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2024年6月にHostel KnotでボランティアをしたCaitlínが、修善寺で過ごした1ヶ月を振り返ります。河津七滝や城ヶ崎海岸、大室山への旅、下田のアジサイ、和紙づくり体験、そして地元のおいしい食べ物まで。伊豆観光と修善寺での暮らしを満喫した日々を紹介します。

Bê, from Brazil, shares the beauty of spring in Shuzenji through her volunteer experience at Hostel Knot in April 2024. Discover the charm of cherry blossoms, fresh greenery, and peaceful walks through this traditional Japanese onsen town, and find inspiration for your spring trip to the Izu Peninsula.

Sema, who volunteered at Hostel Knot in March 2025, introduces Kawazu Seven Waterfalls, a scenic day trip from Shuzenji. Discover lush forest trails, seven unique waterfalls, and nearby hot springs in a place that feels like stepping into a Studio Ghibli world.

Dodo, who volunteered at Hostel Knot in April 2024, introduces a scenic hike along the Jōgasaki Coast, perfect for a day trip from Shuzenji. Discover a coastal trail of approximately 10 km, featuring a lighthouse, suspension bridges, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, as you explore the natural beauty of the Izu Peninsula.

Maja looks back on her one-month stay at Hostel Knot, sharing memories of meeting new people, enjoying local food, and exploring Izu and nearby destinations, including Ito, Atami, Mishima, Numazu, and Kawaguchiko.

Elena spent one month volunteering at Hostel Knot in Shuzenji. From exploring Mishima, Atami, and Ito with fellow volunteers to trying on a yukata and watching summer fireworks, she shares the highlights of her summer in Izu.

Nami’s one-month stay at Hostel Knot. Through her own words, discover the days when she came to feel that Shuzenji’s onsen town was “one big home,” the everyday joy of having Shinyu hot spring nearby, and the warm connections she made with local people.

Miyu first visited Hostel Knot as part of a university class. That experience sparked her interest in guesthouses, leading her to spend three weeks as a helper. Through encounters with international guests and local people, she discovered new perspectives and experienced daily life in Shuzenji. Here, she shares those memories in her own words.

What began as an unplanned two-week stay at Hostel Knot turned into five months of volunteering. Through her daily life in Shuzenji and the connections she made with local people, Sofia gradually came to feel that she had found a place where she belonged. Discover her journey in Izu, told in her own words.