Spots in Atami / Ito / Izu Highland Area

  • Marine Spa Atami
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    4.0
    45 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Shizuoka Pref. Atamishi Wadahamaminamichou 4-39
    This is an all-weather water theme park in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a facility with an ocean view reminiscent of a tropical resort where visitors can enjoy pools and a spa that use the plentiful water from the hot spring source. In addition to a 73 meter-long water slide, a running water pool, a 25 meter pool and a children’s pool, an open rooftop pool is also available during the summer. Keep your swimsuit on to enjoy the 12 different types of baths in the spa; it is always busy with groups and families. The park also has a restaurant, a shop and a BBQ terrace with everything you need.

    利用料は1340円(ネット購入は1240円)で1日遊べます。お子様はウォータースライダーや流れるプール、本格的に泳ぎたい方は25mプール(6コース)で、お年寄りやお疲れの方は健康温浴室(12種類の温浴)が楽しめます。屋上は絶景のルーフトッププール、花火大会の時は5万円で貸し切り相談ができるそうですよ♪

  • The Cat Museum
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    2.5
    64 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Yawatano 1759-242
    This museum features exhibits on extinct cat species and the world of wild cats, a collection of fairy tale and cat-themed artwork from around the world, and more. It also offers a petting gallery where visitors can relax alongside 40 cats representing around 20 kinds. The popular museum is visited by more than two million people. Visitors will see a whole new side to cats that is surprisingly profound.

    I enjoy my visit here, there are specimens of different tigers and lions, and of course there are the cats. The are friendly enough if u are patient and let them settle down. There are a few that...

  • Atami Beach Line
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    3.5
    42 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Atamishi Izumi 207
    A 6.1-kilometers toll road that runs along the Sagami Sea from Yugawara to Atami. It's known for delivering beautiful views of Sagami Bay and a great costline driving experience. Ticket books, which contain 100 toll passes for a discount price, are available for purchase.

    It definitely recommended if you are going through this route with 2 reasons. 1. Atleast you can avoid a lot of city traffic. 2. It just 470 JPY which can save your 15 minutes in traffic with amazing...

  • Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art
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    4.5
    35 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Totari 614
    This is a private art museum located in Ito City, Shizuoka which focuses on 20th century contemporary art. This museum was established in 1975 by Eiichi Ikeda, the founder of NICHIREKI CO.,LTD. It has a collection of approximately 1,400 works of fine art and sculptures created in the 20th century with an emphasis on the theme of “human”; it also possesses works by famous painters including Renoir, Bonnard and Picasso. If you get in touch in advance, the curator or a member of staff will explain about a piece of work.

    9月の初めに訪問しました。まず外観を見て、そのアバンギャルドな佇まいにびっくり!「20世紀」という名前にふさわしい建物に心を奪われました。中に入ると、広々とした空間の中に、20世紀の名画(本物ですよ!!)が惜しげもなく常設展示されていて、ひっくり返りそうになりました。覚えているだけでも、ピカソ、ミロ、ルノワール、ダリ、シャガール、ムンク、マティス、キスリング、ウォーホール・・・など、など、など...

  • Jogasaki Coast
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Futo
    This coastal area southwest of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture was formed some 4,000 years ago when Mt. Omuro erupted and lava flowed into the ocean, after which the waves eroded the rock over many years, creating rough and precipitous cliffs. There is a nine kilometer long “Picnical Course” hiking trail following the peninsula renowned as a key sightseeing destination in Izu. Notable locations along the course include the thrilling 48 meter long, 23 meter high Kadowaki Suspension Bridge and the Kadowakisaki Lighthouse, which also has a viewing platform for visitors. In addition to offering beautiful views of the Seven Islands of Izu, the area is also a popular diving spot.
  • Mt. Omuro
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Futo
    This is a mountain of 580 meters above sea level in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. There is a crater on the summit with a diameter of about 300 meters, and you can also enjoy walking around the circumference of the crater. The purpose of “Yamayaki” (burning the dead grass off a mountain) which has been done for more than 700 years was in order to obtain Japanese nutmeg which was formerly used as animal feed for livestock. Nowadays, it is done on the second Sunday in February every year, and many people visit for sightseeing. The mountain was designated as a Natural Monument of Japan in 2010.
  • Usami Beach
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    4.0
    36 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Usami
    The spacious and open Usami Beach has a wide and shallow sand beach stretching 1.5 kilometers, located just next to the parking lot, so it is quite popular. The sea opening is from mid July to late August, with sea guards on constant watch during this period. You can enjoy surfing in the mornings and evenings too.

    伊東温泉泊まり、伊豆スカイラインを通り、東京に帰る途中に海岸線から山道を通る山道沿いにミカン園があり、ミカンが売っていた。美味しいかった。モットかえよかった

  • Museum of Ivory and Stone Sculpture - jewelpia
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    4.0
    39 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Futo 1096-1
    Jewelpia is a museum focusing on ivory carvings and natural jewels, located in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The importing of ivory is currently prohibited under the Washington Convention. The museum is known to be a valuable art museum throughout the world. The museum houses about 270 exhibits all of which are national treasures, including about 120 ivory carvings from China, a jade sculpture, folding screens studded with jewels, and art works from Asia. Another must-see in the museum is the world’s largest natural folding screen inlaid with more than 1,500 precious stones. There is also an area where visitors can have a go at making their own bracelets and gel candles.

