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Master Plan ofIzu Peninsula Geopark

1 Index

Index 11　CreatingtheMasterplanforIzuPeninsulaGeopark 21-1 IntroductionofGeopark 21-2 IzuPeninsulaGeopark 31-3 PastandFuturePromotionforIzuPeninsulaGeoparkproject 41-4 DirectionandperiodofMasterplanandActionplan 61-5 Developmentoftheplan 7

2　TheGoalofIzuPeninsulaGeopark 92-1　 FuturePlan 9

3　FiveObjectivesofIzuPeninsulaGeoparkpromotion 11TheGoalsofIzuPeninsulaGeopark 113-1 Toeducateanddevelop“Izujin”(PeoplewholoveandsupportIzu) 113-2 ToprotectandutilizethegiftsofNature 133-3 TocreateaNaturalhazardmanagementcultureandpresenttotheworld 143-4 Tocreatecomfortableandenjoyableenvironmentforall 163-5 Toorganizethemanagementstructuretosupportactivities 17

4　IzuPeninsulaGeoparkPromotionorganization 19

Index

21　Creating the Master plan for Izu Peninsula Geopark

1-1 Introduction of Geopark

Geopark is a park in the natural environmentwhere natural andculturalheritagehasbeengeneratedbygeologicalmovementsandwhere theheritageof theearth (Geoheritage) is themain focusofattraction. OnlytheareaswheretheGeoheritageiswellprotected,conserved and being uti l ized for educational and promotionalpurposes for sustainable local development are recognized as aGeopark.PresentlytheprogramofGeoparkissupportedbyUNESCOandpromotedintheworld.ThefollowingsarethetermsandconditionstobefulfilledinordertobecertifiedasGlobalGeopark.

TheassetsofGeopark includeall the features createdby andbasedon theearth (Geo). Theyincludegeologicalformation,soil,groundwater,andhotspringthatareallcreatedbytheuniquegeologicalstrataandrocksintheregion.Theyincludeanimalsandplants,speciallocalproductsuponwhichavarietyofindustrieshavebeendeveloped.Naturealsocausesgreatnaturalhazardfrom time to time. However, thenatural hazardshave alsohelpedus in the improvementofnaturalhazardmanagement scienceand technologyaswell as todevelopwisdomandcultureamongpeopletocoexistwithnaturalhazards.Boththeblessingsanddangerofthenaturehavecontributedtotheformationofuniquelandscapes, industries,history,characteristicsofpeople,science, culture, ideology, religion, arts, andeducation in the specific regions. Geopark shouldbeaplacewherepeopleproactivelylearnandenjoyitsmeritsandutilizeitineducation,naturalhazardmanagement,tourismandurbandevelopment.

LocalDevelopment

Conservation Utilization

Resources created bythe earth (Geo)

Geopark

〇Geopark must consist of a considerable number of geological features and valuable cultural heritage 〇Geopark must have a clear and defi ned boundary 〇Geopark must have a well established management organization and management plan as well as fi nancial plan 〇Geopark must promote sustainable development of the local regions through activities such as geo-tourism 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 promotion of the Network 〇Natural hazard prevention is a very important feature of Geopark


3 1　Creating the Master plan for Izu Peninsula Geopark

1-2 Izu Peninsula Geopark

① Origins of the Izu Peninsula ～ Volcano Gifts from the South ～

Approximately20million years ago, the IzuPeninsulawas a collectionofsubmarinevolcanoes locatedonthePhilippineSeaPlate farsouthofJapan’smain islands (Honshu). These submarine islands andvolcanicislands shifted northwardwith themovement of the Philippine SeaPlateandcollidedwithHonshuapproximatelyonemillionyears ago toform thepresent peninsula. After becoming a peninsula attached toHonshueruptions continuedacross landand large volcanoes arose toform thepresent structureof Izu. About 200,000 years agowhen thevolcanicactivities that created largemountainsended, anotheractivityof individualmonogenetic volcanogroup started,which is oneof theunique featuresofvolcanicactivities in Japan. Theseare thecollectionof small volcanoes that erupted indifferent locationseach time. Theyare named “Izu TobuMonogenetic Volcano Group”, and are activetill today. The Philippine Sea Plate continues to push Izu peninsulaagainstHonshuand this tectonicmovementkeepscreatingdiversityoflandformsinIzu.TheseexceptionalgeologicalfeaturesmakeIzuoneofourplanet’smostdistinctiveregions.

