Izu Peninsula (Izu Hanto)

What to know

The Izu Peninsula (Izu Hantō) is a popular resort area known for its hot springs, stunning coastlines, beaches, mild climate, and scenic mountains. Located about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo, it's a favorite weekend escape with excellent train connections. Mount Fuji, just 50 kilometers north, can be seen from the western coast.

The eastern coast is more developed, with larger cities like Atami, Ito, and Shimoda offering beaches and hot springs. The southern and western coasts are less developed, featuring rugged shorelines best seen at Irozaki and Dogashima.

Activities and attractions

Kawazu Cherry Blossom FestivalFestival of a very early blooming tree varietyCape IrozakiDramatic coastline in southern IzuMOA Museum of ArtOutstanding museum on Asian artShuzenji OnsenAttractive hot spring resortJogasaki CoastScenic coastline with a suspension bridgeKawazu Seven WaterfallsSeven waterfalls along a walking trailMount OmuroPerfectly shaped grass-covered extinct volcanoShirahama BeachWhite sand beach just outside ShimodaDogashimaScenic coastline in western IzuTokaikan Former RyokanA beautiful former ryokan open to the publicItoPopular hot spring city surrounded by natureShimodaSouthernmost city on the Izu PeninsulaAtamiOnsen town at the entrance of the peninsulaPerry's Black ShipsAttractions related to Perry's arrivalShimoda ParkAttractive, forested hilltop parkIzu Shaboten ZooBotanical and zoological gardenAtami CastleConcrete construction overlooking AtamiToi Kinzan Gold MineA former gold mine developed for touristsNirayama Reverberatory FurnaceBest preserved, early reverberatory furnaceKiunkaku Former RyokanFormer ryokan in Atami open to the public