Izu Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mount Fuji featuring snow, mountains and landscape views
Toi Kinzan which includes interior views
Izu Peninsula
Anrakuji Temple showing landscape views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements
Toi Kinzan which includes caves and interior views

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

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Futo

If you're spending some time in Futo, Izu Granpal Park and Izu Oceanic Park are top sights worth seeing.

Futo
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Yawatano

While visiting Yawatano, you might make a stop by sights like Jogasaki Coast and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Yawatano

Kakisaki

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
The price is Rp1.656.117 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
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Shimoda Prince Hotel
Shimoda Tokyu Hotel

Shimoda Tokyu Hotel

4 out of 5
5-12-1, Shimoda, Shizuoka-ken
The price is Rp2.615.140 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
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Rp3.250.619 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel

Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel

4 out of 5
35-1 Mitaka-Imai, Kamo-gun, Kawazu, Shizuoka
The price is Rp3.075.602 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
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Rp3.822.973 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Kawazu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (454 reviews)
"Lovely staff, good breakfast. Pool wasn’t open the beginning of July as we hoped but we could still enjoy the pool deck and the beach and ocean were close by and refreshing to swim in."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel
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Ufufu Village - Glamping

Ufufu Village - Glamping

2 out of 5
425-1 Tsukigase, Izu, Shizuoka
Stay at this campsite in Izu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Joren Waterfall and Izu Golf Club are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2 Jan 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 Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
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"good for families the room is big"

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2018

Condominium Hotel Garland Court Usami
Time Traveler Izu Shuzenji

Time Traveler Izu Shuzenji

3 out of 5
1255-433 Kumasaka, Izu, Shizuoka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Izu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Shuzenji Nature Park and Shuzenji Temple are located ...
Time Traveler Izu Shuzenji
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