Online dictionary of geography and travels in Japan: Izu peninsula

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Izu peninsula

伊豆半島伊豆
alternative words: Izuhanto, Izu-hanto, Izu hanto, Izuhantou, Izu-hantou, Izu hantou, Izu
keywords: peninsula , tourist resort
related topics: Shizuoka prefecture , Mt. Fuji , Hakone , Shimoda city , Izuoshima island , Numazu city , Ito city
related web sites: http://www.izu.co.jp , http://www.izukyu.co.jp
explanation: Located in the east of Shizuoka prefecture, the peninsula separates Sagami bay in the east from Suruga bay in the west. Washed by Kuroshiwo current, the climate is mild and the fruit culture, especially oranges, is prosperous. Owing many good harbors, fishing is flourishing too. Being volcanic region, as Hakone and Fuji located on the north, it belongs together to "Fuji Hakone Izu National Park". From the eastern coast, you can admire volcanic Izuoshima island on Sagami bay.