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Discover Izu: Itinerary Ideas for Tokyo Day Trips and Weekend Getaways
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The Izu Peninsula near Tokyo is a great getaway for those who love art, hot springs, and beaches or seek outdoor family fun. We introduce three recommended itineraries that cater to various preferences featuring the many exciting attractions of Izu.
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Izu: Art and Family-Friendly Fun near Tokyo
The Izu Peninsula is a popular destination for day trips from Tokyo, loved for its hot springs, ocean views, and amusement facilities.
We introduce three Izu itinerary suggestions that include beach fun, art spots, and gourmet food.
Izu: Recommended Itineraries
Tokyo Day Trip: Izu Art Tour
Kawana Stained Glass Museum
Izu Ichinokura
Izu Teddy Bear Museum
2-Day Itinerary for Beach Lovers
Day 1 Afternoon: Honke Maguroya Izu Kogen Main Store
Day 1 Afternoon: Izu Craft House
Day 1 Afternoon: Izu Cactus Park
Day 2 Morning: Ito Orange Beach
Day 2: Ama's Hut Umi no Ko-tei
Day 2 Afternoon: Michi-no-Eki Ito Marin Town
3-Day Course for Families with Children
Day 1 Morning: Experience Zoo iZoo
Day 1 Afternoon: Harvesting Experience Farm Futatsubori
Day 2 Morning: Izu Animal Kingdom
Day 2 Afternoon: Inatori Hosono Highlands
Day 3 Morning: Shuzenji Rainbow Village
Day 3 Afternoon: Toi Gold Mine
Tokyo Day Trip: Izu Art Tour
First, we will introduce a Half-Day Art Enjoyment Course that can be explored on a short holiday drive.
Kawana Stained Glass Museum
The Kawana Stained Glass Museum, located about 20 minutes by car from Ito Station on the JR and Izu Kyuko lines, is an enchanting museum featuring antique stained glass primarily from 19th-century Europe.
You can also enjoy live organ music in the chapel on the grounds. The museum can be explored in about an hour, so afterwards, we recommend relaxing for lunch or tea at the authentic Italian restaurant and café La Vita.
Kawana Stained Glass Museum
Address: 1439-1 Kawana, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Official Website: https://www.kawana-sgm.com/
Izu Ichinokura
After enjoying stained glass, it's time to shop for souvenirs. Izu Ichinokura, located about 17 minutes by car from Kawana Stained Glass Museum, is a shop specializing in creative Western-style Japanese sweets.
In addition to traditional sweets like Kura Steamed Bun and Kura Anju with black sesame filling, they also offer Western confections. In the eat-in corner, you can enjoy Mont Blanc and gelato!
Izu Ichinokura
Address: 1105-44 Yawatano, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Official Website: https://izu-ichinokura.co.jp/
Izu Teddy Bear Museum
The Izu Teddy Bear Museum, located about a 6-minute drive from Izu Ichinokura, is based on the concept of The House of Teddy Bears, featuring a diverse collection of teddy bears.
In addition to encountering rare pieces such as the Teddy Girl, which is listed in the Guinness Book, there are also workshops for plush toys.
The tearoom offers brownies and café lattes adorned with teddy bears.
Admission to the museum is 1,500 yen for adults, but the tearoom, souvenir shop, and cookie shop can be accessed without a ticket!
Izu Teddy Bear Museum
Address: 1064-2 Yawatano, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed: Second Tuesday of February, March, and December; in June, the second Tuesday and Wednesday will be a consecutive holiday; open if it coincides with a public holiday.
Official Website: https://teddynet.sakura.ne.jp/index.html
2-Day Itinerary for Beach Lovers
In the hot season, the beach is also recommended. Here’s a 2-day, 1-night beach course that can be enjoyed using only public transport.
Day 1 Afternoon: Honke Maguroya Izu Kogen Main Store
Honke Maguroya, located about a 7-minute walk from Izu Kogen Station on the Izu Kyuko Line, is renowned for its exquisite tuna and seasonal local fish such as Inatori Kinmedai.
Popular menu items include the Special Head Toro Aburi Don Set, which features rare cuts of fish, and the Special Toro Aburi Zaman Don Set, which includes head toro, fatty tuna, and Inatori Kinmedai.
