East Izu Region (Atami, Atagawa, Inatori) Atsuko Inaba's opinion Surrounded by the wide expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the coast of East Izu has springs gushing with hot water. The source of this hot water reaches temperatures of over 100 degrees Celsius and is the reason why the place names Atami ("hot sea") and Atagawa ("hot river") exist. Seeing the sun rising above the sea in which Izu's seven islands are interspersed is sure to make you feel as if you are bursting with joy! The flowers of the four seasons are represented in this region: peach flowers at Inatori that are used as decorations for hina dolls: cherry blossoms, carnations, roses and irises at Kawazu; camellia bushes at Okawa; plum blossoms, cherry blossoms at Atami; hamayu and tsuwabuchi flowers, and herbs at Atakawa. The pleasantly smelling fragrance of mandarin oranges wafts through the air during the month of May. Why not come along and envelop yourself in a fragrance of flowers while enjoying a spectacular view from an outdoor hot spring?   Hotel Cetus Royal Located in the center of Atagawa onsen beach. Facing the Pacific Ocean, all rooms are ocean view, and the sight of Izu Shichi-to is great. Seafood using fish and shellfish caught in local area is served to each room. Boulders making up the baths are piled by experts and are very artistic. We offer support to our guests to making the stay fully enjoyed. Guests can feel Japanese art closer as there are paintings, Arita ware, Satuma ware and Tousansai pots displayed in our building.   Hotel Katara Fukushimaya Using the great Izu Atagawa onsen that prides in its volume and quality as the best in Izu, we are an amusing resort atmosphere. Katara means “under the sun light” in Malayo-Polynesian. All rooms are ocean view. An open atmosphere of indoor swimming pool that takes in natural light and an out door Jacuzzi bath spreads out. Meals in guest rooms or a la carte menu using carefully chosen ingredients in the dining room is available. We also have IFA acknowledged esthetician’s aromatherapy esthetic for women.   Inatori Tokai Hotel Yuen This grand sight will be a great refreshment to a soul. We possess the first source of the hot spring water excavated in Inatori onsen. Sea food “funamori”(sashimi served on a miniature boat) of fresh fish and shellfish, boiled Kinmedai(a type of a bream) the Inatori’s special product and the shabu-shabu that we serve are all very delicious and plenty. All guest rooms are ocean view and we also have 10 rooms with open-air bath. Chinese style and Korean style Asian esthetic are also available. Central Izu Region (Mishima, Nagaoka, Shuzenji, Yugashima) Ikuko Uda Mishima: located at the entrance of Izu, about 40 minutes away from Tokyo by bullet train. Visitors here will be transported to a place where they will be greeted by the sweet sounds of spring water from Mt. Fuji. The Ministry of Environment has officially included the Kakitagawa Springs in the list of "100 famous springs (in Japan)" and the "selection of Japanese natural sights that should be preserved for the 21st century". Nagaoka Onsen: Mid-Izu's biggest hot spring spot, and a place that carved a name for itself in history during the Kamakura Period. Along the Kanogawa river, there exist many historical spots that have a strong association with the Genji and Hojo clans. There are also many places in the surroundings that offer the opportunity to go fruit picking. Shuzenji Onsen: This is Izu's oldest hot spring and a place where comfort and romance meet. During its 1,200-year-old history, it has been visited by many literary greats, who may have visited just to experience the beautiful nature, or take a refreshing walk through this beautiful town ? an experience not to be missed! Yugashima Onsen: This hot spring is located in the mid-point of the Izu peninsula, amongst the mountains. A Japanese inn exists along the valley at the riverhead of the Kanogawa river. The hot spring has an abundant amount of hot water, and it will allow one to experience all the richness that Mother Nature has to offer. This area is famous in Japan for its production of wasabi (green horse radish).   Rakuzan Yasuda We spread tatami (Japanese mat) all over in the building from lobby, dining room, hallways, stairs, and baths in guestrooms to around the tub in reserved open-air bath. Thirteen different type guest rooms with Rakuzan bath and five reserved Tenku Rakuzan baths are the origin of the name “Rakuzan,” which means, “to enjoy the mountain.”All baths in rooms with Rakuzan bath are drawn from the source spring.We serve Japanese food in an elaborated private dining room.   