Master Plan of
Izu Peninsula GeoparkIndex

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Creating the Master plan for Izu Peninsula Geopark2

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Introduction of Geopark2

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Izu Peninsula  Geopark3

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Past and Future Promotion for Izu Peninsula Geopark project4

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Direction and period of Master plan and Action plan6

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Development of the plan

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The Goal of Izu Peninsula Geopark

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Future Plan

Five Objectives of Izu Peninsula Geopark promotion

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The Goals of Izu Peninsula Geopark

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To educate and develop “Izujin” (People who love and support Izu)

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To protect and utilize the gifts of Nature

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To create a Natural hazard management culture and present to the world

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To create comfortable and enjoyable environment for all

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To organize the management structure to support activities

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1-1 Introduction of Geopark
Geopark is a park in the natural environment where natural and

Local
Development

cultural heritage has been generated by geological movements andwhere the heritage of the earth (Geo heritage) is the main focus ofConservation

Utilization

attraction. Only the areas where the Geo heritage is well protected,
conserved and being utilized for educational and promotional
purposes for sustainable local development are recognized as a
Geopark. Presently the program of Geopark is supported by UNESCO

Geopark

Resources created by
the earth (Geo)and promoted in the world. The followings are the terms and conditions to be fulfilled in order tobe certified as Global Geopark.

〇Geopark must consist of a considerable number of geological features and valuable cultural heritage〇Geopark must have a clear and defined boundary〇Geopark must have a well established management organization and management plan as well as
financial plan
〇Geopark must promote sustainable development of the local regions through activities such as geotourism〇Geopark must promote education and publication on geological science and environmental issues〇Geological heritage must be protected and conserved〇Geopark will become a member Global Geopark Network and be actively involved in the promotionof the Network〇Natural hazard prevention is a very important feature of Geopark
The assets of Geopark include all the features created by and based on the earth (Geo). They
include geological formation, soil, ground water, and hot spring that are all created by the uniquegeological strata and rocks in the region. They include animals and plants, special local products
upon which a variety of industries have been developed. Nature also causes great natural hazard
from time to time.

However, the natural hazards have also helped us in the improvement of

natural hazard management science and technology as well as to develop wisdom and culture
among people to coexist with natural hazards. Both the blessings and danger of the nature havecontributed to the formation of unique landscapes, industries, history, characteristics of people,
science, culture, ideology, religion, arts, and education in the specific regions. Geopark should
be a place where people proactively learn and enjoy its merits and utilize it in education, natural
hazard management, tourism and urban development.

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1-2 Izu Peninsula Geopark① Origins of the Izu Peninsula ～ Volcano Gifts from the South ～Approximately 20 million years ago, the Izu Peninsula was a collectionof submarine volcanoes located on the Philippine Sea Plate far south ofJapan’s main islands (Honshu).    These submarine islands and volcanic

Deep marine stage

20-10 million years ago
Japanese Mainland

Trench800 ～400km
Submarine
Volcanoes

islands shifted northward with the movement of the Philippine Sea
Plate and collided with Honshu approximately one million years ago toform the present peninsula.   After becoming a peninsula attached to
Honshu eruptions continued across land and large volcanoes arose toform the present structure of Izu.   About 200,000 years ago when the
volcanic activities that created large mountains ended, another activityof individual monogenetic volcano group started, which is one of theunique features of volcanic activities in Japan.   These are the collectionof small volcanoes that erupted in different locations each time.   They
are named “Izu Tobu Monogenetic Volcano Group”, and are active
till today.   The Philippine Sea Plate continues to push Izu peninsula
against Honshu and this tectonic movement keeps creating diversity oflandforms in Izu.  These exceptional geological features make Izu one of

Nishina and Yugashima Groups(Deep Submarine Deposits)

Shallow marine stage
10-2 million years ago

Japanese Mainland
400 ～
80km
Submarine
Volcanoes
Volcanic Islands
TrenchShirahama Group(Shallow Submarine Deposits)

Start of collision

2-1 million years ago
Japanese Mainland
80～40km

Basal part of Atami Group(Submarine Deposits)

1. Volcanic islands from the south sea which collided with Honshu
Various evidences that indicate shifting and collision

Land

Progress of collision
1-0.6 million years ago

Japanese Mainland

our planet’s most distinctive regions.