Additionally, the "Harmonica Salt Grilled" made from the fatty parts of bluefin tuna is highly recommended!
Honke Maguroya Izu Kogen Main Store
Address: 1069-4 Yawatano, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM / Sundays 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Closed: Wednesdays (open in August and during the New Year holidays)
Official Website: https://honkemaguroya.com/
Day 1 Afternoon: Izu Craft House
Once you've finished your meal, take a bus from Izu Kogen Station to Ohmuro Kogen 9-chome and head to Izu Craft House.
This is a glass workshop where you can enjoy experience classes in glassblowing, sandblasting, and making decorative glass beads, with a total of four courses available.
The experience times range from 15 minutes to 90 minutes, allowing you to choose a course based on how long you plan to stay! Admission is free, so you can also just browse or purchase products.
Izu Craft House
Address: 8-531 Ohmuro Kogen, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed: Wednesdays
Official HP: https://www.izu-crafthouse.org/
Day 1 Afternoon: Izu Shaboten Zoological Park
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Izu Shaboten Zoological Park is located about 7 minutes by bus from Ohmuro Kogen 9-chome.
Here, you can encounter around 1,500 species of cacti and succulents, along with 140 varieties of animals.
Many of the animals roam freely, allowing for close encounters, and you can enjoy various interaction experiences, such as feeding squirrel monkeys and capybaras!
After finishing your visit to the zoo, take the bus back to Izu Kogen Station. From there, take the Izu Kyuko Line for about 30 minutes to Ito Station, where you can relax at a hot spring inn.
Izu Shaboten Zoological Park
Address: 1317-13 Futo, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Official Website: https://izushaboten.com/
Day 2 Morning: Ito Orange Beach
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On the second day, it’s finally time for the beach! Ito Orange Beach is just a 3-minute walk from Ito Station, making it easily accessible from the hot spring town.
In the summer, it serves as a swimming beach with marine activities such as banana boat rides. During other seasons, we recommend leisurely strolling along the beach lined with palm trees, soaking in the tropical atmosphere!
Ito Orange Beach
Address: 2-5 Yukawa, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Official Website: https://itospa.com/spot/detail_54012.html
Day 2: Amakoya Umikaisei
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After enjoying time at the beach, let’s have a fresh seafood lunch.
Take the Izu Kyuko Line from Ito Station to Kawana Station, and after a 14-minute walk, you will reach Amakoya Umikaisei. Here, you can enjoy dishes made with luxurious ingredients like spiny lobster and turban shell at reasonable prices.
Recommended items include the seafood-laden Amako Sushi and Bouillabaisse. The view of Sagami Bay from inside the restaurant is also spectacular!
Amakoya
Address: 1257-62 Kawana, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: Weekdays 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Official Website: https://www.izu-amaya.co.jp/
Day 2 Afternoon: Roadside Station Ito Marine Town
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The conclusion of your trip should be shopping at Roadside Station Ito Marine Town!
Here, you can not only buy souvenirs but also enjoy restaurants, foot baths, and day-use hot springs — a well-equipped roadside station.
Additionally, there are sightseeing boats where you can see seagulls and fish swimming in the sea up close! Enjoy about 45 minutes of cruising.
To get there, you can take the bus to Marine Town from the Iruka-hama bus stop near Kaijo-tei, or return to Ito Station and board the Tokai Bus to Marine Town.
The day-use hot spring opens at 5:00 AM, so you can catch the sunrise before heading to the beach!
Roadside Station Ito Marine Town
Address: 571-19 Yuwaka, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (souvenir shop) *Varies by facility
Official website: https://ito-marinetown.co.jp/
3-Day Itinerary for Families with Children
Finally, we would like to introduce a recommended 2-night, 3-day course where families can fully enjoy outdoor activities.
Day 1 Morning: Interactive Zoo iZoo
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The Interactive Zoo iZoo, located in East Izu, is Japan's largest zoo for reptiles and amphibians. It is situated about a 5-minute drive from Kawazu Station, which is about an hour from Ito Station.
Here, you can interact with animals like giant tortoises, snakes, and crocodiles, making it a fantastic place for kids who love exotic animals. The facility has ample parking, making it convenient to visit by private car or rental car!
