2025 Higashiizu Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

I went to Inatori Ginsui-so at Inatori Onsen in Higashiizu 🫶 In the lounge, you can eat and drink as much alcohol and dessert as you want 🥹🧡 It was almost all-inclusive and the best!!! (Only drinks at dinner are charged) The ocean visible from the room and the hot spring was so beautiful, it was perfect for a stay-at-home stay!!! 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ✔️Recommended points 〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜 ⚫︎All rooms have an ocean view, so the view is amazing 🌊 ⚫︎It's almost all-inclusive, and in the lounge for guests only, you can eat and drink as much alcohol and snacks as you want for free 🍷 ※Drinks at dinner are charged, and the offerings change depending on the time of day. ⚫︎Enjoy a hot spring bath in a spacious tub while gazing at the ocean♨️ ⚫︎For dinner, you can enjoy delicious rice made with plenty of seafood, including abalone, boiled golden-eyed snapper, and a platter of six kinds of sashimi🤤 ⚫︎You can play table tennis🏓 for free if it's available! (I thought I would do it later, but I ended up not being able to do it 🥹) ⚫︎The hair dryer in the large bath is ReFa, which made me excited 🫧 For an additional 1,000 yen (500 yen only now), you can rent a ReFa straightening iron, curling iron, and carat ray (the one that rolls your face) 🫶 --- 📍Access 🚆Limited Express Odoriko Tokyo to Izu Inatori Station, about 2 hours and 20 minutes 🚌Resistant shuttle bus, about 10 minutes from Izu Inatori Station or 👣About 20 minutes on foot ♨️Price 1 night, 2 meals for 2 people (use the official website's early bird discount 60) from 52,800 yen (from 26,400 yen per person) 🕰️Business hours Check-in from 14:00 Check-out from 11:00 --- #Accommodation trip record #Inatori Ginsui-so #Inatori Onsen #Izu Inatori #Hot springs #Hot spring inns #Hot spring trips #Higashi Izu

I went to Hama no Yu, a restaurant located right next to the sea in Izu Inatori. I heard that HIKAKIN has been there too... It takes about 3 hours from Tokyo if the roads are not congested. You can enjoy the hot springs while looking at the sea from the rooms with open-air baths. I was able to use the baths even in the rain without any problems. The large public bath also had a large open-air bath with a beautiful view. For dinner, we had a big boat-shaped dish and the specialty, boiled golden-eyed snapper. It was so much food that you couldn't believe your eyes lol We had a boat-shaped dish for breakfast too lol I was very satisfied because I was able to enjoy a lot of very fresh seafood. It was a little expensive because it was Obon, but it was an inn that I would like to come back to. 📍Location: Izu Inatori, Shizuoka Prefecture 💰Price per person: ¥50,000 💞Reasons why we recommend it: The food is delicious, and the staff is very kind and polite #Hot spring #Izu Inatori #Hot spring trip #Hot spring inn #Hot spring inn #Domestic trip #Couple trip #100 travel styles

We went to Izu Hotel Resort & Spa, which has one of the best views of any hotel in Japan♪ The view of the infinity hot springs from the top of the hills of Izu Kogen is one of a kind! All rooms have open-air baths and ocean views! The food was a French course that made use of Shizuoka's produce🍽️ It was a wonderful hotel that made me feel as if I was in a resort overseas🏝️ Location 1457-30 Naramoto, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0302 #resorthotel #luxuryhotel #hotspring #breathtakingviewhotel

Located in the coastal zone near Tokyo, it only takes 3 and a half hours to reach Izu Inato Station, passing through Odawara, Hakone-cho, Atami, and Ito along the way. Those who like to take the railway should not miss it, because you can enjoy the coastal scenery to the fullest. If you have time, you can stay for two days at each stop and enjoy the slow life journey. At the midway station of the Ito Railway, you will reach Izu Inatori, just notify the hotel in advance and the hotel will pick you up at the arrival time of Inato Station! The surprises after arriving at the hotel came one after another, first of all, of course, the gorgeous lobby, dressed in kimonos friendly and polite receptionist. Entering the room was attracted by the spacious floor-to-ceiling glass windows and the endless Pacific Ocean, the Japanese-style room was the first time I stayed in my life, and there were several sets of Japanese-style yukata in different sizes in the wardrobe for easy replacement. Then it was Tea Time time for welcoming guests, on a special floor, facing the Pacific Ocean, in addition to different drinks, sake plum wine, Japanese snacks. Then we have to introduce the picturesque Japanese open-air bath! The open-air baths are, of course, facing the Pacific Ocean! In the evening, there is also a Japanese dessert treat, super amazing! . As for the breakfast it was even more memorable, the luxurious hall, Japanese and Western breakfast, and lobster noodle soup, sashimi....too delicious! The room I booked was not one-night-two, only including breakfast, but the Tea Time and evening dessert mentioned above were free, in fact, in addition there was midnight happy hour with wine and early morning green tea time. . . Although it is such a perfect hotel, but not that the room price is very off the ground, as long as the off-peak season, can be as low as $ 1000 or less, two people including breakfast a night, this price in Tokyo can only stay in a 100-foot hotel room, and each room of Silver Water House faces the Pacific Ocean, there are nearly 200 feet of rooms, there are countless activity spaces outside the room. If you have limited travel expenses, but want to stay in an extraordinary luxury hotel, be sure to choose this hotel in the off-season, I believe you will have an unforgettable stay! !

Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden uses hot spring steam to grow tropical plants, so you can enjoy it all year round✨ It's always tropical, so you can easily feel like you're overseas🍍🐊🍍 There are many rare tropical plants, and you'll be amazed by the colors of the flowers🌼 Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden is located in Atagawa Onsen Town, so you can even enjoy the hot springs✨ You can enjoy the overseas feeling and the hot springs✨ double enjoyment✨ 🌏1253-10 Naramoto, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 🔹Business hours🔹 Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 #Shizuoka sightseeing #Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden #Hot springs #Overseas feeling #Botanical garden

Here is my favorite spot in Shizuoka 🐊 "Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden" ✨✨ Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden is located in Atagawa Onsen Town ✨ Located in Izu Atagawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, it exhibits animals and plants such as crocodiles and bananas, as well as red pandas, Amazonian manatees, giant tortoises, tropical plants, and water lilies ✨ You can meet lots of crocodiles ~ There are also 16 kinds of crocodiles that are among the best in the world ~ Opening hours are Monday to Sunday, from 9am or until 11pm ✨ until ✨✨✨ 🌏1253-10 Naramoto, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture #Shizuoka Tourism #Crocodile #Couple Trip #Atagawa

Founded in 1958, Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden is celebrating its 65th anniversary! It is located in Izu Atagawa, Shizuoka Prefecture. Although it is called "Banana Crocodile Garden," there are many other creatures besides crocodiles, such as birds, red pandas, and axolotls! It was interesting😆 ☑︎Address 1253-10 Naramoto, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0302 ☑︎Opening hours 9:00~17:00 Last admission 16:30 ☑︎Admission fee Adults 1800 yen Children (4 years old to junior high school students) 900 yen Free for children under 4 years old ☑︎Access 1 minute walk from Izu Atagawa Station on the Izu Kyuko Line #ShizuokaTourism #Izu #IzuTrip #SummerVacation #Izu #777

Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden in Shizuoka 🐊🍌 Famous for crocodiles? But that's not all there is to see! Apart from crocodiles, there are other animals such as red pandas, turtles, and Amazonian manatees (apparently the only place in Japan where they are kept!), as well as tropical plants cultivated with hot spring heat🌴 You'll be overwhelmed by the many rare plants! Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden Address: 1253-10 Naramoto, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0302 Opening hours: 9:00~17:00 Last admission 16:30 Admission fee: Adults 1,800 yen Children (4 years old to elementary school students) 900 yen #Shizuoka Tourism #Atami #Atagawa #Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden #Shizuoka #Plants #Animals #777

Crocodiles in the hot springs of Atami! Atami Banana Crocodile Garden The tropical plant paradise, Banana Crocodile Garden, gives you the feeling of exploring the jungle surrounded by tropical plants. How about visiting Banana Crocodile Garden after your hot spring sightseeing trip? It's a unique experience in Izu. ■Location 1253-10 Naramoto, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ■Access ◎By train 1 minute walk from Izu Atagawa Station on the Izu Kyuko Line ◎By car Approx. 3 hours from Tokyo / 1 hour 45 minutes from Numazu ■Parking Free parking for 150 passenger cars ■Opening hours 9:00~17:00, last entry 16:30 ■Closed days None ■Admission fee (tax included) Adults 1800 yen Children (ages 4 to elementary school) 900 yen Under 4 years old: Free *Admission fee allows you to visit the main garden, crocodile garden, main garden, botanical garden, and branch garden. #Domestic travel #Atami Banana Crocodile Garden #Banana Crocodile Garden #Crocodile #Izu #Hot spring trip

