16 of Izu’s Best Ryokan for Relaxing Weekend Getaways for Couples

Izu in Shizuoka is truly an oasis, with refreshing sea views, onsen springs, sightseeing spots, and delicious gourmet food. It is also easily accessible from Tokyo, making it perfect for couples who want to go out for a change of pace once in a while. Take a relaxing walk through Shuzenji, known as the "Little Kyoto of Izu," interact with cute animals at Izu Animal Kingdom, or be enchanted by the spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and the sunset at Koganezaki. You can enjoy it in various ways♡

In this article, we have picked up 16 ryokan in Izu that are recommended for couples, and introduce them by area. From ryokan where you can soak in a wide variety of private onsen, to lodgings with "detached" guest rooms where you can spend a private time, to lodgings where you can enjoy seafood such as spiny lobster and alfonsino.

●Izu Kogen…Enriched with nature and leisure facilities
● Higashi-Izu…There are many leisure facilities where you can meet animals.
●Nakaizu… Full of historical spots including Shuzenji
●Nishiizu…There are many scenic spots for romantic sunsets
●Minamiizu…Spend a quiet time at a little-known spot

Izu Kogen is full of attractions such as Mt. There are also plenty of inns that you can use as a base for sightseeing. "Kura no Yado Hinata overlooking the sea" is a small ryokan with only 5 rooms, but all rooms have an open-air bath made of cypress. To access, change to a bus from Izu Kogen Station and get off at "Risokyo-mae". It takes about 2 minutes on foot from there.

For couples, we recommend the Yuzu room on the mountain side where you can stay at a great value! The modern guest rooms offer magnificent views of the Amagi mountain range and Mount Omuro. How about sitting on the counter by the window and watching the sunset over the mountains together?

All rooms have an open-air bath with a nice view. You can enjoy an elegant bath while gazing at the mountain scenery that changes depending on the time of day. The richly fragrant Japanese cypress bathtubs are also soothing (*the baths in each room are not onsen). In addition, there are private onsen springs and sleeping baths that can be used free of charge or without reservation, so it is recommended to try various things.

The meal is a gorgeous menu that uses Izu's bounty. You can relax and enjoy yourself without worrying about your surroundings in a private meal room. You will be satisfied with your stomach and heart with the luxurious lineup that you can enjoy Izu with your eyes and tongue.

About 5 minutes by car from Izu-Kogen Station, "Izu-Kogen onsen Kakure-yado Hana no Kumo" is a hideaway-like ryokan for adults with only 7 rooms on a site of about 3,000 tsubo. Two villas and five rooms in the main building all have an open-air bath, so no matter which room you stay in, you can enjoy onsen with just the two of you. On the large wooden deck of the villa, there is an open-air bath as well as a bath with a view, where you can create memories that will last a lifetime.

The villa "Sweet Villa Shizuka" (pictured) is a detached house that has been renovated from a 100-year-old traditional house. The interior is both retro and new. The furniture in the living room is Scandinavian antique, and a CD player from the luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen is installed. How about putting on your favorite songs and relaxing?

They will prepare homemade cakes and champagne, so it might be a good idea to visit for a birthday celebration. Saying "Congratulations" in front of the cake is sure to make it a memorable experience. You can spend a romantic time here.

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About a 5-minute drive from Izu-Kogen Station, "ABBA Resorts Izu - Zagyosou" is a long-established Japanese-style inn surrounded by untouched nature. You can experience heartfelt hospitality cultivated over half a century of history. There are 35 rooms in total. You can choose your favorite room from the luxury resort "villa guest room" that fuses Japanese and Western styles, and the pure Japanese-style "main building". Inside the facility, you can enjoy activities such as making Japanese tea and making fragrant bags, so let's stay at the inn together and make wonderful memories.

