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A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, located in Futo, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a drive-in restaurant offering a wide variety of meals and souvenirs. In this article, we will introduce recommended menu items and popular souvenirs.

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Based in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, the Izu Shaboten Zoo Group operates a variety of leisure facilities, including zoos, theme parks, and glamping facilities. The main facilities they operate include Izu Shaboten Zoo, where about 1,500 species of cacti and about 140 species of animals coexist, Izu Granpal Park, which is full of activities, and Izu Kogen Gran Illumination, which features beautiful nighttime illuminations. They also operate the New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden, which exhibits Tiffany lamps, and Izu Kogen Travel Station Granpal Port, which offers souvenirs exclusive to Izu. In addition, they have opened the indoor petting zoo AniTouch in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Shizuoka, Gunma, and other locations, where visitors can experience close contact and interaction with animals. Through these, they are leisure facilities that continue to provide visitors with diverse experiences and healing.

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What is Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port?

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port is a drive-in located along a national highway in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and has a restaurant where you can enjoy dishes made with ingredients from Izu, as well as a shop selling original goods from the Izu Shaboten Zoo Group. Let's take a look at the charms of Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, where you can relax and unwind after your trip.

Izu Kogen Travel Station Granpal Port

Izu Kogen Travel Station Granpal Port

1090 Futo, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0231
A drive-in with a wide selection of food and souvenirs. Izu Yorimichi Souhonpo is a relaxing restaurant with a Japanese image, featuring a red pier, softly lit bamboo lanterns, and colorful traditional Japanese umbrellas and kimonos. Oysters from Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, said to be the most delicious in Japan, are sourced directly from the area every day, and you can enjoy "Kankan Yaki", where they are grilled in large quantities in a can, or you can enjoy raw and grilled oysters to your heart's content at a BBQ at Kaki Taisho. Delicious Izu souvenirs, Shizuoka specialties, dried fish, and other seafood, as well as original goods from the Izu Shaboten Zoo Group are sold at Aiai, Samsara, and Izunaka. There is also a tourist information center on the premises, so we have a wide selection of tourist information about Izu, including the facilities of the Izu Shaboten Zoo Group, as well as pamphlets about accommodation, restaurants, and tourist facilities. Please stop by to relax and unwind after your trip.

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How to get to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port

For those coming by train

●From Tokyo

Tokaido Shinkansen and Tokaido Main Line

From JR Tokyo Station, take the Tokaido Shinkansen (approx. 45 minutes) or the Tokaido Main Line (approx. 1 hour 50 minutes) to Atami Station.

From Atami Station, take the Ito Line (approximately 20 minutes) to Ito Station

Take the Tokai Bus from Ito Station (approximately 30 minutes) to Izu Granpal Park

2 minutes walk from Izu Granpal Park

●From Shimoda

Take the Izu Kyuko Line to Izukogen Station

Approximately 20 minutes by Tokai Bus from Izukogen Station, or approximately 10 minutes by taxi

For those coming by car

Approximately 85 km from the Atsugi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway (take the Odawara-Atsugi Road to the Odawara-Nishi Interchange and then take National Route 135)

Approximately 55 km from the Numazu IC or Nagaizumi-Numazu IC on the Tomei Expressway (via the Izu Jukan Expressway, Izu Chuo Expressway, and Shuzenji Road)

Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gotemba IC on the Tomei Expressway (via the Hakone Ashinoko Skyline, Izu Skyline, and Tokasayama Road)


Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port Area Guide

Food Wings

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

On the left side of the building is the Food Wing, where you can enjoy unique and special meals such as seafood bowls piled high like mountains and barbecues featuring Hiroshima oysters, said to be the most delicious in Japan.

Market Wing

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

On the right side of the building is the Market Wing. This area sells delicious Izu souvenirs, Shizuoka specialties, dried fish and other seafood, as well as original goods from the Izu Shaboten Zoo Group.

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Food Wings Recommended Menu

1. Izu Yorimichi Souhonpo

There are many dishes using ingredients from Izu. You can only eat the jewel-like seafood bowl here! Please enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere.

OPEN 11:00-15:00

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

"Seafood bowl - Itadaki" 4,500 yen

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Fujinokuni Pork Shabu-shabu Set 1,600 yen

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Chef's choice of dried fish set meal 1,500 yen

2. Charcoal Grilled Seafood BBQ Oyster Taisho

We source oysters directly from Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture every day! We also have barbecue ingredients and drinks available, and of course we provide a stove and tools, so you can enjoy the barbecue empty-handed!

