2025 Izu Peninsula Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#japantrip Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, the Izu Peninsula is a breathtaking destination celebrated for its stunning coastlines, relaxing hot springs, and panoramic mountain views. One of the highlights of the region is Orumoyama, a serene area offering breathtaking views of Mount Fuji on clear days. Whether you’re hiking its scenic trails or simply soaking in the tranquil surroundings, Orumoyama is a perfect spot to reconnect with nature. Izu is also famous for its onsen (hot springs), with resorts like Atami Onsen and Ito Onsen offering therapeutic baths surrounded by picturesque landscapes. For coastal beauty, visit Jogasaki Coast, where jagged cliffs and azure waters create a dramatic backdrop for hiking trails and suspension bridges. Food lovers can indulge in fresh seafood, including Izu’s renowned golden eye snapper (Kinmedai), served as sashimi or simmered in soy sauce. History and culture enthusiasts will enjoy exploring Shuzenji Temple, an ancient Zen temple surrounded by bamboo groves and hot spring foot baths. Whether you’re soaking in a hot spring, enjoying fresh seafood, or hiking the serene trails of Orumoyama, Izu Peninsula offers an idyllic getaway for every traveler.

A manga-like landscape just 3 hours from Tokyo! I took a birthday vacation in September and decided to spend two days in Izu to see the mountains and the sea. 🍵 From the Omuroyama, the filming location of "Your Name," to the shimmering blue-green rocky coast, to the various open-air hot springs with sea views, Izu is the perfect place to relax and unwind! 📍Two-day itinerary & guide Day 1️⃣ Morning: Tokyo - Izu-Atagawa Station Afternoon: Jogasaki Coast Transportation: Navigate to "Izu Oceanic Park." Take the train from Atagawa for 3 stops to "Jogasaki Coast Station," a small unmanned station. Swipe your Suica card to exit the station. There are signs for "Kadowaki Suspension Bridge" and "Izu Oceanic Park" at the entrance. Just follow the signs, no need to navigate. 🏠 You will pass through a Japanese-style villa area with many beautiful small houses. 📸 The best spot to take a panoramic photo of the Kadowaki Suspension Bridge is the observation deck to the north. Day 2️⃣ Morning: Hotel - Komuroyama Afternoon: Return to Tokyo ⚠️ I originally planned to visit Omuroyama! But when I went, the cable car was closed due to lightning the day before! So be sure to check the operating status before you go to avoid disappointment! If it's closed, head to Komuroyama instead! ⛰️ Komuroyama is also beautiful! You can see Mount Fuji on one side, Matcha Omuroyama on the other, and the sea on the other... It feels like a manga scene with a grassland on the horizon. After seeing it, I realized that Japanese manga is real. 😭 🚠 The cable car to the top is a single-person ride with no safety measures. You just hold on and go. It's so much fun! 🕐 The mountain is small, and you can explore it in 20 minutes. 🎫 The cable car costs 500 JPY one way and 800 JPY round trip. It closes at 4:00 pm! ❗️ Be sure to go down the mountain before 4:00 pm. The last cable car is at 4:20 pm. 🏨 I stayed at a hotel near Atagawa Station. I loved the open-air hot spring with a sea view. Most of the rooms are standard Japanese-style inns, like the houses in Detective Conan. ——That's all. Have a great day! 🥳

The Izu Peninsula is a paradise for those who love the outdoors. It is close to Tokyo and has hiking trails, beaches, and water sports. Get ready for a 2-day adventure that will leave you in awe of nature's wonders and cultural treasures! 🌊 Day 1: Start your day by exploring the charming town of Shimoda, known for its beautiful beaches and historical significance. Visit the iconic Perry Road, where you can learn about the town's connection to Commodore Perry and the opening of Japan to the world. Don't miss a visit to Shimoda Park, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll amidst lush gardens and stunning ocean views. ⛰️ In the afternoon, head to the breathtaking Jogasaki Coast, famous for its rugged cliffs and panoramic vistas. ⛩️ Day 2: Start your day with a visit to the stunning Shuzenji Temple, nestled in the serene mountains of Izu. ♨️ Next, make your way to the enchanting Shuzenji Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts. 🫧 In the afternoon, venture to the scenic Kawazu Seven Waterfalls, a series of cascading waterfalls that will leave you mesmerized. Take a leisurely stroll along the well-maintained trail, stopping to admire each unique waterfall and the natural beauty that surrounds them.

