[Shizuoka Izu] onsen & gourmet dates ♡ Recommended for couples "Luxury hotels & ryokan" 15 selections

The Izu Peninsula is about two hours from Tokyo, making it the perfect tourist spot for a weekend getaway for couples. Surrounded by the sea, mountains, and plateaus, and rich in nature, there are many seasonal sights unique to Izu, such as the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in spring and the open-air baths in winter where capybaras happily bathe. Izu is also one of Japan's leading onsen areas. Famous onsen areas such as the well-known "Atami", as well as the ancient "Ito" and "Shuzenji" are dotted around the Izu Peninsula. There are also plenty of facilities such as art galleries and museums, making it an attractive date spot for couples.

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Akao Herb & Rose Garden is a rose garden in Akao Resort Park in Atami. From early April to late June, colorful roses bloom across the vast grounds. There are 12 themed gardens within the garden, including the Atami Cherry Blossom and Nanohana Garden, a Japanese-style garden, and a herb garden. There is also a spot with a great view of Sagami Bay, so if you're in Higashiizu, be sure to stop by.

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Shimoda Park is located on a hill overlooking Shimoda Port. If you visit in June, you can enjoy the sight of lush hydrangeas blooming on both sides of the promenade. In addition, the area around Shimoda Park is also home to Perry Road, where Perry is said to have passed, and the Shimoda Aquarium, which is located underwater, making it a spot full of things to see.

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Nakaizu is home to the Nirayama Strawberry Center and the Izu Nagaoka Strawberry Picking Center, where you can enjoy strawberry picking from early January to early May. At both facilities, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat strawberries, including the highly sugary Akihime variety, for 30 minutes.

Relax Resort Hotel is a hotel located on a hill, a five-minute drive from JR Atami Station. All rooms have an ocean view, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular view of Sagami Bay. The view of Hatsushima and Izu Oshima from the balcony is also wonderful. There are two types of guest rooms: modern and resort type. For couples who want to spend some quality time together, we recommend a room with an open-air bath on the balcony.

Dinner in the main dining room, which overlooks the city of Atami, is an Italian course meal made with fresh seafood caught in Sagami Bay and organic vegetables. A selection of wines is also available to go with the food, so please consult with the sommelier to find the perfect pairing of Italian food and wine.

Luxury Japanese Hotel Kaze no Kaoru is a high-class hotel where you can enjoy onsen in a wide variety of styles. The hotel offers rooms with open-air baths on balconies facing the sea, as well as a free open-air bath with a spectacular view on the top floor. There is also a foot bath bar where you can enjoy sparkling wine from 2pm to 4:30pm, and a slightly unusual service called Esthe Fish, which is available 24 hours a day. Why not give it a try with your partner?

Dinner can be enjoyed at Shiosai on the second floor of the hotel, or Sokai on the ninth floor, which overlooks Sagami Bay. Depending on the season, you can enjoy a multi-course meal using fresh seafood from Ito and seasonal ingredients, starting with five types of aperitifs. Optional dishes include grilled live abalone. Enjoy a leisurely dinner with your loved one while looking out to sea.

"Tsuki no Usagi, a detached inn with a spectacular view" is a hotel in a wonderful location where you can see the magnificent view of the ocean and Oshima from the detached guest rooms on high ground. All rooms have an open-air bath that gives you a sense of freedom. The rooms have a classical atmosphere, making them perfect for adult couples who want to relax. This popular inn was ranked number one in Japan in Nippon Television's "Top 20 Hot Spring Inns You'll Want to Visit at Least Once."

meal will be served in a private meal room in the main house, which is a repurposed old house. For gourmet and wine-loving couples, we recommend the dinner plan, which allows you to enjoy Izu delicacies such as spiny lobster, abalone, red snapper, and Shizuoka brand Fujiyama Wagyu beef. We look forward to the pairing of the chef's selected wine with the food.