Kona Besso Renewal of the good old Japanese thatched roof has finished recently. How about staying at an outbuilding with thatched roof? Please come visit refurbished “Uji” and “Inakaya” (names of detached houses) with aesthetic air built with age. We will be waiting from bottom of our hearts. Please enjoy color scheme of the seasons in the greatness of nature, extremely quiet as though the time has stopped.   Kaisekinoyado Tokiwa Ryokan We are especially proud of the kaiseki dishes (tea ceremony dishes) that change its menu every month. Our chief chef carefully chooses ingredients in season and cooks wholeheartedly Dishes will be served to each room. Also, the great view of Mt. Fuji can be enjoyed from the hallway in the new building. They are simple alkali spring with no peculiarity. Its effects are neuralgia, rheumatism, poor blood circulation and recovery from distress.   Fukuritei Ogawaya From ancient times, raccoon dog is said to be a happiness inviting good luck creature in Japan. Our symbol, Shigaraki ware raccoon dog holds appetizer octopus instead of common sake bottle. Happiness will fall upon guests who stay at our ryokan. We are a small ryokan, proud of our dishes. Meals are served to each room. Our chief chef, Kobayashi carefully chooses seasonal ingredients at fish market in Numazu. We serve in small ryokan's own delicacy and our at-home atmosphere will be a heal to all.   Sora Togetsusou Kinryu Located in the folds of mountains of 26400 m2, Sora is surrounded by greens and the grand nature can be enjoyed from all guest room baths. From the reserved open-air hot spring bath is the great view of the whole Shuzenji town and the tasteful sound of bells telling time to the onsen town. To all open-air baths are the sounds of winds blowing trees and songs of little birds as the BGM. We serve kaiseki ryori of sea foods from Suruga Bay and foods in season from local areas, changing its menu every month.   Arai Ryokan Famous Japanese paintings and novels were born here and are still left at our ryokan. The building is pure Japanese style, and is a registered cultural property. All baths are natural hot spring, and Tenpyo bath (bath built in Tenpyo period style) which is a cultural property and an open-air bath where the view of the garden can be enjoyed according to a season, are available. Tables and chairs for Japanese style rooms and western style breakfast are available. Meals are served to each room.   Mizunosato Marukyu Ryokan A new Japanese style ryokan that provides both the warmth of Japanese ryokan and the pleasantness of a city hotel. Western style rooms are available for guests who do not prefer sleeping in futon (Japanese style bed). We are a barrier-free ryokan, thinking always of our guests first. Reserved open-air baths, "Gekka" and "Bijin" are open from 6 to 10am and 3pm to 12am with no charge. Please feel free to use baths anytime during the above hours (please make sure the door is not locked).   Shirakabeso Sakura(cherry blossoms) that appear in Wakayama Bokusui's (Japanese famous poet) "Yamazakura no Uta" still bloom every spring before any other sakura　around. Our elegant garden is contrastive to the grand and primitive nature of Amagi. We are proud of the biggest boulder and wooden open-air baths and the natural and kind to the skin hot spring that springs from between valleys at the foot of the Amagi Mountains. We serve dishes using natural wasabi (horse radish) grown in the clear stream of Amagi.   Ochiairou Murakami The building is calm with historical and traditional atmosphere. It is also very large and guests can relax with great comfort. We are a wooden ryokan of cultural property in which modernity reconciled with the traditional Japanese architecture. Many writers who represent Japan have been intimate with us. Our Japanese garden harmonized with the nature of Yugashima, the calm atmosphere of our guestrooms and Kaiseki dishes (tea ceremony dishes) corloring the seasons are all here. West Izu Region (Heda, Toi, Dogashima) Yukiko Yamamoto Mountains covered in greenery, crystal clear water -- these are some of the things that West Izu has to offer, plus what is probably the best view of Mt. Fuji in all of Japan. The various Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples offer the visitor a chance to experience history and art. The port towns are full of things to see, and there are many places with spectacular views. Becoming immersed in an atmosphere that surpasses time is guaranteed, as are scenes that remain imprinted on your mind forever. There are few places where one can experience this kind of extravagance. For many years, West Izu has had many hot spring inns whose service towards customers is sincere and from the heart. The wide range of lodgings -- from B&B-type minshuku to high-class inns -- have been loved by customers. All the inns have cooperated with each other and developed with time. The inns are waiting to serve you with the highest class service and fresh food obtained from the mountains in West Izu and their surrounding waters.   