IZU PeninsulaAn independent English guide to the Izu Peninsula
Trip guides

Plan your trip to the Izu Peninsula

Our pages, grouped into four guides: where to soak, where to walk and swim, how to get around and when to go.

Onsen towns and places to stayWhere to soak and where to sleep: Izu's hot spring towns, historic ryokan and longer stays.Coast, beaches and volcanoesLava cliffs, sea caves, white-sand beaches and the volcanic landscapes of the Izu Peninsula Geopark.Getting there, towns and day tripsTrains, buses and passes, plus day plans for Atami, Shimoda and the historic towns of Izu.Seasons, festivals and trip planningPlum and cherry blossoms, summer festivals, autumn leaves and how to plan a short or a long stay.