Thrilling hanging bridge at Jo-ga-saki Coast This bridge can be found at the magnificent Rias coast which was formed from the lava of Mt. Amagi-san. Pluck up your courage and view the Oshima Island from this thrilling 23-meter-high and 48-meter-long bridge. It is also possible to view Oshima from the 9 kilometer hiking course which passes by the Kadowaki-todai (light house). 30-min. drive from Ito Station.

Lake Ippeki-ko is a gourd shaped lake and is also known as "the Eye of Izu" Lake Ippeki-ko is the largest lake in the Izu Peninsula with a 4 kilometer circumference. It's secondary name, "the Eye of Izu" comes from a Japanese expression based on the fact that the lake reflects the seasonal beauty of Mt. Amagi-san on the surface of its water. 23-min. bus ride from Ito Station.

Mt. Omuro-yama, a symbol of Izu Kogen Heights Mt. Omuro-yama is located 581 meters above sea level and is completely covered with grass. The mountain is shaped like an up-side-down traditional Japanese soup bowl. After taking the lift to the top, you will see a large volcanic crater. You can also enjoy viewing a 360 degree panoramic view of Izu Shichito Islands, Amagi mountain ranges, and Mt. Fuji-san from this vantage point. 35-min. bus ride from Ito Station.

Enjoy off season cherry blossoms at Sakura-no-sato (Cherry Blossom Village) At the foot of Mt. Omuro-yama, there are over 3,000 cherry trees of 35 different species. Here, the cherry trees blossom from mid September to May. You can also enjoy other gorgeous flowers blooming such as rape of spring, hemerocalis of summer and cosmos of autumn. 35-min. bus ride from Ito Station.

Azaleas and camellias are in full bloom at Komuro-yama Koen Park

20-min. bus ride from Ito Station.

Shichi-fukujin Meguri (the Seven Gods of Fortune) Here are seven temples and shrines where people are blessed with fortune and for protection from accidents and misfortunes. Purchase a ticket "Gohoin-cho" from Tourist Association: 350 yen. Listed below are the names of the gods with their temple or shrine. Ebisu at Arai Jinja Shrine, Daikokuten at Choko-ji Temple, Bishamonten at Butsugen-ji Temple, Benzaiten at Shogetsu-in Temple, Jurojin at Saisei-ji Temple, Hotei at Torin-ji Temple, Fukurokuju at Rinsen-ji Temple.

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