Deep marine stage20-10 million years ago

Shallow marine stage

Start of collision

Progress of collision

Birth of Izu Pninsula

Growth of Izu Peninsula

Trench

SubmarineVolcanoes

Japanese Mainland

800～400km

SubmarineVolcanoes

Trench 400～80km

ShallowVolcanic Islands

Shirahama Group(Shallow Submarine Deposits)

80～40kmLandBasal part of Atami Group

(Submarine Deposits)

Uplift and Erosion ofTanzawa mountains

Ashigara Group(Channel Deposits)

Uplift of Izu Island

陸化した足柄地域

Tanzawa mountains

Ashigara mountainsTanzawa mountains

Amagi volcano

Hakone Volcano

10-2 million years ago

2-1 million years ago

1-0.6 million years ago

0.6 million years ago

0.6-0.2 million years ago

Japanese Mainland

Japanese Mainland

Nishina and Yugashima Groups(Deep Submarine Deposits)

Japanese Mainland

Large TerrestrialVolcanoes

● Five sub-topics according to the origins of Izu peninsula1. VolcanicislandsfromthesouthseawhichcollidedwithHonshu Variousevidencesthatindicateshiftingandcollision2. Rootsassubmarinevolcanoes Evidenceoferuptionof submarinevolcanoesand roots indifferentareas3. Largevolcanoesariseafterformationofpeninsula GroupoflargevolcanoeswhichformedthemainstructureofIzu4. ThelivingearthofIzu 4A：IzuTobuVolcanogroup–collectionof smallvolcanoeswhichcreateddiversityofterrainsandwhichareactivetilltoday 4B：Thecontinuouslychangingearthduetotectonicmovementsandactivefaults5. Wisdomandcultureofpeoplewhohavebeencoexistingwith thechangingearth 5A：Land formation, ejecta,mineral deposit, geothermal heat,utilizationofspringwater 5B：Advancedapproach forpreventionandmitigationofnaturalhazard


② Location and area of Izu Peninsula Geopark

Izu is located in theeasternpartof Shizuokaprefecturea nd i s a p en i n s u l a j u t t i n g o u t t o t h e s ou t h b yapproximately50km. IzuPeninsulaGeopark consistsoffifteen cities and townsof Izupeninsula (Numazu city,Atami city,Mishima city, Ito city, Shimoda city, Izu city,Izunokunicity,Higashiizutown,Kawazutown,Minamiizutown,Matsuzaki town, Nishiizu town, Kannami town,Nagaizumi town, and Shimizu town) and it covers thetotal area of approximately 1,585km2. Major area ofIzuPeninsulaGeopark ismountainous. Thecoastal lineand northern central r idges includingMt. Amagi aredesignatedasapartofFujiHakoneIzunationalpark.ThetallmountainsareprotrudingtowardstheseaandbringalotofraintoIzupeninsulamakingitoneoftheheaviestrainfallareasinJapan.Thesemountainsareclosetotheseaandindentedcoastalformation.Thesecomplexlandformsmakedistinctionofdifferentregionswhich leadtothediversecharacteristicofeacharea in Izupeninsula.IzuPeninsulaGeoparkareaisoneofthemostrenownedhotspringareasinJapan. Thetourismindustries aremakingmost of exceptional nature and the convenient location in the shortdistancefromTokyometropolitanarea.AgricultureandforestryindustriesarealsothrivingwithspeciallocalproductssuchasWasabihorseradish,brownShiitakemushroom,lobsters,andgiantspider crabs. Northern regionof Izupeninsula iswell developed inmanufacturing industriesdue to the locationbeingonlyonehour “Shinkansen”bullet train ride fromTokyoand for theabundant resourceof springwater. Approximately690,000people reside in Izupeninsula,andcloseto40milliontouristsvisit Izuannually (totalnumberofrecreationalvisitors)withinwhich10millionpeople visit and stayovernight (Shizuokaprefecture statisticson tourism for 2012,figureincludesmultiplecourtofonevisitor).

1-3 Past and Future Promotion for Izu Peninsula Geopark project

① History of Izu Peninsula Geopark

PeopleinitiatedanddevelopedvarietyofactivitiesinIzupeninsulawhichweretheseedsofthegeoparkprogrambefore theconceptofGeoparkwas introduced. The first “Summerschool forchildrenonearthquakeandvolcano”washeld inKannamitown intheyear1999,andhasbeenheldevery year indifferentplaces throughout Japan. Varietyof lectures andopenclassesbycitizenswereheldindifferentregionssuchastheactivityby“NPOMachikonItoJapan”whichis

Sagami Sea

Suruga Bay


acitizensgroupfoundedintheyear2000.“Ito citynature andhistoryguide training course”wasplannedby cooperationof Ito city andcitizensorganization,andistheoriginalformofGeo-guidetrainingcourse.Itocityhasprovidedthiscoursesincetheyear2005. Seriesofguidebook-likearticles titled“TheGeologicalStoryofIzu” (writtenbyProfessorMasatoKoyamaofShizuokauniversityCenter for IntegratedResearchand Education ofNaturalHazards) has beenpublished in Izu Shimbunnewspaper since theyear 2007. IzuPeninsulaGeopark activitieshavebeen initiatedandpromotedby citizens andresearchersofuniversitiessincetheyear1999.

