Overview

Places of interest in Izu Peninsula

Overview
1 Izu
Shuzenji hot springs, wasabi and Amagi hikes
8.1
A hot spring city in the center of the Izu Peninsula, covering Shuzenji, Toi and the Amagi mountains. It has a riverside bamboo path, a former gold mine and wasabi grown in the hills, all about two hours from Tokyo.
Highlights:
  • 🌸 Walk the Path of Bamboo along Shuzenji's river
  • 💧 Hike to the stunning Joren Waterfall
  • ♨️ Relax in the healing waters of Shuzenji Onsen
2 Atami
Seaside onsen resort with fireworks nights
7.4
A hillside hot spring resort on Sagami Bay and the nearest hot spring escape for visitors from Tokyo. An art museum, an ancient shrine tree, the beach and fireworks over the bay are within reach of the station.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Stroll along Atami Sun Beach and enjoy ocean views
  • 🖼️ Visit the MOA Museum of Art for traditional Japanese art
  • ♨️ Relax in the famous Atami hot springs and ryokan
1 Mt. Fuji
Volcano
1 Mt. Fuji
Volcano
1 Gotemba Premium Outlets
Shopping Mall
3 Shimoda
White sand beaches and Perry's port town
7.4
A harbor town where the arrival of Commodore Perry's Black Ships left a stone-paved lane and old temples, with white sand beaches a short bus ride away. Hot spring inns and Japan's largest kinmedai catch complete it.
Highlights:
  • 🚡 Ride the Shimoda Ropeway for scenic harbor views
  • 🛕 Visit Ryosen-ji Temple, the site of Japan’s first U.S. treaty
  • 🏖️ Relax on the white sands of Shirahama Beach
2 Shirahama Beach
Beach
4 Ito
Onsen town, Jogasaki cliffs and fireworks
7.2
A hot spring resort on the Pacific side of the Izu Peninsula, about 100 minutes from Tokyo by limited express. Its craggy Jogasaki coastline, an extinct volcano with views and summer sea fireworks give visitors more to do than soak.
Highlights:
  • 🌊 Stroll along Jogasaki Coast cliff trails
  • ♨️ Relax at Ito Marine Town’s seaside onsen
  • ⛰️ Climb Mount Omuro and enjoy panoramic views
3 Izu Shaboten Zoo
Capybara baths, cacti and free-roaming animals
A hands-on zoo near Ito on the Izu Peninsula with about 150 species and a large cactus collection under glass. Capybaras bathe outdoors during the cooler months while many other animals mingle with visitors.
Highlights:
  • 🦫 Watch capybaras soak in a hot spring bath
  • 🌵 Wander through the giant cactus greenhouses
  • 🦚 Walk among free-roaming animals and feed them up close
5 Kawazu
Early cherry blossoms and seven waterfalls
6.7
A small onsen town on the eastern shore of Izu known for cherry trees that bloom in February, weeks before most of Japan. A riverside walk, seven waterfalls and seaside baths fill out a short weekend stay.
Highlights:
  • 📸 Capture photos of blooming trees along the Kawazu River
  • 🎉 Attend the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in early February
  • 🌸 Visit the famed Kawazu Cherry Blossom Avenue for stunning tunnel views
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