled in case of rain Time: 10:00~15:00 《Premiums and participation prizes》 There will be stalls such as ring tossing and fishing games! "Cherry Blossom Viewing Beer Terrace" 《 Many food and drink stalls 》 How about ☺️ delicious rice and sake under the cherry blossom trees * You can eat and drink what you bought at the stall on the terrace! Date: March 30 (Sat), April 6 (Sat), April 7 (Sun) *Cancelled in case of rain Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. #Cherry blossoms #Izu #Cherry blossom viewing #Izu Tourism #Izu Spot #Izu Travel #Izu Drive #Izu Inatori #Higashiizu Town

This is the view from the inside of the "Shihara Cave" in the Nanki-Kumano Geopark area.

Nice to meet you all! This is the Matsuzaki Tourism Association! Matsuzaki Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture is located in the southern part of the Izu Peninsula, facing Nishiizu Town, Kawazu Town, Shimoda Town, and Minami Izu Town. Sixty-four percent of the town is forested, and the population is the smallest in Shizuoka Prefecture, with about 6,000 people. We will send you recommended information on Matsuzaki Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, which is surrounded by nature, which is the best place to spend a peaceful time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. === Sightseeing spots in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka === There are many popular sightseeing spots in Matsuzaki that you should visit! Ishibe Terraced Rice Field, a beautiful stone terraced rice field that conveys the traditional agricultural landscape of Japan to the present day, Chohachi Memorial Hall, which exhibits the works of Chohachi Irie, who was famous for his stucco paintings at the end of the Edo period, Namako Kabe Street, where a building made by the technique of stretching square flat tiles on the wall and raising the seams into a kamaboko shape with plaster, Matsuzaki Onsen, where you can spend a luxurious time at a day-trip hot spring, minshuku, or hotel, Matsuzaki Town is full of recommended sightseeing spots, such as the "Inashimo Shrine", where the 1,000-year-old ginkgo tree in the precincts is designated as a prefectural designated natural monument. The Izu Peninsula, where Matsuzaki Town is located, has been certified as a "Japan Geopark" for its topography and geology, which characteristically show traces of earth activity such as submarine volcanoes, and in Matsuzaki Town, there are geospots such as "Senganmon", "Muroiwa Cave", "Mt. Eboshi", "Ishibe Rice Terraces", and "Bentenjima", where you can feel the wonders of nature firsthand. === Recommended gourmet food in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka === When you visit Matsuzaki Town, you can't miss the gourmet food that can only be tasted here. About 70% of the cherry leaf pickles, where you can enjoy the traditional taste, are produced in Matsuzaki Town. Matsuzaki-cho has a wealth of gastronomy that will make foodies groan, such as the uniquely flavored "kawari" that grows in the clear river near the mouth of the Nakagawa River and the Iwashina River, the fresh "sweetfish" that is also caught in the Nakagawa River and the Iwashina River, the sweet and juicy "Eikyu Ponkan" original from Matsuzaki Town that is produced only in Matsuzaki Town, and the "Dioscorea japonica" that is grown with the blessings of nature in Matsuzaki Town. Souvenirs are also recommended. === Recommended Events in Matsuzaki, Shizuoka === Events and festivals held throughout the year are also one of the attractions of Matsuzaki Town. Events such as the "Flower Garden Using Rice Fields" where seven kinds of flowers bloom in the rice fields during the off-season (usually from mid-February to May 5 every year) and colorful flowers are in full bloom, the "Cherry Blossom Trees along the Nakagawa River" where about 1,200 cherry trees bloom in the spring season and are lit up during the blooming season, and the "Osawa Cherry Blossom Festival" where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom of a large cherry tree that is more than 80 years old. The town of Matsuzaki 2012 (Heisei 24)in Shizuoka Prefecture declared "the town where Mt. Fuji can be seen the most beautiful in the world" on Mt. Fuji Day, February 23. The large panorama of Mt. Fuji that can be seen over Suruga Bay is a superb view that you should actually visit and see with your own eyes! The natural beauty of the four seasons, the geopark where you can experience the grandeur of the earth, the delicious local food, and heartwarming events. From now on, we will send out information that will make you captivated by Matsuzaki Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, so thank you!

[A digital map of Higashi-Izu, a town where you can see the sea. 】 . . * You can see the map from the website of the Higashiizu Town Tourism Association. . This time, a digital map of Higashiizu Town has been 🎉 pre-released . As a demonstration project created with the cooperation of GEOMARK Co., Ltd., it is open to the public for a limited time until the end of February! . . \This part of the digital map is amazing/ . ➀ Spectacular illustration of the East Coast! The scenery of Higashi-Izu rising in the morning and the topography of the mountains are the main visuals. You can clearly see that it is a city of the sea and mountains! (The position of the morning sun is being adjusted 💦) . . (2) Support for foreign language translation! The digital map is available not only for domestic customers, but also for 4 languages (Japanese, English, simplified Chinese, and Korean)! Foreign customers can also easily check the surrounding spots. . . This is a limited release until the end of February for demonstration experiments, but we are aiming to make it a year-round service by strengthening the content and content posted based on the state of use and the results of the questionnaire! . It's in English, but you can also answer the questionnaire! . . [Prospects for next year if we receive a response...] 〇 In addition to nature and sightseeing, listing of restaurants and souvenir shops 〇 Digital archiving of historical sites by posting audio files and videos 〇 Yukemuri walk, moon viewing sanpo, fishing port sanpo ... Routed recommended courses . And so on... We aim to provide tourist information that is easy to convey because it is digital! .

\Hosono Kogen Mountain Grilling Experience Meeting/ "Yamayaki" is a work that has been going on every year since the Edo period in order to maintain the Hosono Plateau "as it is". . In February 2023, as our first initiative, we opened the "Yamayaki" to the public on a very limited basis and invited visitors to visit it as a tour. . In order to let more people know about it more deeply, we will hold a "Yamayaki Experience Meeting" in 2024 as well. Please experience the overwhelming scenery on fire. . 【Date and time】 2/10 (Sat) 11:00~16:00 (tentative) . 【Meeting/Visiting Location】 Inatori, Higashiizu Town, Shizuoka Inatori Hosono Kogen . [Pickup] Higashiizu Town Hall (〒413-0411 3354 Inatori, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka) . ➡ On the day of the mountain burning, general vehicles are prohibited from entering the Hosono Highlands. Please refrain from coming to the Hosono Kogen site. . [Event Schedule] 11:00 Meet at Higashiizu Town Hall and move to Hosono Kogen 11:30 Arrival at Hosono Kogen 12:00 Yamayaki viewing (with a mountain grilling explanation guide, lunch included) 13:30 Behavior Participation 14:30 Walk after burning the mountain (with guide) 15:30 At the end of the whole process, move to Higashiizu Town Hall (*Please note that the order of the program may change depending on the progress of the mountain burning.) ） . 【Conditions of Participation】 ・Capacity: About 20 people ・Students under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. . 【Participation Fee】 1 person / 4,000 yen Includes entrance fee, merchandise and service tax, local guide, lunch, insurance, grassland management fee (1,000 yen) . (*In the event of cancellation, the amount (3,000 yen) after deducting the grassland management fee (1,000 yen) will be refunded.) . For details, visit the reservation page from the official website of the Higashiizu Town Tourism Association! Please check the precautions before applying. .