Interactive Zoo iZoo
Address: 406-2 Hama, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Official website: http://www.izoo.co.jp/
Day 1 Afternoon: Futatsubori Harvest Experience Farm
iZoo is about a 15-minute drive from the "Futatsubori Harvest Experience Farm," located in the Izu Inatori Onsen area.
Here, you can enjoy harvesting various types of mandarins, squeezing fresh juice, and making jam.
The entrance fee is 600 yen for adults and 500 yen for children, and you can eat the mandarins you pick on-site or take them home.
There is a free shuttle service from Izu Kyuko "Izu Inatori Station" or your accommodation, making a stay at an Izu Inatori Onsen hotel a great option for that day.
Futatsubori Harvest Experience Farm
Address: 1813-1 Inatori, Higashi-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: October to May (closed from June to September)
Closed: Thursdays and on rainy days
Official Website: https://futatsubori.net/index.html
Day 2 Morning: Izu Animal Kingdom
In the Izu Inatori Onsen area, a recommended spot for families is "Izu Animal Kingdom." It is about a 10-minute drive or a 15-minute bus ride from Izu Inatori Station.
Here, you can observe animals like white tigers, giraffes, lions, and capybaras living in environments similar to their natural habitats.
Additionally, the park features an amusement area, a forest inhabited by dinosaurs, and a mini-golf area, allowing you to spend an active day.
Izu Animal Kingdom
Address: 3344 Inatori, Higashi-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: Refer to the official website's business calendar
Official Website: https://izu-animal-kingdom.com/
Day 2 Afternoon: Inatori Hosono Plateau
Picture courtesy of Inatori Hosono Plateau Official HP
Inatori Hosono Plateau is a scenic spot located about 20 minutes by car from Izu Animal Kingdom. From Inatori Onsen, it takes about 15 minutes by car via National Route 135, passing the sign for Hosono Plateau.
This vast plateau is equivalent to about 26 Tokyo Domes in size, offering magnificent views of Sagami Bay, the Izu Islands, and the mountains of West Izu.
It is also famous as a filming location for dramas and is perfect for a stroll. After exploring the plateau, it is recommended to stay at the Izu Shuzenji Onsen, which is about an hour's drive away.
Inatori Hosono Plateau
Address: Inatori, Higashi-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture
Official HP: https://www.e-izu.org/inatorihosonokougen/
Day 3 Morning: Shuzenji Rainbow Village
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Shuzenji Rainbow Village, located about 8 minutes by car or 14 minutes by bus from Izu Hakone Railway’s Shuzenji Station, is a theme park where you can enjoy a village and gardens from around the world.
The park features a garden with 2,300 blooming rose bushes, a railway model museum, and shops that carry direct imports from Canada, allowing visitors to travel around the vast grounds by bus or train (SL).
You can also experience handmade crafts like traditional washi paper-making and spinning tops, making it a spot that the whole family can enjoy!
Shuzenji Rainbow Village
Address: 4279-3 Shuzenji, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: March to September 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, October to February 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Official HP: https://www.nijinosato.com/
Day 3 Afternoon: Toi Gold Mine
Picture courtesy of Toi Gold Mine
After about 40 minutes by car from Rainbow Village, you will arrive at Toi Gold Mine, which once boasted a gold production volume second only to Sado Gold Mine.
Currently, it has transformed into a tourist facility where you can explore the tourist mine and try gold panning, and it is beloved as a power spot in Toi.
If you're hungry, be sure to try the "Swordfish Tempura Bowl," which comes topped with an entire swordfish, at the restaurant within the facility.
Additionally, at the café Kin no Suna, you can find unique sweets like Pure Gold Soft Serve and Pure Gold Mounds Soft Serve, which is covered in gold leaf, guaranteeing a fun time for the whole family!
Toi Gold Mine
Address: 2726 Toi, Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Official HP: https://www.toikinzan.com/
Enjoy Exploring Izu
We have introduced three model courses: an art-themed half-day trip, a 2-day trip to the beaches of Izu, and a 3-day trip suitable for families with children.
Please consider planning a trip that allows you to fully enjoy the charms of Izu by referring to these model courses.
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