I want to shorten the distance between us while relaxing! For such couples, we recommend a villa with a pool and an open-air bath. The spacious living room and bedroom in the villa-style room create a resort feeling. After having fun in the pool, relax in the open-air bath and relax in the living room. If you spend a day like that, it seems that your relationship will deepen even more ♡

Ukiyama onsen, which has been loved since its founding, is available in three types: the garden open-air bath where you can enjoy the feeling of forest bathing, the private open-air bath where you can relax while gazing at the sea of Izu, and the large public bath where you can look out over Yamamomo. You can enjoy it. onsen with different tastes are exciting even before you enter. After enjoying the hot springs, the time spent together talking about "Which onsen did you like the most?" will be a memorable time.

You can choose from three types: teppanyaki, French, and Japanese kaiseki. Fresh fish caught in the waters around Izu, fresh local seasonal ingredients, and more. You can fully enjoy the taste of Izu. For French cuisine, you can enjoy "tea pairing" with Shizuoka tea. Couples who usually feel a little lonely because one of them can't drink can enjoy "Tea Pairing" together.

The "Higashi-Izu area" has many spots where you can meet animals, such as "Izu Animal Kingdom" and "Atagawa Banana Alligator Garden". There are also wonderful lodgings where couples can get excited. Katasekan Hiina is ryokan you can enjoy four private open-air baths for free. You can enjoy as much as you like as long as you don't need a reservation and are vacant. It is located about 4 minutes by car from Izu-Atagawa Station, and you can ask for a pick-up from the station between 15:00 and 17:00.

A room with a view of the beautiful sea of Izu is perfect for couples. If the weather is good, you can also see the sunrise over the sea. Furthermore, the hot water coming out of the baths and showers in the rooms is all natural onsen!

At dinner time, you can enjoy creative cuisine that is visually stunning. The restaurant is known for its carefully prepared dishes, which are made with the utmost care to make guests feel "special." There is a wide variety of courses available, including a luxurious course where you can enjoy spiny lobster and golden-eyed snapper. Your boyfriend will surely be satisfied with the menu, which is packed with the bounty of Izu.

We recommend not only the private baths, but also the large public baths that overlook the sea. If you soak in the hot spring while gazing at the vast onsen, all your worries will be blown away.

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Located on a hilltop in the Kawazu onsen, "Kawazu onsen Hanamizuki" is also a great base for sightseeing in East Izu. It is a small ryokan with four rooms, all of which overlook the ocean! In addition, three rooms have private open-air baths and one has a large rock bath, so you can spend some relaxing time alone with your boyfriend. You can also request a pick-up service from the nearest Kawazu Station.

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The photo shows the "Sumire" room, the largest in the building. You can enjoy onsen in the large rock bath or lounge in your room...spend your time however you like. There are ample amenities for both men and women, and it's nice that they offer a service where you can choose your favorite yukata. For couples who want to enjoy a sense of openness, we also recommend the three rooms "Tsubaki," "Sakura," and "Momiji," which are equipped with terraces and open onsen baths.

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The rock bath has a large window, so you can enjoy bathing while gazing at the ocean. It's spacious enough for two people to bathe in. It's like a dream to be able to bathe in onsen as much as you want, whenever you want. Please enjoy a nice warm bath together.

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For dinner, you can enjoy a variety of dishes made with carefully selected ingredients in a private meal room with a panoramic view of the ocean. Enjoy luxurious dishes such as red snapper and abalone caught in Izu, and a boat-shaped platter of local fish.

Futari no Yado Yunohana Manka, located in the Higashi-Izu area, is recommended for couples who love touring hot springs. There are 6 free private onsen in the hotel, and you can take a bath as many times as you like. In addition, there is a beach overlooking the seven islands of Izu within a 1-minute walk, where you can enjoy swimming in the summer. It's also attractive because it's about a 5-minute walk from Izu-Atagawa Station. We can also arrange a pick-up service from the station.

It's nice to be able to tour the hot springs alone with him. Each bath is unique, including semi-circular baths, sleeping baths, and open-air baths. The photo is of the private open-air bath Daimonji. Enjoy the tropical atmosphere of Izu and wear a yukata (women only) of your choice after the bath.

