“Dogashima Park” is a place where all of Nishiizu’s sightseeing spots are condensed into one park. Particularly famous is the symbol of Dogashima, ″Tensodou.” There are mysterious scenes inside the cave that cannot be seen anywhere else. It is also connected to the sea, so you can cruise around the cave on a pleasure boat. This time, we will introduce in detail Dogashima Park, Shizuoka Prefecture, which is a condensed collection of sightseeing spots in Nishiizu.
①【Dogashima Park】 Enjoy the geopark‼︎
Dogashima Park is a park located in Nishina, Nishiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture. Specifically, Dogashima Park is a group of sightseeing spots that can be visited along the Dogashima promenade, which is 1.5km long. Sightseeing spots in Dogashima Park include Tenmado Cave, Dogashima Cave Pleasure Boat, Observation Deck, Dogashima Park, Izu Nature School, and many others.
❶ Enjoy the geopark‼︎
Nishiizu Town, where Dogashima Park is located, has many geosites. A geosite is a natural heritage site related to geology and topography. The Izu Peninsula is a UNESCO-certified “Global Geopark.” The area around Dogashima Park is dotted with geological formations from the age of submarine volcanoes, so you can enjoy exploring the geopark.
❷Tensodoucan be viewed from above and below.
At Dogashima Park, you can see Tensodou from both above and below. Tensodou is a cave whose ceiling has collapsed due to wave erosion. Tensodou is on the course of the Dogashima promenade, so you can see it from above. Tensodou is also connected to the sea. Therefore, you can take a cruise ship and see it from below. If you have time, we recommend taking a cruise ship to enjoy the coastal beauty of the island and the mystical beauty of Tensodou.
➁【Dogashima Tomboro】 If you are lucky, you can cross to the island‼︎
Dogashima tombolo is a phenomenon that can be seen on Sanshiro Island, Nishina, Nishiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture. Sanshiro Island is the collective name for four islands: Denbejima, Nakanoshima, Okinosejima, and Takashima. The tombolo phenomenon is a phenomenon in which land is separated by seawater at high tide, but at low tide, the ocean floor is exposed and becomes connected. Sanshiro Island is made up of four islands that repeatedly separate and connect depending on the tide.
❶DogashimaTombolo sightseeing points.
There are three points to note when visiting Dogashima Tombolo:
① Always check the tide table when sightseeing
②Visit on days when the tide level is below 30cm according to the tide table
③If you cross, wait about 1 hour before or after low tide.
➂【Koibito Misaki】 A wooden deck in the sky leading to a spectacular view!! ︎
Cape Coibito is a cape located in Oshimoda, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is also famous as a lover’s spot. The former name was ″Mawarisaki”.
❶ Beautiful wooden deck stairs.
The Lover’s Bell on Cape Coibito has a beautiful staircase made of wooden decking. There is also a wooden deck promenade leading from the parking lot to the observation deck. You can enjoy the spectacular views of Suruga Bay and Nishi-Izu while walking along the wooden deck promenade. Cape Coibito is not only visited by couples, but also by families and friends, so anyone can easily visit.
❷It is said to be a sacred place for lovers.
Cape Coibito is said to be a sacred place for lovers. The reason is that Cape Coibito has two bells, the ″bell of love” and the ″bell of gold,” and it is said that if lovers ring the bells, their love life will be successful.
④What is Izu/Mitsu Sea Paradise?
Izu-Mitsu Sea Paradise is an aquarium located in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Izu-Mitsu Sea Paradise is pronounced “Izu-Mito Sea Paradise.” It opened in 1930, originally as Nakanoshima Aquarium, and is currently the second oldest aquarium in Japan.
❶You can see the collaboration between Awashima and Mt. Fuji
At Izu-Mitsu Sea Paradise, you can see the collaboration between Awashima and Mt. Fuji. You can see Awashima Island in Suruga Bay and the beautiful Mt. Fuji across Suruga Bay. Both are spectacular views.
⑤Access information around Dogashima Park
Here you will find detailed information about access to Dogashima Park. The address of Dogashima Park is Nishina, Nishiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture.
❶DogashimaRoute to the park by car
Numazu IC (Nagaizumi Numazu IC) ⇒ National Route 1 ⇒ National Route 136 ⇒ Ukusu ⇒ Dogashima Park
From Numazu IC (Nagaizumi Numazu IC), you will arrive at Dogashima Park in about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Summary of sightseeing spots in Nishiizu.
This time, we introduced Dogashima Park in Shizuoka Prefecture, which is a condensed collection of sightseeing spots in Nishiizu. Dogashima Park is a tourist spot that encapsulates the charm of Nishiizu. You can see it all by walking along the 1.5km long promenade. We especially recommend a Tnsodo cruise on a cruise ship. You can enjoy the mysterious and beautiful scenery created by nature. The area is also packed with must-see tourist spots such as Dogashima Tombolo, Cape Coibito, and Izu/Mitsu Sea Paradise. When you visit Shizuoka Prefecture, why not stop by Dogashima Park, a tourist spot that represents Nishiizu?
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