After a day of trekking westward along the Old Tokaido foot highway on Day 1, we arrive at Mishima and veer left, embarking on a southward journey along the Old Shimoda Foot Highway that traverses the heart of the Izu Peninsula UNESCO Global Geopark. From Shuzenji station, a local bus transports us southward to kick off our hike (grabbing a picnic lunch from a nearby convenience store). Throughout the day, we trek southward, tracing the paths of two rivers that cut through the Amagi Range, the highest point on the Izu Peninsula. This ancient trail, linking Shimoda, the southern port town of the Peninsula, with the rest of the country, has welcomed illustrious travelers, including Townsend Harris, the first foreign diplomat to reside in Japan. Harris journeyed from his consulate in Shimoda to Tokyo (Edo) to negotiate Japan's inaugural international trade agreement. Additionally, this route serves as the backdrop for the beloved Japanese tale, "Dancing Girl of Izu," which has been adapted into a movie five times in the 20th century. We indulge in a picnic lunch along the way, trekking through verdant forests and culminating our journey with a scenic stroll through the renowned Kawazu 7 Falls area, where the rushing river has sculpted picturesque waterfalls from the volcanic terrain. We catch a bus to Kawazu and spend the night at the Blue Moon cabins on Imaihama Beach (with shared bathroom facilities and private toilet).
Meals: B,L,D