Showa no Mori Kaikan

The Showa no Mori Kaikan in Izu City is a forest bathing spot surrounded by the nature of Mt. Amagi. In the courtyard, there are wasabi fields, water wheels, and maple forests where you can enjoy beautiful autumn leaves. At the "Forest Information Center," you can learn about the flora and fauna of the Mt. Amagi area. There are also many commemorative halls of cultural figures, making it a place where you can refresh your mind and body in harmony with culture and nature.

Inside the Showa no Mori Kaikan in Izu City, there is a restaurant that uses local ingredients. You can enjoy dishes made with delicious ingredients from the Tenjinyama area, such as black rice, wasabi, Izu beef, and wild boar meat. From the courtyard, you can enjoy the natural scenery of the four seasons while savoring local flavors. As it is located in a Michi-no-Eki, it is easy to stop by even during your travels, and it is also barrier-free, making it accessible to anyone.

The Showa no Mori Kaikan in Izu City is a cultural district with numerous memorial halls of cultural figures. Exhibits include materials and handwritten manuscripts of authors such as Yasunari Kawabata and Yasushi Inoue, who set their works in Izu, making it a must-visit place for literature fans. In addition, there are scattered art museums and historic buildings, allowing you to experience a variety of cultures. Why not refresh your mind and body in this place in harmony with nature?

The "Nagasawa Keikoku Hiking Course" at the Showa no Mori Kaikan in Izu City offers beautiful nature. This course, with its beautiful stream and autumn foliage, is full of irresistible charms for nature lovers. It's a natural recreation forest that makes use of the rich primeval forest of Mt. Amagi and has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Forests. It reaches its peak beauty from mid to late November. Please come and heal your tiredness while feeling the beauty of nature.

Showa no Mori Kaikan in Izu City is a tourist spot with museums where you can learn about nature and history. At the "Izu Modern Literature Museum," you can learn about authors such as Yasunari Kawabata and Yasushi Inoue. The "Geopark Tenjyo Visitor Center" has exhibits on earth science. In addition, information on the flora and fauna of the nearby Nagasawa Valley and Mt. Tenjo is also introduced. You can deepen your knowledge while enjoying nature and history.