    伊東から中伊豆方面に行く途中、女房殿の希望で、当該館に入館する。2度目ですが、象牙、石の彫刻物、素晴らしいです。案内の方がおり、簡単に説明をうける。詳細は、すでにUPしているので書かないが、どれも感動ものです。写真撮影はOKなので、今回、沢山撮りました。お土産は、虎目石のブレスレットを購入する。。

  • Yokohama Fujiyoshi Izu Branch
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    4.5
    36 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Futo 1305-8
    This is a hot-spring inn located in Futo, Ito City. The hot spring is highly regarded because the raw source is pumped from underground to the bathtub without touching the air and bathers can enjoy the natural water. In addition, luxurious seafood dishes are offered for breakfast and dinner. The fresh sashimi vividly served in the wooden boat-like containers is a feast for the eyes. Sometimes there is a display of a whole tuna being sliced.

    We stayed here just one night but it was a special event- we arrived at 3 to make the most of visiting the onsen dotted around the grounds. Without a car it would be difficult to get to as it isvery...

  • Hatsushima Adventure SARUTOBI
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    4.0
    21 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Atami-shi Hatsushima
    The Adventure Center at Hatsushima Island Resort is a nature experience facility located on the mild climate island of Hatsushima. 21 activities in total are available, including an athletic course where visitors wear special harnesses and traverse tree tops. Helmets, shoes, and pants are available for rent.

    5 歳7ヶ月115センチの子供がハーネスを着けて登りましたが、そもそもハーネスとカラビナを接続させる場所に手もハーネスの金具も届きません。説明不足以前の問題です。返金されません。

  • Atami Baien
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Atamishi Baienchou 8-11
    This plum garden located in the city of Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture was first opened in 1886 and is famous for its “ume” (or Japanese plum/apricot) trees considered to be the earliest blooming in Japan, and other fall foliage, considered to occur the latest in Japan. In addition to 59 varieties and 472 individual plum trees, the garden is also dotted with some 380 deciduous trees of other species, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful seasonal scenery while strolling about the grounds. The garden’s “Daiichi-go” (“Number One”) plum tree generally blossoms around late November to early December, while the garden’s various other varieties gradually come into bloom one after the other from January through March. The Atami Baien Festival is held from mid-January to mid-March, and during this time a footbath facility and souvenir shop are opened on the garden grounds. Geisha, rakugo comedic storytelling, and other performances are also held during the festival period.
  • Atami Ginza Shopping street
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    3.0
    11 Reviews
    Shopping
    Shizuoka Atami-shi Ginzacho

    Dont bother. Lots of high end shops selling hugely expensive tat with no one in any of them. Get the same experience at the airport duty free stores.

  • Atami Municipal Sawada Seiko Memorial Museum
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    4.0
    30 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Atami-shi Baiencho 9-46
    "This art museum has a unique exterior, seeming to look like mossy-covered rock, which serves as a landmark. On display are sculptures and paintings by Seiko Sawada, a sculptor who received designation as an Honorary Citizen of Atami and the Order of Culture Merit. Having studied under Zuiun Yamamoto, the top pupil of Koun Takamura, Mr. Sawada continued creating works in a wide range of artistic fields, including wood sculptures, paintings, pottery, and printings, until he passed at the age of 93. Teeming with powerful vivacity, his works are well regarded as communicating at lot of romance when seen. Displayed in several ancient Egyptian exhibits and highly praised for its size and material value, the ""Egyptian coffin: top lid"" is said the finest item is Mr. Sawada's collection."

    熱海梅園の梅まつりに行った時に、梅園内にある記念美術館に入りました。澤田政廣氏のことはあまりしらなかったのですが、仏像彫刻をはじめとする木像などの彫刻は迫力があり、彫刻の下絵も展示されていたのも面白いと思いました。入口にはステンドグラスかあり、記念館の周囲にもブロンズ像がいくつか展示してありました。

  • Kawana Irukahama Park
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    4.5
    16 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Kawana 1004
    This park is located next to Kawana Beach, a beautiful gravel beach with quiet waves that is especially popular with families. The beach is staffed with lifeguards during the beaching season which runs mid-July to late August. It also offers a number of convenient services and facilities including a variety of rentals services and coin lockers.

    ここは釣りで頻繁に来る場所です。灯台のある防波堤で釣りをしたりボートを借り湾で釣ったり、ダイビングの方たちもいて、 透明度がかなり良いです。防波堤の釣人は上手な人ばかりです。

  • Nagahama Kaihin Park
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    3.5
    14 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Atamishi Kamitaga A landmark
    A park in Atami City with a deck plaza with tables and chairs in the open space so you can relax as you'd please as well as foot-baths and shops selling local goods. There are also a variety of limited time pop-up shops including cafes. The open spaces are also used for events such as the Nagahama Special Wakame Festival. It is a place for locals and tourists to come together and relax.

