Knowra Izu Peninsula Izu Peninsula A mountainous peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, extending south from Honshu into the Pacific Ocean. Its volcanic terrain, hot springs, and rugged coastline shape its landscapes and communities.
Izu-Bonin-Mariana Arc : A volcanic island arc system formed where the Pacific Plate subducts beneath the Philippine Sea Plate. Izu lies at the northern end of this subduction-related arc system.
Atami : A coastal city in eastern Shizuoka known for its hot springs and resort history. Atami is one of Izu’s best-known gateways and onsen destinations.
Mount Omuro : A near-perfect volcanic scoria cone near Ito, formed by an eruption about 4,000 years ago. Its unmistakable profile is a striking example of Izu’s young volcanic terrain.
Bōsō Peninsula : A peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, forming the eastern side of Tokyo Bay. Both project into the Pacific near Tokyo, but Bōsō lacks Izu’s volcanic arc collision terrain.
Philippine Sea Plate : A tectonic plate carrying parts of the western Pacific, including the Izu-Bonin arc, toward Japan. Its motion brought the Izu volcanic arc into collision with central Honshu.
Shuzenji Onsen : A historic hot-spring resort in the town of Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Its thermal waters and temple district show how inland Izu developed as a bathing destination.
Shirahama Beach : A white-sand beach in Shimoda, on the southeastern coast of the Izu Peninsula. Its surf and pale sand illustrate the peninsula’s appeal as a Pacific coast destination.
Miura Peninsula : A peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture between Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay. Miura is another accessible peninsula near Tokyo, with a different geological setting and lower relief.
Izu Collision Zone : The tectonic region where the Izu volcanic arc collides with the Eurasian plate system beneath central Japan. This collision built the peninsula’s mountainous backbone and continues to deform the region.
Ito, Shizuoka : A city on the eastern coast of the Izu Peninsula, known for hot springs and seaside tourism. Ito combines coastal access with one of the peninsula’s largest onsen areas.
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