Izu, Coastal city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Izu is a city located on the central Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture with mountains, hot springs, and a river. The area extends from the Amagi Mountains down to Suruga Bay, with numerous thermal springs lining the Kano River.
The area came under Tokugawa shogunate control during the Edo period before developing into a modern administrative center. The city of Izu was formed in 2004 through the merger of several smaller towns.
Shuzenji Onsen has been a bathing destination for over a thousand years and continues to shape daily life in the region today. The hot springs draw visitors who come to soak in traditional bathhouses scattered throughout the area.
The easiest way to reach Izu is by taking the Shinkansen to Mishima Station, then switching to local trains heading toward Shuzenji. Most visitors use this rail route to access the city and its hot spring areas.
The Toi district holds the memory of gold mining operations through historic mines and traditional inns along the coast. Visitors walking through this seaside area can encounter traces of this mining heritage embedded in the landscape.
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