● Five sub-topics according to the origins of Izu peninsula

Shallow

Uplift and Erosion of
Tanzawa mountains

Ashigara Group(Channel Deposits)
Uplift of Izu Island

Birth of Izu Pninsula
0.6 million years ago

Large Terrestrial
Volcanoes

Tanzawa mountains
陸化した
足柄地域

2. Roots as submarine volcanoes

Evidence of eruption of submarine volcanoes and roots in differentareas

3. Large volcanoes arise after formation of peninsulaGroup of large volcanoes which formed the main structure of Izu

4. The living earth of Izu  

4A：Izu Tobu Volcano group – collection of small volcanoes which

created diversity of terrains and which are active till today

4B：The continuously changing earth due to tectonic movements andactive faults

5. Wisdom and culture of people who have been coexisting with thechanging earth

5A：Land formation, ejecta, mineral deposit, geothermal heat,utilization of spring water

5B：Advanced approach for prevention and mitigation of natural

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Growth of Izu Peninsula
0.6-0.2 million years ago

Tanzawa mountains
Ashigara mountains

Hakone Volcano

Amagi volcano

② Location and area of Izu Peninsula Geopark
Izu is located in the eastern part of Shizuoka prefecture
and is a peninsula jutting out to the south byapproximately 50km.   Izu Peninsula Geopark consists offifteen cities and towns of Izu peninsula (Numazu city,
Atami city, Mishima city, Ito city, Shimoda city, Izu city,
Izunokuni city, Higashiizu town, Kawazu town, Minamiizu

Suruga Bay

town, Matsuzaki town, Nishiizu town, Kannami town,
Nagaizumi town, and Shimizu town) and it covers the

Sagami Sea

total area of approximately 1,585km2.   Major area of
Izu Peninsula Geopark is mountainous.   The coastal line
and northern central ridges including Mt. Amagi aredesignated as a part of Fuji Hakone Izu national park.  The tall mountains are protruding towards
the sea and bring a lot of rain to Izu peninsula making it one of the heaviest rainfall areas in Japan.  
These mountains are close to the sea and indented coastal formation.  These complex landforms
make distinction of different regions which lead to the diverse characteristic of each area in Izu
peninsula.  
Izu Peninsula Geopark area is one of the most renowned hot spring areas in Japan.  The tourism
industries are making most of exceptional nature and the convenient location in the shortdistance from Tokyo metropolitan area.  Agriculture and forestry industries are also thriving withspecial local products such as Wasabi horseradish, brown Shiitake mushroom, lobsters, and giant
spider crabs.   Northern region of Izu peninsula is well developed in manufacturing industries
due to the location being only one hour “Shinkansen” bullet train ride from Tokyo and for theabundant resource of spring water.   Approximately 690,000 people reside in Izu peninsula, andclose to 40 million tourists visit Izu annually (total number of recreational visitors) within which
10 million people visit and stay overnight (Shizuoka prefecture statistics on tourism for 2012,
figure includes multiple court of one visitor).

1-3 Past and Future Promotion for Izu Peninsula Geopark project① History of Izu Peninsula Geopark
People initiated and developed variety of activities in Izu peninsula which were the seeds of  thegeopark program before the concept of Geopark was introduced.   The first “Summer school forchildren on earthquake and volcano” was held in Kannami town in the year 1999, and has been
held every year in different places throughout Japan.    Variety of lectures and open classes by
citizens were held in different regions such as the activity by “NPO Machikon Ito Japan” which is1Creating the Master plan for Izu Peninsula Geopark4a citizens group founded in the year 2000.
“Ito city nature and history guide training course” was planned by cooperation of Ito city andcitizens organization, and is the original form of Geo-guide training course.  Ito city has provided
this course since the year 2005.   Series of guidebook-like articles titled “The Geological Story ofIzu” (written by Professor Masato Koyama of Shizuoka university Center for Integrated Researchand Education of Natural Hazards) has been published in Izu Shimbun newspaper since theyear 2007.   Izu Peninsula Geopark activities have been initiated and promoted by citizens andresearchers of universities since the year 1999.

② Establishment of Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council
Izu Peninsula Geopark promotion council was established in February 2010 when the promotionof Izu Peninsula Geopark project was agreed by the mayors of six cities and   six towns during theIzu peninsula administrative leaders conference.  The Guideline of Izu Peninsula Geopark project
was completed in January 2011.   In March 2011 the “Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council”
was established by seven cities (six above mentioned cities and Numazu city) and six towns,
Shizuoka prefecture, various organizations, and transportation companies.  And the Izu Peninsula
Geopark Promotion Council secretariat was opened inside the Tourism Department of Ito city
office on April 1, 2011.  
Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council is composed of various local organizations including
tourist associations, private companies, educational institutes, and local administrations.   Itstask includes educating and training of the geo-guides, the installation of interpretation panel
for the Geopark, development of research studies on multifaceted fields such as geologicalcondition, landform, natural landscape, culture, local industries and peoples life in Izu Peninsula.  
Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council is aiming for further development of the Geopark by
improving awareness and further development of the region in coordination with educationalorganizations, administrations, tourism, and other industries of the local cities and towns of Izu
Peninsula.
(The detail of present organization is displayed on page 16.)

