[Shizuoka] Mentai Park Izu and surrounding sightseeing spots

This time, we will introduce "Mentai Park Izu" located in Kannami Town, the entrance to the Izu Peninsula, and the surrounding tourist spots. Mentai Park Izu is a mentaiko specialty theme park operated by Kanefuku, a long-established mentaiko company. Inside, there is a mentaiko factory, a direct sales store for freshly made mentaiko, a food corner where you can enjoy gourmet food using mentaiko, and a corner where you can enjoy learning about mentaiko. On the second floor, there is a kids' corner and a foot bath with a view of Mt. Fuji, so it is recommended to stop by for a break during your trip. The factory tour, museum, foot bath, etc. are free to enjoy, so please stop by if you are passing by♪ ◆Food Corner◆ You can enjoy various mentaiko gourmet foods such as mentaiko rice balls made with fresh mentaiko, mentaiko French fries, mentaiko soft serve, and mentaiko pork buns. All of them use a surprising amount of mentaiko, so you are sure to be satisfied! ◆Tsubu Tsubu Land◆ A museum where you can learn about mentaiko in the form of a quiz. There are games for children to enjoy and spots where you can take cool photos. ◆Factory tour◆ You can see how mentaiko is made. ◆Foot bath and kids' corner◆ The second floor has a foot bath with a view of Mt. Fuji and a kids' corner. It's a good place to take a short break during your trip to Izu♪ ◆Sightseeing in the area◆ ▷Izu Gateway Kannami This is a roadside station (riverside station) right next to Mentai Park. There are souvenir shops, restaurants, and a dog run. ▷Izu Wasabi Museum This is a factory and museum that sells Izu's specialty wasabi pickles. This is also right next to Mentai Park. In addition to shopping, you can also freely tour the factory. ▷Ema Strawberry Picking Center This is a strawberry picking center located a 5-minute drive from Mentai Park. The strawberry daifuku sold at "Strawberry Plaza" along the way is also popular. ▷Izu Panorama Park This is an observation park that can be reached by ropeway. If the weather is good, you can see the best view from Suruga Bay to Mt. Fuji. The "Aoki Terrace" where you can see Mt. Fuji upside down and the boardwalk where you can stroll through the forest are popular. #Shizuoka Tourism #Mentai Park #Mentai Park Izu #Izu Gateway Kannami #River Station #Izu Wasabi Museum #Ema Strawberry Picking Center #Izu Panorama Park #Aoki Terrace #Mt. Fuji #Places where you can see Mt. Fuji #I love Mt. Fuji #Scenery with Mt. Fuji #Scenery with a view of Mt. Fuji #Izu Trip #Izu Tourism #Izu Tourist Spot #Izu Drive #Izu Food #Shizuoka Food #Shizuoka Trip