Ito

It's not a huge place, but it's just the right size. After looking at the bear exhibit, we went to the workshop. We stuffed cotton into the backs of the provided bears, and it took more than we expected, so we worked hard to get the perfect fluffy roundness. Several staff members came to check on us, so it was reassuring. They print text on the back of the pouch, so it might be a good idea to decide on a name for your bear beforehand. We took pictures with our plushies in various places around the museum. It was a lot of fun.

Elsa, our tour guide, is very attentive and see to the needs of everyone in the group. Highly recommend to take the chairlift ride to top of Mt. Omuro (lift ticket is included in this tour package but offered as an option on others). Wish we had a bit more time at the Kinosaki Coast. The view is magnificent. Marin Town is a nice rest stop with shops for food, sweets, souvenirs, and local products. Great to grab some refreshments before the 2.5 hours ride back to Shinjuku.

I didn't have any expectations at first, but when I got to the top of the lift, the view was amazing! Izu Oshima Island was right in front of me, and I took a break at a lovely cafe. It was a truly wonderful experience.