Rainy days can really make you lose motivation, or make you feel like your trip is a waste, right?! But don't worry! There are many greenhouses, so you can enjoy sightseeing even on rainy days. The greenhouses are warm, so you can enjoy yourself even on cold days. There are many beautiful plants in the greenhouses, including some that you don't usually see, so even adults will be excited. If you're in the area, be sure to stop by! #DomesticTravel #BananaWaniGarden #AtagawaBananaWaniGarden #Greenhouse #RecommendedForRainyDays

At the Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden, where there are various things to see, you can learn about plants with your child by looking at the various plants, such as "This flower bears fruit that can be used as a spice." Children who can't read yet can learn about plants by reading the explanations, and children who can read can learn about plants by reading the explanations themselves! My child can't read yet, so when he asked "What is this?", my mother relied on the explanations to explain everything. There are plants that are only found in places that are hard to see normally, so if you see them in person during summer vacation and then research them with drawings, it could be a good idea to do some independent research! #DomesticTravel #AtagawaBananaCrocodileGarden #BananaCrocodileGarden #Spices

The room also has an open-air bath that you can use anytime, but the large public bath is also open from check-in until 10am!!! Maybe because the room has a bath, the large public bath is always a private bath👀 There is one indoor bath and one open-air bath, and although you can't see the view, when I wanted to take a bath in a large bathtub, I used the large bath!!! The water is colorless and transparent, and the temperature is about 43-44 degrees. I remember it being a little hot for me, who likes lukewarm water😇 By the way, there are Okame and Hyottoko at the entrance? There are masks like this, Okame → Women's Bath Hyottoko → Men's Bath But for a moment I can't tell which is the women's bath and I get confused 🥹 ------ 📍Access 🚆Limited Express Odoriko Tokyo to Izu Inatori Station approx. 2 hours 30 minutes 🚌Approximately 10 minutes by free shuttle bus 🕰Business hours Check-in 14:00~ Check-out ~11:00 ♨️Price 1 night with 2 meals for 2 people from 62,000 yen (from 31,000 yen per person, according to the official website) ------ #Domestic travel #Onsen #Izu Inatori #Izu #Shizuoka sightseeing #Shizuoka

Inside the Banana Crocodile Garden, there was a tropical rainforest!? Jungle. There are many jungle plants that you can only find on the other side of the world. Both my children and I were very excited to see plants that are bigger than the children's height and that we don't usually see. Even though it was a domestic trip to Japan, the jungle that you can go to without a passport was very fun and it was a wonderful place where you could see about 5,000 kinds of plants that you don't usually see. 1253-10 Naramoto, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0302 Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden #Domestic trip #Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden #Trip with children #Jungle

The Atagawa Banana Crocodile Garden has a zone dedicated to bananas. You can see bananas growing on trees, and if you're lucky, you can even see banana flowers. The greenhouse is covered with large banana leaves, so you can enjoy a lush jungle atmosphere. Banana juice is also sold at the cafe attached to the greenhouse. There are many other tropical plants that are rare in Japan. Address: 1253-10 Naramoto, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 413-0302 Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Admission fee: 1,800 yen #BananaCrocodileGarden #Ito #trip2023

I went to Inatori because I wanted to eat red snapper. I arrived at Uohachi Sushi just after 11:00. The first floor was almost full, but there was an empty seat at the counter, so I was able to sit down right away. The "red snapper sushi" and "red snapper bowl" were served sooner than I expected. They also served "raw oysters" and a large "fish soup" as big as a soba bowl as a complimentary gift. Amazing service! The service was also quick and efficient, and they were attentive to things like refills of tea without us having to ask. Everything tasted delicious, and the fish soup was filling me up. The Inatori Fishing Port Direct Sales Center was within walking distance, and it was bustling with people buying souvenirs and taking a restroom break. In addition to fish, local vegetables were also sold, but there were also many products lined up that had nothing to do with Inatori, Izu, or Shizuoka. The red snapper object outside was popular with children.

Heaven is a hotel with the best hospitality recommended for anniversaries You can eat sweet sake, beer, grilled squid, and oshiruko on weekends for free A hotel with amazing free services The hot spring was a large bath where you can relax with the hot spring water flowing directly from the source The sea is right in front of you, and you can also use the public bath right in front of the sea for free Please go and check it out Tsuruya Kisshotei 1125-4 Naramoto, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture #Accommodation report #Ton trip #Cost-effective hotel #Hot spring

