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Travel Blogs from Oshima-machi
Tokyo to Izu Oshima
... black landscape, beneath the volcano. This is where the cult monster films, Godzilla, are filmed.
Back on the road, we headed to the south east corner to see Habuminato, a bay made out of a flooded caldera with only an ancient volcanic plug sticking out of the sea.
Further around we came across Chisu Setsu Danmen, a roadside cutting with a geological cross-section that bears witness to at least 100 ...
Japan moto trip (Izu Skyline)
... in had a train station so I always aimed for that. Shimoda is a beautiful little place. Make sure you take the time to go for a walk. It’s so quiet. There are so few cars you can just walk down the middle of the road almost. I checked out Perry’s memorial, a US seaman who negotiated to start trading with the Japanese by landing in Shimoda a couple of centuries ago… including just traipsing along the shore checking out boats and people fishing.
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Family lunch
... by Aki at the time). A family photo outside on the steps followed.
After lunch Aki's parents, M+A and Dean and I caught the train to a hotel at Miuragaikan (compliments of Aki's parents) where we had an enjoyable walk looking at cherry blossom and a nearby wetland and market garden and also a wonderful evening buffet meal. I'm still not sure how I ...
Soaking in an onsen in Ito, plus tokyo cont'd
... and people buy decorated bamboo rakes in all shapes and sizes, go to the temple and ring a bell before praying. It was very interesting to see everyone walk around with the religious ornaments, lining up and then ringing the bell. But the best part was the food market that went with it. There were all sorts of things for sale: octopus balls, grilled fish, okonomiyaki (japanese pancakes with cabbage and egg), small cakes in the shape of manga figures, bananas covered ...
Shuzenji Onsen, Izu Peninsula
... The bus took longer, but the ride is straight up the mountain and has beautiful views.
Tokaikan used to be a ryokan in the 1920s, is now a national monument for its elegant woodwork, and now all 3 floors are open to the public for viewing.
Yamaki Ryokan is still open to guests:
http://www.ito-yamaki.co.jp/
Shuzenji ...
Other places to stay in Oshima-machi
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Ryokan Oshimakan
3-5-14 Motomachi, Oshima-machi | Ryokan -
Izu Oshima Hot Center Habu
17 Habuminato, Oshima-machi | Ryokan -
Guest House Oasis Annex
1-21-22 Motomachi, Oshima-machi | Ryokan