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  • Sunset Hills Hot Springs, Izu Hot spring or onsen bathing is a popular form of entertainment and relaxation for the Japanese.
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  • Japanese Footbath in Atami, Izu - Foot baths are all the rage in Japan, often in front of railway stations in hot spring towns to give tired travelers a rest from their arduous sightseeing schedules. Hot spring or onsen bathing is a popular form of entertainment and relaxation for the Japanese.
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  • Dogashima Onsen Outdoor Bath, Izu Hot spring or onsen bathing is a popular form of entertainment and relaxation for the Japanese.
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  • The Izu Peninsula isn a favorite getaway for Tokyo people eager to escape the concrete jungle. It’s located in Shizuoka Prefecture, a couple hours’ drive south of the city.  The atmosphere couldn’t be more different than its urban neighbor.  The region is teeming with nature that includes soaring mountains, gushing rivers, pounding waterfalls, windblown coastlines, white sand beaches and relaxing hot springs. The local history of the area add a layer of cultural exploration for visitors in addition to taking in the scenery.
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  • The Izu Peninsula isn a favorite getaway for Tokyo people eager to escape the concrete jungle. It’s located in Shizuoka Prefecture, a couple hours’ drive south of the city.  The atmosphere couldn’t be more different than its urban neighbor.  The region is teeming with nature that includes soaring mountains, gushing rivers, pounding waterfalls, windblown coastlines, white sand beaches and relaxing hot springs. The local history of the area add a layer of cultural exploration for visitors in addition to taking in the scenery.
    izu-3.jpg
  • The Izu Peninsula isn a favorite getaway for Tokyo people eager to escape the concrete jungle. It’s located in Shizuoka Prefecture, a couple hours’ drive south of the city.  The atmosphere couldn’t be more different than its urban neighbor.  The region is teeming with nature that includes soaring mountains, gushing rivers, pounding waterfalls, windblown coastlines, white sand beaches and relaxing hot springs. The local history of the area add a layer of cultural exploration for visitors in addition to taking in the scenery.
    izu-2.jpg
  • Komatsu Onsen Rotemburo, Outdoor Bath.  The Izu Peninsula is one of the most active volcanic regions of Japan, in the vicinity of Mt Fuji and frequent tremors, but also a great spot for numerous hot springs. Hot spring or onsen bathing is a popular form of entertainment and relaxation for the Japanese.
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  • Sawada Park Onsen Outdoor Bath, a famous outdoor hot spring or rotemburo as they are known in Japan.  Though Sawada is small, its magnificent view over the Pacific Ocean makes up for its small size. Hot spring or onsen bathing is a popular form of entertainment and relaxation for the Japanese.
    rotemburo-31.jpg
  • Wasabi, sometimes called Japanese horseradish Eutrema japonicum is a plant of the Brassicaceae family, which includes mustard and horseradish. Wasabi stems are used as a condiment with a strong pungent flavor.   The plant grows naturally along mountain streams in Japan.  Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is one of the main producers of wasabi in Japan.
    wasabi-1.jpg
  • Matsuzaki Edo Period Doors, A striking feature of Matsuzaki is its namako-kabe walls - a crisscross plasterwork design in gray and white used to decorate walls. The appealing harlequin patterns also fortify buildings against the typhoons that lash the peninsula from its two coasts.
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  • Rinsenji Temple was established 500 years ago. It is dedicated to Fukurokuju, the god of happiness, wealth, and longevity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Ito. A must-see of Rinsenji Temple are the flowers of Japanese wisteria. Some of the wisteria plants are over 300 years old. People in the know gather in Rinsenji Temple between the beginning of April and the beginning of May to behold Wisteria flowers in full bloom.  Besides its famous wisteria, there are ample plum trees that blossom near the pond garden, an early harbinger of spring.
