Izu - Clear Sky after Typhoon
My short trip to Izu was pretty gentle and lovely.
There is a Japanese phrase, "Taifu Ikka", (台風一過: たいふういっか)
It means a pleasant weather that comes after a typhoon.
That was what I got in Izu.
The temperature was quite moderate and the sky was clear.
Beach-goers are already at work and school, which makes the beach a lot more quiet than the middle of summer.
Izu is a peninsula located in Shizuoka prefecture. It takes about 3 hours by train from Tokyo to get there.
It might not in your guidebook although it is one of the most popular resorts for people living in Tokyo.
South Izu area has many beautiful beaches such as Shirahama (白浜), Iritahama (入田浜) and Yumigahama (弓ヶ浜). Worth visiting if you have a chance :)
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Although you were spproaching the typhoon, the weather became going well. Also the beach was very quiet. I'm sure you felt relaxed there.
When I saw your picture of Izu's beach, I remember that last year I stayed in Fiji for 8 monthes. Fiji has a lot of beautiful beaches. I want to visit there again.
Posted by: Michiko | 2009/09/04 20:34