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Sea Fishing Pond Taikobo

A 10 minute walk from JR Ajiro station takes you to Ajiro fishing port. The fishing pond of Taikon is on the sea near the fishing port. You can cross by boat and enjoy sea fishing in the fish pond. Surrounded by the sea, the fishing pond is the perfect location for first-timers to experience firsthand the fun of ocean fishing.

There is a fish pond with more big fish such as horse mackerel and sea bream for beginners and warasa, kampachi, and ishidai for experts. Families and first-timers can take a course that includes a fishing rod and bait for an empty-handed outing. Staff/staff members will give you helpful advice on how to put on bait and how to fish. If the fish are not pulling well, the staff will help you gather fish by scattering bait. You can take your catch home in a Styrofoam container with ice, or have it sent to you by courier service. In addition, if you make a reservation in advance, you can have your catch cooked at the on-site cafeteria.

Fishing pond at sea Taikobo

• 100-7 Ajiro, Atami, Shizuoka MAP
• 10 min. walk from JR Ajiro Station
• Open daily (Wednesdays for the Mania Course)
• Family course: 5,000 yen (1 fishing rod with bait, up to 2 hours)
  Mania Course: 13,500 yen (You can bring your own fishing rod and bait. All-you-can-fish for 4 hours)
• 0557-67-8030
• Free of charge

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Dolphin Fantasy Ito

It takes about 25 minutes to walk along the seaside from JR Ito Station. Just the right distance for a stroll along the seashore is a healing spot where you can play with cute dolphins. The "Dolphin Touching Course," where you can feed the dolphins, shake hands with them, and signal them to jump, is popular for its ease of interaction without having to swim.

Swimming with Dolphins

The "Dolphin Swim," where you can swim with dolphins in a fish tank in the ocean at the same eye level as the dolphins, is a great way to spend a relaxing time with friendly dolphins.

For those who have a diving license, "dolphin diving" is recommended. A rare experience awaits you if you dive underwater long enough, such as touching dolphins lying in the bottom net. There is also a "viewing course" where you can capture the dolphins' adorable expressions and movements on photos and video, so you can fully enjoy the charm of dolphins just by visiting.

Dolphin Fantasy Ito

• 2-4-14 Arai, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• From JR Ito Station, take the Tokai Bus bound for Arai (about 20 minutes), and get off at the last stop (2 minutes).
• 9:00-17:00
• None
• Fureai Course (year-round) 5,500 yen
  Swim Course: Summer (April-November): 13,500 yen, Winter (December-March): 10,500 yen
  Swim Pair Course (Mon) 22,600 yen
  Observation course (year-round)605 yen
  Dolphin Diving Course (Mon) 13,500 yen
• 0557-38-9133 (Nature Experience Reservation Center)
• Free of charge

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Ito Diving Service

Ito Diving Service is located near Ito Port. You can experience boat diving in the waters near Ito, which are dotted with some of the best diving spots on the Izu Peninsula. Guided dives take you through a fantastic marine world, with different points of interest depending on the level and season.

Encounter large migratory fish and dolphins in the sea of Ito

The sea of Ito has complex topography and nutrient-rich currents. It is characterized by a rich variety of fish species and a dense population of fish shadows. Schools of large migratory fish, sunfish, and sea turtles appear every year, and large schools of dolphins can be encountered. Experience diving and snorkeling classes are offered so that even beginners can experience the charm of the area. Equipment and lecture fees are included in the Experience and classes, so even those who do not own equipment can enjoy an easy underwater walk.

Ito Diving Service

• 2-4-14 Arai, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• From JR Ito Station, take the Tokai Bus bound for Arai. 20 minutes from the last stop.
• From 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30
• No holidays
• Experience diving: 7,700 yen (11,000 yen from mid-July to the end of August)
• 0557-38-5146
• Free of charge
• Ages 10 and up

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Izu Craft House

Izu Kogen is dotted with workshops that offer a variety of hands-on experiences. One of the most popular among women is the Izu Craft House, a hands-on workshop specializing in glass crafts. The most popular experience is glass blowing, where you can make glasses and other objects.
With the assistance of a craftsman who can manipulate glass at will, visitors blow heated, melted glass to create one-of-a-kind pieces. The joy of creating a colorful and cute glass piece is truly special. You will be able to leave behind a lasting memory of your trip.

Four Experiences to Make Your Memories Come True

In addition to the glass-blowing experience, the museum offers four other experiences: sandblasting, in which you carve patterns into glassware; style beading, in which you choose from more than 100 different types of beads to make a bracelet or necklace; and tonbo dama (dragonfly beads). Visitors can also create colorful works of art under the guidance of craftspeople. The store sells glassware, ceramics, and accessories made by the artists.