I went to Kukuru, an Okinawan restaurant in Ohito, Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture! You can enjoy Okinawan dishes such as somen chanpuru and mozuku tempura! It's a small izakaya that attracts a lot of locals♪ The food was delicious! It's a wonderful izakaya that only locals know about! Please go and check it out! There are also many hot springs nearby, so it's a good place to go after a hot spring! The nearest station, Ohito Station, also has a free foot bath, so it's recommended! 410-2323 2F Daini Ohito Building, 450-1 Ohito, Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture #Hot springs #Foot baths #Okinawa cuisine #Ohito #Shizuoka

The oldest onsen town on Shizuoka’s beautiful Izu Peninsula, it is listed as one of the “100 Best Hot Springs” in the country. Shuzenji also made GaijinPot’s list as of one the three most unforgettable ryokan and onsen experiences in Japan from travel expert Rob Goss. After soaking in the hot spring, don a yukata (a light cotton kimono), and stroll down the bamboo forest path along the Katsura River. The natural scenery is particularly stunning during autumn. Address: Shuzenji, Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture 410-2416, Japan #urbanexplorer #mapletrees #naturalwonders #redleaf #autumncolours #japan

Kawazu-Nanadaru Loop Bridge, in Japan, is an example of how to build a bridge from one mountainside to another when the sides of the mountain are so steep that it is not possible to build a road at the same elevation on both sides. It's one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.  This double spiral brings cars up or down a full 147 feet while being seemingly suspended in a valley between two mountainsides. It is an amazing bit of architecture. Coming upon this bridge in the middle of this mountain road is quite an experience. The bridge spiraling around like a serpent, was finished in 1982 and has become a popular landmark on Highway 414 heading south from Tokyo towards the hot spring resorts of the Izu peninsula. Kawazu Nanadaru spiral bridge Address : 352-1 Nashimoto, Kawazu, Kamo District, Shizuoka 413-0501, Japan adjacent area Kawazu Seven Waterfalls Address : Nashimoto, Kawazu, Kamo District, Shizuoka 413-0501, Japan #naturalwonders #roadtrip #urbanexplorer

~ Welcome to Fuji Hopping at Mishima, Izu peninsula, the best places to catch Fujiyama landscape, take cable car to hilltop, hunting Fuji spot best shot and enjoy stunning view of IZU bay, sit back and relax with delicious Japanese food and drinks at highest place in mishima, it incredible ~ believe me a view it soooo impressed 😊❤️😍, recommend to access here, You can ride 30 minutes direct bus from Mishima Station with costs 760¥ . Address: 260-1 Nagaoka, Izunokuni, Shizuoka 410-2211, Japan Open daily from 0900-1730 #japan #scenery #naturalwonders #landscape #unforgettableexperiences

Mt.Omuro, Ito Province. Upside Down Bowl-Shaped Mountain, On a nice day with clear sky can see Mount Fuji in the distance. You will be impressed. 伊藤県大室山 逆さまのお椀型の山、晴天の天気の良い日には遠くに富士山が見えます。 あなたは感動するでしょう。 ยอดเขารูปทรงแปลกตาที่มีชื่อว่า โอมูโร ที่เมืองอิโต๊ะ สามารถนั่งกระเช้าขึ้นไปชมวิวฟูจิและทะเลแปซิฟิกไปพร้อมๆ กับการเดินออกกำลังกายรอบปากปล่อง ~ recommended 😊 location : 672-2 Ike, Itō, Shizuoka 413-0231, Japan Operating : Daily from 0900-1715 Access : by car or take 1 day sign-seeing bus from Ito Station more information : omuroyama.com #historicculture #naturalwonders #japan #roadtrip #urbanexplorer #seasidephotoguide

I climbed Mt. Ohira in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture! Unfortunately, it was raining so I couldn't see Mt. Fuji, but I enjoyed the forest and ran up to Mt. Ohira! On the way, there was a tree that looked like a breast! Lol (I'll just call it the breast tree!) Please try to find the "breast tree"! You might get lucky! If it's sunny, Mt. Fuji will look sharp too!! #mountain climbing #Mt. Ohira #Mt. Fuji #Numazu