③ History of Izu Peninsula Geopark
FY 2010

Promotion of Izu Peninsula Geopark concept was agreed during the conference of six
cities and six towns administrative leaders of Izu Peninsula.

The Guideline of Izu Peninsula Geopark Project was completed.

Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council was established by seven cities (including
Numazu city), six towns, different organizations, and transportation companies.
FY 2011

Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council secretariat was opened inside the Tourism
Department of Ito city office.

Membership application was submitted to The Japanese Geoparks Network (JGN).

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Minami Izu town Geopark visitor center was opened.

After the evaluation by the Japanese Geopark Committee (JGC), Izu Peninsula wasapproved as one of the Japanese Geoparks.

“Izu Peninsula Geo-guide Association” was established on August 25.
FY 2013

Visitor centers in Mishima and Amagi were opened.

Shimizu town and Nagaizumi town were certified as new regions of Izu Peninsula
Geopark.

④ Future direction of Izu Peninsula Geopark promotion
As previously stated, Izu Peninsula Geopark programs were originally initiated and developed by
local residents and university researchers.   And those activities were promoted on the basis ofregional characteristics.   In the Izu Peninsula Geopark, the Promotional Council and Geo-guides
are in excellent cooperation and there are diverse activities initiated by people.  The “People” andcharacteristics of the “region” are the most attractive feature of Izu Peninsula Geopark.
On the other hand, a sustainable development of Izu Peninsula Geopark that covers a large areaof 1585 km2 and fifteen cities and towns requires a clear vision for the whole peninsula to work
together while maximizing the regional characteristics.  We also need to promote activities in across-regional and collective manner by interested persons and concerned parties.
In drawing up the plans, a diversity of people including local residents joined in discussions toplan the future of Izu Peninsula Geopark that people of Izu Peninsula all agree to work for in acomprehensive manner. In these plans, we draw a future plan for Izu Peninsula Geopark to aim atin ten years, the objectives based on this, and the Action plan for five years.

1-4 Direction and period of Master plan and Action plan
Izu Peninsula Geopark Master plan is prepared to clearly articulate the direction that Izu
Peninsula Geopark should aim at.   According to this plan the local residents of Izu peninsula,
educational institutes, citizens groups, regional organizations, private companies and local
administrations will develop further cooperation to promote the Izu Peninsula Geopark in across-regional and comprehensive way.

① Direction of the plans
Both the Master plan and Action plan are created to articulate the direction of regional
development of Izu peninsula as a whole on a long-term perspective and will lead to theresolution of short to mid-term issues.  The plans will follow “Izu peninsula grand design” whicharticulates the strategic plan to promote the regional development as well as “Guideline for
Izu Peninsula Geopark project” which provide the structural guidance of Izu Peninsula Geopark
concept and also list of Geo-site candidates.   The plans are also drawn in consideration of1

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regional development plans of the cities and towns.
Izu Peninsula Grand Design （ A p r , 2 012 ）Master Plan and Action Plan of
Izu Peninsula Geopark (p r e s e n t v e r s i o n )Guideline of
Izu Peninsula Geopark Project（ J a n , 2 011）

Related projects ofeach cities and towns② Period of the Plan
The Master plan shows the goal and the direction which Izu Peninsula Geopark program will
pursue for the coming ten years.  The Action plan will state the list of items to be continued in thefirst five years and the newly discovered issues to be tackled.  The Action plan will be reexaminedin coordination with the other Global Geopark certification situation and other projects asneeded basis.  
( JGC: Japan Geopark Committee GGN: Global Geoparks Network)

M a s t e r P l a n Objectives for short to mid-term
Ac tion Plan
Speciﬁc projects for the ﬁrst ﬁve years(occasionally reexamined)

JGC evaluation for Global Geoparkin the year 2014

GGN evaluation in the year 2015

Revised Action Plan

As a total will be the goal
the Izu Peninsula Geoparkis aiming at

reexamine the speciﬁc projects andshows revised speciﬁc projects
for ﬁve years
JGC reevaluation for Japanese Geoparkin the year 2016

The year 2023

GGN evaluation in the year 2019

1-5 Development of the plan
In developing this plan the Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council secretariat played a central
role and conducted a hearing with the concerned parties to get a full picture of actual status
and a questionnaire survey among the citizens and also held the agenda review sessions.  These
activities helped them make the assessment of the past activities and analysis of information, andorganize the agendas.  Many people participated and offered valuable opinions in the workshop
under the title “Planning session for the future of Izu Peninsula Geopark”, in which the objectives
for this plan was reviewed and developed.
※ The detailed reports of questionnaire for the citizens, the hearing session with the concerned parties, and the workshop areshown at the end of this report.

