It is a walk over the Amagi Pass, which was the setting for Yasunari Kawabata's masterpiece, "the Dancer of Izu". You will follow the old highway walked by a young university student and a girl dancer and immerse yourself in the world of the gem of novels. While feeling the clear water sound of the Hontani River and the richness of the Amagi forest with your whole body, you will enjoy a tour filled with nature, literature, and history!
| ｜Area | Central Izu Area (Izu City) |
| ｜Geological Period | Strata that were created by the eruption of submarine volcanoes about 15 million to 10 million years ago and strata of large terrestrial volcanoes 800.000 to 200,000 years ago that cover them |
| ｜Itinerary | Suishouchi-shita Parking Lot→ Yasunari Kawabata Literary Monument→ Suishochi→ Old Amagi Tunnel→ Kanten (Agar) Bridge→ Nikaidaru Waterfall→ Nikaidaru Waterfall Parking Lot (with bus stop) |
| ｜Distance | Approx. 4 km |
| ｜Duration | Approx. 120 minutes |
| ｜Level | Walking |
| ｜Meeting Point | Suishouchi-shita Parking Lot <MAP> |
| ｜Ending Point | Nikaidaru Waterfall Parking Lot <MAP> * You will take a local bus to return to the meeting point. |
| ｜Participation Fee | Adults (junior high school students and older): 3,000 yen Elementary school children: 1,500 yen |
| ｜Number of Participants | 2 to 10 people Please contact us for more than 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 | Nordic walking is also possible (Nordic walking poles are available for rent). 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. |
Suishochi-shita parking
Free parking.
This car park can accommodate about 10 cars, but during the hiking season, please note that it will be fully occupied by cars.
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Yasunari Kawabata Literary Monument
“Just when you think that the road is winding and turning and you are finally approaching the Amagi Pass･･･,“
This is the famous beginning of a novel, “the Dancer of Izu".
We will follow the old highway walked by a young college student and a girl dancer.
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Old Amagi Tunnel
It opened in 1905 and is still in use now.
It is the longest stone road tunnel and designated as an important cultural property of the country. It brought about a major change in the history of transportation on the Izu Peninsula, which had long hindered people from crossing over the Amagi Pass.
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Kanten (Agar) Bridge
It is a bridge known for the lyrics of "Amagi Crossing" sung by Sayuri Ishikawa, popular singer.
Agar was produced here in the mountains of Amagi, but why?
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Nikaidaru Waterfall
It is a powerful waterfall spanning the Hontani River (Kawazu River), which originates from Mt. Amagi.
Why do waterfalls are called "taru" in the Kawazu area?
