We will start from Dogashima, which is famous as a scenic spot. A layer of volcanic ash and pumice more than 20 meters thick is exposed there, and beautiful stripes that are traces of waves are carved. Evidence of submarine volcanoes appears one after another. How intense the eruptive activity at that time was! Let's walk with memories of ancient times. The Buddha statue carved in the pumice cave at the edge of Sawada village is also a must-see spot. If you squint into the darkness, you will see a figure carrying a light on his back just like the sunset of Nishi Izu.
| ｜Area | Western Izu Area (Nishi-Izu Town) |
| ｜Geological Period | Ejecta of submarine volcanoes that erupted on the shallow seabed about 10 million ~ 2 million years ago |
| ｜Itinerary | Nishiizu Town Tourism Association Office → Dogashima → Norihama Beach→ Rock Cave Mural→ Sawada Park→ Tsukino Park→ Sawada Village →Nishiizu Town Tourism Association Office |
| ｜Distance | Approx. 3.4km (Cumulative elevation 250m) |
| ｜Duration | Approx. 180 minutes |
| ｜Level | Hiking |
| ｜Meeting Point | In front of the Nishiizu Town Tourism Association office <MAP> * You can park your car in the free parking lot at Dogashima Park. |
| ｜Ending Point | In front of the Nishiizu Town Tourism Association office |
| ｜Participation Fee | Adults (junior high school students and older): 4,500 yen Elementary school children: 2,250 yen |
| ｜Number of Participants | 2 to about 10 people |
| ｜Reservation | Please make a reservation at least one week in advance. |
| ｜What to Wear/ bring | Comfortable clothing, footwear (no sandals), hats, drinks, etc. |
| ｜Notes | The tour will be operated in case of light rain, but in case of stormy weather it will be cancelled. Please read about the cancellation policy. |
| ｜How to Apply | Please apply from the "Reservation Form" at the bottom of the page. |
Nishiizu Town Tourism Association
It is a tourist information center near the Dogashima bus stop. Please stop by before starting sightseeing in Dogashima.
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Dogashima
On the cliffs of the Dogashima coast, you can see the underwater debris flow associated with the eruption of a submarine volcano and the pumice and volcanic ash layers that have fallen on top of it.
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Norihama Beach
It is a small beach about 150m long. Surrounded by islands, the scenery is good, and the waves are quiet, and it is popular with families.
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Kareno Park
You will see the strata of underwater debris flows associated with the eruption of submarine volcanoes and the strata of underwater fractured lava that flowed to the seabed. Some of the white volcanic ash strata that have fallen on the seabed have undergone deformation while they are soft and created a pattern that resembles a snake undulating.
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Sawada Village
Houses are built in a maze of intricate plots on the narrow coastal land.
You might catch a glimpse of the once bustling guesthouses and fishermen's town as they used to be in the past.
