Izu sightseeing model course|Recommended spots to visit by car and day trip
Izu sightseeing that can be done on a day trip from Kanto
will be featured!
This time
Higashiizu
model course by car
Introducing. We will tell you about standard sightseeing spots and scenic spots that you can visit on a day trip!
Along the way of the model course,
Activities and experiences that can be enjoyed around each spot
I am also introducing
Hot springs, gourmet food, activities and experiences, and full of charm
Izu
Why don't you visit and enjoy your holiday?
table of contents
- 1 Izu Sightseeing Recommended Model Course: Route & Map
- 2 Atami Onsen
- 3 Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum
- 4 Mount Omuro
- 5 Jogasaki Coast
- 6 Izu Kogen
- 7 Akasawa day trip hot spring building
- 8 Izu Popular Activity/Experience Ranking
- 9 Let's go around Izu sightseeing efficiently with a model course!
- 10 Editorial department recommended feature articles
Izu Sightseeing Recommended Model Course: Route & Map
A memorable starting point for the Izu sightseeing model course/day trip is Atami, a resort area facing Sagami Bay!
First, let's rent a car around JR Atami Station.
Once you leave, head south along the coastline and visit classic spots and scenic spots on a day trip!
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However, as it is a popular tourist spot, congestion is expected depending on the season.
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It's OK to change the model course depending on the situation while checking the traffic situation! !
Atami Onsen
The starting point is the gateway to the Izu Peninsula from the city center.
Atami Onsen
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Atami city
There are six major hot spring villages (Atami, Izu Yugawara, Izusan, Izu Taga, Ajiro, Hatsushima), and Atami Onsen is one of them.
Once a hot spring resort loved by the military commander Tokugawa Ieyasu, it is now known as a popular resort area in the Kanto region facing Sagamihara Bay. .
There are also plenty of hot spring facilities that can be used on a day trip without staying overnight.
At the beginning of your trip, how about relaxing in Atami's hot springs to relax?
After bathing in Atami Onsen, A panoramic view of Sagami Bay with various collections including national treasures " MOA Museum of Art It is also recommended to enjoy art at .
another, A castle overlooking the Izu Peninsula and remote islands, including Atami Onsen Atami Castle There are plenty of sightseeing spots that you can enjoy together with the hot springs, such as .
In addition, a large-scale fireworks display that launches from the sea " Atami Marine Fireworks Festival "teeth, One of the most popular events in the Atami area, held more than 10 times a year!
The sound of the fireworks echoes off the mountains surrounding Atami Bay, and you can enjoy the powerful scenery and sound!
Congestion is expected in the surrounding area during the Atami Sea Fireworks Festival
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If you want to enjoy Izu slowly while enjoying the Atami fireworks, please allow a little extra time in your schedule.
Izu × 1 night 2 days driving trip
and so on.
Around Atami Onsen, in the lush green mountains Paragliding experience or in the Bay Area SUP yoga is popular!
You can participate empty-handed photo frame making or Indigo dyeing experience etc. are held indoors, so you can enjoy them without any problems even in rainy weather.
[Shizuoka/Atami] Sun Beach "SUP Yoga Course" Empty-handed OK!
Enjoy yoga on SUP. It will be held on a private beach, so you can feel floating on the sea, the sound of waves in nature, and the chirping of birds. It is safer and more secure because it is anchored to a dedicated SUP dog at a dedicated SUP yoga station and anchored to dock and fix it to the nape without waves. General Incorporated Association Japan
[Shizuoka/ Atami] Challenge to fly alone! Paragliding experience (half-day course)
I will challenge you to fly alone with a paraglider! It takes courage for anyone to challenge something for the first time. but! Actually, even one person can fly in the sky. Please try it yourself. I'm sure you'll see a different sky world from yesterday.
Indigo dyeing experience using a plain tenugui. Children over 3 years old can experience it. Good location, 5 minutes from the station through the street of souvenir shops! You can take the dyed tenugui home with you on the spot! ! ! It's good to use it at your accommodation right away ♬
Address: Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum
About 15 minutes by car from JR Atami Station.
Atami
This facility is located on the grounds of Atami Castle mentioned above, close to Nishikigaura, a scenic seaside spot in the southern part of the city.
" Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum As the name suggests, We are exhibiting unique trick art using optical illusions. .
In the facility, there are many surreal and comical exhibits, such as works in which animals in the paintings can be seen popping out, and works in which you can enter famous paintings.
There are works that allow you to take pictures of a giant animal about to be eaten, and works that make people in the same room look like different sizes.
You can actually experience the optical illusion and there are plenty of exhibits that are outstandingly topical and can be posted on social media.
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Visit with your family or couple and take lots of great photos as a memory of your trip to Izu!
Since it is an indoor facility,
Recommended spots for rainy days and bad weather
you know!
Address: 1993 Sogayama, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture On the premises of Atami Castle
Mount Omuro
About 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from the Atami Trick Art Labyrinth Museum.
of the Izu Peninsula and the central part of the east coast
Ito
・
Izukogen area
It is a volcano in the city and is a regional landmark.
" Mount Omuro ” is a unisexual volcano that was formed in a single eruption. It was formed by depositing pebbles (scoria) ejected during an eruption about 4,000 years ago. .
At an altitude of about 580m, the entire mountain is covered with lush greenery and has beautiful curves that make it hard to believe that it was formed by a natural eruption.
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Once you see it, you will never forget the silhouette that makes an impact, as if a bowl or rice bowl has been turned upside down!
In addition to being designated as a national natural monument, in 2009 (Heisei 21), it won the Shizuoka Prefecture Landscape Award for Excellence, and in 2018 (Heisei 30), it was certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Easy lift access to the summit . From the crater site with a circumference of about 1 km, you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama overlooking Mt. Fuji, Sagami Bay, Izu Seven Islands, etc.
Every spring, in order to preserve the landscape, the traditional event of burning the entire mountain Omuro Yamayama Yaki ” is performed. You can see the spectacular view of the mountain surface gradually burning!
If you enjoy activities around Mt. Omuro,
Paragliding experience
and beginners welcome on the Ito coast
snorkeling
・
Diving experience
is recommended.
electric potter's wheel
used
Pottery experience
is also popular! How about a memento of your trip to Izu?
We will pick you up at Izu-Taga Station! Would you like to experience Paragliding easily? You can enjoy the scenic nature of Izu registered as a geopark from the sky. Just take a few steps forward at a speed similar to jogging and you will be in the sky. All aerial maneuvers are performed by experienced instructors, so you can rest assured. Focus on enjoying the scenery.
[Shizuoka/ Izu] <Photo gift> Snorkeling experience in the sea of Izu, for beginners
This course is recommended for those who are interested in playing in the sea, but want to enjoy it safely and casually. Snorkeling is a sport where you observe the water while floating on the surface of the water ♪ Because you wear a buoyant body, you can enjoy the sea of Izu even if you can not swim. Enjoyed by the customers of
It is a plan that I would definitely recommend to first-timers♪ It is the No. 1 popular diving shop in the area on a certain travel site. You can basically bring towels, swimwear, and sandals! You can rest assured that all rental fees are included! With the support of veteran instructors, even first-timers can participate with peace of mind. Click here for the morning course ⇒ https://act
Address: 672-2 Ike, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Jogasaki Coast
About 25 minutes by car from "Omuroyama",
Ito
・
Izu Kogen
Located on the east side of the
Jogasaki Coast
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It is a scenic spot characterized by rugged rock walls and lush green plants growing on them.
The terrain with height differences was created by the eruption about 4,000 years ago that led to the formation of Mt. Omuro. Combined with the crashing waves, it creates a powerful and thrilling landscape. .
around "Picnical Course", a 9km walking path is well maintained, so you can enjoy the scenery created by the greenery and the sea while walking lightly.
When strolling along the Jogasaki coast, one thing you definitely want to check out is the "
Kadowaki Suspension Bridge
”!
"Kadowaki Suspension Bridge" is a suspension bridge with a total length of about 48m and a height of about 23m.
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For those who want to enjoy the superb view and those who want to get excited, please try crossing!
Address: Futo, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Izu Kogen
About 15 minutes by car from Jogasaki Kaigan.
The plateau area spreading at the foot of Mt. Omuro is called "
Izu Kogen
” is called.
Mt. Omuro and the Jogasaki coast mentioned above are also included in "Izukogen."
In addition to sightseeing spots created by nature, there are plenty of attractive indoor sightseeing spots that can be enjoyed even in rainy weather, such as the following.
A unique museum that displays Showa retro toys, fashion, cursed dolls, etc.
Suspicious Boys and Girls Museum
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Focusing on cats, including tigers, lions, and cheetahs, you can actually interact with cats.
cat museum
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Mainly valuable antique music boxes, automatic musical instruments and gramophones collected from all over the world are exhibited, and you can actually listen to the performance.
Izu Music Box Museum
"etc.
Each facility has a completely different theme, so you won't get bored!
Talk to your travel companions and visit the spots that interest you.
In the Izu Kogen area, you can enjoy it with an instructor's lecture Diving experience is popular.
Eat the finished product with tempura Soba making experience or, Handprint/footprint plate making experience for children/dogs I also recommend it!
[Shizuoka Izukogen] Advantageous experience diving plan for 2 or more people<写真プレゼント!>
We have prepared a price-value experience diving plan limited to 1 dive and 2 people or more. Whether you are a complete beginner or have participated several times, you can enjoy it with confidence. Why don't you experience the wonderful sea of Izu with the experience diving of AQUOS? All diving equipment will be provided, so you can participate with only one swimsuit.
Request for measures against corona *If you are unwell or have a fever, you cannot enter the store. *Both participants and visitors are requested to wear a mask. *Please wash your hands thoroughly and thoroughly. *Please maintain social distance from other customers. *Please let us know if you need gloves. This is a plan where you can have a full-fledged soba-making experience with tempura. bright net
It has appeared as a menu that can be enjoyed with children's handprints and dogs. Make a free-form ceramic plate (ceramic plate), add letters, footprints, color, etc. Recommended as a dog plate or a nameplate for your home.
Address: 1183 Yawatano, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Akasawa day trip hot spring building
About 15 minutes by car from Izu Kogen.
Located in the southern part of the Ito/Izu Kogen area,
Akazawa Hot Spring Village
It is a facility located in
Located on a hill facing Sagami Bay, you can soak in the hot spring while gazing at the superb view that makes the most of the location. .
The open-air bath is the place where you can especially enjoy the superb view at Akasawa Day Trip Onsenkan!
Spacious bathtub with a long width is attractive "
25m view open-air bath (Choboro Tenburo)
"and"
20m view open-air bath (Temboro Tenburo)
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You can enjoy a large panorama overlooking the horizon of the mountains of the Izu Peninsula, Sagami Bay, and the Pacific Ocean together with the hot springs.
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The edges of the two open-air baths facing the sea are designed to be low, so if you soak in the water up to your shoulders, you can enjoy the unique view of the bath and the sea connecting!
There are also private rooms with open-air baths where you can enjoy the ocean view, and depending on the room, there are bathtubs made of different materials, such as rock baths, pottery baths, cypress baths, and barrel baths.
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When you visit Akasawa Day Trip Onsenkan with your family, friends, or couple, how about spending some relaxing time in a private room to take a break before heading home?
In addition, at the restaurant in the facility, you can enjoy Izu gourmet dishes using local seafood, such as sashimi, boiled fish, and tempura, while gazing at Sagami Bay.
Let's enjoy the taste of Izu, fortunately, after healing the fatigue of the trip in the hot spring!
Address: 163-1 Ukiyama Akasawa, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Izu Popular Activity/Experience Ranking
In addition to the above, you can enjoy various activities and experiences in Izu.
Izukogen area
Then, even those who can't swim can enjoy it for beginners
Diving experience
is popular!
Right next to the Izu Kogen area
Ito area
can be used privately in a reserved tent sauna.
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A remote island floating in Sagami Bay
Hatsushima
If you visit
You can enjoy flower tours admiring colorful subtropical plants!
If there are activities and experiences that interest you, adjust the schedule and include them in your model course!
- 4.8
- (8 reviews and experiences)
This plan is highly recommended for first-timers. Basically, you can bring a towel, a swimsuit, and sandals! You can rest assured that all rental fees are included! With the support of veteran instructors, even first-timers can participate with peace of mind.
- 4.7
- (3 reviews/testimonials)
Request for measures against corona *If you are unwell or have a fever, you cannot enter the store. *Both participants and visitors are requested to wear a mask. *Please wash your hands thoroughly and thoroughly. *Please maintain social distance from other customers. *Please let us know if you need gloves. This is a plan where you can have a full-fledged soba-making experience with tempura. bright net
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
It is a plan that I would definitely recommend to first-timers♪ It is the No. 1 popular diving shop in the area on a certain travel site. You can basically bring towels, swimwear, and sandals! You can rest assured that all rental fees are included! With the support of veteran instructors, even first-timers can participate with peace of mind. Click here for the morning course ⇒ https://act
- 4.7
- (16 reviews and testimonials)
The surprise of being able to breathe in the sea is a thrill that only those who have tasted it can understand. This course is for those who are completely new to diving, so you can easily experience the charm of underwater fun. A wealth of instructors with over 20 years of experience will guide you kindly and carefully, so couples, parents and children, and seniors can participate with peace of mind. Commemorative photo collection of experience diving
[Shizuoka Izukogen] Advantageous experience diving plan for 2 or more people<写真プレゼント!>
- 5.0
- (3 reviews/testimonials)
We have prepared a price-value experience diving plan limited to 1 dive and 2 people or more. Whether you are a complete beginner or have participated several times, you can enjoy it with confidence. Why don't you experience the wonderful sea of Izu with the experience diving of AQUOS? All diving equipment will be provided, so you can participate with only one swimsuit.
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
Free pick-up from Jogasaki Kaigan Station with towel, shampoo and towel rental during the empty-handed GO campaign! Fellows of the sea gather together! Great plan including drinks and photography service! Fully equipped! The Jogasaki Coast, which has been designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark and has become a World Heritage Site, is a kind of warm current called the Kuroshio Current, where you can observe a wide variety of fish. Experienced
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
Free pick-up from Jogasaki Kaigan Station with towel, shampoo and towel rental during the empty-handed GO campaign! Fellows of the sea gather together! Great plan including drinks and photography service! Fully equipped! The Jogasaki Coast, which has been designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark and has become a World Heritage Site, is a kind of warm current called the Kuroshio Current, where you can observe a wide variety of fish. Experienced
- 4.5
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
Yawatano Kiln's most popular plan. Why don't you try the longed-for electric potter's wheel experience? You can use clay as much as you want for 40 minutes, so please make as many pieces as you like. You can choose the work you want to bake from among them, and the firing cost will be determined by the weight of the work. Estimated firing cost is about 1,500 yen per teacup.
A hole is drilled into the pre-made shape. You can put tea leaves or aromatic oil in the incense dish to enjoy the scent.
The plate is painted with a special pen. It's okay if you don't have an art sense! Let's draw freely and have fun! Anyone can feel free to enjoy it.
Let's go around Izu sightseeing efficiently with a model course!
Izu can be visited on a day trip from central Tokyo, Kanto's leading tourist spot !
There is no shortage of activities and experiences, so if you visit regularly, you will find new attractions.
For a day trip to Izu, It is recommended to go around efficiently by model course & car is!
*The information in this article is current as of May 2023.