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Introducing Izu-hantō
This peninsula, about 100km southwest of Tokyo in Shizuoka-ken, is a popular destination for its history, including the Black Ships, its lush greenery, rugged coastline, abundant onsen, and foods like himono (sun-dried fish), mikan (oranges) and wasabi. Weekends and holidays can be crowded, particularly in summer, but crowds usually thin out once you get past the touristy resort of Atami. Over on the west coast it’s always much quieter.
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An easy loop takes you by train to Itō on the east coast (reachable by JR from Tokyo), from where you can enjoy drop-dead coastal views on the train or bus to historic Shimoda. Then journey by bus across a landscape of hilly countryside, farms and rural townships to Matsuzaki and Dōgashima on Izu’s west coast. Finish at the intimate onsen village Shuzenji before catching the Izu-Hakone Tetsudō line to Mishima to connect back to the JR.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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