For couples, the retro Japanese-style bedroom is recommended. It is a popular room where each room has a slightly different flavor. The Japanese-modern atmosphere created by the tatami mats and beds will surely heal you♡ The hotel has a wide variety of facilities, including a cafe space, a lounge with guidebooks about the area, and an aroma spa. There is even a "Yukimori Shrine" that watches over the happiness of the guests♪

The dinner, which is full of Izu delicacies such as Japanese spiny lobster, alfonsino, and turban shell, is impressive! The photo is the standard course "Mankai Kaiseki". In addition, the Japanese set breakfast is also popular for its deliciousness. You can grill the fatty dried fish yourself at the table and eat it.

About 10 minutes by shuttle bus from Izu-Atagawa Station, Tsuruya Kisshotei is an inn where you can enjoy free-flowing natural onsen drawn from two private sources. All guest rooms have an ocean view, so you can share the view with two people. Among the wide variety of rooms, the "open-air bath guest room" is perfect for couples, where you can relax in onsen flowing directly from the source.

The "open-air bath guest room" consisting of two spacious Japanese-style rooms has an outstanding sense of openness. I would like to refrain from sightseeing and feel the calm flow of time in my room. Soak in onsen while gazing out at the sea in front of you, laze around on the tatami mats…Let's spend a relaxing holiday.

Guests can soothe their fatigue in a total of 10 baths. There are various types of baths, such as a rustic rock open-air bath, a semi-open-air bath with stained glass, and a footbath with a nice view. Among them, romantic private baths that require reservations and are free of charge are perfect for couples. Depending on the day, you can soak in onsen while gazing at the "Moon Road" where the moonlight illuminates the surface of the sea.

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About 6 minutes by shuttle bus from Izu-Atagawa Station, Bosui is a luxury inn where you can enjoy an extraordinary overnight date. The "gazebo" with a private open-air bath in the hotel looks like a spa at an overseas resort. There are 2 paid "Premium Gazebos" and 4 "Private Gazebos" that are free for 50 minutes each, and both are stylish and have a great atmosphere. Enjoy the spectacular view while soaking in onsen in a space that protrudes into the sea.

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All rooms have an ocean view! The appearance of Oshima floating across Sagami Bay is like a painting. There are many types of guest rooms, such as Japanese-style rooms with good cost performance, and suites with cypress baths, so there is a lot of fun to choose from. If you like stylish rooms, stay in the "Moon Road Room" on the 2nd floor, which was renewed in 2020. It is a Japanese-Western style room consisting of a living room and a bedroom, and features a bed facing the sea.

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The location of the Kaiseki dinner for dinner varies depending on the room. Guests staying in the "Moon Road Room" should enjoy the private dining "Nichinichian", and other guests should enjoy it in their rooms. There is a wide array of dishes that are eye-catching, such as seasonal seafood sashimi, steamed abalone, and simmered river prawns. Just two people with him ♡ Let's enjoy a relaxing private dinner.

About 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Izu Okawa Station, “Onyado Fugetsumuhen” is a luxurious inn with an open-air bath in every room. It's like a dream to be able to enjoy the private hot spring that wells up on the premises in a stylish and large bathtub. After bathing, you can cool down by sitting on a chair on the terrace. Would you like to spend a comfortable time with him alone?

The inn is on a hill, so the view is outstanding! There are various types of rooms, such as corner rooms with good cost performance, one-story rooms where you can monopolize one building, and two-story detached rooms. You can enjoy the view of the ocean not only from the terrace and the bath, but also from the room. I want to take a memorable photo with him with a superb view in the background. The photo shows a Japanese-Western style room on the 2nd floor of the 2nd floor building. An elegant room with a Japanese-style space and a bed space.

meal locations vary depending on the room, with regular guests in-room dining and guests in annex meal dining at the Zazo restaurant. The "kinmedai chazuke" served for breakfast is a specialty of the inn. The local ingredient, kinmedai, can be enjoyed in three different ways: marinated, salt-grilled, and simmered. Putting the kinmedai and condiments on top of rice and pouring the special broth over it is sure to whet your appetite.