    伊豆、亀石峠をこえ、伊東-熱海に行くのに、休日なので、とんでもなく車渋滞。15時ころですので、たまに、休憩で利用します。多分、休日は、地場産品の販売やその他、露店など出店しており、休憩、買い物にはもってこいの場所です。気温が23℃くらいあり、暖かい陽気ですので、海の砂浜では、子供が、海水浴みたいな感じで、遊んでいました。。。

  • Izu Crafthouse
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    4.5
    21 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka prefecture Ito city Omuro Kogen 8-531
    This glass making experience facility in Omuro Highland, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture is situated in a beautiful location overlooking the sea. One can choose from four experiences including glass blowing, glass beads, decorative beads and sandblasting, and create a one-of-a-kind item under the instructors’ tuition. Time required depends on the course, from 15 minutes to 90 minutes. Aside from glass blowing, each of the experiences allows one to take home their finished item. Prior bookings get priority. Pets can be brought in if they are in a pet carrier or pet cart.

    伊豆でガラス吹き体験をし、オリジナルのコップが楽しく作れます。 体験の後に食べるソフトクリームは格別な味でした。

  • Nosaka Automata Museum
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    4.5
    17 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Yawatano Stock tricks 1283 - 75
    The Nosaka Automata Museum is an art museum located in Yawatano, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, which stores and displays antique ‘automata’ dolls that can move by mechanical means. Automata produced by European watch makers in the 18th and 19th centuries are works of art that use one spring as its driving force without using any electrical power. In addition to the exhibition of a number of valuable automata that would have attracted aristocrats of the day, there is also a corner which shows, several times a day, the automata in action.

    伊豆高原には、数多くの美術館やギャラリーがありますが、ここは仕掛け人形が展示してあって、そのトリッキーな動きに目を奪われます。

  • Ito Kankoban Tourist Information Office
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    3.5
    18 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Nagisachou 2-48
    This tourist information office in Nagisa Town, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is housed within the old Matsubara police box, the oldest police box in Shizuoka Prefecture built in 1958. The tourist office has sightseeing brochures and volunteer staff on hand to offer assistance. As well as offering advice on nearby sightseeing spots and walks they also provide guided sightseeing tours. Tours are priced and to be booked in advanced.

    We walked by this interesting looking Information Center and decided to look in to see what they had to offer:a few brochures and maps, but nothing in English. We got more information from the...

  • Komuroyama Park
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Kawana 1260-1
    A nature park located in Kawana, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture centering on the 321 meter high Mt. Komuro. Visitors can ride a pay sightseeing lift to the top of the mountain. A wood deck on top of Mt. Komuro offers a sweeping 360 degree panorama of the area, including such sights as Mt. Fuji, Sagami Bay, the Boso Peninsula, and the islands of Izu. Lush with natural beauty, several promenades have been set up for strolling, and seasonally blooming flowers like camellias, cherries, Japanese apricot, and French hydrangea provide gorgeous scenery. From late April to early May, 100 thousand azaleas create a carpet of red; at their peak, the park holds an Azalea Festival.
  • Ito Municipal Kinoshita-Mokutaro Museum
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    3.5
    15 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Yukawa 2-11-5
    This is a memorial museum for Mokutaro Kinoshita, who was born in Ito City’s Yukawa and was active in a wide variety of fields including medicine, literature, poetry, and art. The mud-walled construction of the building, which is characteristic for its Namako-kabe walls (walls covered with square tiles jointed with raised plaster) is a restoration of the home in which Mokutaro was born. In addition to displaying the first editions of Mokutaro’s poetry and plays, paintings, and notes that he wrote as a student, visitors can also catch a glimpse at life in his day through the daily implements from people in his birthplace as well as the Ota house. It is approximately five minutes on foot from Ito Station.

    外観は土蔵造りになまこ壁の歴史を感じさせるたたずまいですね。この建物は、呉服や雑貨、書籍などを扱う商家”米惣”のお店だったそうです。”木下杢太郎氏”は、伊東市出身の医学者であり、詩、文学、美術などの広い分野で優れた功績を残した人だそうです。彼は東京帝国大学医科大学に入学。 文学者としても活躍し、与謝野晶子、北原白秋、石川啄木などと友好を深めたそうです。展示物には、絵画や、掛け軸、陶器など多種多彩な...

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With the giant Pacific Ocean to the south and the great Mount Fuji to the north, Shizuoka prefecture is blessed with some of the best views the country has to offer. The white sand beaches of the Izu Peninsula are a rare find on mainland Japan, neighbored by beautiful cliffs, tumbling hills, and natural hot springs. As Japan’s largest producer of green tea, the age-old tradition of tea drinking is ubiquitous in Shizuoka, from the miles of tea fields to the old tea houses hosting traditional tea ceremonies.

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