Japan's Izu Peninsula! Hot Springs with Unobstructed Ocean Views!

Escape the crowds and head to Izu! This 3-day, 2-night off-the-beaten-path itinerary has it all—hot springs, ocean views, and cherry blossoms in one trip🌸 Even locals say this is their favorite vacation spot! 🚗 Itinerary Day1: 📍 Shuzenji: Izu's oldest hot spring resort, with a stunning bamboo forest path perfect for photos! Book nearby ryokans at least 1 month in advance. 📍 Joren Falls: Filming location for the movie "The Hunter," don't miss the soba noodle shop at the base (Address: 892-14 Yugashima, Izu City, Shizuoka). 📍 Kawazu Cherry Blossoms: Japan's earliest blooming sakura, turning pink by late February (visit in March for the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival). Day2: 📍 Shimoda Park: A free hydrangea paradise, breathtaking in June. 📍 Shirahama Beach: Crystal-clear waters rivaling Okinawa—rent a parasol and relax all day. 📍 Ryugu Sea Cave: Mysterious eroded cavern, explore inside during low tide. Day3: 📍 Omuroyama: Take the cable car up this volcanic crater for Fuji views on clear days (¥700/adult). 📍 Jogasaki Coast: Stunning cliffside trails, daredevils can cross the suspension bridge. ♨️ Hot Spring Picks: 1. Shuzenji Niji-no-Sato (with mixed-gender bathing hours) 2. Atagawa Onsen (private ocean-view baths) 3. Dojima Onsen (unique cave baths) 🍱 Must-Try Foods: ・Kinmedai Donburi (freshly caught at Shimoda Port's market) ・Onsen Manju (authentic at Shuzenji's historic "Kikuya") ・Kurofune Sweets (commemorating Perry's arrival)