Irozaki Cape is located at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula. Departing from the visitor center, you'll go to the Irozaki Lighthouse and then go to the tip of the cape. The view of more than 180 degrees, the intricate cliffs and islands floating on the horizon are breathtaking! With the legend of this place, which was once said to be a difficult place for maritime traffic, and the shrine in the hollow of the rock is truly worth seeing.
| ｜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 | Minami-Izu Visitor Center→ Irozaki Lighthouse→ Iro Shrine→ Kumano Shrine→ Minami-Izu Visitor Center |
| ｜Distance | Approx. 1 km |
| ｜Duration | Approx. 60 minutes |
| ｜Level | Walking |
| ｜Meeting Point | Minami-Izu Visitor Center, Irozaki Ocean Park <MAP> |
| ｜Ending Point | Minami-Izu Visitor Center, Irozaki Ocean Park (same as meeting point) |
| ｜Participation Fee | Adults: 2,000 yen Elementary school children: 1,000 yen *A parking fee of 500 yen will be charged separately. |
| ｜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. Please read about the cancellation policy. |
| ｜How to Apply | Please apply from the "Reservation Form" at the bottom of the page.い |
Irozaki Ocean Park
There are Minami-Izu Visitor Center (information center), a cafeteria and a souvenir shop here. A tourist facility that can be the base of sightseeing in Irozaki. The tour starts here.
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Irozaki Lighthouse
A white tower-shaped concrete lighthouse. The wooden octagonal western-style building, built in 1871, was wrecked by a storm in 1932, rebuilt the following year, and is still in operation today.
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Iro Shrine
It is a shrine that protects the safety of maritime traffic off the coast of Irozaki. The main shrine hall, built using a hollow in the rock created by erosion, seems to be clinging to the rock. It is counted as one of the Seven Wonders of Izu.
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Kumano Shrine
It is located at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula. Related to an old love story about a lonely island in the magnificent sea, the shrine God is known as the god of marriage.
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The southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula
The cliffs below and the sea as far as the eye can see. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, it is truly a super ocean view! On the round horizon, you can see the Izu Islands.
