Happy New Year This year is the Year of the Horse (Hinoe-Uma) and the auspicious eighth year of Reiwa, a year of expanding opportunities. Let us step forward toward the new era one step at a time. I humbly ask for your continued support this year as well. Photo: Irozaki Lighthouse

Japan’s most relaxed full marathon with a 9‑hour time limit! Enjoy Minami-Izu Town’s breathtaking views, 12 local michikusa (side‑trip) specialties, and delicious aid stations that make it feel like a journey! Take it slow, unwind, and pace yourself in this easygoing full marathon. Finishing within five hours disqualifies you! Perfect for first‑time challengers. ------------------------------- The 2nd Minami-Izu Town Michikusa Bochibochi Full Marathon is here! Date: Saturday, November 15 Start & Finish: Aonogawa Furusato Park Event hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM *Note: Finishes within five hours (after 1:00 PM) are not accepted. Details for the 2nd Minami-Izu Town Michikusa Bochibochi Full Marathon https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=554274&cat=18736&type=event...

The terminus of Izu, the starting point of wonder. Minamiizu Town, the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula Summer has finally arrived in Minamiizu Town. Yumigahama Beach, a 1.2 km stretch of sand edged by white beaches and green pines Hirizo Beach, boasting some of the clearest waters in Japan The yuusuge (evening lily) that blooms with the sunset during summer Mikomoto Island, a diving sanctuary that divers across Japan dream of visiting A night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way The time and scenery of Minamiizu seep into you, making you want to return again soon. Because things don’t always go as planned, you notice the greatness of nature and create space to reflect on yourself. Why not spend your summer hours in Minamiizu Town this year? Minamiizu Town swimming beach information https://x.gd/31Y2E... For more on sightseeing in Minamiizu Town, Minamiizu Town Tourism Association (Official) WEB: https://www.minami-izu.jp// X: https://x.com/info_mizu... Instagram: https://x.com/info_mizu... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/info.mizu... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@minamiizu_tourism...

Summer, here we come to Minami-Izu! Our summer pamphlet is ready! This year’s edition once again features beach and ocean information. Beach swimming periods are as follows. ◆Yumigahama Beach Period: Saturday, July 26, 2025 – Sunday, August 24, 2025 ◆Yumigahama Splash Water Park Period: Saturday, July 19, 2025 – Sunday, August 24, 2025 ◆48th Yumigahama Fireworks Festival Event date: Friday, August 8, 2025 ◆Koora Beach Period: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – Saturday, August 16, 2025 ◆Hirizo Beach Operating period: Saturday, June 28, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025 ◆Hirizo Beach Swimming Tour Scheduled dates: Saturday, July 19 – Monday, July 21; Saturday, August 9 – Sunday, August 17; Saturday, September 13 – Sunday, September 14 <Total: 14 days> Details here → https://x.gd/RrPZ6... Sign up here → https://x.gd/Egniv... ◆Mera Offshore Athletic Course Period: Saturday, July 12 – Sunday, September 7 For Minamiizu Town beach swimming updates (including current swim conditions), please refer to the link below. https://x.gd/DcYKF...

2025 Summer Poster Complete! Summer is just getting started! You might dread another hot summer, but last year’s highest temperature was 33°C (recorded at the weather station in Irouzaki), and we had no extreme-heat days. In other words, Minamiizu Town is a cool retreat. Soak up summer at this seaside escape with its beautiful waters! * Posters are provided free to members of the Tourism Association. * Non-members can purchase the small size (B2) for 500 yen or the large size (B1) for 1,000 yen. * We do not ship posters. Beaches are listed here https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-entry&spot=183791&cat=18711&pageno=3&type=spot...

A new event called “Evening Cool Gathering,” organized by the Minami-Izu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division, will take place at Yumigahama Coast. The event details are as follows. Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024 (Reiwa 6) Program ◆1:00 PM–6:00 PM Sea Kayak and SUP Experience ・50-minute sessions ・Adults ¥1,000, students ¥500 ※Elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian ◆3:00 PM–5:00 PM Obstacle Race Saburo ・Capacity: 30 teams, 60 people ・Open to participants from 4th grade elementary school and up ◆6:30 PM–8:00 PM Hoshi★Sora Cinema IZU ・Free admission ・Screening of the Minions movie ・300 seats available ※Please bring your own mats or blankets ◆Food and vendor stalls ・MOKI ・Hungryʼs ・BLUE La IZU

Irozaki Original Sticker Is Here🎉 The Irozaki Ocean Park original sticker is now available!! Get one as a souvenir of your visit to Minami-Izu Town or to show your love for Minami-Izu Town and Irozaki. It's waterproof, so it’s durable! By the way... we also have magnets🤫 They are sold at Irozaki Ocean Park, and we look forward to welcoming you.

◆Yumigahama Beach This literally bow-shaped shoreline curves for about 1.2 km, with a gently sloping seabed and calm waves. It is especially popular with families. At Yumigahama, the sea conditions suit snorkeling as well as canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), so you can enjoy the water year-round. The Tara-i Cape, which juts out to the east, is an excellent lookout offering sweeping coastal views. To the south you can see the Izu Seven Islands, to the east Mt. Tsumekizaki, and to the west the coastline continuing to Cape Irozaki, all of which are points of pride. ◆Aigahama (Rockpool Play) A must-see for those who want to enjoy snorkeling with small children! A short distance east of Yumigahama is a rocky shore. Playing among the rockpools with a mask opens up endless fun, so it comes highly recommended! 〇Hours 8:00–16:00 ※Hours when lifeguards are on duty ※There are no lifeguards at Aigahama 〇Closed Irregular closures for beach huts ※The beach huts may close suddenly due to typhoons or other conditions 〇Toilets Three locations (including accessible facilities) 〇Parking Parking available (summer paid parking ¥2,000 from July 13 to August 25, 2024) Prohibitions and Notices for Yumigahama and Aigahama Marine sports are allowed only within the designated marine sports area ※The area applies to the right-hand side when facing Yumigahama. ※Jet skis and similar vessels are prohibited year-round.