    Rinsenji-Izu--10.jpg
  • Rinsenji Temple was established 500 years ago. It is dedicated to Fukurokuju, the god of happiness, wealth, and longevity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Ito. A must-see of Rinsenji Temple are the flowers of Japanese wisteria. Some of the wisteria plants are over 300 years old. People in the know gather in Rinsenji Temple between the beginning of April and the beginning of May to behold Wisteria flowers in full bloom.  Besides its famous wisteria, there are ample plum trees that blossom near the pond garden, an early harbinger of spring.
    Rinsenji-Izu--09.jpg
  • Rinsenji Temple was established 500 years ago. It is dedicated to Fukurokuju, the god of happiness, wealth, and longevity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Ito. A must-see of Rinsenji Temple are the flowers of Japanese wisteria. Some of the wisteria plants are over 300 years old. People in the know gather in Rinsenji Temple between the beginning of April and the beginning of May to behold Wisteria flowers in full bloom.  Besides its famous wisteria, there are ample plum trees that blossom near the pond garden, an early harbinger of spring.
    Rinsenji-Izu--08.jpg
  • Rinsenji Temple was established 500 years ago. It is dedicated to Fukurokuju, the god of happiness, wealth, and longevity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Ito. A must-see of Rinsenji Temple are the flowers of Japanese wisteria. Some of the wisteria plants are over 300 years old. People in the know gather in Rinsenji Temple between the beginning of April and the beginning of May to behold Wisteria flowers in full bloom.  Besides its famous wisteria, there are ample plum trees that blossom near the pond garden, an early harbinger of spring.
    Rinsenji-Izu--04.jpg
  • Rinsenji Temple was established 500 years ago. It is dedicated to Fukurokuju, the god of happiness, wealth, and longevity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Ito. A must-see of Rinsenji Temple are the flowers of Japanese wisteria. Some of the wisteria plants are over 300 years old. People in the know gather in Rinsenji Temple between the beginning of April and the beginning of May to behold Wisteria flowers in full bloom.  Besides its famous wisteria, there are ample plum trees that blossom near the pond garden, an early harbinger of spring.
    Rinsenji-Izu--07.jpg
  • Rinsenji Temple was established 500 years ago. It is dedicated to Fukurokuju, the god of happiness, wealth, and longevity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Ito. A must-see of Rinsenji Temple are the flowers of Japanese wisteria. Some of the wisteria plants are over 300 years old. People in the know gather in Rinsenji Temple between the beginning of April and the beginning of May to behold Wisteria flowers in full bloom.  Besides its famous wisteria, there are ample plum trees that blossom near the pond garden, an early harbinger of spring.
    Rinsenji-Izu--06.jpg
  • Rinsenji Temple was established 500 years ago. It is dedicated to Fukurokuju, the god of happiness, wealth, and longevity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Ito. A must-see of Rinsenji Temple are the flowers of Japanese wisteria. Some of the wisteria plants are over 300 years old. People in the know gather in Rinsenji Temple between the beginning of April and the beginning of May to behold Wisteria flowers in full bloom.  Besides its famous wisteria, there are ample plum trees that blossom near the pond garden, an early harbinger of spring.
    Rinsenji-Izu--03.jpg
  • Rinsenji Temple was established 500 years ago. It is dedicated to Fukurokuju, the god of happiness, wealth, and longevity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Ito. A must-see of Rinsenji Temple are the flowers of Japanese wisteria. Some of the wisteria plants are over 300 years old. People in the know gather in Rinsenji Temple between the beginning of April and the beginning of May to behold Wisteria flowers in full bloom.  Besides its famous wisteria, there are ample plum trees that blossom near the pond garden, an early harbinger of spring.
    Rinsenji-Izu--02.jpg
  • Rinsenji Temple was established 500 years ago. It is dedicated to Fukurokuju, the god of happiness, wealth, and longevity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Ito. A must-see of Rinsenji Temple are the flowers of Japanese wisteria. Some of the wisteria plants are over 300 years old. People in the know gather in Rinsenji Temple between the beginning of April and the beginning of May to behold Wisteria flowers in full bloom.  Besides its famous wisteria, there are ample plum trees that blossom near the pond garden, an early harbinger of spring.