OPEN Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and peak season 11:00-15:00 CLOSED Weekdays

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

●Price system

1 table for up to 4 people (charcoal, stove, barbecue equipment) 500 yen

●Ingredients

Oysters, turban shells, hard clams, scallops, head-on shrimp, beef skewers, pork skewers, grilled chicken, Amagi shiitake mushrooms, vegetables (raw oysters are also available depending on the season)

Drinks

Alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beer, soft drinks

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

*Menu may vary depending on the availability of ingredients.

*Due to hygiene reasons, we do not allow you to bring in food or alcohol.

3. Izu Yorimichi Honpo

Enjoy local flavors at this Japanese takeout shop!

OPEN 10:00-17:00

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Izu salt potatoes (can be changed to wasabi salt) 480 yen

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Golden-eyed snapper croquette 400 yen

4. Asian Dining

They sell cute candy apples that look great on social media, as well as Asian foods such as cheese balls and yangnyeom chicken.

OPEN 10:00-17:00

CLOSE Closed on Tuesdays

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Taiwanese Fruit Tea (Jasmine Tea or Cider) 550 yen (Pineapple & Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Lemon from left)

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Yangnyeom Chicken 500 yen

5. Kenny's House Cafe

We have a wide variety of menu items, from the ever-popular milk soft serve to hearty lunch menus!

OPEN 10:00-16:00

CLOSE Closed: Thursdays

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Premium Milk Soft Serve Waffle Cone or Cup 450 yen

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Deep-fried bread soft serve 600 yen

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Salsa Dog with drink set 1000 yen / Single item 750 yen

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Market Wing Recommended Products

1. Ai Ai

There are plenty of souvenirs made with Izu's famous products!

OPEN 10:00-17:00

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

New Summer Orange Jelly Izu no Shizuku 5 pieces 490 yen / 8 pieces 870 yen / 12 pieces 1,250 yen

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Wasabi mushrooms 650 yen

2. Samsara

We have a wide selection of products that are perfect for souvenirs!

OPEN 10:00-17:00

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

New Summer Orange Donut 1 piece 250 yen / 3 pieces 750 yen

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Sakura Shrimp Dance 12 pieces 840 yen / 21 pieces 1,380 yen / 30 pieces 1,890 yen

3. Izu Junior High School

The secret to our delicious taste is to spare no effort.

OPEN 10:00-17:00

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Silver cod miso pickled (4 pieces) 1,944 yen

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Whole boiled golden-eyed snapper 1 fish 2,592 yen

4. Izukogen Farm Produce Direct Sales Store

We also sell fresh locally grown vegetables and fruits, seasonal ingredients, and Izu specialties.

OPEN 9:00-13:00

CLOSE Closed on Wednesdays

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

5. Tourist Information Center

We have a wide selection of brochures for tourist information on Izu, including the facilities of the Izu Cactus Zoo Group, as well as accommodations, restaurants, and tourist facilities.

OPEN 10:00-15:00

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Climate at Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port

Futo, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port is located, is characterized by a warm climate throughout the year.

The average summer temperature is around 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, and with the pleasant sea breeze, it is relatively comfortable.

The average winter temperature is relatively warm at around 5 to 10°C, and snowfall is rare.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Are the parking lots and toilets available 24 hours a day?

A.You can use it during business hours (weekdays 10:00-17:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-18:00).

Parking is not available after closing time. The parking lot will be closed after business hours.

Q.Are there any ATMs?

A.There is no ATM. Please use a nearby convenience store.

Q.Is there a taxi stand?

A. There is no taxi stand, so customers must call a taxi. (Taxi phone numbers are available at the tourist information center.)

Enjoy unique Izu cuisine and souvenirs at Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port!

A comprehensive guide to Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port, offering a wide selection of Izu cuisine and souvenirs!

Surrounded by the nature of Izu Highlands, enjoy a meal unique to Izu in a relaxing Japanese atmosphere, and pick up a souvenir as a memento of your trip.

Relax and unwind at Izukogen Travel Station Granpal Port and enjoy your trip to Izu!

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Izu Shaboten Zoo Group

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Based in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, the Izu Shaboten Zoo Group operates a variety of leisure facilities, including zoos, theme parks, and glamping facilities. The main facilities they operate include Izu Shaboten Zoo, where about 1,500 species of cacti and about 140 species of animals coexist, Izu Granpal Park, which is full of activities, and Izu Kogen Gran Illumination, which features beautiful nighttime illuminations. They also operate the New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden, which exhibits Tiffany lamps, and Izu Kogen Travel Station Granpal Port, which offers souvenirs exclusive to Izu. In addition, they have opened the indoor petting zoo AniTouch in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Shizuoka, Gunma, and other locations, where visitors can experience close contact and interaction with animals. Through these, they are leisure facilities that continue to provide visitors with diverse experiences and healing.

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