② Establishment of Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council

IzuPeninsulaGeoparkpromotioncouncilwasestablishedinFebruary2010whenthepromotionofIzuPeninsulaGeoparkprojectwasagreedbythemayorsofsixcitiesandsixtownsduringtheIzupeninsulaadministrativeleadersconference.TheGuidelineofIzuPeninsulaGeoparkprojectwascompleted in January2011. InMarch2011 the “IzuPeninsulaGeoparkPromotionCouncil”was establishedby seven cities (six abovementioned cities andNumazu city) and six towns,Shizuokaprefecture,variousorganizations,andtransportationcompanies.AndtheIzuPeninsulaGeoparkPromotionCouncil secretariatwasopened inside theTourismDepartmentof Ito cityofficeonApril1,2011.IzuPeninsulaGeoparkPromotionCouncil is composedof various localorganizations includingtourist associations, private companies, educational institutes, and local administrations. Itstask includeseducatingand trainingof thegeo-guides, the installationof interpretationpanelfor theGeopark, development of research studies onmultifaceted fields such as geologicalcondition,landform,naturallandscape,culture,localindustriesandpeopleslifeinIzuPeninsula.IzuPeninsulaGeoparkPromotionCouncil is aiming for furtherdevelopmentof theGeoparkbyimprovingawareness and furtherdevelopmentof the region in coordinationwitheducationalorganizations,administrations, tourism,andother industriesof the localcitiesandtownsof IzuPeninsula.(Thedetailofpresentorganizationisdisplayedonpage16.)

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).


FY 2012 Minami Izu town Geopark visitor center was opened.After the evaluation by the Japanese Geopark Committee (JGC), Izu Peninsula was approved 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

Aspreviouslystated,IzuPeninsulaGeoparkprogramswereoriginallyinitiatedanddevelopedbylocal residentsanduniversity researchers. And thoseactivitieswerepromotedon thebasisofregionalcharacteristics. IntheIzuPeninsulaGeopark,thePromotionalCouncilandGeo-guidesareinexcellentcooperationandtherearediverseactivitiesinitiatedbypeople.The“People”andcharacteristicsofthe“region”arethemostattractivefeatureofIzuPeninsulaGeopark.Ontheotherhand,asustainabledevelopmentofIzuPeninsulaGeoparkthatcoversalargeareaof1585km2andfifteencitiesandtownsrequiresaclearvisionforthewholepeninsulatoworktogetherwhilemaximizingtheregionalcharacteristics. Wealsoneedtopromoteactivities inacross-regionalandcollectivemannerbyinterestedpersonsandconcernedparties.Indrawingup theplans, adiversityofpeople including local residents joined indiscussions toplan the futureof IzuPeninsulaGeopark thatpeopleof IzuPeninsula all agree towork for inacomprehensivemanner.Intheseplans,wedrawafutureplanforIzuPeninsulaGeoparktoaimatintenyears,theobjectivesbasedonthis,andtheActionplanforfiveyears.

1-4 Direction and period of Master plan and Action plan

Izu Peninsula GeoparkMaster plan is prepared to clearly articulate the direction that IzuPeninsulaGeopark should aimat. According to thisplan the local residents of Izupeninsula,educational institutes, citizens groups, regional organizations, private companies and localadministrationswill develop further cooperation to promote the Izu PeninsulaGeopark in across-regionalandcomprehensiveway.

① Direction of the plans

Both theMaster plan and Action plan are created to articulate the direction of regionaldevelopment of Izu peninsula as awhole on a long-term perspective andwill lead to theresolutionofshorttomid-termissues.Theplanswillfollow“Izupeninsulagranddesign”whicharticulates the strategicplan topromote the regional development aswell as “Guideline forIzuPeninsulaGeoparkproject”whichprovide the structuralguidanceof IzuPeninsulaGeoparkconcept and also list of Geo-site candidates. The plans are also drawn in consideration of


regionaldevelopmentplansofthecitiesandtowns.

② Period of the PlanTheMaster plan shows thegoal and thedirectionwhich Izu PeninsulaGeoparkprogramwillpursueforthecomingtenyears.TheActionplanwillstatethelistofitemstobecontinuedinthefirstfiveyearsandthenewlydiscoveredissuestobetackled.TheActionplanwillbereexaminedin coordinationwith the otherGlobal Geopark certification situation and other projects asneededbasis.(JGC:JapanGeoparkCommitteeGGN:GlobalGeoparksNetwork)

1-5 Development of the plan

IndevelopingthisplantheIzuPeninsulaGeoparkPromotionCouncilsecretariatplayedacentralrole and conductedahearingwith the concernedparties toget a full pictureof actual statusandaquestionnairesurveyamongthecitizensandalsoheldtheagendareviewsessions.Theseactivitieshelpedthemmaketheassessmentofthepastactivitiesandanalysisofinformation,andorganizetheagendas.Manypeopleparticipatedandofferedvaluableopinionsintheworkshopunderthetitle“PlanningsessionforthefutureofIzuPeninsulaGeopark”,inwhichtheobjectivesforthisplanwasreviewedanddeveloped.※Thedetailedreportsofquestionnaireforthecitizens,thehearingsessionwiththeconcernedparties,andtheworkshopare

shownattheendofthisreport.

