[Izu] 5 recommended hotels and ryokan with late check-out for a relaxing trip

Located about 2-3 hours from Tokyo, the Izu area is packed with so many tourist attractions and scenic spots that you can't visit them all no matter how many times you go, including not only popular onsen springs, but also Shuzenji, also known as Little Kyoto, Minamiizu, which offers a panoramic view of the horizon, and Nishiizu, home to Japan's version of the Blue Cave, Tenmado Cave. If you're going to Izu, surrounded by the dynamic nature of the sea and mountains, why not choose a lodging where you can fully enjoy the charms of Izu without being pressed for time?

Check-out time at most hotels is around 10:00 in the morning. If you have to eat breakfast and organize your luggage before then, it can be quite hectic, right? If you want to enjoy a stay that is unique to the area without being pressed for time, we recommend hotels and inns that offer late check-out. Since you can check out later than usual, you can fully enjoy your stay or take a leisurely morning stroll around the area. We will introduce hotels and inns in Izu that offer late check-out, so please take a look☆

Inatoriso is popular for its infinity bath "Sora" where you can become one with the sea. If you get off the Odoriko Express at Izu Inatori Station, you can reach this inn on the east coast of Izu in about 7 minutes by free shuttle bus. Check-out for all rooms is at 12:00, so why not spend a luxurious day waking up slowly to the sparkling morning sea?

All rooms have large windows offering a spectacular ocean view. Doing nothing while gazing at the horizon that seems to go on forever is also an exquisite experience. Rooms with open-air baths, such as the spectacular suite "Sousou" with a semi-open-air bath with free-flowing onsen water, are especially popular for their special sense of privacy.

meal are seasonal and feature an abundance of seafood, with a focus on local fish and alfonsino caught at Inatori Port. For "Today's Sashimi," you can order your own selection of sashimi, a dish that is unique to this place, including fresh seafood that is unique to Inatori and seasonal fish procured that day.

Inatoriso not only has a spectacular open-air bath, but also a bath-only building called "Yukkura" that houses only bath-related facilities, making it a must-see for bath lovers. After enjoying a morning of touring the indoor baths and rock baths, you can enjoy some red snapper miso soup in the bath area. (Red snapper miso soup served free from 6:30 to 8:00)

With a history of nearly 400 years, Yukairo Kikuya is a long-established inn that has been visited by many literary figures, including Natsume Soseki. The classical interior has a relaxing atmosphere. You can enjoy a relaxing stay while feeling the traces of its long history. Check-out is usually at 11:00, so you can enjoy the open-air baths in the morning, check out the local specialties at the souvenir shop, and relax.

There are a variety of guest rooms, including the Japanese-modern "Main Building," the "Annex" with rooms with open-air baths, the "Bettei" facing the Katsura River, and the "New Building" with its soothing private garden. If you're going to the hotel, we recommend staying in a room with an open-air bath and relaxing to your heart's content. The "Annex Soan" has a calm interior, allowing you to enjoy a quiet time away from your daily routine.

The open-air bath at "Hanare Soan" is a natural hot spring. It is luxurious to be able to enjoy onsen whenever you want and as much as you want. Enjoy a private bath while admiring the view outside. The building also has a large bathhouse, an open-air bath, and four private baths. Relax in the hot onsen and refresh yourself from the fatigue of everyday life.

Dinner is a banquet that changes monthly. You can choose your favorite "table dish," "Western dish," and "meal," so you can enjoy meal to your liking. The food is beautifully presented, so you can enjoy it with your eyes as well as your tongue. They also serve their specialty "Yonaki Soba" from 22:30 to 23:30 for a light snack. It's sure to satisfy both your stomach and your heart.

About 20 minutes by taxi from Shuzenji Station, and shuttle service available with advance reservation, "Ufufu" is a modern Japanese onsen ryokan surrounded by nature. All rooms have an open-air bath with natural hot spring water, making it perfect for a relaxing stay. Check-out is usually at 11:00, so you can enjoy a relaxing open-air bath in the morning.

The rooms have different styles, so you'll be excited just choosing where to stay ♡ There are river view and garden view rooms, so please choose whichever you prefer. There are also amenities such as a Nespresso machine and a DVD player, making your stay even more enjoyable ♪

Ufufu has an abundant supply of hot spring water, as it has three private hot springs. onsen are said to be effective in treating cold and fatigue, so you can relax your body and mind by soaking in them as many times as you like. Enjoy a luxurious time while watching the scenery change its appearance depending on the time of day. If you want to be even more relaxed, we recommend a spa treatment. Treat yourself to an aroma treatment and other treatments to pamper yourself after a hard day's work.

meal are served in the dining area overlooking the majestic Kano River. For dinner, you can enjoy dishes made with ingredients unique to Izu, such as seafood from Suruga Bay and Sagami Bay, and rare Izu beef from Ohito Hirai Farm. For breakfast, you can enjoy a "three-tiered breakfast bento" that is perfect for the morning, including handmade tofu, rolled omelet, and Izu fish. Eat to your heart's content and recharge your energy for the day!

*As of June 2024, due to construction work, meal will be served in your room.

"Fugaku Gunjo" is a luxury inn with a beautiful and modern appearance, where all rooms are suites with onsen-air hot spring baths overlooking the majestic Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay. Check-out is set at 12:00 so that guests can fully enjoy this luxurious space, which is only allowed for eight groups per day.

The rooms and open-air baths are decorated with stately furniture carefully selected from around the world, and each has a slightly different design. The hotel also offers thoughtful services that women will appreciate, such as the popular ReFa hair dryer and amenities from the stem cell cosmetics MISUZU series.

In a completely private room, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine that combines Japanese and French cuisine, made with seafood from Suruga Bay and fresh vegetables from Izu, carefully selected by the chef himself. Please enjoy the menu unique to "Fugaku Gunjo", which lavishly incorporates the seasonal ingredients of Izu.

This inn places the utmost importance on allowing you to relax and feel the passage of time while gazing at the beautiful Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay from the private open-air baths or deck. Enjoy the beautiful gradations of the sunset and the sound of the quiet crashing of the waves as the morning dawns.

"Chokozu no Toki" is a small, hidden inn where you can admire the beautiful sunset while resting your chin on your hands. Most plans have a check-out time of 12:00, so you can fully enjoy your stay and soothe the fatigue of your travels.

There are a total of 10 rooms, all of which are suites with an open-air onsen bath where you can watch the sun setting over Suruga Bay. Among them, the "3rd Floor Corner Double" is one of only two rooms on the top floor with a high, open ceiling. After taking in the spectacular view of the ocean from the terrace, why not give yourself over to the bed?

The gourmet course "Suruga Modern" uses seafood from Suruga Bay, vegetables and fruits from Izu, herbs, etc., and is a dinner unique to "Hozue no Toki" that pursues beauty and health. You can meal while feeling the sea breeze in the oceanfront dining area.

As per the concept of pursuing beauty and health, "Choozu no Toki" offers a wide variety of beauty treatments, including full-scale acupuncture care, traditional Thai treatments, and aroma treatments where you can choose your favorite scent. Why not try to relieve your daily fatigue in Nishiizu, away from the everyday?

Wouldn't a late check-out be a great way to enjoy your hotel stay in the morning and have a more satisfying trip? If you're traveling to a place that's out of the ordinary, why not take it easy and relax instead of making a hectic schedule? You might be able to experience the charms of Izu that aren't listed in travel guidebooks.