Gyoan Sasaya Owing to its location, guests could have a fill of dishes using fresh fish and shellfish from the Suruga Bay, such as Taka-ashi crab and rare deep sea fish. If vacant, family bath with open-air bath which can be reserved may be used with no charge. Modern Japanese style building is popular especially among women. There is also a special guest room with its own open-air bath. Various dinner plans are available; please confirm of which plan when making reservation.   Ajiwainoyado Tokiwaya A shop of long standing, now the fourth generation, is since 1870. Located on the seaside of Heda Bay of Izu west beach, the sight of fishing boats coming and going, and the color of sunsets that changes seasonally may be viewed. We are a pure Japanese style calm ryokan. The sight from the open-air bath on the top floor is supreme. We serve shore dinner mainly of shrimp and crab, both of which are from Suruga Bay. Specialty of the region is taka-ashi crab and is said to be the biggest crab in the world.   Umino Hotel Isaba All rooms are ocean view and golden sunset can be viewed. Especially in rooms with open-air bath, the sea and the sunset can be enjoyed from inside the bath. Also, Mt. Fuji can be seen from inside the building, Fuji view tea house, Nishi Izu Roman reserved open-air bath. We serve dishes of fish and shellfish from the Suruga Bay and some rare deep-sea fish. At the time of arrival, there is a service of seasonal welcome drink and tea at the Fuji view tea house.   Onyado Kimuraya Tsuwabukitei In the lobby is the chandelier that twinkles like the countless stars of the galaxy. It is as though traveling the time back into the Edo period. We are proud of the six guest rooms with their own open-air bath. From the open-air baths is the grand view of the Suruga Bay that changes its expression from morning to evening. Eleven different types of baths can be enjoyed.   Toi Fujiya Hotel Pure Japanese style ryokan on the subject of "wisteria by the seaside" located in the center of Toi onsen town. From the perspective open-air bath on the top floor is the superb view of the best floral clock in the world and the evening sun setting into the Suruga Bay. There are one reserved perspective open-air bath, one family bath and six rooms with their own open-air baths. Meals are served either to each room or to private room high-class Japanese restaurant. South Izu Region (Shimoda, Shimokamo) Fusako Yoshida Located on the southernmost tip of the Izu peninsula, Shimoda is a historical port city that has a very foreign atmosphere to it. The vast range of sites there include historical spots related to the Black Ships, old temples, art museums and leisure facilities. The Black Ship Festival, Daffodil Festival and Hydrangea Festival are popular. As this area is blessed with flowers year round, and as there are many volunteer guides there to show you around, you can enjoy your holiday with peace of mind. As the hot spring village of Shimokamo was established by a person from Kyoto, it uses place names from Kyoto such as Ichijo Nijo, Kamikamo and Shimokamo. Truly authentic Japanese lodgings exist beside the Aonogawa River. Particularly popular is the Cherry Blossom Festival in February and Ise Lobster Festival in the autumn. The beautiful coastline, which is overflowing with Japanese-style nature, and bright sun blow away the inconvenience of a foreign language. Having a go at the pottery class or one of the trial classes is sure to make you fall in love with Japan.   Kannon Onsen Our onsen was dug according to Kannon (goddess of mercy) revelation as he appeared in one’s dream. The source of the onsen is strong alkali simple spring (alkali pH9.5) that feels as soft as silk. It is good for the skin and also drinkable. Located in a fold of hills of Okushimoda, we never reuse the source spring (onsen water is always 100% fresh!). We are the only hotel that has the source spring of strong alkali which makes the skin silky and smooth. Our healthy kaiseki dishes (tea ceremony dishes) use vegetables from our self-cultivated farm and onsen.   Ikona The building is of the "Sukiya" structure (old Japanese style building) expressing the elegance of Japanese architect culture. There are 44 rooms in all. Please spend everlasting moments in the four open-air baths of natural onsen with source hot spring's faucet always left open, our proud seasonal kaiseki dishes (tea ceremony dishes) and the beautiful Japanese garden. We are a small luxurious ryokan representing Japan, introduced in Canadian press and the TIME magazine.

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