The best sea-side trip from Tokyo: Izu Peninsula and Shimoda

If you want to combine a visit to Tokyo with a day by the ocean, surrounded by beautiful nature then head to the Izu Peninsula – a subtropical paradise just 2.5 hours away from the city. Easily accessible by train or by car, a visit to the beaches there can be a day trip. However, to fully enjoy everything Izu has to offer – beautiful white sand beaches, snorkeling and scuba diving, hot spring spas and amazing seafood I would suggest you stay at least overnight. If you are looking for a place to stay: one of the best places is the little town of Shimoda on the southern tip of the peninsula. Shimoda is a popular holiday destination among the foreign residents here and is well set to accommodate the needs of foreign visitors. There you will find a variety of hotels, guest houses and air B&Bs. If you drive, on your way to our back from Izu try the road that goes through the middle of the peninsula. The lush tropical forests, covering the mountain slopes and the waterfalls that you see on the way are spectacular.

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