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Travel to East Izu, long known for its relaxing hot springs
The gateways to the eastern part of the Izu Peninsula, Atami and Ito have long been known for their illustrious hot springs that dot the region. East Izu is also filled with leisure facilities and major points of note.
Itinerary Map
Trip Details
Day 1 – Time needed: approximately 6 hours, 30 minutes, including approximately 5 hours, 30 minutes for sightseeing and meals
Atami Station
Approximately 20 minutes on foot
Kiunkaku
Approximately 10 minutes on foot
Kiunkaku
Constructed as a villa in 1919, Kiunkaku is counted as one of the "Three Great Villas of Atami" due to its aesthetic blending of Japanese, Chinese and European decorations and forms. When it served as a ryokan (Japanese-style inn), many Japanese literary giants stayed here, including Osamu Dazai.
Hours of operation
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last entrance at 4:30 p.m.)
Closed
- Wednesdays (open on holidays and festival days) and December 26 to 30
Admission
- Adults – 500 yen
Address
- 4-2 Showa-cho, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Time needed: approximately 60 minutes
Kirin, one of the rooms
Stained glass in the solarium
Restaurant
Scott Kyukan
Approximately 10 minutes on foot
Restaurant Scott Kyukan
Since Restaurant Scott was founded in 1946, its popular beef stew has been made from the same recipe. Maintaining traditional preparation techniques, they use a demiglace perfected after many adjustments and Japanese beef that is cooked down until it melts, creating a magnificent dish.
Hours of operation
- 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Closed
- Wednesdays and unscheduled days
Address
- 12-6 Nagisa-cho, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Time needed: approximately 60 minutes
Scott's beef stew
Atami Station
Regular Sightseeing Bus
Regular
Sightseeing Bus
Regular Sightseeing Bus
Regular Sightseeing Bus – L Course
This bus travels around the tourist spots in Atami. Departing twice a day, the first one leaves at 9:30 a.m. and is called the Kanichi-go and the second leaves at 1:30 p.m. and is known as the Omiya-go. After departing Atami Station, the bus travels to the truly amazing Kinomiya Shrine and other famous Atami locations, and allows passengers to enjoy the views such as the one from Jukkoku Toge. (Closed for service between June and September.)
Fee
- Adults – 2,300 yen (required time: approximately 3 hours, 15 minutes)
Notes
- Reservations are required.
- The route and fee are subject to change according to the season.
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Time needed: approximately 195 minutes
Atami Station
Train – approximately 25 minutes (JR Ito Line)
Ito Station
Shuttle – approximately 10 minutes
Ito-onsen
Hot Spring –
Seizan Yamato
Ito-onsen Hot Spring – Seizan Yamato
Located on a hill overlooking the town of Ito and Sagami Bay, Seizan Yamato is a luxury ryokan (Japanese-style inn) featuring free-flowing hot spring water and cuisine made from carefully selected ingredients. Guests can select their favorites from among dishes prepared using seasonal local ingredients, such as abalone.
Ito-onsen Hot Spring – Seizan Yamato
An outdoor bath under a starry sky
Day 2 – Time needed: approximately 6 hours, 30 minutes, including approximately 5 hours for sightseeing and meals
Ito-onsen
Hot Spring –
Seizan Yamato
Ito Station
Train – approximately 20 minutes (Izu Kyuko Line)
Jogasaki-Kaigan
Station
Bus – approximately 10 minutes
Jogasaki
Picnical Course
Bus – approximately 5 minutes
Jogasaki Picnical Course
There is a promenade that extends approximately three kilometers along the coastline. The highlight of the route is the Kadowaki suspension bridge that spans 48 meters some 23 meters directly above the sea. For a real thrill, have a look down at the whitecap waves striking the sheer cliffs.
Time needed: approximately 80 minutes
Jogasaki Picnical Course
The Kadowaki suspension bridge
Honke Maguroya
Approximately 10 minutes on foot
Honke Maguroya
The most popular menu item at Honke Maguroya is Tokusen Toro Aburi-Zanmai Don, a dish of grilled fatty splendid alfonsino from Inatori on rice, along with atama (head) toro and otoro (the fattest part of the fish), which are in small quantities on fish. The three types of toro with real ground wasabi make for an excellent meal.
Hours of operation
- 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (last order at 3:00 p.m.) and 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last order at 8:00 p.m.)
- Sundays: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (last order at 7:30 p.m.)
Closed
- Second and fourth Wednesdays of the month
Address
- 1069-4 Yawatano, Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Time needed: approximately 60 minutes
Honke Maguroya
Toro Aburi-Zanmai Don
Music Box
Museum of Izu
Approximately 5 minutes on foot
Music Box Museum of Izu
This museum has approximately 120 antique music boxes, gramophones and more from countries around the world. A hands-on session is also available (starting at 2,000 yen for approximately 40 minutes) in the attached workshop in which visitors select their favorite song and case and make a music box. Let the beautiful notes soothe you.
Hours of operation
- 9:10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last entrance at 4:00 p.m.)
Open 365 days a year
Admission
- Adults – 800 yen
Address
- 1191-1 Yawatano, Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Time needed: approximately 60 minutes
Music Box Museum of Izu
Izu Kogen Station
Train – approximately 20 minutes (Izu Kyuko Line)
Ito Station
Approximately 10 minutes on foot
Tokaikan
Approximately 5 minutes on foot
Tokaikan
Opened for business in 1928 as a ryokan (Japanese-style inn), the Tokaikan was donated to Ito in 2001. To impart its valuable wooden architecture to future generations, it has become a tourism and cultural facility. The top floor has an observation area with a fabulous view. Bathing is available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Hours of operation
- Touring inside: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Closed
- The third Tuesday of the month (the following day in case of a holiday)
Admission
- Adults – 200 yen
Address
- 12-10 Higashi Matsubara, Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Time needed: approximately 80 minutes
Tokaikan
One of the rooms
Sekishuan –
Yu-no-Hana
Approximately 5 minutes on foot
Sekishuan – Yu-no-Hana
The local specialties of Izu and seasonal confections made here with fresh ingredients are recommended. These Japanese-style confections are simple, yet sophisticated. The confections may be enjoyed inside the store with tea.
Hours of operation
- 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open 365 days a year
Address
- 1-14-15 Yukawa, Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Time needed: approximately 20 minutes
Sekishuan – Yu-no-Hana
Sekishuan manju
Ito Station
As of November 2012
Trunk line
Bus
On foot
Recommended itinerary 1 for Izu (Atami and Ito)
For train travel from Tokyo to Izu, use a JR Kanto Area Pass.
- Good for unlimited travel for three days with reserved seats on Shinkansen, limited express and other regular trains for 8,000 yen.
- Since this pass is also valid for travel from Narita and Haneda Airports, this is a great way to travel.
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