One of the purposes of traveling 🧳 is to relax If in the city actually want to find a relax hotel 🏨 is not easy And if in Tokyo it is quite difficult to find an authentic onsen ryokan So we chose one of the hot spring ♨️ hotels 🏨 in Izu to stay!! ️ The whole experience is really amazing😎 Japanese🇯🇵 people's service is really amazing First of all Izu is less urban than Tokyo The whole area can feel the breath of nature🥳 And the hotel is facing the sea so you can hear the waves🌊 in the sea breeze The rooms are of course much larger than the average city hotel🏨 It's not difficult to live in a house for 4 people Go to the hot spring ♨️ hotel and put down your luggage 🧳 Before eating you can go to its bath and start soaking in the hot spring ♨️ One of my favorite ❤️ is that its bath is open air 🫣🫣 His hot spring ♨️ can be soaked against the Heini 🤣🤣 So it's really chill😎 And at night its temperature will drop ⬇️ so even a hot spring will not feel very stuffy 👍🏻👍🏻 If you want to go to a hot spring inn and don't know what to choose 😎 then consider Izu #Eleven Consumption Voucher #Hong Kong Good Places #Summer Good Places #Overseas Travel #I Miss #Family Good Places #Affordable Hotels #Japan #Japan Travel #Japan Travel Guide #Japan Good Places #Japan Free Travel

Located at an altitude of about 300m in Atagawa, Izu, this hotel just opened in June 2020 and has an open-air bath in every room. Stepping through the entrance will greet you with a spectacular view of the blue sky and sea. Enjoying breakfast at the restaurant on the top floor while looking out at the Izu Islands is pure happiness. The hotel also has a garden and cafe where you can enjoy a foot bath, so you can enjoy an extraordinary space that is so special you won't be able to spend a whole day there. #SpectacularView #Izu

I stayed at Nozomizu in Izu Kitagawa Onsen♨️❣️ It's a well-known, long-established inn, but this time my goal was to see the "Moon Road"✨ Before and after the full moon🌕, the moonlight from your room looks like a path across the sea✨ It's quite difficult if the weather and the timing of the moon's phases aren't right (I couldn't take a good photo of the Moon Road, so I borrowed it from the website), but when you actually look at it, it's really mystical, and I was able to take some time to think about something, away from nature and the hustle and bustle of everyday life😌 Another thing worth mentioning is the "Gazebo" on the top floor✨✨ It's basically a private open-air bath, but this is the height of luxury😍🤩💕♨️ Since I was traveling alone this time, I felt sorry to have such a large and wonderful location all to myself😂 I had the sea and hot spring all to myself, and it was such an elegant time✨✨You can take a morning bath at the same time as the sunset or when you can see the Moon Road, and it's definitely pleasant‼ ️This place was really impressive✨✨ Before the meal, there was free flow of alcoholic drinks in the private lounge♡ At dinner in a ryokan, you tend to drink too much and are surprised at the bill when you check out🫢, but here you can drink leisurely before the meal (and they even brought the leftovers to the dining area!) It was so conscientious‼ ️ The meal also had a lot of seafood, which may be too much for women and those with small appetites. Personally, I enjoyed timing the abalone odoriyaki with a cute hourglass😊 #breathtakingview #hotspring #hotspringryokan #retreat #privateopenairbath #luxurytrip #oceanview #luxury #easternjapan #mustvisitatleasttime #t2203

🐯Izu Animal Kingdom🌴 You can get really close to the animals❗️ You can even feed the white tiger siblings and giraffes🍴 A zoo that makes you feel like you're inside the world of animals living freely🐘 There are many animals you can interact with, so it's a great place for animal lovers🦘 A recommended spot to stop by on your trip to Izu🥰 #IzuAnimalKingdom #Zoo #ThemePark #Izu #IzuTrip #Animals #FamilyTrip

Gyokusuikan, the hot springs guardian of Izu Atagawa Onsen. Not only is the hot springs wonderful, but the experience of pushing out and eating tokoroten yourself is fun♪ In the evening, steamed sweet potatoes are served in your room as a midnight snack(?)! When I came back from dinner, they were quietly placed in my room😳💖 ★Facility name Gyokusuikan, the hot springs guardian ★Address 971-1 Naramoto, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0302 ★Budget Approximately 20,000 yen per person #trip2022 #hotsprings

Take the Izukyu Line from Atami to Izu Atagawa Station in East Izu via Ito. This is the entrance to the Atagawa Onsen hot spring resort. It's a small station, but it's more convenient than you'd think, as almost all express trains stop here. Of course, the Kurofune Train and Kaneme Train also stop here, so if you have time, be sure to check the timetable before boarding. In front of Gyokusuikan, you can see the steaming hot spring up close. This is a relaxing hot spring resort that also has a banana crocodile park with a tropical feel. #AtagawaOnsen #IzuAtagawaStation #trip2022

