Tag Archives: Route 135

Original-Style Vending Machines, Cleaning Out The Gutters, Tennis Coaching, Toilet Problems & Some Breathtaking Moments!

Posted on August 23, 2025 by tokyofox

At the end of June my wife and I went to our family holiday home in Izu (Shizuoka Prefecture) for the first time in six months. Not surprisingly the garden in particular was a bit of a mess but we … Continue reading →

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Is It Worth Visiting The Japanese Fishing Village Which Was The Setting For The TV Series Shogun?

Posted on May 10, 2024 by tokyofox

Whilst watching the recent Disney+ TV show ‘Shōgun‘ I was surprised to hear the name of a familiar fishing village mentioned throughout the ten-part series. It is located a short distance north of our holiday home on the east coast … Continue reading →

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Tap The Nature! A Hidden Lake, Fine Dining & Unique Buildings In Izu

Posted on December 1, 2023 by tokyofox

As well as family time, nature is often at the forefront of any trip we take to the Izu Peninsula. On our most recent trip to this part of Shizuoka Prefecture towards the end of November we encountered a sign … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 4, 2023 by tokyofox

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 →

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Coastal Adventures In Izu: Seaside Parks, Footbaths, Marine Towns, Lakes, Mountains & Big Ramen!

Posted on December 10, 2022 by tokyofox

Given the number of visits we make to to Izu each and every year, there will surely be a time when there is nothing blog-worthy to report. Unbelievably, that time is not now though! As soon as we got the … Continue reading →

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The Forest Temple Which Has A Slight Ghibli Feel To It

Posted on August 23, 2022 by tokyofox

After countless visits to Izu I really did think we had just about exhausted every possible place worth visiting. However, my wife noticed an advert on the Izu Kyūkō Line trains showing an old temple which looked quite interesting due … Continue reading →

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The Abandoned Hotel On The Izu Coast Which Is Still “Open” To The Public!!

Posted on June 6, 2022 by tokyofox

Head down to the coast from Izu-Ōkawa Station (a ten minute walk) and one of the first things you’ll see is an abandoned hotel with peeling beige walls surrounded by palm trees. I was not even aware of this place … Continue reading →

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There’s A Rock & It Looks Like A Lion!! I’ll Believe That When I See It!

Posted on May 27, 2022 by tokyofox

Just as I was about to take the train back home from Izu-Ōkawa Station last year I noticed a billboard on the platform advertising something called Lion Rock. That was bad timing as I was about to leave the area … Continue reading →

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The Outdoor Hot Spring Baths In Izu With An Access Point More Like A Bond Villain’s Lair!

Posted on October 26, 2021 by tokyofox

Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is a famed hot-spot for onsen (hot spring baths) and every time I`ve been to the area I`ve been asked by students if I had a hot spring bath. More times than not the answer … Continue reading →

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The Worst August Holiday Ever!

Posted on October 9, 2021 by tokyofox

In terms of weather, the mid-August Obon holiday this year was the worst one I’ve ever experienced. In a way it wasn’t so bad that I only had six days off this time as it rained on five of those … Continue reading →

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