    Rinsenji-Izu--05.jpg
  • Rinsenji Temple was established 500 years ago. It is dedicated to Fukurokuju, the god of happiness, wealth, and longevity, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Ito. A must-see of Rinsenji Temple are the flowers of Japanese wisteria. Some of the wisteria plants are over 300 years old. People in the know gather in Rinsenji Temple between the beginning of April and the beginning of May to behold Wisteria flowers in full bloom.  Besides its famous wisteria, there are ample plum trees that blossom near the pond garden, an early harbinger of spring.
    Rinsenji-Izu--01.jpg
  • Komatsu Onsen Rotemburo, Izu Hot spring or onsen bathing is a popular form of entertainment and relaxation for the Japanese.
    rotemburo-9.jpg
  • J Garden is a hot spring result unlike any other in Japan.  Besides the fact that each room has its own source of onsen spa water, there are other bathing pools arranged around the grounds in a somewhat Mediterranean architectural melange, presumably inspired by Gaudi.  All of the buildings and much of the furniture was designed and built by the owners.  Besides the extraordinary architecture for Japan, the resort overlooks the sea in Ito, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture near the Jogasaki Coast and Cape Kadowaki.
    J-Garden-5.jpg
  • J Garden is a hot spring result unlike any other in Japan.  Besides the fact that each room has its own source of onsen spa water, there are other bathing pools arranged around the grounds in a somewhat Mediterranean architectural melange, presumably inspired by Gaudi.  All of the buildings and much of the furniture was designed and built by the owners.  Besides the extraordinary architecture for Japan, the resort overlooks the sea in Ito, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture near the Jogasaki Coast and Cape Kadowaki.
    J-Garden-4.jpg
  • J Garden is a hot spring result unlike any other in Japan.  Besides the fact that each room has its own source of onsen spa water, there are other bathing pools arranged around the grounds in a somewhat Mediterranean architectural melange, presumably inspired by Gaudi.  All of the buildings and much of the furniture was designed and built by the owners.  Besides the extraordinary architecture for Japan, the resort overlooks the sea in Ito, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture near the Jogasaki Coast and Cape Kadowaki.
    J-Garden-3.jpg
  • J Garden is a hot spring result unlike any other in Japan.  Besides the fact that each room has its own source of onsen spa water, there are other bathing pools arranged around the grounds in a somewhat Mediterranean architectural melange, presumably inspired by Gaudi.  All of the buildings and much of the furniture was designed and built by the owners.  Besides the extraordinary architecture for Japan, the resort overlooks the sea in Ito, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture near the Jogasaki Coast and Cape Kadowaki.
    J-Garden-1.jpg
  • J Garden is a hot spring result unlike any other in Japan.  Besides the fact that each room has its own source of onsen spa water, there are other bathing pools arranged around the grounds in a somewhat Mediterranean architectural melange, presumably inspired by Gaudi.  All of the buildings and much of the furniture was designed and built by the owners.  Besides the extraordinary architecture for Japan, the resort overlooks the sea in Ito, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture near the Jogasaki Coast and Cape Kadowaki.
    J-Garden-2.jpg
  • Kadowaki Suspension Bridge — The suspension bridge in Jogasaki is a famous tourist spot, at 23 meters in height and 48 meters in width. The Kadowaki Suspension bridge looms right above the Jogasaki coast, which was formed by the eruption of nearby Mt. Omuro, upon which the lava flow eroded in the sea, forming cliffs, bluffs and a craggy coastline. The bridge hangs over Cape Kadowaki, the scenery of the precipice eroded by seawater is both magnificent, beautiful but somewhat scary.
