The Izu pennisula juts out into the ocean
between Tokyo and Hamamatsu where I live.
Izu is actually also part of Shizouka prefecture.
I love going up there because it has a beautiful
rugged coastline, hot springs, good surf spots
and nice hiking trails.
We were exploring around Shimoda and we
happened upon this cove. This was apparently
a bunker built during WWII in anticipation of
the allied invasion.
The room in our inn in Izu. I've stayed in this place
now five times, twice with Akiko. It's actually a youth
hostel but a very nice one!
Dinner. Yum yum! After a long drive
and a longer surf it was just what the
doctor ordered.
The bath. It's a real onsen (hot spring) and has an
outdoor bath on the right just out of the picture.
It's a wonderful way to end the day. After a great
meal with a beer and a dip in the bath we're in bed
by 9:00pm and sleep like babies.