"Ito Yuki Tei Kawana Bettei" is a group of five detached inns located in the hills of Kawana. All rooms have indoor and outdoor baths where you can enjoy onsen that flows freely from the source, so you can enjoy onsen as much as you like, whenever you like. Some rooms even have a great view. The living room and bedroom are separate, so you can relax and unwind.

For dinner, try the colorfully presented kaiseki cuisine. Depending on the season, there are plans to enjoy authentic kaiseki cuisine featuring seafood from Izu, as well as shabu-shabu made with domestic A4 rank or higher Japanese black beef. You can also enjoy plenty of steamed vegetables.

"Izu Kogen onsen British Style Hotel Kaede An" is a high-class hotel for adults where you can relax and unwind. The guest rooms, decorated with British furnishings, have an elegant and classical atmosphere. All rooms have an open-air bath and an indoor bath, making it perfect for a stay-at-home date.

There is a plan where you can enjoy dinner and breakfast in your in-room dining. For dinner, we recommend the course that allows you to taste Japanese and Western dishes such as tenderly stewed beef cheeks and fresh sashimi from Izu. For anniversaries, you can also reserve room service with cake and champagne. Enjoy an elegant moment with your loved one in an extraordinary space.

"Inatoriso, a guesthouse with a spectacular view of the ocean," is a guesthouse with a great location where you can see the Izu Seven Islands from the ocean view rooms. "Kagari," located on the top floor, has an open-air bath with natural onsen water. Listening to the sound of the waves and gazing at the ocean, you'll lose track of time. You can stay until 12 noon the next day, so you can spend a relaxing and luxurious time with your loved ones.

For dinner, you can enjoy plenty of seafood, such as boiled golden-eyed snapper and sashimi of fresh seafood caught in Inatori Bay. For gourmet couples, we recommend adding optional dishes such as grilled spiny lobster in its shell or beef steak! Eat to your heart's content and your stomach will be full.

"Kiichiyu" is a Japanese-style resort ryokan that overlooks the pine forest of Yumigahama Beach, which was selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan. The spacious rooms are perfect for couples who want to enjoy a relaxing hotel stay. Many rooms have an open-air bath with natural onsen water on the balcony, allowing you to spend some relaxing time just for the two of you. The hotel also has a large public bath with a sense of openness and a charming private open-air bath. It is also recommended for couples who want to enjoy onsen to their heart's content.

Dinner is served at meal. Depending on the time of year, you may be able to enjoy "Umi-seki yuzen," a course that allows you to fully enjoy the delights of the sea. The course begins with an aperitif of the season, and you can choose from a selection of seafood displayed in the restaurant. Enjoy the gourmet delights of Minami-Izu while enjoying conversation between the two of you.

"Yukairo Kikuya" is a long-established onsen.

For dinner, the menu is Kaiseki cuisine, which changes monthly. You can enjoy dishes made with ingredients unique to Shuzenji. You can choose your favorite dishes from the main dish, Western meal, and main course! Special order dishes include spiny lobster, abalone, and Japanese beef teppanyaki. The inn's proud dishes are beautifully presented, and can be enjoyed by both the eyes and the tongue.

"Ochiairo" is a registered tangible cultural property inn founded in the Meiji era in Amagi Yugashima onsen. All 14 rooms have different designs, so you'll be excited just choosing the room♪ There are rooms with open-air baths and indoor baths with natural hot spring water. The inn also has a cave bath and a private bath, so you can enjoy onsen in a variety of baths.

For dinner, you can enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients. The dishes, which make the most of the natural flavor of the ingredients, are beautiful to look at and a feast for the eyes and the tongue. For breakfast, you can enjoy heart-warming meals such as freshly cooked rice, seasonal grilled fish, rolled omelette, and tofu and ganmodoki from Shuzenji's long-established tofu shop. A fresh and gentle breakfast will surely give you energy in the morning.

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"Sagasawakan" is an inn with its own hot spring source in Amagi Yugashima. There are 11 hot springs and a bedrock bath, and there are also rooms with open-air baths perfect for couples. You can enjoy the view of the Kano River and the mountains from every room. Listen to the murmuring of the river and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and spend a relaxing time together.