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Assessment of
actual status andorganization of
agendas1

Extraction of
objectives

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Activities review
Information analysis, Hearing with the concerned parties
Agenda review session

Questionnaire for the citizens

Citizens workshop“The future of Izu peninsula”
17,18,19Jan, 2014
Organization of the objectives
Creation of drafts
Summarize
the planning documents

Development ofMaster plan andAction plan

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Compile opinions
Decision in the general meeting

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The Goal of Izu Peninsula Geopark

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Future Plan
Workshops were held which approximately one hundred concerned parties of Izu Peninsula
Geopark activities and interested local residents participated.

During this three-day session,

they reviewed and discussed “the Goal of Izu Peninsula Geopark” which will be the importantpillar of this plan.

The most emphasized direction in these discussions was the projects relationship to the “local
people”. Discussed themes included development of human resources, promotion amongpeople and the approaching effort to the educational field. These are based on the themes suchas “the Geopark should be the tool through which residents become even more proud of Izu
peninsula and be willing to promote to the outside” and “Geopark studies should be included in
the education to promote stronger attachment for Izu peninsula”.
The illustration below shows the main themes / issues that came up at the workshop.
【Human resource development】

Promotion for residents, School education,
Human resource development
People become proud of Izu peninsula andbe willing to appeal to outside
Promotion of Geo-studies“Izujin” the Izu lovers

Everyone knows about Geopark
All the people including young, old,and visitors can talk about Geopark

School education to foster
the attachment for Izu

The peninsula
where people desire to live

【Life】

Prevention and mitigation of disasterIzu peninsula style of living

To protect the nature of
Izu peninsula

The caravan to promote
Izu peninsula

Protect the ocean andthe natural landscape 【Natural environment】

Network of Geo researchIzu peninsula as united region

Ideal example of disaster managementin the world
Promotion of prevention
and mitigation of disaster
Local production
for local consumption【Regional cooperation】

Establishment of a base (hub),collaboration, regional cooperation

Izu style hospitality

A place where people enjoy
healthy long life
World class hot spring spa resort

Appeal for attractive
Izu Peninsula Geopark
Infrastructure suitable for Geopark

A museum for people to learn about Geo

To seek to become the hubof Japanese Geoparks

Industrial promotion
utilizing Geopark

Geo-guide as a businessEasy transportation system for visitors

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Natural energy source

Research studies utilizing
the nature of Izu Peninsula Geopark

To attract educational institutes
to the area
To establish a basefor the activities

People from the world can take advantage ofthe blessing of the volcano by staying short or long term
Cooperation with the other Geoparks
Concierge style service to keep pace with the worldsuch as Fuji, Hakone, Izu Oshima

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Protection andpreservation of nature

Employment promotion
Fund by citizens

International friendship exchange,
improvement of the infrastructure
Tourism to accommodate globalization

Industrial promotion,
improvement of infrastructure
Improvement of position as Geopark【Internationalization】【Management structure】

The Goal of Izu Peninsula GeoparkThey also discussed a whole range of issues including regional cooperation of united Izu
peninsula as a whole, promotion of prevention and mitigation of natural hazard, direction for
healthy and enjoyable living, and the protection and utilization of nature of Izu peninsula.   Many
opinions and ideas were offered in discussions on how the Izu Peninsula Geopark should keep
pace with internationalization and how to construct solid management structure to support
sustainable promotion.

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Five Objectives of Izu Peninsula Geopark promotion

The Goals of Izu Peninsula Geopark
The goals of Izu Peninsula Geopark are focused in five directions as a result of discussions in theworkshop over various plans and ideas on the basis of the concept of Geopark.
1. Developing the concept of ‘Izujin’(people who embody the heritage of Izu).
2. To conserve and utilize the natural resources of the geopark.

3. Promoting natural hazard awareness and preparedness among the local community as well as

communicating such wisdom to the outside world.
4. To create quality living environment.

5. To put in place an basic administrative system to support the above mentioned activities.
The next section will articulate each item in the above mentioned directives and the contents are
based upon a survey among citizens as well as a review of the past activities.  It will include midand-long term objectives in order to achieve each concept.   The short-term program is organized
and mentioned in the attached “Action plan”.

3-1 To educate and develop “Izujin” (People who love and support Izu)
We identify those who enjoy living in Izu peninsula and also are willing to promote its attractive
nature as “Izujin”, and they are the most important assets supporting the Izu Peninsula Geopark.  
We will educate and develop the proud “Izujin” by enhancing the training course for the Geoguide, as well as providing various activities for people to become familiar with the Geopark.

