Start your day early at Shinjuku, escaping the city's hustle aboard a comfortable air-conditioned coach. As the skyline fades, the scenery shifts—urban concrete gives way to lush mountains, and the breeze begins to smell like the sea.
Arrive at Omuroyama, a perfect cone-shaped extinct volcano, often compared to a giant matcha pudding. A 6-minute scenic chairlift ride takes you to the summit, where a 360-degree circular trail offers panoramic views of snow-capped Mt. Fuji, the vast Sagami Bay, the rolling Hakone mountains, and Izu’s Seven Islands floating in the Pacific.
Next, visit a unique botanical garden in Izu, known for its extensive collection of cacti, succulents, and tropical plants. Explore five themed greenhouses featuring more than 1,500 varieties of plants from around the world. Enjoy a leisurely walk through the gardens and discover fascinating plants in a lush tropical setting. You can also take part in a hands-on succulent potting experience and create your own miniature arrangement to take home.
Board the Resort 21 limited express from Izu-Kogen Station. The windows open up to surreal blue seascapes. Sometimes the ocean seems close enough to touch, sometimes it stretches endlessly into the sky. The 5-minute segment between Katase-Shirata and Izu-Inatori is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The train hugs the cliffs, waves crash just outside your window, and the sea stretches unbroken into the horizon.
Arrive at one of Izu’s best-kept secrets: the Jogasaki Coast. Shaped by a volcanic eruption 4,000 years ago, the rugged lava cliffs here meet the cobalt sea in dramatic fashion. Dare to cross the Kadowaki Suspension Bridge, 48 metres long and 23 metres high, suspended above roaring waves. Stroll the Jogasaki Nature Trail, a 9km path with epic viewpoints and volcanic rock formations.
Before returning to Tokyo, make a quick stop at Ito Marine Town — a seaside rest area with local food, omiyage shopping, and ocean views. Try regionally made sweets and ice cream, pick up unique souvenirs and hot spring skincare goods, and snap Instagram-worthy shots of the colourful seaside buildings.
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