Experience Mount Omuro, a perfectly conical dormant volcano on the Izu Peninsula. Take the chairlift to the summit for breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, the Izu Seven Islands, and Sagami Bay. A short visit makes it ideal to combine with nearby attractions.

Explore the Kawazu Seven Waterfalls on Shizuoka’s Izu Peninsula, a short, shaded trail linking seven scenic cascades. Easy paths, lush greenery, and quick access from Kawazu Station make this an ideal stop for a half-day adventure.

Mount Nesugata offers one of the best viewpoints in Shimoda, overlooking the historic harbour where American ships first arrived in Japan. Accessible by ropeway, the summit features scenic lookouts, historical watch stations, and the unique Aizenmyoodo Temple.

Hike the Jogasaki Coast for dramatic cliffs, suspension bridges, and sweeping Pacific views. Trails are well-marked and accessible, with quieter stretches offering breathtaking scenery and centuries-old temples along the way.

A change of plans led me to Izu Shaboten Zoo—where quiet paths, curious animals, and laid-back capybaras made up for a missed mountain view.

Kunozan Toshogu in Shizuoka enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, the unifier of Japan. Perched above Suruga Bay, this ornate National Treasure shrine can be reached by ropeway or by climbing over 1,000 stone steps — offering both history and breathtaking views.

Hamamatsu Castle, closely tied to Tokugawa Ieyasu, offers scenic park walks and a glimpse into the early foundations of Japan’s unification, even from outside the keep.

Ryugashido Cavern in Shizuoka offers a quiet, immersive look into Japan’s underground landscapes, featuring dramatic limestone formations and a striking 30-metre underground waterfall.

Walk across Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, Mishima Skywalk, for panoramic views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay, and enjoy nearby adventure activities and scenic viewpoints.