① Enhancement of training course for “Geo-guide”
Presently the training course for “Geo-guide” is very popular and 52 people who won the drawing
among 120 are attending.   Since the approval of the Geopark the course has continued withadvanced classes in order to improve the quality.   Also the Geo-guide Association has been
established.  We plan to strengthen the quality of Geo-guide and to organize a better system forthe continued activities by the Geo-guides.
〇We〇will continually hold Geo guide training course and advanced quality improvement class.
〇We〇will promote information publishing in cooperation with the Geo-guide Association, and will also
jointly improve the quality of Geo tour with other organizations and NPO.
◯ The subjects in the current training course are as follows
Compulsory classes: The concept of Geopark, Basic geosciences, Geo-study of Izu peninsula, Crisis

management, Protection of nature, Flora and fauna, Archaeology, History, Oceanology, Industries (onecourse consists of 19 classes, 90 minutes/each)

Outdoor classes: Visits to three or more Geo sites

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② Promotion of “Geo-studies”◯ Various Geo learning

Some educational institutes have utilized the Geopark and its studies inthe education of the environment, local education, and natural hazard
preparation and also developed some products in coordination withlocal society. We will further promote more opportunities for childrenof the whole Izu peninsula to take Geo studies.

Classes in Geo-guide training
course〇An educational task force will be established in the Geopark Promotion
Council. This task force will discuss the coordination with the educationalboards of the local cities and towns in order to promote utilization of the
Geopark studies in the elementary and junior high schools, as well as
creating more opportunities for the high schools to study Geopark in extra

Outdoor visitation to Shimoda Geosite for Geo-guide training course

curriculum or outdoor classes.
〇We will develop and promote the educational material of the Geo studies
which include the History of Izu peninsula, as well as culture and industries
generated by the natural resources.

③ Enhancement of promoting the Geopark concept amongresidents

Students of Izu Sogo Highschool gave a special lecture
for the local elementary school(Kumasaka Elementary schoolin 23Feb, 2012)

In order to promote Geopark, we are actively holding various classes
and Geo tours for the local residents to attend, and the outcome isgreat. In the questionnaires conducted in December 2013, as high as
80% of the people knew “Izu peninsula Geopark” and recognition isgood. However, only 15% of people knew the detailed activities, thus,
we will go forward with further promotional effort in the local regions
and will provide more opportunities for the local people to participate
in more activities.

Class for locals in cooperation
with teachers, NPO, andlocal businesses (Mt. Komuro
volcano school in 21Aug,
2011)◯ Izu peninsula Geo test

the 3rd grade test was
conducted between 1st July to
15th August, 2013

Classes for locals – Nagaizumi
town regional workshop

Nishiizu Geo-guided tour –presented by NPO Machikon
Ito

The book “The Geological
Story of Izu” which is abook form of the seriesof articles presented in
Izu newspaper publishedby Shizuoka Shimbun(Newspaper Company)

The official guide book
“Welcome to Izu, thepeninsula for Adventure”
published in collaboration
with Shizuoka Shimbun
Company

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〇We will promote the “Geo-test” (which is a proficiency test for Geo knowledge) as well as improve andexpand lectures and tours for citizens.
〇We will grant certification as “Geo masters” (tentative title) for those who have passed the “Geo-test” andare willing to inform others of the attractive Geo sites.
〇We will strengthen the promotion by collaborating closely with local media for publishing and throughcourses for local people.

3-2 To protect and utilize the gifts of Nature
The attractive feature of Izu peninsula has been created by history ofterrestrial movements which is unlike any other in the world. These
volcanic activities and tectonic movements are still active today adding

Litter Cleanup activities ofGeosite by local community,
high school students, andGeo-guides

to its charm. Izu Peninsula Geopark is determined to protect and makemost of these valuable natural heritage on a sustainable manner. All
the people in Izu peninsula will work jointly to protect, conserve, andpass this heritage to the next generation.

① Protection and preservation of Geosites
Some areas in Izu peninsula Geoparks are designated as Japan’s
National Park.

Thus they are protected by laws and regulations such

Research and examinationof volcanic gas around Teishi
sea-knoll in cooperation with
Shizuoka University Center
for Integrated Research and
Education of Natural Hazards

as Natural parks laws, Natural conservation laws, Laws for protectionof cultural properties, Forest laws, Coast laws, River laws, Ordinancefor Land utilization. However, there are other Geosites which are notcovered by laws and regulations, and Geopark will develop objectives
and plans for protection.

