THE GUIDE
Izu and Atami give a trip from Tokyo several different bases: Atami on the Tokaido Shinkansen, the inns of Shuzenji and Yugashima in central Izu, and the coasts to the east, south and west. We separated the peninsula from the rest of Shizuoka and compared only the rated stays that fit an Izu or Atami trip, district by district.
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The short answer
A historic ryokan in Shuzenji: Asaba, opened in 1484 in front of Shuzen-ji, with three MICHELIN Keys and Relais & Châteaux membership. A modern stay in Yugashima: arcana izu, 16 rooms, each with a private kakenagashi bath. By the sea in Atami: ATAMI SEKAIE, 25 rooms, each with a private kakenagashi bath. A small house on the west coast: Fugaku Gunjo, eight rooms, each with a private bath. A second inn in Yugashima: Ochiairo, 16 rooms.
Izu stays compared: rooms, baths and awards
| Stay | Base | Rooms | Private bath | Award / price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asaba | Shuzenji | 12 | Selected rooms | Three Keys + R&C / not recorded |
| arcana izu | Yugashima | 16 | Every room; kakenagashi | One Key / about US$246 |
| ATAMI SEKAIE | Atami | 25 | Every room; kakenagashi | Ryokan Collection / about US$295 |
| Fugaku Gunjo | West Izu | 8 | Every room | One Key / about US$675 |
| Ochiairo | Yugashima | 16 | Selected rooms | One Key / about US$441 |
Choose the right base
Atami is about an hour from Tokyo by Tokaido Shinkansen, so it fits a one-night add-on. Shuzenji is about 140 minutes from Tokyo on the direct Limited Express Odoriko; its inns are about 7 minutes from the station by taxi, and Yugashima is about 20 minutes by car. Shimoda, at the southern end, is about 2 hours 30 minutes on the Odoriko. The west coast faces Suruga Bay: Numazu Club is about 20 minutes by taxi from Mishima Station on the Shinkansen, and Fugaku Gunjo is reached by car or by the Suruga Bay ferry from Shimizu Port to Toi Port. GORA KADAN FUJI and the Fuji Speedway Hotel are in Shizuoka too, but in Oyama at the foot of Mount Fuji, so they are compared in the Mount Fuji guide instead.
Atami: from the station to each stay
| Stay | Type | From Atami Station | Rooms | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATAMI SEKAIE | Ryokan | About 5 min by car | 25 | The Ryokan Collection |
| Atami Izusan KARAKU | Hotel | Free shuttle by reservation (first come, first served) or taxi, about 7 min | 57 | One Key |
| THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS ATAMI | Auberge | About 10 min by car | 13 | One Key + The Ryokan Collection |
Rated stays for an Izu or Atami itinerary
Atami, Shizuoka
ATAMI SEKAIE
ATAMI せかいえ
≈US$295〜Per person · 2 meals
from US$591 for 2
Atami, Shizuoka
THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS ATAMI
ザ・ひらまつ ホテルズ＆リゾーツ 熱海
Ito, Shizuoka
Akazawa Geihinkan
赤沢迎賓館
≈US$330〜Per person · 2 meals
from US$660 for 2
Ito, Shizuoka
ABBA RESORTS IZU - Zagyosoh
坐漁荘
US$369〜Per person · 2 meals
from US$737 for 2
Prices are in US dollars, converted from the yen the properties quote at the Oct 7, 2026 reference rate, and are indicative.
A price marked ≈ is itself an estimate: halved from a published two-person total, or rounded from an earlier figure. Totals for 2 assume two guests sharing one room.
Who should choose Izu
Izu suits travellers who want onsen without a domestic flight, or a Tokyo trip with a night or two at an inn, choosing between Atami, the Shuzenji valleys and the coast. It is less suitable if you need ski access or a dense city itinerary. Compare Hakone and Mount Fuji, also within reach of Tokyo, or Kaga Onsen for a route through several onsen towns.
One stay from this guide: Asaba
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Is Atami part of Izu?
It sits at the peninsula’s gateway and works naturally in the same trip, but it is a distinct base. This guide labels Atami separately so travel time is clear.
How many nights should I spend?
One night works for Atami. Use two nights for Shuzenji plus the coast, or for a slower stay at one inn.