M a s t e r P l a n Objectives for short to mid-term

Action PlanSpecific projects for the first five years (occasionally reexamined) Revised Action Plan

reexamine the specific projects andshows revised specific projectsfor five years

JGC evaluation for Global Geoparkin the year 2014

GGN evaluation in the year 2015

JGC reevaluation for Japanese Geoparkin the year 2016

The year 2023

GGN evaluation in the year 2019

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

Izu Peninsula Grand Design （Apr , 2012 ）

Guideline ofIzu Peninsula Geopark Project

（Jan, 2011）

Master Plan and Action Plan ofIzu Peninsula Geopark (present vers ion)

Related projects ofeach cit ies and towns


11, 2013 12 1, 2014 2 3Assessment ofactual status andorganization ofagendas

Development ofMaster plan andAction plan

Activities review

Information analysis, Hearing with the concerned partiesAgenda review session

Questionnaire for the citizens

Organization of the objectives

Creation of drafts

Compile opinions

Summarizethe planning documents

Decision in the general meeting

1

3

2Extraction ofobjectives

Citizens workshop“The future of Izu peninsula”

17,18,19Jan, 2014

4 5

9 2　The Goal of Izu Peninsula Geopark

2-1　 Future Plan

Workshopswere heldwhich approximately onehundred concernedparties of Izu PeninsulaGeopark activities and interested local residentsparticipated. During this three-day session,they reviewedanddiscussed “theGoalof IzuPeninsulaGeopark”whichwill be the importantpillarofthisplan.

Themostemphasizeddirection in thesediscussionswas theprojects relationship to the “localpeople”. Discussed themes included development of human resources, promotion amongpeopleandtheapproachingefforttotheeducationalfield.Thesearebasedonthethemessuchas “theGeopark shouldbe the tool throughwhich residentsbecomeevenmoreproudof Izupeninsulaandbewillingtopromotetotheoutside”and“GeoparkstudiesshouldbeincludedintheeducationtopromotestrongerattachmentforIzupeninsula”.Theillustrationbelowshowsthemainthemes/issuesthatcameupattheworkshop.

2　The Goal of Izu Peninsula Geopark

【Human resource development】Promotion for residents, School education,Human resource development

Promotion of Geo-studiesPeople become proud of Izu peninsula andbe willing to appeal to outside

“Izujin” the Izu lovers

The caravan to promoteIzu peninsula

School education to fosterthe attachment for IzuEveryone knows about Geopark

To protect the nature ofIzu peninsula

Protect the ocean andthe natural landscape

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

The peninsulawhere people desire to live

Network of Geo research【Natural environment】

Protection andpreservation of nature

【Life】Prevention and mitigation of disasterIzu peninsula style of living

Research studies utilizingthe nature of Izu Peninsula Geopark

Natural energy sourceIzu peninsula as united region

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

【Regional cooperation】

Appeal for attractiveIzu Peninsula Geopark

To attract educational institutesto the area

To establish a basefor the activities

A museum for people to learn about GeoIndustrial promotionutilizing Geopark

Geo-guide as a business

Employment promotionFund by citizens

Industrial promotion,improvement of infrastructureImprovement of position as Geopark

【Management structure】【Internationalization】

International friendship exchange,improvement of the infrastructureTourism to accommodate globalization

Concierge style service to keep pace with the worldEasy transportation system for visitors

Infrastructure suitable for GeoparkTo seek to become the hubof Japanese Geoparks

Cooperation with the other Geoparkssuch as Fuji, Hakone, Izu Oshima

Promotion of preventionand mitigation of disaster

Ideal example of disaster managementin the world

Local productionfor local consumption

Izu style hospitalityA place where people enjoyhealthy long life

World class hot spring spa resortPeople from the world can take advantage ofthe blessing of the volcano by staying short or long term

102　The Goal of Izu Peninsula Geopark

They also discussed awhole range of issues including regional cooperation of united Izupeninsula as awhole,promotionofpreventionandmitigationofnaturalhazard,direction forhealthyandenjoyableliving,andtheprotectionandutilizationofnatureofIzupeninsula.Manyopinions and ideaswereoffered indiscussionsonhow the IzuPeninsulaGeopark should keeppacewith internationalization andhow to construct solidmanagement structure to supportsustainablepromotion.

