Area Overview

The southern tip of Izu Peninsula, known as Minamiizu, is well off the beaten tourist path and packed with stunning sites and hidden attractions. The remoteness plays an important part in keeping Minamiizu tranquil and unspoiled by unsightly development projects and overcrowding. We think it's the closest place to Tokyo that offers a truly remote feel. Once you make your booking, we will send you a detailed Google map to some of our favorite hidden gems in the area, including restaurants, onsens, beaches, temples, galleries and more.

The drive from Tokyo along the west coast of Izu Peninsula is itself an attraction. Vertical rock formations, islands, views of the Pacific and Mt. Fuji — it's one of the great coastal drives of Japan (the ride is especially popular among motorcyclists and hardcore bicyclists during the summer). The coast is also beloved by Japanese surfers for its many hidden breaks.