Head to Izu to make your special day special! 7 hotels and ryokan recommended for birthday stays

Izu has many spots perfect for special occasions, including the popular Atami onsen and Ito onsen, Mt. Omuroyama, which offers a panoramic view of Sagami Bay and Mt. Fuji, and Koganezaki in Nishiizu, where the sunset shines beautifully. Chatting with loved ones while admiring the spectacular view is sure to give you words of congratulations, as well as convey feelings of gratitude that you normally can't express. Enjoy Izu's fresh seafood, Izu beef, Izu wasabi, and other local flavors.

If you're planning a special birthday or anniversary, why not stay at a hotel or ryokan that offers an extraordinary experience? Izu has many inns perfect for birthdays and anniversaries, including rooms with open-air baths where you can bathe in a private space, rooms with panoramic views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay, and inns where you can luxuriously receive beauty treatments in your room. Talking about memories and future plans in a wonderful place will make for an unforgettable day. Enjoy a special feeling that's different from usual and spend a wonderful day that will remain in your memory.

It is about 65 minutes by bus from Shuzenji Station on the Izu Hakone Railway, and about 75 minutes by car from Numazu IC. "Futaritowani En En" is an adult hideaway that can accommodate junior high school students and above. Located in a quiet area of Nishiizu, surrounded by nature, the inn offers a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji across Suruga Bay. Why not spend your birthday away from the hustle and bustle of the city, watching Mt. Fuji change its appearance with each season?

There are 10 guest rooms in total, each with a different style and atmosphere, all of which are separate and completely private. All rooms have an open-air cypress bath, so you can enjoy the hot onsen waters of Toi Onsen as much as you like without leaving your onsen. Surrounded by nature, breathing in the fresh air, and soothing yourself with the pleasant scent of cypress...Make this a day to pamper yourself and those important people who always work hard.

Dinner is served in the dining room "Yui" and is a creative Japanese kaiseki meal with meat as the main dish. From the appetizers to the colorful presentation and plates, the food is visually pleasing and perfect for a special celebration. Toast with your favorite drink. You can also enjoy seafood from Suruga Bay, including spiny lobster. Be sure to try it with the local "Izu wasabi."

"Hoshi ni Negai wo Terasu" overlooks the vast Suruga Bay during the day and the star-filled sky at night, while "Yui Terasu" (pictured) overlooks Mt. Fuji. These are places where you can relax and enjoy nature. The picturesque sunset is nice, but we also recommend the daytime when Mt. Fuji stands out beautifully. Spending time with your loved one and enjoying a conversation without worrying about time will also make for special memories.

Tofuya Resort & Spa-Izu is about 20 minutes by bus from Shuzenji Station on the Izu Hakone Railway, or 40 minutes by car from Numazu IC. This Japanese resort is dotted with six onsen, a foot bath cafe, and the Takimiterasu cafe on its grounds, which spread out along the river. After checking in at the open front lobby shown in the photo, stop by Art Deco, the lounge exclusively for guests on the first floor of Taishokan Housen. Toast with a complimentary draft beer or wine right away.

For special occasions, we recommend a detached villa with an open-air onsen spring bath. The "Japanese-Western style villa suite with onsen spring bath (riverside)" pictured is a room located in a location surrounded by nature. Listen to the rustling of the trees and the murmuring of the river, savor the hot spring water directly from the source, and have a toast on the sofa on the terrace... Enjoy your own special time.

The dinner venue is Kaiseki Chaya Mizuoto, a renovated thatched-roof restaurant that was built in the Edo period. You can enjoy "Japanese auberge-style" kaiseki cuisine that lets you enjoy the flavors of the season. In a gentle space that exudes Japanese harmony, you can enjoy the seafood and mountain produce of Izu and other seasonal ingredients, which will satisfy both your stomach and your heart.

For a special day once a year, why not indulge yourself to the fullest at Mahora Spa? You can receive signature treatments using singing bowls, which have been used since ancient times for meditation and healing, as well as facials, head and foot body treatments (reservations required). Both genders are welcome, so couples and married couples can also enjoy the experience. We recommend easy online reservations (up to two days in advance).

