The scent of wasabi wafted faintly in the air as I walked by terraces filled with the distinctive plants in Japan’s Izu Peninsula. The cool, shady mountain slopes were ideal for hiking ...

The Izu Peninsula is a secret mountainous paradise that's usually overlooked by travelers. From serene beaches to cascading waterfalls and hot springs towns, this region of Japan has all kinds of ...

As daytrip destinations go, the Izu Peninsula — a two-hour train ride from Tokyo’s overwhelming bustle — isn’t exactly unexplored territory. Coastal routes are often clogged with admirers of the ...

Izu Peninsula Geopark is located in the southeast of Honshu Island. It is a unique meeting place of two active volcanic arcs and various and ongoing phenomena linked to tectonic plate collision. The ...

Founded in 1959, the zoo and botanical garden in Ito, a city on central Japan’s Izu Peninsula, is right next to Mount Omuro, a 1,900-foot-high cinder cone volcano. The most notable exhibit is ...

I visited Japan's Izu Peninsula, and discovered delicious seafood, stunning coastal scenery, and relaxing onsens. The scent of wasabi wafted faintly in the air as I walked by terraces filled with ...

The Volcanic necks at Futo Beach on the Izu Geo Trail.