Dogashima

Went on a trip to the Izu Peninsula. It is a resort area about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo, popular for its hot springs, beautiful coastlines, beaches, mild climate, scenic mountainous interior and views of Mount Fuji from its western coast. Our's was a short trip and we could cover only one place called Dogashima, famous for it's carved rocky cosatline.

The dark color of the rock near it's base, is what the water rises up to during high-tide.

That strip of land connects a small island with the mainland is what we r heading to next. We need to make it to there well before noon, else water level rises n the strip submerges.

The coastline of Dogashima in Western Izu is famous for its dramatic stone formations, cliffs and caves, formed by the lava flow of past volcanic eruptions and the erosion by the sea.

Entirely fearless it was while clicking these shots. It was later the next day when we think of it, that fear grips you!!! The water was neither silent too, always restless and splashing against the rocks.

The last leg of the journey involved travelling by bus. This is because, we've got to cross over a mountain. Defenitely a windy ride. Got to see a small but lovely stream on the route.