Located about 50 minutes by bus from Shuzenji Station on the Izu Hakone Railway and about 35 minutes by car from the Shuzenji Interchange, Fugaku Gunjo (Fugaku Gumyo) is an inn overlooking the World Heritage Mt. Upon entering the entrance, you will be greeted by a water garden that collects and sparkles with light. The luxurious appearance of the hotel, which resembles a detached palace, will heighten your expectations for your hotel stay.

There are a total of eight suite rooms with an onsen hot spring bath. All rooms have a deck terrace facing the sea, offering a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay. Check-in is possible from 3 p.m. and check-out is at noon, meaning you can stay for a maximum of 21 hours, so you can enjoy the ocean's changing appearance depending on the time of day, from dusk to a quiet sunrise and blue skies. Another nice point is that the beer, soft drinks, and pudding in the refrigerator are free.

Dinner is a kaiseki cuisine that combines Japanese and French, made with seafood and seasonal vegetables carefully selected by the chef himself. We want people to eat fresh and delicious vegetables, so we use freshly picked vegetables from directly managed farm farms. Let's enjoy such special dishes luxuriously in a private room dedicated to meal. You can't ♡ help but smile at the gems such as "cod milt flow", "steamed lobster with sake", and "Ashitaka beef sirloin" from Shizuoka to taste with caviar

The three terraces on the premises are each different in style, and are places where you can fully experience nature and relax. Choose your favorite spot from the "Dry Moat Terrace" where you can watch the sky and trees swaying, the "Water Garden Terrace" where the sunrise, sunset, and starry sky are reflected on the water's surface, or the "Bonfire Terrace" where you can gaze at the flickering flames. Enjoy a cup of herbal tea or a drink and relax with your loved ones.

It is about 20 minutes by bus from Shuzenji Station on the Izu Hakone Railway, and about 3 minutes by car from Tsukigase IC. Tsukigase onsen Ufufu, which looks like a high-class restaurant, is a modern Japanese resort hotel that retains the atmosphere of a Japanese-style ryokan. In addition to facial and body treatments, they also offer acupuncture and cosmetic acupuncture, which are rare at onsen inns. Since it's your birthday, why not give a treatment or acupuncture to someone special, or use it to improve yourself?

There are seven guest rooms with open-air baths that have natural hot spring water. You can choose from the "River View" where you can hear the murmuring of the river, or the "Garden View" surrounded by lush greenery.

The photo shows an open-air bath with natural hot spring water in the guest rooms of "Ryusei." When the morning glow or blue skies are in full bloom, it's a great time to bring your favorite drink and relax on the deck terrace with your loved ones, enjoying a refreshing forest bath.

For dinner, enjoy a Japanese kaiseki dinner using carefully selected ingredients at River View Dining. If you make a reservation at least three days in advance, a cake and floral arrangement can be arranged to surprise you on your birthday. Enjoy the "Dashimaki Tamago (rolled egg)" made with Amagi Tamago (Amagi eggs) baked in the counter kitchen as part of the breakfast menu.

*Due to construction of additional guest rooms, meal will be served in rooms from May 7, 2024 to December 24, 2024. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Akazawa Geihinkan, where you can feel the beauty of Japan from the entrance, is located about 15 minutes by shuttle bus from Izukyu Izu Kogen Station and about 20 minutes by car from Amagi Kogen IC. The premises are equipped with a variety of facilities, including a day spa and a onsen facility, so you can enjoy it however you like. If you want to relax after the bath, we recommend relaxing in the Relaxation Room with a cup of coffee or tea while looking out at the courtyard, or relaxing in a massage chair.

All 15 rooms have an open-air bath. When you arrive at your room, change into the guesthouse's original yukata and relax. The Japanese architectural beauty of the building, such as the wickerwork ceiling and Juraku plastered walls, which are finished with earth, is soothing to the soul. The cypress open-air bath is filled with mineral-rich deep sea water. Relax your body and mind while gazing at the beautiful green scenery.

Dinner is a kaiseki dinner based on traditional Kyoto cuisine, using carefully selected seasonal ingredients. meal The fantastic garden, lit up with a moist light, which can be seen from the private rooms of the venue, will give you a special feeling. The menu changes monthly, allowing you to taste the season's delicacies. We have a wide selection of wines, mainly French wines, so we recommend enjoying pairing them with meal.

