Name: The Great Volcanic Time Machine: Glowing Caves & Striped Cliffs
Address: 2910-2 Nishina, Nishiizu, Kamo District,, Shizuoka, Izu, 410-3514, Japan

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The Great Volcanic Time Machine: Glowing Caves & Striped Cliffs

Address: 2910-2 Nishina, Nishiizu, Kamo District, Shizuoka 410-3514

Kids friendly

Price

4,500 yen / person(adult) 2,250 yen / person(child)

Our journey begins in Dogashima, a renowned scenic spot. Here, you will find exposed layers of volcanic ash and pumice over 20 meters thick, etched with beautiful striped patterns carved by the waves over millennia. As evidence of ancient submarine volcanoes appears one after another, you can’t help but wonder: how fierce were the eruptions that took place here?

As we walk, reflecting on these ancient times, we will visit a must-see site: Buddhist statues carved directly into a pumice cave at the edge of the Sawada settlement. As your eyes adjust to the darkness, you will begin to see them—figures adorned with halos as radiant as the famous Nishiizu sunset.

Itinerary

Time	Contents
9:00	Meet your guide in front of the Nishiizu Town Tourist Association Office
9:10	Exploring Dogashima
11:00	Arrive at Kareno park
11:30	Stroll through Sawada Village
12:00	End of the tour back at the Nishiizu Town Tourist Association Office

Highlights

Availability/ Operating Hours	Year round/9:00-17:00 except Wednesday
Meeting Time	9:00
Meeting Place	In front of the Nishiizu Town Tourist Association Office
Time Required	3.0 hours
Price	4,500 yen / person(adult) 2,250 yen / person(child)
Number of persons	2-10 people
What’s included	Guide fee
What to bring	Comfortable wear and shoes, bottled water
Language	Japanese, English and Chinese
Wheelchair Friendly	No
Kids Friendly	Yes over 6
Reservation	At least 1 week in advance
Payment Option	Cash
Cancellation Policy	No-show:100%