11 3　Five Objectives of Izu Peninsula Geopark promotion

3　Five Objectives of Izu Peninsula Geopark promotion

1.Developingtheconceptof‘Izujin’(peoplewhoembodytheheritageofIzu).2.Toconserveandutilizethenaturalresourcesofthegeopark.3.Promotingnaturalhazardawarenessandpreparednessamongthelocalcommunityaswellascommunicatingsuchwisdomtotheoutsideworld.4.Tocreatequalitylivingenvironment.5.Toputinplaceanbasicadministrativesystemtosupporttheabovementionedactivities.

The Goals of Izu Peninsula Geopark

ThegoalsofIzuPeninsulaGeoparkarefocusedinfivedirectionsasaresultofdiscussionsintheworkshopovervariousplansandideasonthebasisoftheconceptofGeopark.

Thenextsectionwillarticulateeachitemintheabovementioneddirectivesandthecontentsarebaseduponasurveyamongcitizensaswellasareviewofthepastactivities.Itwillincludemid-and-longtermobjectivesinordertoachieveeachconcept.Theshort-termprogramisorganized

andmentionedintheattached“Actionplan”.

3-1 To educate and develop “Izujin” (People who love and support Izu)

WeidentifythosewhoenjoylivinginIzupeninsulaandalsoarewillingtopromoteitsattractivenatureas“Izujin”,andtheyarethemostimportantassetssupportingtheIzuPeninsulaGeopark.Wewill educate anddevelop theproud “Izujin”byenhancing the training course for theGeo-guide,aswellasprovidingvariousactivitiesforpeopletobecomefamiliarwiththeGeopark.

① Enhancement of training course for “Geo-guide”

Presentlythetrainingcoursefor“Geo-guide”isverypopularand52peoplewhowonthedrawingamong120 are attending. Since the approval of theGeopark the coursehas continuedwithadvanced classes in order to improve thequality. Also theGeo-guideAssociationhas beenestablished.WeplantostrengthenthequalityofGeo-guideandtoorganizeabettersystemforthecontinuedactivitiesbytheGeo-guides.

〇We will continually hold Geo guide training course and advanced quality improvement class.

〇We 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.

◯ThesubjectsinthecurrenttrainingcourseareasfollowsCompulsory classes: The conceptofGeopark,Basicgeosciences,Geo-studyof Izupeninsula,Crisismanagement,Protectionofnature,Floraand fauna,Archaeology,History,Oceanology, Industries (onecourseconsistsof19classes,90minutes/each)Outdoorclasses:VisitstothreeormoreGeosites


② Promotion of “Geo-studies”

SomeeducationalinstituteshaveutilizedtheGeoparkanditsstudiesintheeducationoftheenvironment, localeducation,andnaturalhazardpreparation and alsodeveloped someproducts in coordinationwithlocalsociety. Wewill furtherpromotemoreopportunitiesforchildrenofthewholeIzupeninsulatotakeGeostudies.

〇An educational task force will be established in the Geopark Promotion

Council. This task force will discuss the coordination with the educational

boards 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

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 among residents

Inorder topromoteGeopark,weare activelyholdingvarious classesandGeo tours for the local residents to attend, and the outcome isgreat. In thequestionnaires conducted inDecember2013, ashighas80%of thepeople knew “IzupeninsulaGeopark” and recognition isgood. However,only15%ofpeopleknewthedetailedactivities,thus,wewillgoforwardwithfurtherpromotionaleffort inthe local regionsandwillprovidemoreopportunitiesforthelocalpeopletoparticipateinmoreactivities.

Classes for locals – Nagaizumitownregionalworkshop

Thebook“TheGeologicalStoryofIzu”whichisabookformoftheseriesofarticlespresentedinIzunewspaperpublishedbyShizuokaShimbun(NewspaperCompany)

Theofficialguidebook“WelcometoIzu,thepeninsulaforAdventure”publishedincollaborationwithShizuokaShimbunCompany

Nishiizu Geo-guided tour –presented by NPO MachikonIto

Classes inGeo-guide trainingcourse

OutdoorvisitationtoShimodaGeositeforGeo-guidetrainingcourse

Students of Izu Sogo Highschoolgavea special lectureforthelocalelementaryschool(KumasakaElementaryschoolin23Feb,2012)

Class for locals incooperationw i t h t e a che r s , N PO , a ndlocalbusinesses (Mt.Komurovo lcano schoo l in 21Aug ,2011)

◯ IzupeninsulaGeotestt h e 3 r d g r a d e t e s t w a sconductedbetween1stJulyto15thAugust,2013

◯VariousGeolearning


〇We will promote the “Geo-test” (which is a profi ciency test for Geo knowledge) as well as improve and

expand lectures and tours for citizens.

