The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture offers many beaches along its long coastline. The water is generally clearer than at beaches closer to Tokyo, and it is possible to snorkel and spot small fish and corals at some of the beaches.
The official swimming season at Izu beaches is typically from around mid July to late August, but water and weather temperatures allow for beach activities earlier and later than that. Many of the popular beaches are patrolled by lifeguards and have rental shops, food stalls and public toilets nearby. Compared to the beaches closer to Tokyo, there are fewer rules at the beaches in Izu, but most still prohibit barbecues and camping.
East Izu
The peninusla's eastern coast is more populated and urban and includes the cities of Atami and Ito. Lifeguards patrol the beaches during the summer beach season, and shops and restaurants can be found near the beaches. Train and bus frequencies are comparatively frequent, and most places are within walking distance from a train station or bus stop.
Atami Sun Beach
Ten minute walk from Atami Station
Atami Sun Beach is an approximately 400 meter long beach close to Atami Station with rental shops along the road and a marina nearby. Restaurants and convenience stores can be found a short walk away. The beach can get very crowded during the summer with as many people on the shore and in the water.
Nagahama Beach
Ten minute walk from Izutaga Station or 20 minutes by bus from Atami Station
Nagahama is a 400 meter long beach not far from Atami. Popular for swimming and sunbathing, it is also considerably less crowded compared to Atami Sun Beach. Temporary beach huts, rental shops and food stalls open for business during the summer swimming season. Public toilets are open during daytime, and free outdoor showers can be found near them.
Ito Orange Beach
Five minute walk from Ito Station
Approximately 600 meters long, Ito Orange Beach is a relatively popular beach with temporary beach huts and rental shops that open for business during the swimming season. There are also plenty of restaurants and convenience stores nearby.
Around Shimoda
Shimoda is a town near the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula. Its train station, Izukyu-Shimoda, is the terminal stop of the Izukyu Railway Line and also a main hub for buses going further down into the peninsula where many nice beaches can be found. One of the Izu Peninsula's most famous beach, Shirahama Beach is only a short bus ride away from the train station.
Shirahama Beach is an 800 meter long beach and one of the Izu Peninsula's most famous and popular attractions. Convenience stores and shops along the main road offer food, drinks and rental equipment. Public toilets can be found along the main road as well.
Sotoura Beach
Seven minutes by bus from Shimoda Station, followed by a five minute walk to the beach
Sotoura Beach is a 450 meter long swimming and sunbathing beach about 2.5 kilometers away from Shirahama Beach and considerably less crowded. Temporary beach huts and rental shops open for business during the summer swimming season.
Kujuppama Beach
20 minutes by bus from Shimoda Station, followed by a short walk along a relatively steep slope to the beach
Kujuppama Beach is a small and slightly hidden beach along the western Tsumekizaki Coast. Despite its size and location, the beach is fairly popular with many visitors swimming and sunbathing. Facilities at the beach include a rental shop, food stand and toilets. Kujuppama Beach is best accessed by car, as buses to the Tsumekizaki Coast are very infrequent.
Tatadohama Beach
About seven minutes by bus from Shimoda Station, followed by a five minute walk to the beach
The approximately 400 meter long Tatadohama Beach is a popular beach for surfing, swimming and sunbathing. Swimming and surfing should be carried out in their designated zones in the water. Rental shops and beach huts offer shelter, food, drinks and rental equipment during the day. Public toilets are available on site.
Iritahama Beach
About ten minutes by bus from Shimoda Station, followed by a five minute walk to the beach
Iritahama Beach is about a 400 meter long beach located close to Tatadohama Beach. Surfing, swimming and sunbathing are also popular activities at Iritahama Beach, like at Tadatohama. Food stands, rental shops and toilets open for business during the summer swimming season near the beach.
Kisami Ohama Beach
Ten minutes by bus from Shimoda Station, followed by a 15 minute walk
Kisami Ohama Beach is about a 350 meter long beach that is popular for surfing, swimming and sunbathing. Designated zones are set aside for swimming and surfing, and visitors should take note before entering the water. Rental shops and beach huts open during the summer swimming season and offer paid showers and toilets, food and drinks, as well as rental equipment.
Yumigahama Beach
25 minutes by bus from Shimoda Station
Yumigahama Beach is about a one kilometer long beach near the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, popular for swimming and sunbathing. Temporary rental shops and beach huts open for business during the summer swimming season, offering beachgoers food and drinks, shade, rental equipment and showers. Public toilets are also available nearby.
South Izu
Due to their remote location, most of the beaches in the south of the Izu Peninsula tend to be less crowded compared to those around Atami and Shimoda. Bus service is relatively infrequent to the beaches, and travel by car is a much more convenient way to get around. Lifeguards patrol the beaches during the summer season, and parking is charged at a flat rate of typically 700 to 1000 yen a day.