An inn where you can enjoy private hot springs in Izu as much as you want♨️ "Yumeguri no Yado Shuzenji Onsen Katsuragawa" You can use the seven private hot springs at any time, and the hotel has a lot of things to do, such as a book corner and table tennis✨ Another thing that I thought was amazing was that the buffet was all small plates with lids! That way you can eat with peace of mind☺️♡ And above all, I'm happy that it's the best value for money! I was surprised that you can go for around 10,000 yen per person with two meals😆 [𝕚𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𓏗𓏗] ♨️Shuzenji Onsen Katsuragawa @katsuragawa_shuzenji 〒410-2416 860 Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture #HotSpring #Buffet

You can see 360°, and it takes just 20 minutes to go around once. Omuroyama Scoria Cone has a mountain body with a base diameter of 1 km and a relative height of about 300 m, and at its center is a crater-shaped crater with a diameter of 250 m and a depth of 40 m. A small crater with a diameter of about 50 m is also formed at an altitude of 450 m on the southern slope. The highest point of the mountain body is the crater rim on the southern side of the crater, where a triangulation point is installed. There was an archery site in the center of the crater far below. The lift going down was even more scary. #JapanGenkiProject2021 #SummerShortTrip #SummerResortYouWantToKeepItSecret #PhotoGuideAtTouristSights#BreathtakingViews

I went there on my way back from a hot spring at Mt. Omuroyama in Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture! The autumn leaves were just right and it was a spectacular sight! The temperature was just right and the comfortable breeze on the lift was great!! The Japanese pampas grass, autumn leaves, blue sky and sunshine were very beautiful! I hope you all go there too! #hotsprings #Mt. Omuroyama #Ito #summertrip #JapanGenkiProject2024

I went to Izu Panorama Park in Izunokuni City! You can either take the ropeway to the top or climb the mountain, but I chose to climb! Unfortunately, I couldn't see Mt. Fuji this time, but it was fun! You can also enjoy a free foot bath at the top! After working up a sweat in the mountains, why not relax and unwind in Izu Nagaoka Onsen! #HotSpring #IzuPanoramaPark #Shizuoka #JapanGenkiProject2021 #SummerShortTrip

While cycling around Shuzenji, I discovered a wonderful space! It seems to be a rental space at Shuzenji Onsen! The dried flowers and antiques were so beautiful that I couldn't help but take photos! Please stop by on your way back from the hot springs! #Shuzenji #Hot Springs #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Summer Trip #Shizuoka

I went to Ryugetsu, a Nagaoka sweets shop in Izu Nagaoka, famous for its hot springs! Their most recommended product is the "Nagaoka sweets", which won the Prime Minister's Award in 1977!! Please try them out! #hotsprings #Shizuoka #Ryugetsu #hotsprings #Izu Nagaoka #summertrip #JapanGenkiProject2021 #hotspringtrip

I went to Kuroyanagi, a hot spring town in Izu Nagaoka, which is famous for its hot springs! The sign is the rising steam! They also sell retail, so you can order freshly made hot spring manju just by one♪ They say they don't use any additives such as coloring or preservatives! Please stop by! #hotsprings #Shizuoka #Ryuzuki #OnsenManju #IzuNagaoka #summertrip #JapanGenkiProject2021 #hotspringtrip

I went to Mizuguchi, a popular shop in Izunagaoka that serves handmade tofu! I had been interested in it every time I passed by, but I never had the chance to go because the timing never worked out, but I finally did! It had a nice old-fashioned tofu shop feel♪ In addition to tofu, they also had tofu skin, tofu ice cream, croquettes, and lots of side dishes! While you're in Izunagaoka for a hot spring trip, why not buy some tofu as a souvenir to take home♪ #hotspring #hotspringtrip #Shizuoka #tofu #tofu #mizuguchi #handmadetofu #summertrip #JapanGenkiProject2021

Introducing Izumiso, a ryokan in Izu Nagaoka, famous for its hot springs. A ryokan in the area that boasts seafood kaiseki cuisine and a famous bathhouse with seven hot springs. It is known as "Nagaoka Onsen No. 1 Hot Spring," which has been flowing continuously for about 100 years. Please be sure to visit it on your hot spring trip! ! #Hot Springs #Shizuoka #Izu Nagaoka #Summer Trip #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Hot Spring Trip

