Izu Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mount Fuji featuring mountains, snow and landscape views
Toi Kinzan featuring interior views
Izu Peninsula
Anrakuji Temple showing heritage architecture, landscape views and a temple or place of worship
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 centre 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

4/5(1 area review)

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
Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel
Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel
4 out of 5
35-1 Mitaka-Imai, Kamo-gun, Kawazu, Shizuoka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$172 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (360 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel
Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
4 out of 5
5-12-1, Shimoda, Shizuoka-ken
The price is AU$202 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$202
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Shimoda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (439 reviews)
"Great view!"

Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025

Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
Atagawa Ocean Resort
Atagawa Ocean Resort
4 out of 5
989-1 Naramoto, Higashiizu, Shizuoka
The price is AU$189 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (157 reviews)
"Excellent customer service all around, Rosita in the Reef Cafe was so friendly! The buffet for breakfast was also very nice."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2024

Atagawa Ocean Resort
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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 Izu Granpal Park and Jogasaki Coast are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"清潔でとても良かったです。また行きたいです。"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Tokyu Vacations Izukogen
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)
country
"good for families the room is big"

Reviewed on 4 Sep. 2018

Condominium Hotel Garland Court Usami
Villent Atagawa Terrace
Villent Atagawa Terrace
2.5 out of 5
Naramoto 1434-139, Higashiizu, Shizuoka
Stay at this vacation home in Higashiizu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and slippers. Popular attractions Jogasaki Coast and Izu Mountain Dogrun are located ...
7/10 Good! (6 reviews)
Dirty and Decrepit
"The place was falling apart and very dirty. There were splashes of food and cobwebs on the walls, long hairs in the bathroom, leaves and debris in the fridge, and something in the hall closet had a rancid smell that permeated into the bedroom. Upon expressing this concern to the management they told ..."

Reviewed on 7 Nov. 2023

Villent Atagawa Terrace
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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