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The Nakaizu area is a place where many historical heritage sites remain, such as Shuzenji Temple, which appears in Yasunari Kawabata's masterpiece "Izu no Odoriko," and "Kinomiya Shrine," with its towering giant trees. As there are many sightseeing spots, the surrounding accommodations are also of high quality. About 10 minutes by bus from Izunagaoka Station, Yumeguri no Yado Yoshiharu is ryokan with five free private baths and a private bedrock bath. You can fully enjoy the time for two people.

This ryokan also has a wide selection of rooms with open-air baths. The purely Japanese-style space and open-air baths are perfect for a relaxing stay. The space is large enough for two people to spend time together. Sit on the veranda with your partner and look at the garden, or lounge on the tatami mats.

Dinner is a semi-kaiseki meal that changes monthly. You can enjoy meal with plenty of seasonal food. The view from the meal place "Moon Pond" is full of atmosphere. Not only the view of the daytime full of greenery, but also the illuminated pond at night is beautiful. In the morning, enjoy the fresh scenery of the garden while enjoying a Japanese set meal that incorporates local specialties. Dried fish with oil and pickled wasabi are all exquisite.

How about stopping by the "Library Lounge" to take a break from visiting hot springs? You can relax here by reading a book or sitting on the sofa and watching the scenery. There are many other relaxation points in the hotel, such as a massage chair that you can use for free and a footbath that you can easily enter.

If you want to have a slightly unusual experience, we recommend “Amagi Yugashima onsen Shirakabe”! Here, you can enjoy an open-air bath full of natural flavors made by hollowing out huge rocks and trees, and dishes that use plenty of Amagi's specialty, wasabi. The lobby and rooms have a nostalgic atmosphere like an old folk house. It is located about 30 minutes by bus from Shuzenji Station on the Izu Hakone Railway, and there is a free parking lot.

The highlight is the open-air bath! The huge tree open-air bath (photo) made by hollowing out a 1,200-year-old tree is impressive. In addition, you should also check out the open-air bath made by hollowing out lava and the large public bath whose walls are made of "tuff" from a submarine volcano.

There are plenty of modern rooms that tickle the traveler's spirit, such as guest rooms with open-air baths that flow directly from the source, and Japanese-style rooms with a view of the courtyard. It is perfect for couples who want to spend a relaxing time alone.

For dinner, we recommend the kaiseki cuisine that uses plenty of wasabi! Wasabi from Mt. Amagi has a good aroma and is well-known for its umami and sweetness. They have unique meal plans, such as the [Wasabi-Exclusive Creative Cuisine] with plenty of wasabi dishes, and the [Kaiseki Kaiseki with Wasabi Hot Pot] that uses plenty of fresh wasabi.

“onsen Onsen onsen Kairo Kikuya” is also recommended for couples. Among the variety of rooms available, the "Harare Soan" in the photo is a luxurious room with an open-air bath that flows directly from the source. Perfect for couples who want to enjoy their time alone. The bath is on the terrace and has an extraordinary feeling. It looks like I'll be soaking in onsen until the last minute of checkout.

ryokan has a historical atmosphere, but the Hanare Soan is a stylish Japanese-Western style room with high ceilings. The atmosphere is clean and relaxed. Why don't you enjoy chatting while tasting the local Japanese sweets and tea you got in the city of Shuzenji?

The public baths, open-air baths, and private baths in the hotel are connected by a corridor, so you can easily go around. By the way, there is no reservation system for the private baths, and you can use them free of charge whenever they are available. The photo shows the private open-air bath named "Tsuki".

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About 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Yugashima bus stop, “Tanigawanoyu Asebino” is ryokan with an abundant amount of hot water, with 5 natural hot spring sources. All 18 rooms have an open-air bath, making it perfect for couples who want to spend a onsen spring holiday. In addition, it is ryokan that stands quietly in a mountain village, so it is also recommended for two people who love nature. The bright sunshine and the surrounding greenery will relax the tired two people.

