Let's go to Toi to feel the early spring: Toi Zakura Cherry Blossoms

A spectacular spot in Izu City! Let's go to Toi!

Golden luck and the most spectacular scenery in Japan. Get excited panning for gold, and relax your body and mind with hot springs and seafood. Experience Toi's "Early Spring Premium," perfect for the most greedy adults.

10:30am: Japan's best panorama and Toi Zakura at Matsubara Park

First, we head to Matsubara Park, the main venue for the Toi Zakura Festival.

Here you will find the world's largest flower clock, surrounded by bright pink Toi blossoms.

・Point: The contrast between the giant flower clock, which has been certified by the Guinness World Records, the blue sky, and the pink cherry blossoms makes it a great photo spot.

11:30am: Increase your luck with gold at TOI GOLD MINE

It's just a short walk to TOI GOLD MINE(Toi Kinzan), where you can tour the tourist tunnels of the gold mine that flourished during the Edo period

•Highlight: Many Toi Zakura trees are planted on the grounds, and can be enjoyed along with the golden torii gate and museum.

•Experience: Try your hand at gold panning for 30 minutes! You can take the gold you find home as a souvenir.

Toi Gold Mine

2726 Toi, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 410-3302

The Toi Mine is the largest gold mine in Izu, boasting a production volume second only to the Sado Gold Mine, with the first golden age of the Edo period and the second golden age of the Meiji and Showa eras. Estimated output is 40 tons of gold and 400 tons of silver. The gold mine was closed in 1965, but after that it was reborn as a popular spot as a tourist facility where you can enjoy sightseeing tunnels and gold panning experiences as a power spot of Toi. In addition, the 250kg giant gold bullion displayed in the Koganekan has been certified by Guinness World Records, and is open to the public.

1:00pm Local seafood lunch

The Toi area is home to a number of restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seafood caught in Suruga Bay.

We returned to Terrasse Orange Toy in Matsubara Park and had lunch at the restaurant "Arigato" while enjoying the spectacular view of the ocean.

How about a seafood bowl made with local fish?

Terrasse Orange toi

410-3302 2657-6 Toi, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture Terrasse Orange toi

"Terrasse Orange toi" is the first complex in Japan to combine a tsunami evacuation facility and a tourist facility, and opened on July 12, 2024. ◇Meaning of the facility name Terrasse: A terrace with a spectacular view, protecting lives like a lighthouse in the event of a disaster, illuminating tourism and the future of Izu City. Orange: Toi's beautiful sunsets, the first orange zone in the country, and the warm image of the local specialty mandarin oranges. toi: The European spell "toi toi toi" means to pray for good luck. In addition, it is similar to the Toi dialect "korasshaa" (come) and "oracchi" (my house), and is meant to be familiar to locals.

2:30pm: Enjoy the spectacular view of Mount Fuji from "Koibito Misaki "

Take a short bus or car ride to Lover's Misaki , one of Izu 's most spectacular views.

•View: A magnificent view of Toi Zakura in full bloom with Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay in the background.

•Tip: It is said that if you ring the "love call bell" at the tip of the Misaki three times, your love will be fulfilled.

Koibito Misaki

3135-7 Oshitada, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 410-3304

The observation deck at the tip of Koibito Misaki has a panorama of more than 180 degrees, and you can see Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay. It is said that if you call the name of your loved one while ringing the love call bell on the observation deck three times, your love will come true, and it is crowded with lovers and tourists as a love power spot in Izu. If you ring the bell here and have a couple's declaration certificate issued at the entrance of the promenade, you will be given a number of benefits such as congratulatory telegrams and commemorative gifts.

4:00pm Relax in the foot bath at Toi Onsen

To conclude your trip, head to the foot bath (Golden Hot Spring) where you can easily enjoy the hot spring water from the source of Toi Onsen.

•Relax: Relax and reflect on your day while soaking your feet in one of the footbaths scattered throughout the park and hot spring town.

Directions and Travel Tips

■ Access from each city

From Tokyo

Train: Take the JR express train "Odoriko" to Shuzenji Station (approximately 2 hours). From the station, take the Tokai Bus bound for Matsuzaki/Dogashima for approximately 50 minutes and get off at "Toi Onsen."

By car: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes via the Tomei Expressway or Shin-Tomei Expressway and the Izu Jukan Expressway.

From Nagoya and Osaka

Shinkansen + Ferry (recommended): Take a bus from JR Shizuoka Station to Shimizu. Then board the Suruga Bay Ferry to Toi Port, which takes about 75 minutes. The view of Mount Fuji from the ferry is breathtaking. For operating information, please check here: https://www.223-ferry.or.jp/

Shinkansen + train: Transfer to Izu at Mishima Station and head to Shuzenji Station. From the station, take the Tokai Bus for approximately 50 minutes.

By car: Take the Shin-Tomei Expressway "Nagaizumi Numazu IC" via the Izu Jukan Expressway. It takes about 3 hours from Nagoya and about 5 hours and 30 minutes from Osaka.

■ Tips

By ferry: Entering from the Shizuoka side (Shimizu) allows you to avoid traffic jams and enjoy a leisurely boat trip, making this a particularly recommended route for those in the western Japan and Chukyo regions.

Clothing: The wind can be strong along the coast, making the temperature feel colder. Please be sure to bring a thick coat, scarf, or other suitable clothing to protect yourself from the cold.