Debrief session for citizens andadministration after research〇Izu Peninsula Geopark will establish new regulations for the Geosites
which is currently not covered under laws and regulations and will develop
preservation plan for Geopark as a whole.
〇We will clearly articulate the Geosites that need to be restricted for accessfrom the standpoint of safety and preservation. These regulations andpreservation plans will be publicized widely.

② Maintenance and Preservation as proactive activities by

Cooperation with Shizuoka
University and Volcano
observatory of CanaryIslands for the research studyof older part of east Izu Tobu
(east) volcano groupresidents

People’s interest is very high for “Preservation of natural environment”
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Enjoy research study of Geosome Geosites where the local residents are making efforts in cleaning and preserving the nature.  
From now on these types of proactive activities by people will be further promoted throughout
the whole areas in Izu peninsula.
〇We〇will introduce the preservation and protection activities in each region through the official Geopark
website and various events so that more specific and proactive ways of practice will be publicized.

③ Promotion of research activities by utilizing the nature and culture of Izu
Presently there are two full-time research staff in the Geopark Promotion Council who engage
in research activities for the Geosites.   We have been working very positively on the Geosites
in close cooperation with Shizuoka University.   We will continue to pursue further research andstudy and make utmost effort to cooperate with research institutes and related organizations inlocal regions.
〇Our〇
research studies include the assessment of the change in Geosites as well as discovery of new
Geosites in close cooperation with universities and research institutes.
〇We〇will set a goal of establishing an on-line “Izu peninsula Geopark college” (tentative title) so that any
interested person can access and learn about Izu Peninsula Geopark. We will seek to build a networkof concerned persons such as research staff and local geo-guides in order to enable them to share andexchange information.

3-3 To create a Natural hazard management culture and present to the world
While the earth of Izu peninsula has provided various blessings to people’s life, it has also
caused a large damage at times.   However, those natural hazards have created new landscapeor resources after a long time.  And due to the natural hazards in the past we have also learned
natural hazard prevention technique or wisdom or culture to live with.  Izu peninsula Geopark will
make most of the studies for the better prevention and mitigation of natural hazard and will also
promote further activities for this purpose throughout the whole Izu peninsula.

① Creation of Natural hazard management culture byunderstanding the movements of nature

Learning the origins of the earth of Izu while enjoying the nature
eventually will lead to the understanding of essentials of natural natural
hazard.    We will promote to construct sustainable regions through the
Geopark activities where people can enjoy the blessings of the nature
under normal circumstances and will also be aware and prepared fornatural natural hazard.

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〇We will provide Geo-tours, schools, and official homepage to educate
people to detect natural natural hazard through the studies of nature andhistory. Thus we will cultivate for construction of regions with essential
understanding of natural natural hazard.

② Utilization of remains of natural hazard and natural hazard
prevention facilities

We have designated some natural hazard remains and natural hazard
prevention facilities as Geosites in order to enhance public awareness.
We will continue to examine and excavate the natural hazard remains
and traditions, as well as to utilize natural hazard prevention facilities.
〇We will continue to discover natural hazard remains and traditions of natural
hazard in the effort of finding and approving new Geosites.
〇We will continue to promote natural hazard prevention and mitigation
activities while utilizing natural hazard remains and natural hazard
prevention facilities in cooperation with local residents and governments.

Natural hazard prevention
workshop taught by Geo-guide③ Promotion of town development and natural hazard
prevention

We are sharing information with natural hazard prevention plans ofeach local government as well as the Northern Shizuoka prefecture

The display of trench in Tanna
fault (Tanna Fault Park)

natural hazard prevention plan. We will continue to educate and raise
the awareness of natural hazard prevention in cooperation with natural
hazard management of each community and by collaborating with
community FM.
〇We will promote natural hazard prevention plan in cooperation with
community FM and various natural hazard management organizations by

The marker of highest point
hit by tsunami (Ito City, Kaizoji
Temple)incorporating their programs in Geo-tour and different events.
〇We will provide more opportunities for residents to participate in activities
such as Geo-tours and workshop in which people will talk about their actual
experience of natural hazard in the related Geosite, and also co production ofnatural hazard prevention maps.

④ To introduce Natural hazard prevention culture to the world
Lo c a l N PO an d oth e r org an i z ati ons i n I zu P e ni nsu l a G e o par k ar e
providing Geo-tour utilizing the natural hazard remains and natural

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Five Objectives of Izu Peninsula Geopark promotion“Play and learn” tour held by
NPO Izu Doronko association in2011hazard prevention facilities. We will publicize these activities to bothwithin and out of Izu peninsula. We will also introduce Izu peninsula as
an ideal place for natural hazard prevention and publicize the natural
hazard prevention culture.
〇We will publicize and promote the natural hazard prevention activities suchas Geo-tours and development of town and natural hazard prevention
to within and out of Izu peninsula through Izu peninsula Geopark official
homepage and other events.
〇We will work to develop easy materials for natural hazard prevention
education through learning about Geopark. We will also make our utmost
effort to secure the safety of visitors to Izu peninsula and publicize theimportance of natural hazard prevention.