〇We will grant certifi cation as “Geo masters” (tentative title) for those who have passed the “Geo-test” and

are willing to inform others of the attractive Geo sites.

〇We will strengthen the promotion by collaborating closely with local media for publishing and through

courses for local people.

3-2 To protect and utilize the gifts of Nature

Theattractive featureof Izupeninsulahasbeencreatedbyhistoryofterrestrialmovementswhich is unlike anyother in theworld. Thesevolcanicactivitiesandtectonicmovementsarestillactivetodayaddingtoitscharm.IzuPeninsulaGeoparkisdeterminedtoprotectandmakemostof thesevaluablenaturalheritageona sustainablemanner. Allthepeople in Izupeninsulawillwork jointly toprotect, conserve, andpassthisheritagetothenextgeneration.

① Protection and preservation of Geosites

Some areas in Izu peninsula Geoparks are designated as Japan’sNationalPark. Thus theyareprotectedby lawsand regulations suchasNaturalparks laws,Natural conservation laws, Laws forprotectionof culturalproperties, Forest laws,Coast laws, River laws,Ordinancefor Landutilization. However, thereareotherGeositeswhicharenotcoveredby lawsand regulations, andGeoparkwilldevelopobjectivesandplansforprotection.

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 access

from the standpoint of safety and preservation. These regulations and

preservation plans will be publicized widely.

② Maintenance and Preservation as proactive activities by residents

People’sinterestisveryhighfor“Preservationofnaturalenvironment”asonecanseetheinthequestionnaireamongresidents.Andthereare

EnjoyresearchstudyofGeo

LitterCleanupactivitiesofGeositebylocalcommunity,highschoolstudents,andGeo-guides

Cooperationwith ShizuokaU n i v e r s i t y a n d V o l c a n oo b s e r v a t o r y o f C a n a r yIslands for the researchstudyofolderpartofeast IzuTobu(east)volcanogroup

Research and examinat ionofvolcanicgasaroundTeishisea-knoll incooperationwithShizuoka University Centerfor Integrated Research andEducationofNaturalHazards

Debriefsessionforcitizensandadministrationafterresearch


someGeositeswherethelocalresidentsaremakingeffortsincleaningandpreservingthenature.FromnowonthesetypesofproactiveactivitiesbypeoplewillbefurtherpromotedthroughoutthewholeareasinIzupeninsula.

〇We 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 thereare two full-time research staff in theGeoparkPromotionCouncilwhoengagein researchactivities for theGeosites. Wehavebeenworkingverypositivelyon theGeositesinclosecooperationwithShizuokaUniversity. Wewillcontinuetopursue further researchandstudyandmakeutmostefforttocooperatewithresearchinstitutesandrelatedorganizationsinlocalregions.

〇Our 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 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 network

of concerned persons such as research staff and local geo-guides in order to enable them to share and

exchange 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 alsocauseda largedamageat times. However, thosenaturalhazardshave creatednew landscapeorresourcesaftera longtime. Andduetothenaturalhazards inthepastwehavealso learnednaturalhazardpreventiontechniqueorwisdomorculturetolivewith.IzupeninsulaGeoparkwillmakemostofthestudiesforthebetterpreventionandmitigationofnaturalhazardandwillalsopromotefurtheractivitiesforthispurposethroughoutthewholeIzupeninsula.

① Creation of Natural hazard management culture by understanding the movements of nature

Learning the origins of the earth of Izuwhile enjoying the natureeventuallywillleadtotheunderstandingofessentialsofnaturalnaturalhazard.WewillpromotetoconstructsustainableregionsthroughtheGeoparkactivitieswherepeoplecanenjoy theblessingsof thenatureundernormal circumstances andwill alsobe aware andprepared fornaturalnaturalhazard.


〇We will provide Geo-tours, schools, and official homepage to educate

people to detect natural natural hazard through the studies of nature and

history. 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

Wehavedesignated somenaturalhazard remains andnaturalhazardpreventionfacilitiesasGeosites inordertoenhancepublicawareness.Wewill continue toexamineandexcavate thenaturalhazard remainsandtraditions,aswellastoutilizenaturalhazardpreventionfacilities.

〇We will continue to discover natural hazard remains and traditions of natural

hazard in the eff ort of fi nding 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.

③ Promotion of town development and natural hazard prevention

Weare sharing informationwith natural hazardpreventionplans ofeach local government aswell as theNorthern Shizuoka prefecturenaturalhazardpreventionplan. Wewillcontinuetoeducateandraisetheawarenessofnaturalhazardpreventionincooperationwithnaturalhazardmanagement of each community and by collaboratingwithcommunityFM.

〇We will promote natural hazard prevention plan in cooperation with

community FM and various natural hazard management organizations by

incorporating their programs in Geo-tour and diff erent 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 of

natural hazard prevention maps.

