【JA22W Jimny】No Plan Izu Peninsula Car Camping! Final Part "Outdoor Bath and Nishi-Izu Skyline Edition"

With the repairs completed, the journey around the Izu Peninsula in the Jimny is finally at its last episode. This time, it is the final episode of driving the Nishi-Izu Skyline.

Heading towards the Nishi-Izu Skyline while aiming for a hot spring

▼The first part is here
【JA22W Jimny】No Plan, Car Camping in the Izu Peninsula! First Part [The Perfect Jimny and Izu Skyline Edition]

▼The second part is here
【JA22W Jimny】No Plan Izu Peninsula Trip! Second Part [Ocean View at Irozakisaki Car Camping Edition]<

Last night, I took a shower, but without shampoo, I wanted to wash my body thoroughly and feel refreshed, so I aimed for a day-use hot spring. There are a few day-use hot springs nearby, but since their hours are late, I moved to Osawa Onsen, which is about 50 km away. I hurried through a peaceful agricultural village.

On the way, I spotted a familiar sign for spiny lobster, and upon researching later, I found out it was a spot depicted in the popular anime 'Yuru Camp△'. In the anime, it seems they approached it from the opposite direction on a scooter. However, the mountain pass I encountered after passing this point was quite a difficult section, so I admire how they managed to climb it on a scooter.

This is Hebiishi Pass, characterized by a narrow road with continuous winding curves. There are no public transport vehicles like buses here, and since there is little traffic, I was able to drive without any particular problems, but it's quite a wild place. There are few guardrails and a ditch on the mountain side, so I felt scared when trying to pull to the edge. Just a moment ago, I had been looking at the sea to the point of boredom, but now I was completely surrounded by mountains.

Arriving after crossing the pass, I reached "Noten Onsen Yama no Yu," which is located along a river. It is a wild hot spring in an excellent location, featuring a freely flowing source and slightly high temperatures. I wanted to get in early, so it was very helpful that it opened at 9 AM.

They do not provide shampoo here, but you can bring your own for use. I got well prepared and entered the hot spring. Since it was just after opening on a weekday, there were few customers, and I could relax while soaking. The high temperature was just right, and I was able to enjoy a wild hot spring that is hard to find elsewhere.

After feeling refreshed, I thought of stopping by to take a pleasure boat ride along the coast, but it was canceled due to high waves. I had known this from the weather forecast, so it felt as expected. Many tourists were there that day, but everyone turned back after seeing this notice.

With only the Nishi-Izu Skyline left to go, the journey is in the final spurt. Using the time freed up by the boat cancellation, I decided to stop by Tagoko Fishing Port. In fact, I had passed by many small fishing ports and hot spring areas until now, and I wanted to experience the atmosphere of a fishing port. The narrow alleys were winding, and although there were fewer old buildings than I had expected, I was very satisfied to see such a view. I thought that there might be similar scenery in smaller hot spring areas in East Izu, so I want to visit someday.

After that, I was hit by storm-like sea winds at Koganezaki, and finally drove the Nishi-Izu Skyline. Just like the Izu Skyline, I was impressed by the specially designed font on the blue signs.

The road felt like it was cutting through a bamboo thicket, and the contrast of golden vegetation against the blue sky created a very beautiful path. Plus, it's free, and I understood why it is a popular driving spot. When I reached the ridge area, I felt a resemblance to the Venus Line in Nagano. The highland road offers a refreshing feeling and is wonderful.

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