    Kadowaki-tsuri-suspension-bridge-4.jpg
  • Cape Kadowaki - The stony coastline was created by an eruption of Mt. Omuro 4,000 years ago, while the lava flowed in the sea, then eroded by the tides and finally formed this scenery. The scenery is on such a magnificent and wild scale, it lets visitors feel the power of nature. There is a hiking course of approximately 20 minutes along Jogasaki coast, which passes over the famous Kadowaki Suspension Bridge
    Jogasaki.jpg
  • Kadowaki Suspension Bridge — The suspension bridge in Jogasaki is a famous tourist spot, at 23 meters in height and 48 meters in width. The Kadowaki Suspension bridge looms right above the Jogasaki coast, which was formed by the eruption of nearby Mt. Omuro, upon which the lava flow eroded in the sea, forming cliffs, bluffs and a craggy coastline. The bridge hangs over Cape Kadowaki, the scenery of the precipice eroded by seawater is both magnificent, beautiful but somewhat scary.
    Kadowaki-tsuri-suspension-bridge-5.jpg
  • Kadowaki Suspension Bridge — The suspension bridge in Jogasaki is a famous tourist spot, at 23 meters in height and 48 meters in width. The Kadowaki Suspension bridge looms right above the Jogasaki coast, which was formed by the eruption of nearby Mt. Omuro, upon which the lava flow eroded in the sea, forming cliffs, bluffs and a craggy coastline. The bridge hangs over Cape Kadowaki, the scenery of the precipice eroded by seawater is both magnificent, beautiful but somewhat scary.
    Kadowaki-tsuri-suspension-bridge-2.jpg
  • Cape Kadowaki - The stony coastline was created by an eruption of Mt. Omuro 4,000 years ago, while the lava flowed in the sea, then eroded by the tides and finally formed this scenery. The scenery is on such a magnificent and wild scale, it lets visitors feel the power of nature. There is a hiking course of approximately 20 minutes along Jogasaki coast, which passes over the famous Kadowaki Suspension Bridge
    cape-kadowaki-2.jpg
  • Kadowaki Suspension Bridge — The suspension bridge in Jogasaki is a famous tourist spot, at 23 meters in height and 48 meters in width. The Kadowaki Suspension bridge looms right above the Jogasaki coast, which was formed by the eruption of nearby Mt. Omuro, upon which the lava flow eroded in the sea, forming cliffs, bluffs and a craggy coastline. The bridge hangs over Cape Kadowaki, the scenery of the precipice eroded by seawater is both magnificent, beautiful but somewhat scary.
    Kadowaki-tsuri-suspension-bridge-1.jpg
  • Norihama Beach Dogashima besides its magnificent beach and clean water there are interestingly shaped rocks that form small islands at Norihama Beach. Because it is strategically located in an inlet, the gentle waves make this beach a popular spot for families.  Dogashima is a famous scenic spot in Shizuoka Prefecture. The coastline of Nishiizu is a jagged and varied, creating numerous landscapes and natural good harbors. There are many sightseeing spots that have been designated as special, such as national parks and the famous Izu west coast. In Dogashima, located in the town of Nishiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, the entire coastline is a nationally designated scenic spot. Norihama Beach, Dogashima Beach and Sehama Beach are collectively called Dogashima.  Nishiizu is famous for its beautiful sunset. On Dogajima, which consists of cliffs and small islands, there are other attractions sights such as the Tenso-do Cave, which has a hole in the ceiling of the cave,
    Norihama-Dogashima-03.jpg
  • Norihama Beach Dogashima besides its magnificent beach and clean water there are interestingly shaped rocks that form small islands at Norihama Beach. Because it is strategically located in an inlet, the gentle waves make this beach a popular spot for families.  Dogashima is a famous scenic spot in Shizuoka Prefecture. The coastline of Nishiizu is a jagged and varied, creating numerous landscapes and natural good harbors. There are many sightseeing spots that have been designated as special, such as national parks and the famous Izu west coast. In Dogashima, located in the town of Nishiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, the entire coastline is a nationally designated scenic spot. Norihama Beach, Dogashima Beach and Sehama Beach are collectively called Dogashima.  Nishiizu is famous for its beautiful sunset. On Dogajima, which consists of cliffs and small islands, there are other attractions sights such as the Tenso-do Cave, which has a hole in the ceiling of the cave,
    Norihama-Dogashima-01.jpg
