🌄 Tokyo to Izu One-Day Round-Trip: The Ultimate Guide 🌄

Here's a detailed guide for making the most of your one-day trip from Tokyo to Izu, complete with transportation and sightseeing tips. 🚄 Transportation from Tokyo to Izu From Tokyo to Ito Station (You can choose to get off at Ito Station or Izu-Kogen Station, the difference is minimal) By Train: Tokyo Station → Shinkansen → Atami (Hot Sea) → JR Odoriko Line → Ito Station Tips: Shinkansen tickets can be bought online or at the station. Tokyo Station is vast, so allow time for ticket collection or purchase. Trains from Atami to Ito Station run approximately every 45 minutes. Plan your time well to avoid long waits. Ito Station to Ōshima (Great Room Mountain) By Bus: Take a bus from platform 5 at Ito Station to Shaboten Station. Tips: Purchase a 1-day bus pass for 900 yen at the ticket office as soon as you exit Ito Station. This pass allows unlimited bus rides for the day without additional payment. Alternatively, you can use a Suica card or pay in cash for individual rides. Ōshima to Izu Shaboten Zoo On Foot: The zoo is just across from Ōshima, a one-minute walk away. Izu Shaboten Zoo to Shimoda Coast By Bus: From the bus stop opposite Ōshima, take a bus to Izukaisyo Park bus stop. Tips: Buses run approximately every 40 minutes, so plan to queue up early. Shimoda Coast to Shimoda Coast Station (Kaigan Station) By Bus or Walk: It's a 20-minute bus ride or a 40-minute walk. Buses stop running around 6 PM, so plan your visit accordingly. 🏞️ Sightseeing and Activities Ōshima (Great Room Mountain) Entrance Fee: 1000 yen Visiting Time: 1 hour Experience: Take the cable car to the summit and enjoy a walk around the mountain, offering panoramic views of the sea and mountains, a truly healing experience with its greenery and gentle breeze. Izu Shaboten Zoo Entrance Fee: 2700 yen, with a 200 yen discount if you show your Ōshima ticket. Visiting Time: 1-2 hours Experience: Get up close and personal with animals like capybaras and alpacas. Shimoda Coast Entrance Fee: Free Visiting Time: 1 hour Tips: Choose between a coastal (1.1 km) or forest (0.8 km) path to the suspension bridge. The coastal path is recommended for its sea breezes and views. 🍱 Dining Recommendations Sushi: Fresh and a must-try in Tokyo. Yakitori: Delicate Japanese skewers with superb flavor. Ramen: Experience Japanese street culture at a ramen shop. Octopus Balls: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, hard to stop at just one. Japanese Fried Noodles: A different flavor profile, stir-fried on a hot iron plate. Dorayaki: Soft pancakes filled with sweet red bean paste, a favorite of Doraemon. 💡 Additional Tips Electric Trains in Japan: Be aware that some JR passes are not valid on all lines. Without a pass, the Shinkansen can be more expensive than flying... Hotel Check-In: In Japan, hotels typically allow check-in after 3 or 4 PM. It's difficult to check in early, but you can usually store your luggage there first. Shopping in Japan: For shopping in Tokyo, head to Shinjuku, Ginza, and Akihabara; in Osaka, go to Umeda, Shinsaibashi, and Orange Street. Trash Bins: They are hard to find on the streets in Japan, so remember to carry a small plastic bag with you; you might only get a chance to dispose of it when you reach your hotel. Navigation: Google Maps is very accurate in Japan, especially when navigating through alleys to find food spots. It also shows ratings, and places with 4.5 and above are safe bets, but popular spots require reservations in advance. 🌈 Surrounding Entertainment Shichikan: The oldest flower town in Kyoto, located in an ancient teahouse, where you can enjoy tea and dance performances along with a special dinner. World Heritage Temples: Visit Kokei-ji to explore the life of artist Mitsu Koke and admire the gilded architecture and gardens of Kinkaku-ji. #Izu #YourName #JapanFreeTravel #TokyoSurroundingTours #MountFuji #RiverMouthLake #Kamakura