④ To introduce Natural hazard prevention culture to the world

Local NPO and other organizat ions in Izu Peninsula Geopark areprovidingGeo-tour utilizing thenatural hazard remains andnatural

Thedisplayoftrench inTannafault(TannaFaultPark)

Themarker of highest pointhitbytsunami(ItoCity,KaizojiTemple)

“Playand learn” tourheldbyNPOIzuDoronkoassociationin2011

Natural hazard preventionworkshoptaughtbyGeo-guide


Geosite cruise provided byDogashimaMarine companyandaccompaniedbycertifiedGeo-guide

IzuGeo-tourutilizingGeobusprovidedbyIzuBuscompany

Pocketguidebook

Kayaking tour to the closestp lace to see the s t ra ta o fsubmarine volcanoes (tourwas introducedbyKayakingguide“Surface”and“Geo-gashiRyokodan”

Geopark f rom underwaterprovidedby “ItoGeoMarineclub”withdivinginstructors

hazardprevention facilities. Wewillpublicize theseactivities tobothwithinandoutofIzupeninsula.WewillalsointroduceIzupeninsulaasan idealplace fornaturalhazardpreventionandpublicize thenaturalhazardpreventionculture.

〇We will publicize and promote the natural hazard prevention activities such

as 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 the

importance of natural hazard prevention.

3-4 To create comfortable and enjoyable environment for all

Izu peninsula has natures blessings such as beautiful ocean, hotspring spa generatedby the volcanoes, food culture, tradition, andmildclimate. Andthesediverseresourceshasenabledustocreateanuniquebathingcultureandhistoryof tourism. IzupeninsulaGeoparkwillmakemostofthesebasichistoricalcultureandindustriestocreatetheenvironmentwhich is comfortable, easy andenjoyable for all thepeoplefromtheworld.

① To enhance Geotourism

MoreandmoreGeo-toursandlocaleventsutilizingthevolcanichistory,specialtyfood,hotspringspaanddivingarebeingpromoted. WewillseektodeveloptourismforIzupeninsulaasawhole.

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 of

tourism we will develop Geotourism which is only available in Izu peninsula

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

Wehavedistributedguidebook for taxi drivers so they canprovide


better services and information for the passengers. We also held aspecialwalkingevent “IzuDreamWalk” inwhichvisitors canuseonedayfree“IzuDreampass”whichcanbeusedonferryservice,trainsandbuses. Wewill improve the transportation system tomake thiswideareaofIzupeninsulaGeoparkevenmoreaccessibleforvisitors.

〇We will work with visitor information centers, transportation companies and

tourist agencies to improve the transportation system more convenient.

Also we will develop plans to make touring easier and more convenient.

〇We will build simple transportation guides and landmark signs for visitors

and tourists without cars to travel effi ciently.

③ To improve information to accommodate Internationalization

Wehavecreatedtheofficialwebsiteinmultiplelanguages.TheGeositesignsareindicatedinbothJapaneseandEnglish,andtheappforsmartphones isavailable inEnglish. Wewillmake furthereffort to improvethe information environment for people fromoverseas to enjoy IzupeninsulaGeoparkinaneasyandefficientway.

〇We will publicize existing Multilanguage information materials among

visitor information center staff, people in the Geotourism businesses, and

transportation industries so that they can provide information to foreign

tourists with ease.

〇We will foster International hospitality guides to accommodate visitors of

multilingual and multicultural background. We will coordinate and develop

tours for more foreign visitors to enjoy Izu peninsula Geopark.

3-5 To organize the management structure to support activities

ThemostimportantpointofGeoparkmanagementistobesustainableforthefuture.InoureffortofmaintainingsustainablemanagementIzuPeninsulaGeoparkwill continue reviewing the cooperation structureby local residents andorganizations, the systematic support for theindustrialdevelopment,andthesecurefundingstructure.

① To improve facilities to serve as operating base

EachcitiesandtownsinIzuPeninsulaGeoparkhaveestablishedvisitor

TheofficialwebsiteisavailableinEnglish,ChineseandKoreanlanguages

Geositesignboards

TheofficialApp

Geopa rk v i s i to r cen te r i nMinamiizu

Geo r i ce bowl made w i thv a r i e t y o f G e o r e l a t e dingredients(HatobarestaurantinIto)

Geo-gashi,thesweetsinashapeor appearanceof geologicalstrataandrockscreatedbyGeo-gashiRyokodan


centers.However,thereisnotonecentralfacilitytoserveasabaseforIzupeninsulaasawhole.Wewillthereforeimproveanddevelopabaseforactivities.

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 util izing theresourcesofGeoparkconcepthavebeencreated.Wewillexpandtheseactivities to thewhole Izu peninsula to strengthen the structure toboostthelocaleconomy.

