Just got back from an incredible 3-week trip to Japan with the family! We hit up Tokyo (twice!), Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and even Ito on the beautiful Izu Peninsula.
Here are some of our Izu Peninsula highlights:
Hotel:
- Village Izukogen Hotel: Seriously, this place was bigger than my old one-bedroom in Hawaii! Indoor swimming pool was a plus!
Food:
- Uoiso: Amazing sushi that was melt-in-your-mouth fresh.
- Kazumura: Super quiet tonkatsu spot with the most incredible food.
- Page One: Found this gem in Shimoda when the kids were craving Italian. Family-owned, cozy, and the BEST Italian we've had in ages.
Other Must-See Highlights:
- Koganezaki Park: Breathtaking scenery.
- Toi Gold Mine: Touch the world's largest gold bar?! Yes, please! We had a blast panning for gold flakes too.
- Lovers Cape: Ringing the bells was fun (even if my kids thought we were embarassing).
- Joren Falls: Gorgeous hike along the Kano River. Tons of waterfalls, but be prepared for lots of steps!
- Jogasaki Coast: Views for days!
- Mt. Omuro: Rode a chairlift up an old volcano – a bit scary at first for the kids, but they loved it by the end.
- Driving the Peninsula: So many hidden spots to discover… just be careful if Google Maps tries to take you over a mountain. We ended up on a super narrow logging road!
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