Izu

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.