Izu City
Izu City is the biggest area within the peninsula, combining the four towns, Shuzenji, Nakaizu, Amagi and Toi. This area is jam-packed full of amazing viewpoints and plenty of local events/places of interest to keep you entertained.
THE IZU PENINSULA
How to get to Izu City
There are two main ways to travel to Izu City (excluding car) so depending on your budget, time and preferred means of transport you have plenty of options. Please note that to get further than Shuzenji you will need to transfer to the local bus. To make your own travel plans https://www.hyperdia.com/en/ provides English search options.
✿ Bullet Train (Shinkansen)/train/local bus
From Tokyo Station, take the bullet train to Mishima station and switch to the Izu Hakone Tetsudo Line. From Shuzenji you will need to take the local bus to get to any other area.
Cost: ￥5,320 (as of December 2020) – train only
Time: 104 minutes – train only
✿ Local Train/bus
From Tokyo Station, take the JR Tokaido Line for Mishima. Switch to the JR Tokaido Local Line and continue on to Shuzenji. From Shuzenji you will need to take the local bus to get to any other area.
Cost: ￥3,160 – 4,920 (as of December 2020)
Time: 151 to 215 minutes
Things to See
MT. DARUMA
A scenic viewpoint overlooking the Izu Peninsula towards Mt. Fuji.
Note – accessible by car or bus
STATUE OF MINAMOTO NO YOSHITSUNE
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13 VESSEL GRAVES
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SHUZENJI TEMPLE
A small temple situated in the heart of Shuzenji Onsen.
Note – accessible by car or bus
TOKKO NO YU
A hot spring thought to be one of the first in Japan.
Note – accessible by car or bus
SHUZENJI BAMBOO GROVE
A bamboo forest situated in the heart of Shuzenji Onsen.
Note – accessible by car or bus
KAEDE BRIDGE
A bridge famous for its view of the autumn leaves.
Note – accessible by car or bus
SHUZENJI BOTANICAL GARDEN
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SHUZENJI MAPLE LEAF FOREST
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MASUYAMA TEMPLE
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KANOGAWA MEMORIAL PARK
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SUKUMOYAMA OBSERVATION DECK
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ASAHI FALLS
A waterfall hidden within Izu City.
Note – accessible by car or bus
KATSURA DAISHI
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NISHIIZU SKYLINE TOI PARKING LOT
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IZU RICE FIELD ART
A piece of artwork created by the locals using rice.
Note – accessible by car or bus
ODOI BEACH
A beach popular with tourists during the summer season.
Note – accessible by car or bus
TRAVELLER’S CAPE
A scenic viewpoint overlooking Toi and the Suruga Bay.
Note – accessible by car or bus
OMI RIVER WASABI
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MATSUBARA PARK
A park featuring one of the world’s largest flower clocks.
Note – accessible by car or bus
TOI BEACH
A small beach popular in summer along the Nishiizu coast.
Note – accessible by car or bus
MEITOKUJI TEMPLE
A temple dedicated to improving your bowel movements.
Note – accessible by car or bus
BANJO FALLS
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KODAKI FALLS
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WASABI FIELDS
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GYOKI FALLS
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TOI CHERRY BLOSSOMS
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SAIFUKUJI TEMPLE
A small temple with a local cherry blossom festival.
Note – accessible by car or bus
LOVER’S CAPE
A scenic viewpoint overlooking the Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji.
Note – accessible by car or bus
DARUMA TEMPLE
A small temple dedicated to Daruma.
Note – accessible by car or bus
AMAGI WALL ART
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FUDO FALLS
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YOKOJO FALLS
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JOREN FALLS
A waterfall situated in the heart of the Izu Peninsula.
Note – accessible by car or bus
UENO FALLS
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KAZEHAYA PASS
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NAMESAWA GORGE
A gorge situated in the heart of the Izu Peninsula.
Note – accessible by car or bus
NOBUO ETO MEMORIAL MONUMENT
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OLD AMAGI TUNNEL
An old tunnel said to be the first stone only tunnel in Japan.
Note – accessible by car or bus
ANRAKUJI TEMPLE
A small, local temple with its own hot spring.
Note – accessible by car or bus
SEIUNJI TEMPLE
A temple in the heart of Toi on the west coast of Izu.
Note – accessible by car or bus
SUWA SHRINE
A small, local temple with a great summer festival.
Note – accessible by car or bus
BANFUKUJI TEMPLE
A small temple famous for its early blooming cherry blossoms.
Note – accessible by car or bus
AMAGI GREEN GARDEN
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DEAI BRIDGE
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