The number of colorful yukata rentals has been on the rise recently. The traditional Gyokusuikan is a little different. Only for women, you can choose your drawstring bag, obi, and even geta. There is a wide variety of obi, from single-colored, reversible, two-colored, and crinkled heko obi. Of course, there are also ones for children! The geta have cute rabbit and flower patterns ❤️ It would be a shame to use this colorful yukata set only in the building. It is also recommended when you go to the guardhouse located a little further away. Gyokusuikan Main Building 971-1 Naramoto, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 413-0302 #Hot springs #Yukata #Atagawa Onsen #trip2022

The famous tropical open-air bath at Gyokusuikan Main Building in Atagawa Onsen, Izu. It stands quietly, protected by rubber trees over 100 years old. It looks spectacular in photos, but it's even more impressive when you go there in person. The roots hang down like curtains, giving it a jungle feel. The rubber trees have broken through the roof and are still growing. It's an onsen with an atmosphere that you wouldn't expect to find in Japan. #onsen #atagawaonsen #photogenicspot #trip2022

Introducing the lounge exclusively for guests at Inatori Onsen Inatori Ginsui-so in Higashiizu~🍺 Wow! Anyone who is staying at the lounge can use this lounge, and all the food and drinks are free and all you can eat and drink🥺🧡 The contents offered vary depending on the time of day, and I went there every time except for the time between 24:00 and 5:00!!! I've put together the details in photos, so I hope you'll take a look at them☺️ In the lounge, I had a time to relax and drink delicious cocktails while looking at the beautiful sea. It was nothing but the best...🌊 There are many types of alcohol, so I couldn't drink all of them😂 ⚠️The sofa seats on the ocean side are popular and often filled up! If you want to sit and gaze at the sea, I recommend getting up early and going around 5:00 in the morning🫶 #Spring0yentrip #Izu #InatoriOnsen #InatoriGinsui-so #lounge #hotspring #hotspringhotel #hotspringtrip

No matter where in Japan you take public transportation to Inatori, you should first go to Atami, and then transfer to the Ito + Izu Line (about 2 hours) or the Odoriko Line (about 1.5 hours) to Inatori. Inform the hotel in advance that you will get off at Inatori Station, and the hotel will arrange for a driver to pick you up with a purple Ginsuiso flag, of course during the normal check-in hours. The most convenient way is to rent a car in Atami (about 45 minutes) to get to Inatori Ginsuiso. Ginsuiso provides tram parking spaces. The hotel's hardware and software are both traditional Japanese hot spring inns. Many local Japanese people, old and young, were seen bringing the hotel to enjoy the tranquility and relaxation. They have a certain number of fans, so travelers should do their homework and choose a package that suits them. If you want to choose a lower room type at a more affordable price, it is better to stay in the bustling tourist destination of Atami where there are more cost-effective options.

Friends, I go to Izu specifically for this amazing hot spring hotel. I highly recommend you experience it when you visit Izu! 🫶🫶🫶 About transportation and shuttle service: The hotel offers a shuttle service from Atagawa Station, usually in the morning. If you'd like to use this service, remember to email the hotel in advance to make a reservation. If you don't take the shuttle, you can walk from Atagawa Station; it's a 10-minute walk at most. However, the road is a bit winding and there's a small slope, so it might be a little inconvenient if you have luggage. 😊😊😊 The room is amazing: The room is very spacious and decorated in a Japanese tatami style. 🤗🤗🤗 The room faces the ocean, offering a clear view of Izu Oshima Island and a wide-open vista! The balcony can be used to dry clothes, and there's turndown service in the evening. The service is truly outstanding. 😎😎😎😎😎

🏨Hot spring hotels you must experience when traveling in Izu Atagawa Kan, established in 1936, is far from the hustle and bustle, offering unparalleled ocean views from your room. If the weather is good, you can watch the sunrise over the sea from your room🌅 🚘It's a 7–8 minute walk from Izu-Atagawa Station, or you can book the hotel shuttle in advance. The hotel has Chinese-speaking staff, so communication is completely barrier-free. 🪑45-square-meter Japanese-style ocean view room Half-board package booked in advance is 800+ per person Breakfast and dinner are both fantastic and super filling! You can also choose to dine in your room. You can enjoy Izu specialties like splendid alfonsino and abalone. ♨️Rooms have hot springs, and you can also go to the large public bath to enjoy the open-air ocean view hot spring. There were no other guests in the morning, so it felt like a private hot spring. 🛏️After dinner, the housekeeper will help you lay out the tatami mats. Relaxing, watching the sea, and soaking in the hot springs are top priorities at Atagawa Kan. This is how travel should be! The only pity is that it was cloudy and I didn't see the sunrise over the sea.