The charming town of Izunokuni

Izunokuni is in the northern part of the Izu Peninsula just a few minutes from Mishima on the Izu Hakone train line.
Izunokuni has a long and storied history and, over the centuries, has been a strategic location for many powerful Japanese Samurai - at first glance not much of this history remains today but dig a bit deeper and you will find a fascinating backstory.
HIGHLIGHTS OF IZUNOKUNI
1 Izunokuni Panorama Park
2 Ganjojuin Temple
3 Strawberry Picking
4 Merida Cycle Center
5 Oohito Shrine
6 Geisha Experiences
7 Nirayama Castle
8 Joyama
Izunokuni is known for its Mt Fuji views, geisha school, delicious strawberries, and, in recent years, as a cycling and hiking destination.
Blessed with hot spring waters the Izunokuni area in its heyday was a thriving onsen destination.
There are only 2 surviving Geisha schools in Japan - one in Izunokuni and the other in Kyoto meaning you can get a once-in-a-lifetime authentic Geisha experience in Izunokuni.
For those looking to explore the history of Izunokuni, Nirayama Cannon Smelting facility Nirayama reverberatory furnaces and Ganjojuin Temple are popular sites.
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