Shizuoka ยท Peninsula Resort
Izu Peninsula
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A beautiful Japanese destination blessed with Mt. Fuji views and four distinct seasons. The Izu Peninsula is blessed with beautiful nature and a warm climate throughout the year โ located close to both Tokyo and Mt. Fuji, it’s one of Japan’s leading resort and sightseeing destinations.
๐ Shizuoka Prefecture
๐ป Near Mt. Fuji & Tokyo
โจ๏ธ Hot springs year-round
๐ธ Four distinct seasons
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From Tokyo
~1.5โ4 hrs
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Discovery Pass
From ยฅ5,800
About Izu
The Izu Peninsula is blessed with beautiful nature and a warm climate throughout the year. Located close to both Tokyo and Mt. Fuji, it is one of Japan’s leading resort and sightseeing destinations โ offering everything from dramatic volcanic coastlines to soothing hot springs and fresh seafood.
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Perfect LocationIzu sits between Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Nagoya and Osaka โ making it an easy and rewarding addition to almost any Japan itinerary.
โจ 6 Things to Do in Izu
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Enjoy Nature
Dramatic volcanic coastlines like Jogasaki Coast with crashing waves.
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Relax in Hot Springs
Open-air onsen baths surrounded by nature โ pure relaxation.
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Experience Local Activities
Scenic train rides along the coast, cruises, ropeways and more.
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Savor Local Cuisine
Fresh kinmedai (golden eye snapper) and other local seafood delicacies.
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Enjoy Seasonal Events
Cherry blossoms, hydrangea festivals, fireflies and fireworks year-round.
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Shop for Souvenirs
Local specialities including dried mackerel and simmered kinmedai.
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Izu Through the Seasons
Izu’s four distinct seasons each bring their own unique charm โ here’s what to expect month by month.
March
Komuroyama Camellias & Shimoda weeping cherry blossoms
April
Cherry Blossom Avenue in Izu-Kogen & Sakura no Sato
May
Black Ship Festival โ Mt. Omuro in fresh green season
June
Shimoda Park Hydrangea Festival & fireflies in Izu-Okawa
July
Beautiful beaches (Shimoda etc.) & Milky Way stargazing
August
Spectacular summer fireworks displays
September
Moon Road โ mid-autumn moon viewing
October
Spiny lobster season & fruit picking
November
Susuki grass at Hosono Plateau & autumn leaves at Kawazu Nanadaru
December
Daffodil Festival blooming along the coast
January
Hanging Hina Doll Festival & capybara outdoor bath
February
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival โ Japan’s earliest sakura
๐บ๏ธ Recommended Sightseeing Spots
Jogasaki Coast Kadowaki Suspension Bridge
Ito City
Dramatic scenery created from lava eruption of Mt. Omuro โ a breathtaking suspension bridge view.
Komuroyama Ridge Walk “MISORA”
Ito City
A 168.3m looping rising and falling promenade with a single-person lift offering 360ยฐ views of sea, sky, Mt. Fuji and the Izu Islands.
Kawazu Nanadaru Seven Waterfalls
Kawazu Town
Seven waterfalls with a relaxing promenade walk โ famously featured in Yasunari Kawabata’s “The Dancing Girl of Izu.”
Shimoda Aquarium
Shimoda City
An aquarium making the most of Izu’s ocean beauty โ play with dolphins and watch them jump directly over the show area.
Shimoda Ropeway
Shimoda City
A 3-minute ropeway to the top of Mt. Nesugata for a bird’s-eye view of Shimoda Port, the Izu Islands and the Amagi Mountains.
Mt. Omuro
Ito City
A scoria cone volcano you can access by lift โ easy access for an unforgettable panoramic view.
Irozaki Lighthouse
Minamiizu Town
Standing at the southernmost cape of the Izu Peninsula โ one of Japan’s fifty most notable lighthouses.
Yumigahama Beach
Minamiizu Town
A beautiful coastline extending over 1km of broad sandy beach โ selected among the 100 best shores in Japan.
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Family FunDon’t miss Izu Shaboten Zoo (capybaras soaking in winter onsen!), Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden, and Izu Animal Kingdom โ wonderful stops for families travelling with children.
โจ๏ธ Relax in Hot Springs
Izu is one of Japan’s most beloved hot spring (onsen) destinations, with open-air baths perched right above the crashing waves of the sea.
๐ Kurone Rock Open-Air Bath
An open-air bath so close to the sea that you can feel the spray of the waves โ a vast, open ocean view spreads out before you. One of Izu’s most unforgettable bathing experiences.
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Oyukake BenzaitenA holy spot where 100ยฐC water gushed forth, as Benzaiten (Japanese Buddhist Goddess) spoke about while appearing in a dream. Legend says you can increase your luck if you wash coins in the Takara Pond.
๐ซ Izukyu Discovery Pass
The best way to explore Izu by train โ unlimited rides on the Izukyu Line plus extra perks.
2-Day Pass
ยฅ5,800
Adult ยท Child ยฅ1,500
3-Day Pass
ยฅ6,800
Adult ยท Child ยฅ2,000
Izu Mankitsu 1-Day Pass
ยฅ3,000
Adult ยท Child ยฅ1,000
Kinme Ticket (pass + meal)
ยฅ3,980
Adult ยท Child ยฅ2,980
๐ 4 Major Pass Benefits
โ Unlimited rides on the Izukyu Line (Ito to Izukyu-Shimoda) โก One free round trip on the Shimoda Ropeway โข Discounts and special offers at participating facilities โฃ Magnetic ticket you can keep as a souvenir after use.
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Available Trains8000kei, Aloha Train, Resort 21, and vacant ordinary car seats on Limited Express Odoriko. Note: the Saphir Odoriko is not available with this pass, and Green Car seats need an additional limited express ticket.
๐บ๏ธ Sample 2-Day Itineraries
Izu-Kogen Course (1 night at LeNessa Akazawa)
Day 1โ2
Izu-Kogen Station โ Mt. Omuro โ Izu Shaboten Zoo โ LeNessa Akazawa (stay) โ Day 2: Jogasaki Coast Kadowaki Suspension Bridge โ Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden โ Izu-Atagawa Station.
Shimoda Course (1 night at Hotel Izukyu)
Day 1โ2
Izukyu-Shimoda Station โ Shimoda Floating Aquarium โ Izu Cruise โ Hotel Izukyu (stay) โ Day 2: Shirahama Beach โ Shimoda Ropeway โ Izu-Inatori Station via Izu Animal Kingdom.
๐ Access
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LocationIzu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
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From TokyoTokyo Sta. โ Atami Sta. approx. 45 min (Shinkansen) ยท Tokyo Sta. โ Izukyu-Shimoda Sta. approx. 2 hrs.
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From Mt. Fuji Shizuoka AirportAirport โ Ito Sta. approx. 1 hr 45 min.
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From Chubu Centrair / Kansai AirportChubu Centrair โ Atami Sta. approx. 3 hrs ยท Kansai Airport โ Atami Sta. approx. 4 hrs.
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ใๅใๅใใIzukyu Holdings Corporation
TEL: +81-557-53-1939 (from abroad, Japanese language only)
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Websitewww.izukyu.co.jp
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Memory Travel TipIzu makes a wonderful 2โ3 day extension to any Tokyo or Mt. Fuji itinerary โ combine hot springs, coastal scenery and fresh seafood for a totally different side of Japan.