  • Norihama Beach Dogashima besides its magnificent beach and clean water there are interestingly shaped rocks that form small islands at Norihama Beach. Because it is strategically located in an inlet, the gentle waves make this beach a popular spot for families.  Dogashima is a famous scenic spot in Shizuoka Prefecture. The coastline of Nishiizu is a jagged and varied, creating numerous landscapes and natural good harbors. There are many sightseeing spots that have been designated as special, such as national parks and the famous Izu west coast. In Dogashima, located in the town of Nishiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, the entire coastline is a nationally designated scenic spot. Norihama Beach, Dogashima Beach and Sehama Beach are collectively called Dogashima.  Nishiizu is famous for its beautiful sunset. On Dogajima, which consists of cliffs and small islands, there are other attractions sights such as the Tenso-do Cave, which has a hole in the ceiling of the cave,
    dogashima-3.jpg
  • Norihama Beach Dogashima besides its magnificent beach and clean water there are interestingly shaped rocks that form small islands at Norihama Beach. Because it is strategically located in an inlet, the gentle waves make this beach a popular spot for families.  Dogashima is a famous scenic spot in Shizuoka Prefecture. The coastline of Nishiizu is a jagged and varied, creating numerous landscapes and natural good harbors. There are many sightseeing spots that have been designated as special, such as national parks and the famous Izu west coast. In Dogashima, located in the town of Nishiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, the entire coastline is a nationally designated scenic spot. Norihama Beach, Dogashima Beach and Sehama Beach are collectively called Dogashima.  Nishiizu is famous for its beautiful sunset. On Dogajima, which consists of cliffs and small islands, there are other attractions sights such as the Tenso-do Cave, which has a hole in the ceiling of the cave,
    Norihama-Dogashima-02.jpg
  • Ishibu Rice Terraces on the Izu Peninsula is considered to be one of Shizuoka's best sightseeing spots. It is said to be the largest rice terraces within Izu, with around 370 stonework braced paddies. At the top of the terraces, visitors can see of Suruga Bay below. During planting and harvesting season, dozens of people from both within and outside the prefecture gather to participate. In May, the rice fields are lighted with candles, which produces a wondrous sight. . These rice terraces and paddies, once abandoned, have been reclaimed.  Here, one can also experience DIY farming under the direction of local farmers.
    ishibu-tanada-2.jpg
  • Ishibu Rice Terraces on the Izu Peninsula is considered to be one of Shizuoka's best sightseeing spots. It is said to be the largest rice terraces within Izu, with around 370 stonework braced paddies. At the top of the terraces, visitors can see of Suruga Bay below. During planting and harvesting season, dozens of people from both within and outside the prefecture gather to participate. In May, the rice fields are lighted with candles, which produces a wondrous sight. . These rice terraces and paddies, once abandoned, have been reclaimed.  Here, one can also experience DIY farming under the direction of local farmers.
    ishibu-tanada-4.jpg
  • Ishibu Rice Terraces on the Izu Peninsula is considered to be one of Shizuoka's best sightseeing spots. It is said to be the largest rice terraces within Izu, with around 370 stonework braced paddies. At the top of the terraces, visitors can see of Suruga Bay below. During planting and harvesting season, dozens of people from both within and outside the prefecture gather to participate. In May, the rice fields are lighted with candles, which produces a wondrous sight. . These rice terraces and paddies, once abandoned, have been reclaimed.  Here, one can also experience DIY farming under the direction of local farmers.
    ishibu-tanada-5.jpg
  • Ishibu Rice Terraces on the Izu Peninsula is considered to be one of Shizuoka's best sightseeing spots. It is said to be the largest rice terraces within Izu, with around 370 stonework braced paddies. At the top of the terraces, visitors can see of Suruga Bay below. During planting and harvesting season, dozens of people from both within and outside the prefecture gather to participate. In May, the rice fields are lighted with candles, which produces a wondrous sight. . These rice terraces and paddies, once abandoned, have been reclaimed.  Here, one can also experience DIY farming under the direction of local farmers.
