Hatsushima Tokoroten Festival
A traditional event held every year on Hatsushima. Tourists and locals flock here because Tokoroten, made with fresh seafood, is served for 100 yen. During the festival, there are many events where you can sell seafood caught by local fishermen and experience traditional island culture. This festival is filled with delicious food and fun events, so why not enjoy the charm of Hatsushima to its fullest?
"Hatsushima" the island closest to Tokyo
Hatsushima is an island in Sagami Bay in the eastern part of the Izu Peninsula.It is the only inhabited island in Shizuoka Prefecture and is known as the closest island to the Tokyo metropolitan area.Unlike the Izu Islands, which are all volcanic islands, Hatsushima is said to be an island of marine terraces (topography created by uplift and seawater erosion) that appeared above the sea due to the rise of the ocean floor.
According to geological research, the area around the first terrace (the highest point on the island: about 50m above sea level) where Hatsushima Lighthouse currently stands appeared on the sea about 20,000 years ago.
"Jyukkoku Touge" where you can see Mt. Fuji
"Jyukkoku Touge" has been a place where people have gathered since the Edo period to view Mt. Fuji. It takes about 5 minutes to climb by cable car, and since there are no high mountains around, you can see 10 countries from the top, hence the name "Jyukkoku Touge". The name of the country comes from the fact that it could overlook ten countries: Izu, Suruga, Totomi, Kai, Shinano, Sagami, Musashi, Kazusa, Shimousa, and Awa. At the "Tengoku cafe" at the top, you can enjoy sweets while taking in the view. Enjoy the panoramic view of Mt. Fuji, Suruga Bay, and Sagami Bay from Atami, and enjoy the highest Mt. Fuji in Japan.