Izu Highland

Izu Highland is a table land in Ito featuring elevated terrain that combines open meadows, forested slopes, and natural vantage points across its expanse. The landscape includes a network of walking paths, rest areas, and viewpoints distributed throughout the region, along with a central lake that draws visitors year-round.

The region emerged as a recreational destination during the 20th century, integrating Japanese landscape traditions with modern visitor facilities across the elevated terrain. Infrastructure gradually expanded to accommodate growing access from nearby coastal areas and urban centers.

The name reflects its location within the Izu region, where the landscape connects mountain and coastal traditions in how visitors experience the terrain. Local use of the space shows how people naturally move between open meadows and forest sections, following seasonal rhythms marked by flowering trees.

The site is best reached by bus from a nearby station, with the journey taking around 20 minutes and services running regularly throughout the day. Bring sturdy footwear and layered clothing since weather conditions change quickly at elevation, especially when exploring the walking paths.

A central lake here is called the eye of Izu by locals, and while many visitors focus on this water body, few notice the seasonal flowering patterns surrounding it. The blooms shift through the year, creating different visual landscapes from spring cherry blossoms to autumn foliage.

Location: Ito

GPS coordinates: 34.87678,139.10751

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48