    ishibu-tanada-3.jpg
  • Ishibu Rice Terraces on the Izu Peninsula is considered to be one of Shizuoka's best sightseeing spots. It is said to be the largest rice terraces within Izu, with around 370 stonework braced paddies. At the top of the terraces, visitors can see of Suruga Bay below. During planting and harvesting season, dozens of people from both within and outside the prefecture gather to participate. In May, the rice fields are lighted with candles, which produces a wondrous sight. . These rice terraces and paddies, once abandoned, have been reclaimed.  Here, one can also experience DIY farming under the direction of local farmers.
    ishibu-tanada-1.jpg
  • Kawazu-Nanadaru Loop Bridge show how to build a bridge from one mountainside to another when the sides of the mountain are so steep that it is not possible to build a road at the same elevation on both sides.  This double spiral brings cars up or down a full 45 meters while being seemingly suspended in a valley between two mountainsides - an amazing bit of engineering and architecture. The bridge was finished in 1982 and has become a popular landmark on Highway 414 on the Izu Peninsula.  The bridge rises among the trees like some sort of great coiled snake or dragon. It rotates traffic through 720 degrees and lifts or drops them 147 feet or 45 meters.
    Kawazu-Nanataki-Spiral-Bridge-1.jpg
  • Katsura River Shuzenji - Shuzenji Onsen is one of the most famous onsen spa towns in Japan.  It is located on the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. Shuzenji attracts visitors with its history and attractive mountainous setting. The hot spring town was named after Shuzenji Temple - Kobo Daishi founded the temple and created Shuzenji's most famous hot spring Tokko-no-yu, which is right in the middle of the Katsur River though now Tokko-no-yu is only used as a foot bath free of charge to visitors.
    shuzenji-river-1.jpg
  • J Garden is a hot spring result unlike any other in Japan.  Besides the fact that each room has its own source of onsen spa water, there are other bathing pools arranged around the grounds in a somewhat Mediterranean architectural melange, presumably inspired by Gaudi.  All of the buildings and much of the furniture was designed and built by the owners.  Besides the extraordinary architecture for Japan, the resort overlooks the sea in Ito, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture near the Jogasaki Coast and Cape Kadowaki.
    J-garden-izu.jpg
  • Wasabi, sometimes called Japanese horseradish Eutrema japonicum is a plant of the Brassicaceae family, which includes mustard and horseradish. Wasabi stems are used as a condiment with a strong pungent flavor.   The plant grows naturally along mountain streams in Japan.  Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is one of the main producers of wasabi in Japan.
    wasabi-03.jpg
  • Wasabi, sometimes called Japanese horseradish Eutrema japonicum is a plant of the Brassicaceae family, which includes mustard and horseradish. Wasabi stems are used as a condiment with a strong pungent flavor.   The plant grows naturally along mountain streams in Japan.  Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is one of the main producers of wasabi in Japan.
    wasabi-02.jpg
  • Wasabi, sometimes called Japanese horseradish Eutrema japonicum is a plant of the Brassicaceae family, which includes mustard and horseradish. Wasabi stems are used as a condiment with a strong pungent flavor.   The plant grows naturally along mountain streams in Japan.  Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is one of the main producers of wasabi in Japan.
    wasabi-04.jpg
  • Wasabi, sometimes called Japanese horseradish Eutrema japonicum is a plant of the Brassicaceae family, which includes mustard and horseradish. Wasabi stems are used as a condiment with a strong pungent flavor.   The plant grows naturally along mountain streams in Japan.  Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is one of the main producers of wasabi in Japan.
