【静岡】南伊豆旅行の決定版！大自然と歴史で紡ぐ8つの絶景めぐりの旅｜下田ビューホテル

【静岡】南伊豆旅行の決定版！大自然と歴史で紡ぐ8つの絶景めぐりの旅｜下田ビューホテル

Hello. I’m Ikenoueno. I’ve come to the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. South Izu, where history and nature blend together. I spent two days based at a hotel where you can enjoy Izu’s delicious food and spectacular views, and every day was full of excitement. I hope you enjoy it to the end. The first place I visited was Shirahama Shrine, the oldest shrine in Izu. It was founded more than 2,400 years ago. Sacred trees such as the 2,000-year-old Yakushi cypress stand tall. This sacred tree also has a sense of history. From here is the sacred area and the main hall. The official name of Shirahama Shrine is “Ikonahime no Mikoto Shrine.” (Ikonahime no Mikoto) The enshrined deity is Ikonahime no Mikoto, the wife of Mishima Daimyojin. It has a very solemn atmosphere. After worshiping, I left the parking lot and headed to Shirahama Beach. A torii gate standing on the beach. It seems to be a very beautiful sight. The torii gate stands on a huge rock. Shirahama Shrine enshrines Mishima Daimyojin, the god who created the Izu Seven Islands. The torii gate was built to pray to the gods of the islands. I see. That’s why it’s here. Next we came to a nostalgic cobblestone road. It was the end of the Edo period. Commodore Perry and his party arrived on the Black Ships. Perry Road was the road they took to Ryosenji Temple to conclude the Shimoda Treaty, an appendix to the Treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and Japan. Ryosenji Temple was the site of the talks. Shimoda became the first port in Japan to open its doors after the isolationist policy. It was a place where history took a major turn. It is also famous as the “jasmine temple,” and the approach to the shrine is lined with beautiful American jasmine. The port town of Shimoda was once known as a place where “3,000 ships departed and arrived,” and was a bustling port of call for ships traveling between the east and west to wait for the wind and take refuge. Traces of the entertainment district still remain along the road. Along the Hirame River, the stone-paved road continues, and the houses made of Izu stone and namako walls create a unique atmosphere. This is a place where style and history intersect. This is the hotel we’re staying at. There is a very nice bar. It has a classical feel. I’ve been to Shimoda several times and stayed in several hotels, but this is the first time I’ve stayed in a hotel built on such a high ground. What a wonderful view. It really is a “Shimoda View Hotel.” After checking in, we headed to our room. What is the room like? This time, we had a standard room. You can feel the warmth of the wood. You can see the ocean through the curtains. As it is built on high ground, the view is excellent. The beach spreads out below . The bed is on the tatami mats. It looks like we can relax. The sound of the waves can be heard outside the window. Let’s check out the hot spring. Through the large glass, we can see the cobalt blue Sotoura Coast. You can vaguely see the Izu Seven Islands. There is also an open-air bath. This is an open-air bath surrounded by a small forest and filled with the scent of cypress. The breeze is pleasant. The simple hot spring is not too stimulating. It is soothing to both body and mind. Now, it’s time for dinner, which we are looking forward to! This time it is a kaiseki meal. Well then. Thank you for your hard work! Kaiseki meals can only be enjoyed on weekdays. On weekends, it is a buffet. Personally, I prefer kaiseki meals. Each dish is elaborate and delicious. It’s hard to decide where to start. First, when you think of Izu, you start with the golden-eyed snapper! All the sashimi is fresh and delicious. It was a very elegant dish. It’s a fusion of Japanese and Western. It’s quite good , as you can enjoy it with all five senses. The spring vegetables are also delicious. This time, abalone and spring vegetables are paired together. Golden-eyed snapper in a hot pot. It’s good. It’s full of the flavors of Izu and I’m very satisfied. ZZZZZ. If it were sunny, the sun would rise, but… Unfortunately, it’s cloudy. Since I’m here, I’ll take a morning drive until breakfast time. This is Uguisakizaki, famous for its columnar joints. From December to the end of January, this is a place where daffodils grow in clusters. You can really feel the dynamism of the earth. We head to a viewpoint of columnar joints. The wind is really strong and we can’t move forward. There is another place nearby that I want to go to. Ebisu Island, a place of faith that preserves the memory of an undersea volcano. It’s a small island so you can walk around it. Traces of an ancient undersea volcano remain. Beautiful striped strata made of pumice and volcanic ash. As you walk, the shape changes one after another. It’s amazing. I got up early and walked around the tourist spots that are deserted. There is no better time of day than this. I went back to the hotel and had breakfast. It was a buffet of Izu flavors in the morning. I was hungry because I had a morning activity. Anyway, I took as much as I could. It was quite a balanced meal. The first bowl was natto rice. The second bowl was a mini bowl of shirasu and grated yam. The aosa miso soup was also great. Wow, I feel like it’s lunchtime. Four hours have passed since I woke up. It’s a very fulfilling start to the day. I sweat it out in the hot spring. The baths are switched between men and women. The warmth of the wood and the soft wallpaper. I’m sad to leave. I slept soundly with the two types of pillows. This hotel is well located for sightseeing in southern Izu. You can also do morning activities. The ropeway in the center of Shimoda city. The view from Nesugatayama. The cafe at the top station of the ropeway. A luxurious space with natural wood and traditional crafts scattered all over. The cafe was designed and designed by Eiji Mitooka, who also designed “Seven Stars in Kyushu”. It’s wonderful. There is a terrace outside. You can see Shimoda Bay. On the second day, we head to the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula. I’m really looking forward to the mysterious scenery that awaits us. We make a detour to the mysterious sea cave. The Izu Peninsula is home to many geologically valuable resources, so-called geoparks. In addition to Shirahama Shrine and the two places we explored early in the morning, this is also one of the geoparks. A natural cave carved by the waves. It is a sea cave that was formed when a weak part of the cliff was scraped away. You can look into the skylight with a diameter of 40 to 50 meters from above. The sea cave seen from above is also mysterious. Next to it is the natural sand slope called Tago Sand Ski Resort. It has a slope of 30 degrees and a run of 45 meters. You can enjoy sledding all year round. Finally, we head to our final destination, the southernmost point of the Izu Peninsula. About 30 minutes by car from Ryugu Sea Cave, we drive while enjoying the beautiful coastline. It is located in Irozaki Ocean Park. Irozaki Lighthouse comes into view. Our destination is just beyond that. The approach to the cliffs. As it is the southernmost point, the terrain is even more impressive. There are two shrines at Irozaki. Ishimuro Shrine, which is counted as one of the Seven Wonders of Izu and is built on a mast, and Kumano Shrine, which stands at the tip of the cape. We arrived. Kumano Shrine is at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula. And this is Ishimuro Shrine, built on top of a cliff. Because it is located on a peninsula, it is subject to extremely strong winds. In order to convey how amazing it is, we will show you the footage as is. Please note that the wind noise is quite loud. It’s not a problem if you walk facing forward, but if you look down, you will be scared by how high it is. Kumano Shrine is worshipped as the god of matchmaking. You can see Ishimuro Shrine in the background. It’s amazing. I imagine that installing this handrail was a life-risking job. How could they have built a shrine there? There is also a Cape Irozaki cruise. The rocks that spread all over Cape Irozaki are lava flows that erupted on the seabed. When lava erupts into the water, it is cooled by the water and breaks into small pieces. The beehive-shaped holes called tafoni are noticeable. We were able to come to a place that was fitting for the end of our trip. It was a very satisfying two days. Here are the places we visited this time. Thank you for watching until the end. See you on our next trip.

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