On a special day, why not try an extraordinary onsen experience? Guests staying at Akazawa Geihinkan can use Akazawa Day onsen (pictured) on the premises for free. This infinity onsen onsen appears to connect with the sea and sky, and you'll find yourself soaking in Akazawa onsen water for a long time, soaking in the luxurious scenery. We also recommend visiting the inn's large public bath, where you can enjoy a cypress bath and a stone bath. There is also a sauna and cold bath, so you can have a relaxing experience.

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Izu Hotel Resort & Spa is located about 15 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from Izu Kyuko Line's Izu Atagawa Station, and about 40 minutes by car from Amagi Kogen IC. As you enter the lobby of the entrance building, you will be greeted by a spectacular view that makes you feel like you are at a resort. The view from the large windows is like a painting. Enjoy a special time in this stylish space that looks great in photos no matter where you frame it.

There are 26 guest rooms with open-onsen spring baths overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Izu Islands. The photo shows the only room available, the "onsen Spring Premier Terrace Twin." Relax on the spacious terrace, equipped with a sofa large enough to lie down on, feeling the pleasant breeze and gentle sunlight, and you'll surely feel your heart being filled. You can enjoy the spectacular view and onsen from the comfort of your own room, making it the perfect place for a relaxing birthday stay in a space where you won't be disturbed by anyone.

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For both dinner and breakfast, you can choose between Western or Japanese cuisine. For Western cuisine, you can enjoy a French course meal made with carefully selected ingredients from Izu at the restaurant "WAVE" on the top floor of the hotel. This authentic course meal is perfect for celebrating birthdays and special occasions. For Japanese cuisine, you can choose between a Kappo course or a Shabu-shabu course at the restaurant "Shunkai Kappo Coastline." Choose according to the preferences of your loved one and the image of the celebration.

The hotel also has a wide range of facilities, including the spa "Etoile Spa" where you can receive treatments, and a cafe where you can enjoy sweets made with Shizuoka fruits and light meals such as "soy milk pizza." The cafe "Bakery & Table Sweets Izu" also has counter seats with a foot bath on the terrace (see photo). You can enjoy a luxurious cafe time savoring the Atagawa onsen foot bath and delicious sweets while taking in the view of the Izu Islands.

Ito Onsen Ito Kowakien is located about 90 minutes by car from Numazu Interchange, or about 10 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservation required) from JR Ito Station. When you arrive at the inn, check in while relaxing on a fluffy sofa with a welcome drink. Head to your room through a soothing corridor with warm lighting and seasonal changes in the trees, and your relaxing stay begins.

There are seven guest rooms with outdoor baths with natural hot spring water overlooking the garden. The nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere of the rooms will relax your mind. Feel the pleasant breeze on the veranda, enjoy a private bath while looking out at the garden or the night sky, and spend a relaxing time. The aromatherapy beauty treatments available in your room are perfect for birthdays! We also recommend spending a relaxing time surrounded by the aroma of aromatic oils to soothe both body and mind.

meal is a birthday-appropriate in-room dining for both dinner and breakfast. To make your birthday stay even more exciting, you can order a cake and bouquet of flowers (extra charge), so please inquire directly with the inn. For dinner, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine using local ingredients and seafood such as sea bream.

Besides the guest rooms, you can also use the large public bath "Kowaku-no-Yu" in the main building. In addition to the open-air bath, the large public bath offers both "hot" and "warm" water, and you can bathe all night long. Why not take the opportunity to try out the different baths? You can also drink the spring water at the "drinkable spring fountain" in front of the large public bath, so you can absorb onsen ingredients from both inside and outside your body. Once you've recharged your energy with the onsen ingredients, you'll be ready to start the next day feeling refreshed.

Izu has many attractions, including Sagami Bay and Mt. Fuji, spots with spectacular views, onsen, and seafood. After enjoying the spots that will color your special day, check into your inn early and celebrate with dinner and cake. Relax in onsen and spa, enjoy a relaxing conversation while looking at the scenery... Spend a wonderful birthday or anniversary in Izu with your dear friends, partner, or even as a couple.