    wasabi-01.jpg
  • Mukoden Hotel Abandoned Haikyo - Despite its lovely view of the Pacific Ocean along the coast of Izu Peninsula, the Mukoden Hotel is now an abandoned ruin.  In part, perhaps because of its unfortunate name that also refers to a battle in China during WWII.  It also may resemble a so-called "love hotel" because of its turrets, a popular castle theme of that type fo short term hotel.  Haikyo simply means ruins in Japanese and at the same time refers to the hobby known as urban exploration or URBEX popular in industrialzed societies. Haikyo enthusiasts visit abandoned towns, houses, hospitals, schools, industrial sites, theme parks or other forgotten or abandoned places.
    mukden-hotel-haikyo-2.jpg
  • Mukoden Hotel Abandoned Haikyo - Despite its lovely view of the Pacific Ocean along the coast of Izu Peninsula, the Mukoden Hotel is now an abandoned ruin.  In part, perhaps because of its unfortunate name that also refers to a battle in China during WWII.  It also may resemble a so-called "love hotel" because of its turrets, a popular castle theme of that type fo short term hotel.  Haikyo simply means ruins in Japanese and at the same time refers to the hobby known as urban exploration or URBEX popular in industrialzed societies. Haikyo enthusiasts visit abandoned towns, houses, hospitals, schools, industrial sites, theme parks or other forgotten or abandoned places.
    mukden-hotel-haikyo-1.jpg
  • Shuzenji Onsen is one of the most famous onsen spa towns in Japan.  It is located on the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. Shuzenji attracts visitors with its history and attractive mountainous setting. The hot spring town was named after Shuzenji Temple - Kobo Daishi founded the temple and created Shuzenji's most famous hot spring Tokko-no-yu, which is right in the middle of the Katsur River though now Tokko-no-yu is only used as a foot bath free of charge to visitors.
    shuzenji-foot-bath-2.jpg
  • Japanese Hang Gliding  - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
    hang-gliding-4.jpg
  • Japanese Hang Gliding  - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
    fuji-hang-gliding-14.jpg
  • Mt Fuji Hang Gliding - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
    fuji-hang-gliding-16.jpg
  • Mt Fuji Hang Gliding - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
    fuji-hang-gliding-15.jpg
  • Mt Fuji Hang Gliding - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
    fuji-hang-gliding-11.jpg
  • Mt Fuji Hang Gliding - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
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  • Japanese Hang Gliding  - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
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  • Mt Fuji Hang Gliding - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
    fuji-hang-gliding-12.jpg
  • Japanese Hang Gliding  - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
    fuji-hang-gliding-10.jpg
  • Mt Fuji Hang Gliding - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
    fuji-hang-gliding-9.jpg
  • Mt Fuji Hang Gliding - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
    fuji-hang-gliding-5.jpg
  • Mt Fuji Hang Gliding - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
    fuji-hang-gliding-4.jpg
  • Shuzenji Bamboo Forest - Chikurin No Komichi in Shuzenji is a path that follows the Katura River - contrasts between the bamboo  stretching to the blue sky and the red bridges is what makes Shuzenji Onsen special. Shuzenji Onsen is one of the  most famous onsen towns in Japan located on the Izu Peninsula. Shuzenji attracts visitors with its attractive hilly setting and history.
    shuzenji-bamboo-4.jpg
  • Mt Fuji Hang Gliding - One of the more popular spots for hang gliding is in the Izu Peninsula south of Mount Fuji, where wind conditions are idea and the terrain is hilly with flat valleys for safe landings.  Plus, the backdrop view of Mt Fuji is an extra plus.  Hang gliding is a recreational activity using an air glider made of aluminum or composite frames covered with lightweight sailcloth which forms a birdlike wing. The hang glider will use a harness suspended from the frame, and controls the glider by shifting body weight in opposition to the frame.  With improved methods and hang gliders pilots can drift and soar for hours, gain thousands of feet of altitude using updrafts, perform aerobatics, and glide cross-country.   Because of the poor safety record of early hang gliders, the sport has long been considered to be unsafe but advances in training and glider construction have led to a much better safety record thanks to being built using sturdy materials plus modern gliders now have built-in dive recovery mechanisms. Pilots carry parachutes enclosed in their harnesses in case of serious problems.  Pilots also wear helmets.  Therefore, the accident rate from hang glider flying has been dramatically decreased by pilot training. People in hang gliders wrap themselves in harnesses such as pod harnesses that are put on like a jacket.  The most common method of launching is from a hill on foot with ideal wind conditions.
