Izu (Shizuoka)

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Izu-shi
伊豆 市
Izu
Geographical location in Japan
Izu (Shizuoka) (Japan)
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Region : Chūbu
Prefecture : Shizuoka
Coordinates : 34 ° 59 '  N , 138 ° 57'  E Coordinates: 34 ° 58 '36 "  N , 138 ° 56' 48"  E
Basic data
Surface: 363.97 km²
Residents : 29,262
(October 1, 2019)
Population density : 80 inhabitants per km²
Community key : 22222-4
Symbols
Tree : Japanese chestnut oak
Flower : Wasabi
Bird : Colored pheasant
town hall
Address : Izu City Hall
38 - 2 , Koda Chino
Izu -shi
Shizuoka  410-2413
Website URL: http://www.city.izu.shizuoka.jp
Location of Izus in Shizuoka Prefecture
Location of Izus in the prefecture

Izu ( Japanese 伊豆 市 , -shi ) is a city in Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan . It is located on the Izu Peninsula on the upper reaches of the Kano River near the Amagi volcano , a popular tourist area.

history

The city of Izu was founded on April 1, 2004 as a merger of Shuzenji (city since 1924), Toi (city since 1924), Nakaizu (city since 1958) and Amagiyugashima (city since 1960).

traffic

Izu can be reached via the Izu-Jūkan motorway and national roads 136 and 414. The Shuzenji train station is in the district Kashiwakubo the terminus of Sunzu line of the railway company Izuhakone tetsudō .

Attractions

  • Shuzenji Onsen (Hot Spring )

Personalities

Neighboring cities and communities

Web links

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