Komatsuya Hachinobo is a ryokan in Izu Nagaoka with a history of over 100 years. They offer a wide range of services, including private hot springs, foot baths, free shuttle service, and family baths. It seems that dogs are also welcome! There is also a dog run, so it's a wonderful inn where dogs can relax too. Please come and visit. #hotsprings #Shizuoka #dogrun #dogsok #IzuNagaoka #summertrip #JapanGenkiProject2021 #hotspringtrip

I went to Yurakus Park in Izunagaoka! The hot spring water in the foot bath was drained due to the current state of emergency, but it seems that you can usually use the foot bath for free! There is also an area around the foot bath where you can get acupressure treatments! Please go and check it out! #Shizuoka #Footbath #Hotspring #Amazingview #Summertrip #JapanGenkiProject2021

Just a short walk from Ito Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, Yunohana Street has a hand bath for the Seven Lucky Gods called "Oyukake Shichifukujin Meguri." Hand baths and foot baths are common in hot spring areas, but it's rare to find seven hand baths in a shopping street. If you warm your hands in the hand bath, you might be blessed by the Seven Lucky Gods...?! There is also a stamp rally for the Seven Lucky Gods, so if you stamp all the stamps, you'll get a commemorative gift 🎁 #hotspring #handbath #stamprally

Perry Road is a beautiful place with rows of weeping willow trees and stone pavement. There are many stone Western-style buildings and old houses built in the Meiji and Taisho eras, so you can feel the history! Perry Road is filled with cute retro shops, general stores, restaurants, and all places with a great atmosphere. You can sit on a bench and relax, and it's also a very comfortable place to take a walk. It's about 2 hours from Tokyo, so it's a great date spot!! Please come and visit us. #Breathtaking views

I went to Jogasaki Coast in Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture! You can see the magnificent ocean and beautiful nature. The coast was formed by lava that flowed out when Mt. Omuro erupted about 4000 years ago. #Historic site Please come and visit it sometime~ #Shizuoka#Amazing nature #Breathtaking view

Winter illuminations are held every year at Izu Granpal Park! It's a very large park, but it was so beautiful that you wouldn't get bored even if you walked around it all the way 🥺💫 The colors changed with the music, and while you might think it was a fairy tale, there were aliens and foxes 👽🦊 The parking lot is also very large, so be sure to check it out in the winter! #Breathtaking view

I went to New Hakkeien in Izunagaoka! Here you can enjoy a bath in the open-air bath in the sky! The night view and mountain shadows of the open-air bath were very beautiful! It seems that the price is cheaper after 5pm ♪ Please go and check it out! #supporttourism #Shizuoka #Izunagaoka #NewHakkeien #Hotspring

I went to Azumaya in the hot spring town of Izunagaoka! Azumaya's hot spring is Kona Onsen, which is not heated or diluted at all, and the water quality is said to be highly alkaline with a pH value of 9.1! The price is also cheap at 500 yen for a day trip, so it's a great day trip! My skin became so smooth♪ Women can bathe in the crane-shaped bath, and men can bathe in the turtle-shaped bath! I wasn't able to take any photos inside, so if you're interested, please check out the official website! I got the impression that there were a lot of locals, and that there were a lot of regulars! It felt like a local hot spring, and the atmosphere was great! Please go and check it out! #hotspring #Izunagaoka #KonaOnsen #supporttourism

I went to the free foot bath, Yoritomo Foot Bath! I often pass by, but it seems like there are always locals gathered there from morning to night! It's a very popular foot bath, and it's rare to find no one there! The water is directly from the source. Please note that the water temperature is 58°C and the water outlet is very hot. There is also a free parking space in front of the foot bath facility. There is also a foot reflexology health promenade in the park, so you can take a foot bath and then walk with your feet reflexology! Please come and visit! #hotsprings #tourismsupport #KonaOnsen #IzuNagaoka

I went to the Amagi Mountain Tunnel (also known as the Old Amagi Tunnel)! The inside of the tunnel is cool even in summer, and it's a mysterious feeling. The fusion of the moss and the tunnel was very beautiful. On the way back, I also went to Shuzenji Onsen and was soothed. If you are going to Izu, please try it! #OldAmagiTunnel #Onsen #SupportTourism #SupportTourism#BreathtakingView