    fuji-hang-gliding-3.jpg
  • Shuzenji Bamboo Forest - Chikurin No Komichi in Shuzenji is a path that follows the Katura River - contrasts between the bamboo  stretching to the blue sky and the red bridges is what makes Shuzenji Onsen special. Shuzenji Onsen is one of the  most famous onsen towns in Japan located on the Izu Peninsula. Shuzenji attracts visitors with its attractive hilly setting and history.
    shuzenji-bamboo-5.jpg
  • Shuzenji Bamboo Forest - Chikurin No Komichi in Shuzenji is a path that follows the Katura River - contrasts between the bamboo  stretching to the blue sky and the red bridges is what makes Shuzenji Onsen special. Shuzenji Onsen is one of the  most famous onsen towns in Japan located on the Izu Peninsula. Shuzenji attracts visitors with its attractive hilly setting and history.
    shuzenji-bamboo-1.jpg
  • Cape Iro Saki, at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, has a saw-toothed shoreline, with its charm being its variety. It is a scenic spot, with its lighthouse and towering cliffs, a view of which you can enjoy from aboard a boat that tours around the cape.
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  • Cape Iro Saki, at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, has a saw-toothed shoreline, with its charm being its variety. It is a scenic spot, with its lighthouse and towering cliffs, a view of which you can enjoy from aboard a boat that tours around the cape.
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  • Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
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  • Sailing at Hayama Marina - Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
    marina-hayama-15.jpg
  • Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
    marina-hayama-10.jpg
  • Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
    marina-hayama-2.jpg
  • Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
    hayama-marina-5.jpg
  • Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
    hayama-marina-4.jpg
  • Windsurfing Sagami Bay - Sagami Bay was chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marina Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
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  • Windsurfing Sagami Bay - Sagami Bay was chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marina Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
    sagami-bay-1.jpg
  • Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
    hayama-marina-1.jpg
  • Sailing at Hayama Marina - Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
    marina-hayama-16.jpg
  • Sailing at Hayama Marina - Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
    marina-hayama-9.jpg
  • Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
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  • Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
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  • Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
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  • Fishing Sagami Bay - Sagami Bay was chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay. The small fishing port town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an unusual population:  fishermen, a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.
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  • Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
    marina-hayama-1.jpg
  • Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
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  • Sea Kayaking in Hayama Marina - Hayama Marina and Sagami Bay have been chosen by the Japan Olympics committee to host the 2020 sailing events, in conjunction with Enoshima, just across the bay.  Several teams, including the sailing crews from Poland and the UK have chosen Hayama, Kanagawa-ken, as their headquarters during the event.  Hayama is also the site of regular Nippon Cup sailing events that take place yearly, in cooperation with the Hayama Marine Yacht Club.  The small town of Hayama is also known for its fine beaches and for the Emperor of Japan’s seaside villa, off limits to the public, but adjacent to one of the top 100 beaches in Japan, popular in summer.  Off season, Hayama is a quiet seaside fishing village, with an interesting population:  a mix of creative types who need quiet and reflection away from the distractions of Tokyo yet only an hour away by train; also evident are wealthy people from Tokyo with weekend villas and condos, as well as retired people who abandoned Tokyo for the easy life by the sea in their golden years. Sagami Bay is contained within the Miura Peninsula on its eastern side to the Izu Peninsula to the west.  However, the segment from Miura to Enoshima island is ideal of sailing conditions and thus its popularity in the area, thus its selection as 2020 Olympics sailing venue. As an added plus, there are view of Mt Fuji to be seen on clear days, though usually not in summer.
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