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The rooms are made of local Amagi cedar and other "solid wood", so they are extremely soothing. There are four types of guest rooms, including a Japanese-Western style room with a nice view, a Japanese-style room with a sunken kotatsu table, and a stylish Western-style room. The bath amenities are from the natural brand LEAF&BOTANICS. Enjoy a pleasant bath time surrounded by the scent of natural essential oils.

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All rooms have open-air baths, but if you prefer, you can also use the large public baths or private baths in the hotel. “Private open-air bath Yamanoyu Kazahaya” overlooking the scenery of the four seasons is a bath that makes you feel like you are bathing in the forest. Don't miss it as it is available for free.

Next, let's take a look at the inns in the Nishi-Izu area, which has many romantic spots, starting with Koibito Misaki, where you can enjoy a beautiful evening view. "Toi onsen Garden ryokan Sakahijiri Sakahijiri Gyokushoen" is ryokan full of Japanese taste. It is located in a quiet area close to the city center and the beach. If you change to a bus from Shuzenji Station and get off at "Nakahama", you can arrive at the inn immediately.

Colorful flowers in spring and summer, greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and citrus in winter. Please be soothed by the sight of the koi swimming leisurely in the garden and pond while walking along the corridor together.

For couples who want to spend some private time, we recommend the “separate room”. This type of room is equipped with a bath where you can soak in 100% free-flowing onsen drawn from the source. Would you like to spend a hot onsen holiday with two people?

There is also a large public bath and several private baths. This is the private bath "Sansui" where you can enjoy free-flowing hot water. You can enjoy a luxurious onsen date ♪

Finally, let me introduce two inns in Minamiizu. In this area, which can be reached in about 3 hours by express train from Tokyo, there are many little-known inns surrounded by nature. About 12 minutes by car from Shimoda Station, Shimogamo onsen Nanraku is an old-style inn with a total of 24 types of baths, including private baths, large baths, and footbaths. Among the three types of rooms, the "Room with an open-air hearth and bottle open-air bath" is perfect for couples. You can have a rare experience of soaking in the “Shimogamo onsen” in a unique bottle bath. It looks like it will remain in the memories of the two of you.

The "Guest room with hearth and bottle open-air bath" has a 10-tatami Japanese-style room and an 8-tatami hearth, which is more than enough for two people. Alone with him ♡ You can feel like you've wandered into the world of old tales.

There are 10 free private baths in the hotel. Seven of them have both indoor and outdoor baths. It is also attractive that you can enter whenever there is a vacancy without making a reservation in advance. It is irresistible for couples who love onsen! In addition onsen there is a footbath and a large public bath that alternates between men and women.

A 5-minute walk from Rendaiji Station, Rendaiji onsen Seiryuso is an inn that will make you feel like you're in a foreign country. The highlight is the "natural onsen pool" that can be used all year round. Palm trees are planted around it, giving it a tropical mood. On a clear night, the twinkling stars create a romantic atmosphere. In addition, there is an ancient Roman sauna and a Finnish wood-burning sauna that will pique your curiosity.

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It is also attractive that there are plenty of guest rooms with open-air baths and semi-open-air baths that flow directly from the source. Soaking in the hot springs while feeling onsen air will heal your tiredness. The photo is an example of a Japanese-Western style room with a semi-open-air bath. It is a comfortable bath where you can rest your head on a wooden pillow and use it like a sleeping bath.

The Japanese-Western style room with a semi-open-air bath is a convenient room where the Japanese-style room, bedroom, and living room are arranged without separation. There is a terrace, so you can refresh yourself while feeling the refreshing breeze after bathing. A conversation with him seems to be lively ♡

Izu is easily accessible from Tokyo by express train or car. Once you land, you will be surrounded by a rich natural environment that is completely different from the city. It's within easy reach, so why not enjoy a "sleepover date" next weekend?