Hirizo Beach
Two minute ferry ride from Nakagi Port (2000 yen for a round trip)
Hirizo Beach is right by the southern tip of the peninsula and can only be reached by a two minute boat ride. The waters surrounding the small, rocky beach are perfect for snorkeling and swimming. The beach gets very crowded during the summer holidays. There are only porta toilets at the beach, while other facilities like rental shops, scant food and drink stores can be found near the boat terminal.
Yagawa Beach and Mera Athletics Water Park
Three minute ferry ride from Mera Port (1500 yen for a round trip)
Yagawa Beach is a less crowded version of Hirizo Beach and offers snorkeling and swimming in very calm waters. The beach can be reached in a three-minute boat ride from Mera Port where the Mera Athletics Water Park is located. There is a single porta-toilet on the beach, and showers can be found near the water park. Note that there are no rental shops nor food and drink stores nearby.
Kumomi Beach
20 minute by bus from Matsuzaki
Kumomi Beach is a 300 meter long, sandy beach along the southwestern coast of the Izu Peninsula. The beach is located in an inlet, and the waters are clean and calm, making the beach suitable for children to swim in. There are limited toilet and shower facilities, but no rental shops nor beach huts. There are numerous minshuku near Kumomi Beach as well as a hot spring area.
West Izu
The western coast of the Izu Peninsula is beautiful and more remote than the eastern coast. Public transportation tends to be infrequent, and driving is more convenient to get around, although some of the smaller roads are narrow and parking lots can get full in summer. Some of the beaches towards the northwestern end offer views of Mount Fuji when visibility is good.
Noribama Beach is located right beside the popular attraction Dogashima in western Izu. The 150 meter long, sandy beach is bordered by Dogashima's dramatic stone formations, offering very scenic views. Beach huts and rental shops line the beach, and there are ample public facilities like toilets nearby.
Futo Beach
Five minute bus ride north of Dogashima, followed by a ten minute walk
Futo Beach is about 2.5 kilometers north of Dogashima. The 200 meter long stone beach lies in a protected cove which makes it suitable for children to swim. Visitors at the beach can see magmatic dikes that line part of the Futo Coast. Public facilities like toilets and showers are available, with a couple of beach huts.
Tagose Beach
Five minute bus ride north of Dogashima to Tago, followed by a 20 minute walk
Tagose Beach is tucked away at the end of the small bay where the town of Tago is located. The small, 100 meter long, stony beach offers clear waters and is suitable for both swimming and snorkeling. Good swimmers can also swim to an even smaller beach across from Tagose for more space. There are a couple of beach huts and limited toilets and showers.
Koganezaki Beach
20 minutes by bus north of Dogashima or 75 minutes by bus from Shuzenji Station, followed by a 10 minute walk
Koganezaki Beach is a 100 meter long, stony beach. The waters surrounding the beach are very clear and suitable for snorkeling and swimming. There is a camping ground near the beach as well as a smaller beach mainly used by the diving school there. Public facilities like toilets and showers are available, but there are no beach huts nor rental shops. Not far from the beach is Koganezaki Park where visitors can see various rock formations and Mount Fuji from the observatory when the weather is clear.
Crystal Beach is a 500 meter long, sandy beach in western Izu. The long and relatively shallow beach with calm waters makes it suitable for children to play in the water and go swimming. The beach is also home to Izu's largest beach camping ground, the Ugusu Campsite, which offers camping right by the beach. As such, there are ample of toilets, changing and shower facilities, as well as a limited number of foot and drink stores nearby.
Mihama Beach
In Heda Town
The 700 meter long Mihama Beach is a popular beach for families in the summer. Located in a protected cove, the waters are calm and suitable for children to swim and play. Numerous beach huts and rental shops line the beach, and there are toilets and outdoor showers. Mount Fuji can also be seen looming in the distance when the weather is clear.
Ose Beach
40 to 60 minutes by car from either Numazu or Shuzenji Station
Ose Beach is a popular, 360 meter long beach in western Izu. Beach huts, rental and dive shops line the beach and offer plenty of choices for activities. The waters are relatively clear, allowing for snorkeling opportunities as well as swimming. Beach dives are also popular from Ose, and in the summer about a third of the beach is separate to allow divers to enter. Mount Fuji can be seen across the water when the weather is clear.
Rarara Sun Beach
45 minutes by bus from Numazu Station
The 230 meter long, man-made Rarara Sun Beach can be found near the northern base of the Izu Peninsula. There is a rock pool area for kids, and the waters are also calm and suitable for swimming thanks to the breakwaters near the beach. Public toilets and outdoor showers are available, and there are beach huts by the beach as well. Mount Fuji can be seen across the water when visibility is good.
