Description
Located about 100 km south-west of Tokyo, the eastern coast of the Izu Peninsula is rich in geological remnants of crustal deformations, terrestrial and submarine volcanoes, lava flows, lava domes, and many more geoscientific wonders. Many small villages and towns have sprouted up in the tiny valleys between each mountain ridge, with several becoming famous for their hot-spring resorts. This entire coastline features lush landscapes, rugged shorelines, and white-sand beaches. In 2018, UNESCO awarded the Global Geopark designation to Izu Peninsula for its rarity of numerous geological features.