Geopark from underwaterprovided by “Ito Geo Marineclub” with diving instructors

3-4 To create comfortable and enjoyable environment for all
Izu peninsula has natures blessings such as beautiful ocean, hotspring spa generated by the volcanoes, food culture, tradition, andmild climate. And these diverse resources has enabled us to create anunique bathing culture and history of tourism. Izu peninsula Geopark
will make most of these basic historical culture and industries to create
the environment which is comfortable, easy and enjoyable for all the

Kayaking tour to the closest
place to see the strata ofsubmarine volcanoes (tourwas introduced by Kayaking
guide “Surface” and “Geo-gashi
Ryokodan”

people from the world.

① To enhance Geotourism
More and more Geo-tours and local events utilizing the volcanic history,
specialty food, hot spring spa and diving are being promoted. We will

Pocket guide bookseek to develop tourism for Izu peninsula as a whole.
〇A task force for Geo tourism will be established in the promotion council,
which will carry out development of tourism in cooperation with various
businesses and organizations.
〇In addition to promotional activities in collaboration with existing article oftourism we will develop Geotourism which is only available in Izu peninsula

Geosite cruise provided by
Dogashima Marine company
and accompanied by certified
Geo-guide

Geopark because of its resources including hot spring spa, rich and excellent
food and mild climate which are healthy for people.

② To improve public transportation to visit Geosites
We have distributed guide book for taxi drivers so they can provide
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Izu Geo-tour utilizing Geo bus
provided by Izu Bus company

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better services and information for the passengers. We also held aspecial walking event “Izu Dream Walk” in which visitors can use one
day free “Izu Dream pass” which can be used on ferry service, trains andbuses. We will improve the transportation system to make this wide
area of Izu peninsula Geopark even more accessible for visitors.
〇We will work with visitor information centers, transportation companies andtourist agencies to improve the transportation system more convenient.
Also we will develop plans to make touring easier and more convenient.

The official website is available
in English, Chinese and Korean
languages〇We will build simple transportation guides and landmark signs for visitors
and tourists without cars to travel efficiently.

③ To improve information to accommodate Internationalization
We have created the official website in multiple languages. The Geosite

Geo site sign boards

signs are indicated in both Japanese and English, and the app for smart
phones is available in English. We will make further effort to improve
the information environment for people from overseas to enjoy Izu
peninsula Geopark in an easy and efficient way.

The official App〇We will publicize existing Multilanguage information materials among
visitor information center staff, people in the Geotourism businesses, andtransportation industries so that they can provide information to foreign
tourists with ease.
〇We will foster International hospitality guides to accommodate visitors ofmultilingual and multicultural background. We will coordinate and develop

Geopark visitor center in
Minamiizu

tours for more foreign visitors to enjoy Izu peninsula Geopark.

3-5 To organize the management structure to support
activities
The most important point of Geopark management is to be sustainable

Geo rice bowl made withvariety of Geo related
ingredients (Hatoba restaurant
in Ito)for the future. In our effort of maintaining sustainable management Izu
Peninsula Geopark will continue reviewing the cooperation structure
by local residents and organizations, the systematic support for theindustrial development, and the secure funding structure.

① To improve facilities to serve as operating base
Each cities and towns in Izu Peninsula Geopark have established visitor

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Geo-gashi, the sweets in a shapeor appearance of geologicalstrata and rocks created by Geogashi Ryokodan

centers. However, there is not one central facility to serve as a base forIzu peninsula as a whole. We will therefore improve and develop a basefor activities.
〇We will develop a facility where full-time research staff work and people
related to the activities can get together and where visitors can get
information about Izu peninsula. Thus it will serve as the operational center
for Izu peninsula Geopark.

② Regional revitalization initiatives
A variety of Geo-guided tours and different products utilizing theresources of Geopark concept have been created. We will expand these“Izu wind-bell” shaped like Mt.
Omuro (produced by Izu Craft
House)

activities to the whole Izu peninsula to strengthen the structure toboost the local economy.
〇We will support promotion of commercial products and increase the sales
promotion channels by utilizing the logo of the Geopark and association
with the origin of the earth, we will also plan to develop network across cities
and towns and events for businesses in order to enhance new business ideas

Participation in International
conference

and products related to Geopark.
〇The “Izu Geo Foundation” (tentative title) will be established to raise fundfrom individuals and businesses that understand and relate to the Izu
peninsula Geopark for supporting the activities.

