Kristen E. Pope is a Wyoming-based freelance writer and editor specializing in outdoor adventure, science, conservation, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications including National Geographic ...

As daytrip destinations go, the Izu Peninsula — a two-hour train ride from Tokyo’s overwhelming bustle — isn’t exactly unexplored territory. Coastal routes are often clogged with admirers of the ...

Get to know some friendly animals on a day trip from Tokyo to a zoo full of friendly, exotic animals. Donkeys, llamas and capybaras are among the 140 animals at Izu Shaboten Zoo, less than a ...

From Fukinosan-Hozoin Temple, a trail snakes its way through the upper reaches of Mount Fukino, passing moss-mantled stone statues that lurk beneath cedar, cypress and mountain blossoms like impish ...

Not everyone feels cut out to embark on climbing Mt. Fuji. However, a recently opened viewing area at Izu Panorama Park is available, where visitors can admire and appreciate Japan’s most stunning and ...

Covered in dirt and falling apart, this resort was abandoned 40 years ago and left to the mercy of the elements. The one-time holiday camp in Japan's Izu peninsula fell victim to changing times at the ...

The Volcanic necks at Futo Beach on the Izu Geo Trail. The scent of wasabi wafted faintly in the air as I walked by terraces filled with the distinctive plants in Japan’s Izu Peninsula. The cool, ...

As daytrip destinations go, the Izu Peninsula — a two-hour train ride from Tokyo’s overwhelming bustle — isn’t exactly unexplored territory. Coastal routes are often clogged with admirers of the ...

I visited Japan's Izu Peninsula, and discovered delicious seafood, stunning coastal scenery, and relaxing hot springs. The Izu Peninsula is celebrated for its wasabi, which enhances dishes like ...

The scent of wasabi wafted faintly in the air as I walked by terraces filled with the distinctive plants in Japan’s Izu Peninsula. The cool, shady mountain slopes were ideal for hiking, and abundant ...