Mera Bay, a deep cove, has been a port town that has flourished as a wind waiting harbor since ancient times. The place where the sailors looked at the weather to decide on the departure of the ship is called Mt. Hiyoriyama. From there, you can overlook the harbor and Suruga Bay, and it is a superb view where you can see mysterious geological formations. In addition, a group of stone Buddhas (33 Statues of Kannon) are enshrined in a semi-cave. You can get a glimpse of people's lives and culture in the past in the spectacular scenery of nature.
| ｜Area | Southern Izu Area (Minami-Izu Town) |
| ｜Geological Period | Ejecta of submarine volcanoes that erupted on a shallow seabed 10 million ~ 2 million years ago |
| ｜Itinerary | Nishi-koura Parking Lot→ Ochiiguchi Bus Stop→ Mt. Hiyoriyama → Kagamihana→ 33 Statues of Kannon→ Koura Fishing Port→ Nishi-koura Parking Lot |
| ｜Distance | 4.2km |
| ｜Duration | Approx. 150 minutes |
| ｜Level | Trekking |
| ｜Meeting Point | Nishi-koura Parking Lot <MAP> |
| ｜Ending Point | Nishi-koura Parking Lot (same as meeting point) |
| ｜Participation Fee | Adults: 4,500 yen Elementary school children: 2,250 yen |
| ｜Number of Participants | 1 to about 10 people (1.000 yen more when operating for 1 person) |
| ｜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. In summer, the tour is not in operation. Please read about the cancellation policy. |
| ｜How to Apply | Please apply from the "Reservation Form" at the bottom of the page. |
Nishi-koura Parking Lot
It is located on the side of the Koura fishing port. There is a public toilet nearby.
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Mt. Hiyoriyama Promenade Entrance
From the entrance of the promenade, you will go through the forest.
As you go, it gradually opens and a superb view of the sea spreads out in front of you!
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Descending Snake of Ryuzaki
It is a huge "dike". A mass of rocks breaks through the striped strata exposed to the high cliffs. Its appearance, which looks like the scales of a snake, is called “A snake descending from the heavens to the sea.”
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Mt. Hiwayama Promenade
Promenade from Ochiiguchi bus stop to Koura Fishing Port. The view from the rest area along the way is unobstructed, and it is a truly spectacular course overlooking Suruga Bay and Mera Bay.
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Kagamihana Observatory
The entire bay that can be seen from here is called Mera Bay. The waves are calm, and it once flourished as a wind waiting port. This is a cape overlooking such a quiet bay.
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33 Statues of Kannon
On the way from Kagamihana to Koura Fishing Port, there is a half-cave, and in the hollow a group of stone Buddhas called 33 Statues of Kannon are lined up in a row.
