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Izu Peninsula area guide

For hot springs and the coast.

What this area is like

Atami is a hot-spring resort near Tokyo, Shuzenji is a quiet temple town, and Shimoda has beaches and history from the arrival of Commodore Perry. The Jogasaki coast has a suspension bridge over the sea.

Plan your visit

Odoriko limited expresses run from Tokyo to Ito and Shimoda.

Choose your next step

Places to see in this area

Jogasaki Coast

Black lava cliffs pounded by the Pacific, crossed by the 23 m-high Kadowaki suspension bridge.

Access
About 30 minutes on foot from Jogasaki-Kaigan Station (Izu Kyuko Line).
Hours
Open at all times.
Fee
Free.
Address
Futo, Ito, Shizuoka

The bridge sways in a sea breeze. There are no coin lockers, so travel light.

Source: JTB Guide to Japan ↗

How to plan your time here

  • Ride the Odoriko limited express from Tokyo to Ito (about 1 hour 45 minutes), walk Jogasaki, and spend the night in an onsen ryokan.
  • Mount Omuro and the Izu Kogen museums are nearby; Shuzenji and Shimoda suit a second day.

Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.

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