Amagigoe Michi no Eki

Amagigoe Michi no Eki

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Amagigoe Michi no Eki is a roadside stop situated right in the heart of the Izu Peninsula. With the area famous for wasabi, many of the shops sell wasabi-flavoured items and items featuring deer and wild boar meat. The best seasons are during spring and autumn, when the flowers/autumn leaves are in full bloom. It is a popular rest spot for taking seasonal pictures.

There is a free car park available. The car park, toilets and pay phones are available for use 24/7.

Review

I recommend coming during the autumn leaves season (mid-November – December) as the leaves are in their peak. There isn’t much else going on the rest of the year so it’s a good place to stop and relax if you’re heading to somewhere further south in the peninsula (or you’re visiting to take pictures during Autumn). It’s one of the places nearby where you can buy wasabi ice cream, deer and wild boar steamed buns so definitely enjoy the food here! They also have different options for the deer and wild boar, including soba, udon and rice bowls. So if you’re wanting to try something local (although I don’t know many locals who have actually tried it) then definitely stop by!

ADDRESS

Amagigoe Michi no Eki,
892-6 Yugashima,
Izu City,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
410-3206

+81 558 85 1110 (Japanese only)
https://kanko.city.izu.shizuoka.jp/form1.html?pid=2365 (Google Translated English available)

RECOMMENDED ROUTE:

Amagigoe Michi no Eki is easiest to get to by car as public transport on the West side of Izu can be quite sporadic. If you’re travelling by public transport then take the train from Mishima to Shuzenji on the Izu Hakone Tetsudo Line. Switch to the bus bound for Kawazu (河津駅) and get off at Showa no Mori Hall (昭和の森会館).