This is the Shizuoka Prefecture Minamiizu Tourism Association. Minami Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a town located at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula and is a treasure trove of nature where lush mountains and crystal clear waters coexist. In the future, COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will introduce all the charms of Minami Izu Town, a small town with a population of about 8,000. Please look forward to it! First of all, in this first post, I will briefly introduce recommended spots and tourist information in Minami Izu Town, but I would like to introduce as much as possible. ■■■Introducing sightseeing spots in Minami Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture■■■ There are many spots in Minami Izu Town where you can enjoy the beauty of nature! I'm sure you'll find your favorite spots. ◇Ishirouzaki Ocean Park Ishirouzaki Ocean Park opened in 2019 on a 100-meter-high cliff as a facility where you can enjoy Ishirozaki comfortably. There is a parking lot and a rest building, and you can enjoy explanations and tours of the geosite at the Minami-Izu Visitor Center in the facility. Ishirouzaki is also popular as a power spot for marriages. ◇Yumigahama Beach This 1.2-kilometre-long stretch of pure white sand is shallow, gentle and popular in summer. It is also popular as a photo spot because you can see the beautiful sunset (sunset) over the ocean. ◇Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana It is a Roadside Station at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula and is lined with fresh local vegetables and specialties. Souvenirs and local gourmet food can be enjoyed, so be sure to stop by when you visit Minami Izu Town. There is a foot bath using Shimogamo Hot Spring in the facility, so you can heal the fatigue of your trip. ◇Namikatsuzaki Monkey Bay You can observe up close about 300 monkeys coming to feed at the wild Monkey Park in Namikatsuzaki. It is one of the largest Monkey Parks in eastern Japan. ◇Hirizo beach It is a hidden beach that can only be reached by boat on the border of Ishirouzaki and Nakagi, and boasts outstanding transparency. The surrounding area is designated as a national park, so you can see the great nature that has not changed its shape since ancient times. ■■■Specialty products and local gourmet food of Minami Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture■■■■ Surrounded by the sea, Minami Izu Town is an area blessed with seafood, and you can fully enjoy the bounty of the sea. ◇ Lobster Minami Izu Town is the production area of Ise shrimp, which boasts the first place in Shizuoka Prefecture and the ninth largest amount of lobster caught in Japan. The lobsters caught in this region are known for their size and depth of flavor. ◇ Sazae / Abalone The coast of Minami Izu Town is blessed with seaweed, and you can catch turban and abalone that are rich in nutrients. The turban shell rice, which luxuriously uses thick meat from Minami Izu Town, won the grand prize of the Izu Great Specialty Market in 2012 (Heisei 24). ■■■Events and festivals in Minami Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture■■■ In Minami Izu Town, various events and festivals are held every season. ◇ Minami no Cherry Blossom and Rape Flower Festival About 800 cherry blossom trees on the banks of the Aono River will be in full bloom one step earlier. As the cherry blossoms bloom, a lottery, stalls, and night cherry blossom illumination will be held along the Aono River at "Roadside station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana". The competition of pink cherry blossoms and yellow rape carpet of flowers is worth seeing. ◇Yumigahama Fireworks Display It is a fireworks festival held in "Yumigahama Beach", which has been selected as a "One of the 100 best beaches in Japan", and you can enjoy a powerful sea fireworks from the sandy beach. ■■■Hot springs and accommodation facilities in Minami Izu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture■■■ Shimogamo Hot Spring is a famous hot spring with a long history that has been loved for a long time, and if you soak in the hot spring, you will forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and refresh your mind and body. Due to its proximity to the sea, hotels, minshuku and ryokan in Shimogamo Hot Spring offer seafood and exquisite dishes made with plenty of local ingredients. We will disseminate attractive information on recommended spots that will make everyone who watches the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS want to visit Minami Izu Town. We look forward to seeing you there! Please enjoy a wonderful trip to Minami Izu Town!