Photos by Rosie Ortiz-Torres ()
Izu Panorama Park, is only a two-hour drive from Yokosuka Naval Base and offers scenic views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay.
The new park opened in July 2021 and has free parking, souvenir shops and even an Italian restaurant. Purchase a roundtrip ticket on the ropeway to enjoy the park’s surrounding landscape.
On the mountain top, the Ao Terrace is a wide observation deck with private gazeboes, a water lounge with a sofa area and a footbath for a relaxing break. The views and activities at the park make it a great spot for the entire family.
For more information, you can visit their website.
Tickets are available online year-round. The cost of a round-trip ticket for adults is 2,400 yen and 1,200 for elementary school-aged children.
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Rosie Torres and her husband, Miguel, are originally from San Antonio, Texas. Torres served in the Navy and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Psychology. The Torres Family recently PCS’d to Yokosuka Naval Base in the fall.