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

and products related to Geopark.

〇The “Izu Geo Foundation” (tentative title) will be established to raise fund

from individuals and businesses that understand and relate to the Izu

peninsula Geopark for supporting the activities.

③ Promotion of cooperation with Global and domestic Geoparks

We have engaged in promotion in cooperationwith neighboringGeoparks as wel l as attending Japan Geopark Network Nat ionalconference and locating abooth in the events. Thuswehave closecontactswithothernationalGeoparks. Weplan todevelop strongercooperationwithGlobalGeoparks.

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 eff ects in

tourism 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 eff ects of Geoparks as

a whole in cooperation with national and international Geoparks.

Participation in Internationalconference

IzuGeoNewsLetterintroducedinHakoneGeoparkNewspaper

“Izuwind-bell”shapedlikeMt.Omuro (producedby IzuCraftHouse)

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MLIT:MinistryofLand,Infrastructure,TransportandTourismJMA:JapanMeteorologicalAgencyMAFF:TheMinistry

ofAgriculture,ForestryandFisheriesofJapanMoE:MinistryoftheEnvironment

Infrastructure backup

Izu Peninsula Promotion Council General Assembly

Executive Committee

BureauWorkingCommittees ・Geopark Management

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

Technical support, scientific advice,instructor dispatch

Shizuoka Prefecture・Personnel dispatch・Management assistance・PR assistance

Contents backupFeedback ofresident needs

Training programFinal Test

Feedback ofresident needs

Local Residents

Participation Popularizationeducation Visit participation

Platform forpopularizationeducation

Tie-ups jointplans

Informationdissemination

Scientific Adviser

MoE. Hakone Environmental OfficeMLIT. Numazu Office of River andNational HighwayMAFF. Forestry Agency Izu OfficeMLIT. JMA. Shizuoka Meteorological Office

Supporting Members

Guide

Izu Peninsula Geoguide AssociationOfficial geoguidesAssociate geoguides

Cities and Towns

・Personnel dispatch・Cost sharing・Visitor Center management

ConservationGeo tourismEducationResearch

Visitor CenterAmagi Visitor CenterHigashiizu Visitor CenterKawadu-nanadaru Visitor CenterMatsuzaki Visitor CenterMinamiizu Visitor CenterMishima Visitor CenterShimoda Visitor Center

Shizuoka University Center forIntegrated Research and Education ofNatural Hazards

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◯ Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council

【Prefecture,CitiesandTowns】ShizuokaPrefecture,NumazuCity,AtamiCity,MishimaCity,ItoCity,ShimodaCity,IzuCity,IzunokuniCity,HigashiizuTown,KawazuTown,MinamiizuTown,MatsuzakiTown,NishiizuTown,KannamiTown,NagaizumiTown,ShimizuTown【RegularMembers】ConferenceforActivationoftheIzuArea,NumazuChamberofCommerceandIndustry,NPONumazuTouristAssociation,AtamiTouristAssociation,MishimaTouristAssociation,MishimaFurusatoGuideClub,NPOMachikon ITO, ItoTouristAssociation,ShimodaTouristAssociation,ShimodaChamberofCommerceandIndustry,AmagiNatureGuideClub,ShizuokaPrefecturalIzuSogoHighSchool,IzunokuniTouristAssociation,HigashiizuSocietyofCommerceand Industry,HigashiizuTouristAssociation,KawazuSocietyofCommerceand Industry,MinamiizuSocietyofCommerceand Industry,MinamiizuTouristAssociation,MatsuzakiTouristAssociation,NishiizuSocietyofCommerceandIndustry,NishiizuTouristAssociation,KannamiTouristAssociation,NagaizumiTourismandExchangeAssociation,ShimizuTouristAssociation,MishimaBuildingContractorsSociety,ShimodaBuildingContractorsSociety, IzuPeninsulaGeoguideAssociation,IzukyuHoldingsCo.Ltd., IZUHAKONERailwayCo.Ltd.,IzuhakoneBusCo.Ltd.,TokaiJidoshaCo.Ltd.,ShizuokaTaxiAssociationIzuSection,ShizuokaRoadPublicCorp.,ShizuokaBankLtd.,IzukyuCableNetworkCo.Ltd.,IzubusCo.Ltd.【ResearchInstitution】ShizuokaUniversityCenterforIntegratedResearchandEducationofNaturalHazards【NationalMinistriesandOffices】MLIT.NumazuOfficeofRiverandNationalHighway,MLIT. JMA.ShizuokaMeteorologicalOffice,MAFF.ForestryAgencyIzuOffice,MoE.HakoneEnvironmentalOffice

Mar, 2014 edition Izu Peninsula Geopark Promotion Council〒414-8555　2-1-1 Ohara, Ito City, ShizuokaTEL：0557-32-1784　　FAX：0557-38-2867

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