Izu Peninsular Day 2

[Oct 11, 09]

We normally stay in hostel during the time in Japan because the hostel price is affordable. Hotel in Japan is incredible expensive. Don't expect too much if you choose hostel. Normally have to share bathroom with other tourists. Some hostels provide shower form/shampoo, but some are not. So better prepare own shower form/shampoo/towel before the trip starts. Staying in hostel has its pros and cons. We got to know friends from any other countries and shared travel experiences with each others.

Anyway day 2 in Izu. We woke up quite late since we don't want to rush ourselves in this trip. Journey started by taking local train to Shimoda station. And then took Tokai bus to Dogashima. From Shimoda station to Dogashima, it takes about 1 hour. It's long and exhausted journey. But you would forget about all your tiredness once you reach there.

The coastline of Dogashima in Western Izu is famous for its dramatic stone formation, cliffs and caves, formed by the lava flow of past volcanic eruptions and the erosion by the sea.

We took the sightseeing boat to tour around. It takes about 20 minutes. After this, we spent some times sit under the tree and looked at the scenery. A trip without rushing time is really fun. That's why we spent whole afternoon at only Dogashima.

In the late afternoon, we headed back to Shimoda station before we missed the last bus. We walked around the Shimoda town. Shimoda has historical importance as the landing place of several of Commodore Perry's "black ships" in 1854, an event which marked the end of Japan's era of isolation and the start of diplomatic relations between the US and Japan.

Second night in Izu. We still stayed in the same hostel. There are special event on going that night at Usami. Everyone in the town was very excited. Both of us are the only foreigners who watched the event.