Located in Atami, 2.1 km from Atami Sun Beach, Watei Kazekomichi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star ryokan offers room service, free shuttle service and free WiFi. Each room is equipped with a balcony with a city view. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Watei Kazekomichi offers certain units with garden views, and each room comes with a kettle. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available daily at Watei Kazekomichi. The ryokan offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Shuzen-ji Temple is 31 km from Watei Kazekomichi, while Hakone-Yumoto Station is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 56 km from the accommodation.
Located in the central area of Atami and a 15-minute walk from JR Atami Station, Guest House MARUYA offers capsule rooms fitted with Japanese futon-bedding. Guests can take a few minutes' walk to soak in the nearby hot springs or a 10-minute drive to visit the Atami Castle. JR Shinyokohama Station can be reached with a 50-minute ride on the shinkansen (bullet train). Haneda Airport is a 2-hour drive away from the property. There is a shared kitchen and lounge, where guests can socialise and relax. Washing machines and towel rentals are available at a surcharge. Each room at MARUYA Guest House comes with a power outlet and clothes hangers. Bathroom facilities are shared with other guests. Meals are not provided at the property; however, there are several dining options nearby.
Hotel New Akao is a 10-minute ride from JR Atami Train Station, and a free shuttle is offered. The modern accommodation features hot-spring baths with ocean views, a rooftop garden and a French restaurant. Spacious guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge, a tea/coffee maker and a television set. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. Free WiFi is availble in all areas.
Situated in Atami, 1.4 km from Atami Sun Beach, Atami Korakuen Hotel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is set 28 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, 33 km from Shuzen-ji Temple and 47 km from Mount Daruma. The hotel has a sauna, room service and free WiFi. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, all rooms at Atami Korakuen Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also boast a balcony. The units will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. The reception at Atami Korakuen Hotel can provide tips on the area. Hakone Checkpoint is 21 km from the hotel, while Hakone Shrine is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 54 km from Atami Korakuen Hotel.
Located in Atami and with Atami Sun Beach reachable within 1.9 km, Guesthouse Nishihara provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 2-star guest house offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The guest house offers certain rooms with city views, and each room includes a kettle. At Guesthouse Nishihara each room comes with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers 2-star accommodation with a hot spring bath and barbecue. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 25 km from Guesthouse Nishihara, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 56 km from the guest house.
Situated in a quiet neighbourhood in Atami, Guest House Megumi is just a 5-minute walk from JR Atami Station. Atami Sun Beach is can be reached via a 4-minute stroll. Private parking and free WiFi are available on site. Every room has a sea view, and guests can enjoy fireworks during Atami Fireworks Festival in a guest room. A shared bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a shared lounge with a TV at the property. For guests' comfort, a natural hot spring bath is provided free of charge. Rental towels and washing machine are available at a fee. There are some dining options and convenience store within a 10-minute walk. Izusan Shrine is 1.6 km from Guest House Megumi, while Nagahama Beach is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 81 km from Guest House Megumi.
Located along Atami Sun Beach and looking out to the Pacific Ocean, Hotel Micuras boasts spacious hot spring baths, a sauna and a massage spa. This modern and stylish hotel offers large guestrooms and free Wi-Fi at the public area. JR Atami Station is a 10-minute walk away. Fitted with a relaxing ambience and wide windows, each room comes with a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player. A fridge and an electric kettle with tea bags are also included. Rooms with sea views feature a shower booth with a rain shower head. While staying at the Micuras Hotel guests can unwind in the public hot spring baths with a great ocean view, or receive rejuvenating massages at on-site Sanacion Spa. Free luggage storage services are offered. The hotel is a 12-minute walk from Kinomiya Shrine. MOA Museum of Art is a 10-minute drive or taxi ride away. Micuras Dining restaurant offers exquisite French cuisine and fine wine in an elegant setting. The hotel serves American breakfast daily.
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Situated in Atami, 2.7 km from Atami Sun Beach, ISHINOYA Atami features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star ryokan offers free shuttle service, luggage storage space and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is located 27 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station. The ryokan provides some rooms with sea views, and rooms include a private bathroom. An Asian breakfast is available each morning at ISHINOYA Atami. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath. Shuzen-ji Temple is 31 km from ISHINOYA Atami, while Mount Daruma is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oshima Airport, 57 km from the ryokan.
Featuring open-air hot-spring baths and traditional multi-course meals, Shihomiya Ryokan is a 3-minute walk from JR Atami Train Station. The Japanese rooms include futon beds and a flat-screen TV. Ryokan Shihomiyafs air-conditioned rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. Guests can make fresh green tea or enjoy a drink from the minibar. A Western toilet is attached, and bathing facilities are shared. Kurai Shrine and MOA Museum are just 1.6 km away. Himenosawa Park and Nishi-Atami Golf Course are about a 15-minute drive from the hotel. A hot-spring bath can be reserved for private use, for a fee. Guests can relax with a massage. Coffee and tea are offered at the lobby cafe.