Izu Craft House

• 8-531 Omuro-Kogen, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• From Izu-Kogen Station on the Izu Kyuko Line, take the Izu Tokai Bus bound for "Izu Kaijo Koen/Shaboten Koen" (about 9 minutes), and alight at Omuro Kogen 9-chome.
• 9:30-17:00
• Wed.
  Open during GW, summer, and year-end and New Year's holidays
• Admission free
  Dragonfly beads experience: 2,500 yen and up, sandblasting experience: 2,200 yen and up
• 0557-51-5355
• Free of charge

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Hokkekyoan

This pottery experience studio is located in the forest along Prefectural Route 111 at the foot of Omuroyama, the symbol of Izu Kogen. The studio building and parking lot were self-built by Staff/staff members. You can experience pottery making in a handmade space.

In the hand-binneri pottery course, you can make up to two pieces of tableware such as teacups and plates using a hand potter's wheel. The electric potter's wheel can be used to make pottery with no time limit or clay limit, and you can bake whatever you want. In addition to the development of clay blends and glazes, the unique firing technique of "extreme reduction and oxidation removal" using binchotan (binchotan charcoal) has been certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as "Izu's Pottery Experience" under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Management Innovation Program. You can also choose your own unique style of pottery based on the scenery and specialties of Izu, such as "Izu Shirahama-yaki" and "Kawazu Sakura-yaki.
The pieces are fired at the studio and delivered (for a fee) approximately three months later. The finished pottery is so textured that it is hard to believe that it was made by a beginner, so you can hardly wait to receive the finished product.

Hokkekyoan

• 675-62 Ike, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture MAP
• 10 minutes by car from Izu-Kogen Station on the Izu Kyuko Line
• Take the Izu Tokai Bus bound for "Izu Kogen - Shaboten Koen, Shaboten Koen" from the Yamamo exit of Izu Kogen Station on the Izu Kyuko Line. 20 minutes by bus, 13 minutes walk from the "Shaboten Koen" stop.
  Shuttle bus service is available from Izu-kogen Station (reservation required).
• Weekdays 10:00-16:00 (last admission at 14:30)
  Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays ～17:00 (last admission at 15:30)
• Confirmation required on the official website.
• Electric rokuro (potter's wheel): 2,750 yen and up, hand-bi neri: 1,980 yen
• 0557-54-0770
• Free of charge

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iZoo, a physical zoo

The "iZoo," a hands-on zoo, is located by the sea, a five-minute drive from Kawazu Station on the Izu Kyuko Line. It is one of the largest zoos for reptiles and amphibians in Japan, and its collection of turtles, crocodiles, lizards, chameleons, and other animals from around the world is unparalleled in the world. Visitors can enjoy an up-close and personal experience with animals they rarely have the chance to encounter, such as feeding the animals, taking pictures with Aldabra giant tortoises, and holding a variety of reptiles for commemorative photos.

Plenty of attractions both indoors and outdoors

Some reptiles are kept outdoors, including the "Elephant Turtle Farm" where visitors can interact with elephant turtles that spend their time outside relaxing, and visitors can observe the lively appearance of chameleons and other reptiles that develop their original colors in the wild. A huge pond constructed to protect the Mississippian tortoises, which are exempted as an invasive alien species, is scheduled to be unveiled this year. About 90% of the Property is exhibited indoors, so visitors can comfortably tour the facility even on rainy days.

Hands-on Zoo iZoo

• 406-2 Hama, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka MAP
• 4 min. ride by Tokai Bus from Kawazu Sta. of Izukyu Line, 1 min. walk from Shobuzawa Bus Stop.
• 9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
• None
• Adults 2,500 yen, elementary school students 1,500 yen, toddlers (preschool children) free
• 0558-34-0003
• Free of charge

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Dogashima Marine

The sightseeing boat stop is about a 5-minute walk from Dogashima Hot Spring. From this location, a sightseeing boat departs from the pier, where visitors can witness the beauty of the Nishi-Izu landscape created by nature, such as the intricate rias-style coastline and the oddly-shaped rocks. Dogashima Marine" offers three types of excursions: the "Cave Tour," a sightseeing boat course; the "Premium Cruise," a high-speed cruise boat ride; and the "Geo-site Cruise.

Tenmado-do Cave, which is designated as a national natural monument, is an eroded cave made of tuff. The sun shining down on the center of the cave, which has a rounded ceiling, is very mysterious. The color of the water changes with the seasons, time, and weather, so no matter how many times you visit, you will be impressed by something new. Also, the "premium cruise" to the blue cave "Tenso-do" offers a spectacular view while enjoying the exhilarating feeling of speed. If the weather permits, you can even see Mt. Fuji across the sea of Nishi Izu.

Dogashima Marine

• 2060 Nishi-Izu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka MAP
• From Izu Hakone Railway Shuzenji Station, take the Tokai Bus bound for Matsuzaki (about 1 hour and 30 minutes), and get off at the Dogashima stop.
• Cave Tour 10:00-16:00 (Departs every 10-15 minutes)
  Premium Cruise every Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11:00-14:00
  Geo-site cruise every Sunday at 13:00
  *Subject to change depending on the season
• Cancelled in case of stormy weather
• Cave Tour Adults 1,500 yen, children 750 yen
  Premium Cruise Adults 2,000 yen, children 1,000 yen
  Geo-site cruise Adults 2,200 yen, children 1,100 yen
• 0558-52-0013
• Free of charge