Welcome to Izu Peninsula!
Easily accessible from Tokyo, blessed with hot springs, beaches, stunning views, and mild climate, the Izu Peninsula, part of Fuji Hakone Izu National Park, is one of the most popular resorts in Japan.
Aside from tourism, agriculture and fishing are the main industries, and this is where you can enjoy freshest fruits, vegetables, and fish caught in the local coastal waters.
We, Cooking Holiday in Izu, a group of professional chefs and national certified guide interpreters, are delighted to help you find out and taste unique and delicious local food communicating closely with the local chefs, local food producers through our cooking classes and/or tailor-made food tours.
Cultural adventures and sightseeing can also be included in your food tour. Get some ideas and inspiration in our recommendations, and contact us to tailor-make your tasty holiday in Izu Peninsula and Mt. Fuji area!
Our Recommendations
Picnic Bento & Sweets
Cook tasty picnic lunch at a local's. Japanese sweets workshop at a cozy cafe follows.
Food Tour
Visit "wasabi" farms, traditional food producing factories, grocery shops, sake breweries, etc.
Rakan
An elegant old folk house restaurant in the middle of paddy fields
Cultural Adventures
Dress up in kimono, weave coasters, experience tea ceremony/flower arrangment, etc.
"Yakuzen" Class
Improve your health by what to cook & eat thru "yakuzen" based on Oriental Medicine theory.
Sightseeing
The Izu Peninsula, a UNESCO Global Geopark, and Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage, there are a lot to see in this area.
