Tag Archives: Atami Sun Beach

6 Nights In Izu: A Blackout, Birthday Celebrations, Over-Tourism, Star Wars Day, Walking Adventures, J3 Football & The Birthplace of Long-Distance Calls!

Heavy rain, cooler temperatures and no electricity for 24 hours meant our latest trip to Izu didn’t get off to a good start at all but thankfully things did get much better and it actually ended up being quite an … Continue reading

Posted in Food & Drink, Japan Life, Japan Travel, Sport | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Izu Coastal Adventures: A Uniquely Coloured Torii Gate, Northern Izu’s Finest Beach & The Real Life ‘Shogun’ Setting

One of the nicest times to visit the Izu Peninsula is spring time when the climate is warm and pleasant without the ridiculous heat and humidity of the summer months. Coastal areas in particular make for good trips from our … Continue reading

Posted in Japan Travel, Quirky Japan | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Visiting All Of The Beaches On The North-Eastern Coast Of Izu

The summer season in Japan can be brutally hot and whilst many just prefer to stay indoors there are some who head for the beaches to cool off in a different manner. The nearest ones for Tokyo residents are in … Continue reading

Posted in Japan Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments