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TOP > Shopping & Sightseeing > Izu
Izu, a peninsula jutting out into the Pacific Ocean, is famous for its beautiful beaches, plentiful hot springs (onsen) and wonderful scenery. The Izu Peninsula is divided into several areas, including Ito and Minami-Izu. Ito, the gateway to Izu, has many hot springs, art museums and plentiful accommodations. Minami-Izu (southern Izu) is especially well known for their beautiful coastline and gushing hot springs. Conveniently accessible from Tokyo (Shinjuku) either by the Odakyu "Romancecar" or by JR line via Odawara.
Izu Sightseeing
Shuzen-ji temple, a famous spot in Ito that, is the setting for the Tale of Shuzenji
Sunset at Dogashima, one of Nishi Izu’s most scenic spots
The rocky coastline at Irozaki, the southernmost cape of the Izu Peninsula
Sightseeing Map
Access
- ■From Tokyo (Shinjuku) to Odawara
- By “Romancecar” limited express: 64 min.
- By express train (non-reserved seats):approx. 90 min.
- ■From Odawara to Ito via Atami
- By JR line: 50 min.
Useful information Related pages
■Traffic
The limited express Romancecar, the most comfortable way of traveling from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto, Enoshima, Kamakura and Numazu
■Ticket
Economical Freepass to the Ito area
Economical Freepass to the Minami-Izu area
■Sightseeing
Information on the Odakyu transport network and sightseeing spots