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meal will be meal at private dining at the disposal dining room. Dinner is a Kyoto-style kaiseki course using seasonal ingredients imported from all over Japan, with the main ingredients from Naka Izu. There is also a wide selection of Shizuoka's local sake to match the dishes. A "Celebration Plan" featuring cake and fruit is also available, perfect for anniversaries or as a surprise. Order in confidence and make your loved one happy.

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"Tanigawanoyu Asebino" is located in a valley called Sekokyo in Yugashima onsen. The view of the Tanigawa River from the guest rooms changes with the seasons, making it the perfect place for a couple's trip to refresh in nature. All guest rooms have an open-air bath where you can enjoy free-flowing onsen. There is also a private bath in the building, which can be reserved from your room using a tablet.

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For dinner, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal that changes monthly in a private dining room. In addition to seafood from Shizuoka, you can also enjoy dishes that are appropriate for a mountain inn, such as wild vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, river fish, and wasabi grown in clear streams. Take your time to enjoy the bounty of nature.

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Arcana Izu is an inn based on the concept of spending time with nature. The interior, designed with harmony with the surrounding nature in mind, is made of wood and brick. All guest rooms are suites with open-air baths where you can enjoy onsen. A wonderful space where you can spend a luxurious time while looking at the scenery outside the large windows spreads out.

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For dinner, you can enjoy French cuisine that incorporates seasonal produce from Suruga Bay and Sagami Bay, and fresh vegetables delivered directly from the producers. The beautifully presented dishes are so elegant and artistic that you will almost feel bad eating them. Enjoy the taste of seasonal ingredients to your heart's content.

"Nishi Izutoi Onsen Musoan Biwa detached inn in a cove in the forest" is a small inn with about eight rooms located on a vast site of 33,000 square meters in Toi onsen. All guest rooms have an open-air bath on the terrace where you can enjoy onsen flowing freely, so you can enjoy the magnificent view of Suruga Bay while relaxing in the hot onsen. For couples who want to cherish their private time together, we recommend the maisonette type rooms. The first floor is a living room with a hearth, and the second floor is a bedroom, so you can relax as if you were at home.

Dinner can be enjoyed in one of eight private rooms overlooking Suruga Bay. Depending on the season, there are plans to serve creative cuisine using seasonal ingredients from Izu, as well as hotpot dishes and yakiniku around the hearth. Enjoying a meal around the hearth, full of atmosphere, which you don't usually have the chance to eat, will be a dinner that will spark lively conversation for two.

"Futari Towani En" is a high-class hotel consisting of 10 detached buildings. All guest rooms have terraces with open-air baths where you can enjoy Toi onsen. The spacious rooms are perfect for couples who want to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a moment and relax. Enjoy an elegant time while enjoying the spectacular views of Suruga Bay and Mt. Fuji, which change depending on the season, weather, and time of day.

Both dinner and breakfast will be meal at the meal Yui. Dinner will be a French-style course, starting with a gorgeously presented appetizer. You can enjoy fresh seafood caught in the sea of Suruga and seasonal delicacies grown in the mountains of Izu. There is also a wine cellar, so you can enjoy the marriage of Izu delicacies and wine.

"Fugaku Gunjo Gunjo Inn Overlooking Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site" offers spectacular views of Suruga Bay and, on clear days, Mount Fuji from all guest rooms. The guest rooms are suites with their own elaborate onsen spring baths. It's perfect for couples who want to enjoy a stay at the hotel. Each room also comes with an espresso machine and complimentary soft drinks.

Dinner is a French course with a Japanese flavor, incorporating seasonal vegetables from Izu and fresh seafood caught in Suruga Bay. There is also a wide selection of wines to pair with the food.

We hope you enjoyed our feature on luxury hotels recommended for couples on the Izu Peninsula. Relax and refresh with your loved one at a high-class hotel in the majestic nature of Izu.