Jogasaki Coast – Susan Spann, Adventure, Mystery, and Mountains

Hiking the Jogasaki Coast: Nature Study Course (Part 1 of 2)

Susan Spann Hikes June 14, 2021June 14, 2021hiking in Japan, Izu Geopark, Izu Peninsula, Jogasaki, Jogasaki Coast, Jogasaki Kaigan, Shizuoka Prefecture

South of Cape Kadowaki, the Jogasaki Picnical Hiking Course becomes the Jogasaki Nature Study Course. There’s no significant difference in the nature of the trail itself–the Nature Study Course is longer, and has a few more posted signs describing the natural features of the Jogasaki Coast, but aside from the extra length, the Nature Study Course isn’t really any more difficult than the Picnical. The first time I hiked Jogasaki, hiked both courses in a single afternoon–and I did the same this May, so this virtual hike picks up where the Picnical left off–just south of Cape Kadowaki. I’m splitting

Hiking the Jogasaki Coast: Picnical Course

Susan Spann Blog June 1, 2021June 1, 2021hiking, hiking in Japan, Izu, Jogasaki, Jogasaki Coast, Jogasaki Kaigan, Picnical Course

The Izu Peninsula juts into the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo. The northeast portion of the peninsula is called the Jogasaki Coast (城ヶ崎海岸 – Jogasaki Kaigan), and it’s home to a pair of excellent hiking courses that run through portions of the Izu Peninsula Geopark. It’s a great hike at any time of year, but particularly in the summer, when the coastal breeze helps mitigate the heat and humidity.