Izu Peninsula

Travel Guide

Mount Fuji showing landscape views, mountains and snow
Toi Kinzan featuring interior views
Chubu featuring cruising and general coastal views
Anrakuji Temple which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and landscape views
Toi Kinzan which includes interior views and caves

Visit quiet coastal villages, relax in traditional Japanese hot springs and explore dramatic vistas and coastlines, all just 2 hours from Tokyo.

Take a trip to the Izu Peninsula, south of Tokyo, and discover dramatic scenery, quiet seaside towns and hot springs. Whether you’re visiting for a resort experience or to learn about the local history, the Izu Peninsula is sure to provide plenty of relaxation.

For decades the Izu Peninsula has been a popular weekend escape for the people of Tokyo, but recent resort development and Japan’s high-speed rail system has now opened the Izu region to the world.

Visit the coastal town of Toi to learn about the region’s legacy of gold mining. Spend an afternoon looking through historical displays at the Toi Kinzan, a museum dedicated to the industry. Visit the original Toi Gold Mine nearby and tour sections of the long tunnel that winds beneath the town. Don’t miss the chance to try your hand at panning for gold.

Toi has a reputation as a quiet beach town but while it is more remote than many of the bigger tourist destinations on the peninsula, the bold landscapes that surround the town are worth the travel time. Bathe at Toi Beach as you admire the views of Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, or walk beneath drooping cherry trees when you visit the Anrakuji Temple.

Hire a car or motorbike and explore the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park which dominates most of the peninsula. High peaks and green valleys are dotted with small onsen (traditional Japanese hot springs). Unwind after a day of exploring and let the thermal waters remove all the stress from your muscles.

The Izu Peninsula is located approximately 130 kilometres (80 miles) from the center of Tokyo and can be reached by car, train or bus. The eastern coast is well connected by the JR Rail network however, those wanting to reach Toi and the west coast may prefer the independence offered by hiring a car. The region is particularly beautiful in early April when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

Where to stay in Izu Peninsula

Izu Oceanic Park showing a park

Futo

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Futo, you might make a stop by sights like Izu Granpal Park and Izu Oceanic Park.

Futo
Izu Teddy Bear Museum

Yawatano

4/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Yawatano, Jogasaki Coast and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Yawatano

Kakisaki

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Kakisaki, you might make a stop by sights like Sotoura Beach and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Kakisaki
Shimoda Prince Hotel
Shimoda Prince Hotel
3 out of 5
1547-1 Shirahama, Shimoda, Shizuoka-ken
$163 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$179 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Shimoda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (398 reviews)
"Our room, a combination of Western and Japanese styles, had a persistent odor that charcoal and air freshener only temporarily masked. The Western beds, consisting of a box spring and mattress topper, were uncomfortable and caused back pain. While the view was excellent, the food in the main dining ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Shimoda Prince Hotel
Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel
Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel
4 out of 5
35-1 Mitaka-Imai, Kamo-gun, Kawazu, Shizuoka
$141 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$155 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Kawazu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (438 reviews)
"Excellent location near ocean, amazing view!"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel
Atagawa Ocean Resort
Atagawa Ocean Resort
4 out of 5
989-1 Naramoto, Higashiizu, Shizuoka
$149 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$168 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Higashiizu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (188 reviews)
"Perfect place for a holiday and relaxation.."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Atagawa Ocean Resort
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Ufufu Village - Glamping
Ufufu Village - Glamping
2 out of 5
425-1 Tsukigase, Izu, Shizuoka
Stay at this campground in Izu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Joren Waterfall and Izu Golf Club are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
"とても綺麗です。お風呂、トイレなどなど。近くに川があるので夏はすごくいいと思います。"

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025

Ufufu Village - Glamping
Condominium Hotel Garland Court Usami
Condominium Hotel Garland Court Usami
2.5 out of 5
139-1 minori-no-mura, Ito, Shizuoka-ken
Stay at this condo in Ito. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (66 reviews)
country
"good for families the room is big"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2018

Condominium Hotel Garland Court Usami
Tokyu Vacations Izukogen
Tokyu Vacations Izukogen
2 out of 5
614-91 Nakano, Aza, Ike, Ito, Shizuoka
Stay at this aparthotel in Ito. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Mt. Omuro and Angel Museum are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
伊豆高原ツーリング
"場所は高台に位置しててロケーションはいいです。お部屋も広くて快適に過ごせました。"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

Tokyu Vacations Izukogen
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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