③ Promotion of cooperation with Global and domestic

Izu Geo News Letter
introduced in Hakone Geopark
Newspaper

Geoparks

We have engaged in promotion in cooperation with neighboring
Geoparks as well as attending Japan Geopark Network National
conference and locating a booth in the events. Thus we have close
contacts with other national Geoparks. We plan to develop stronger
cooperation with Global Geoparks.
〇We will strengthen relationship and closer cooperation with neighboring
Geoparks such as Hakone and Izu Oshima including more information
sharing and personal exchanges in order to improve synergistic effects intourism to the whole Izu and Hakone area.
〇Izu peninsula Geopark is aspiring to receive designation as Global Geopark
and is determined to contribute to improve synergistic effects of Geoparks asa whole in cooperation with national and international Geoparks.

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Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion organization

Izu Peninsula Promotion Council General Assembly
Executive Committee

Technical support, scientiﬁc advice,
instructor dispatch

Scientific Adviser

Shizuoka University Center for
Integrated Research and Education of
Natural Hazards

Supporting Members
Working
Committees
Conservation
Geo tourism
Education
Research

Feedback ofresident needs

・Geopark Management
・Geoguide training
・Promotion of hazards prevention,
education and innovation
・Advertisement, PR, events
・Geopark networking andinternational communication

Training program
Final Test

Guide

Feedback ofresident needs

Shizuoka Prefecture
・Personnel dispatch
・Management assistance・PR assistance

Popularization
education

Amagi Visitor Center
Higashiizu Visitor Center
Kawadu-nanadaru Visitor Center
Matsuzaki Visitor Center
Minamiizu Visitor Center
Mishima Visitor Center
Shimoda Visitor Center
Visit participation

Infrastructure backup

Contents backup

Visitor Center

Izu Peninsula Geoguide Association
Official geoguides
Associate geoguides

Participation

MoE. Hakone Environmental Office
MLIT. Numazu Office of River andNational Highway
MAFF. Forestry Agency Izu Office
MLIT. JMA. Shizuoka Meteorological Office

BureauPlatform for
popularization
education

Cities and Towns
・Personnel dispatch
・Cost sharing
・Visitor Center management

Tie-ups joint
plans

Information
dissemination

Local Residents
MLIT: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism JMA: Japan Meteorological Agency MAFF: The Ministryof Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of JapanMoE: Ministry of the Environment

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Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion organization◯ Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council【Prefecture, Cities and Towns】Shizuoka Prefecture, Numazu City,  Atami City, Mishima City, Ito City, Shimoda City,
Izu City, Izunokuni City, Higashiizu Town, Kawazu Town, Minamiizu Town, Matsuzaki Town, Nishiizu Town, Kannami
Town, Nagaizumi Town, Shimizu Town
【Regular Members】Conference for Activation of the Izu Area, Numazu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, NPO
Numazu Tourist Association, Atami Tourist Association, Mishima Tourist Association, Mishima Furusato Guide
Club, NPO Machikon ITO, Ito Tourist Association, Shimoda Tourist Association, Shimoda Chamber of Commerceand Industry, Amagi Nature Guide Club, Shizuoka Prefectural Izu Sogo High School, Izunokuni Tourist Association,
Higashiizu Society of Commerce and Industry, Higashiizu Tourist Association, Kawazu Society of Commerceand Industry, Minamiizu Society of Commerce and Industry, Minamiizu Tourist Association, Matsuzaki Tourist
Association, Nishiizu Society of Commerce and Industry, Nishiizu Tourist Association, Kannami Tourist Association,
Nagaizumi Tourism and Exchange Association, Shimizu Tourist Association, Mishima Building Contractors Society,Shimoda Building Contractors Society, Izu Peninsula Geoguide Association, Izukyu Holdings Co.Ltd., IZUHAKONE
Railway Co.Ltd., Izuhakone Bus Co.Ltd., Tokai Jidosha Co.Ltd., Shizuoka Taxi Association Izu Section, Shizuoka Road
Public Corp., Shizuoka Bank Ltd., Izukyu Cable Network Co.Ltd., Izubus Co.Ltd.
【Research Institution】Shizuoka University Center for Integrated Research and Education of Natural Hazards【National Ministries and Offices】MLIT. Numazu Office of River and National Highway, MLIT. JMA. Shizuoka
Meteorological Office, MAFF. Forestry Agency Izu Office, MoE. Hakone Environmental Office

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Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council

Mar, 2014 edition

Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council〒414-8555

2-1-1 Ohara, Ito City, Shizuoka

TEL：0557-32-1784

FAX：0557-38-2867