This Izu Peninsula day trip from Shizuoka covers Atami, Mount Omuro and the Jogasaki Coast in a single day. I visited Shizuoka in winter in partnership with the Travel Eodiro Galkka platform and the Shizuoka Prefecture Seoul Office.
The route starts with tabearuki, eating your way through the streets around Atami Station, then explores the natural beauty of Mount Omuro and the Jogasaki Coast. It’s easy to do as a day trip, so keep it in mind if you’re planning a trip around Shizuoka or Tokyo.
Izu Peninsula Day Trip Itinerary at a Glance
- 08:30 Leave Shizuoka for Atami by shinkansen, Tokaido Line or rental car
- 10:00 Arrive at Atami Station for a street food walk
- 13:00 Ride the chairlift up Mount Omuro for 360-degree views
- 15:00 Hike the Jogasaki Coast and cross the suspension bridge
- 16:30 Return to Shizuoka
1. Street Food Around Atami Station
The first stop on our Izu Peninsula day trip was Atami. Atami is famous for its hot springs, but instead of soaking I spent the morning eating my way around Atami Station.
The 8:35 a.m. Tokaido Line train from Shizuoka Station took about 1 hour 20 minutes to reach Atami.
As of 2025 the fare was 1,340 yen. The shinkansen takes only about 20 minutes but costs 3,430 yen, so take it if you’re short on time.
Right outside Atami Station is a free footbath.
No one was using it in the morning, but when I came back around 11 a.m. to noon it was busy.
Instead of the hot springs, I headed for the Heiwa-dori and Nakamise shopping streets. Turn right out of the station and you’ll see them. Many shops open at 10 a.m., so time your visit accordingly.
Time to eat! I’ve listed more spots below.
Maruten: Fish Cake Specialist
Atami’s number-one fish cake shop, with fish cakes of astonishing size.
I picked a seafood fish cake bar with whole shrimp inside, hot and delicious.
I’d already had breakfast and wasn’t hungry, but I had to try it. Picking out fish cake skewers was the perfect start to our street food walk.
Atami Onsen Manju: The Hot Spring Town’s Specialty
Atami’s famous onsen manju are steamed fresh, so I grabbed one.
One warm bite feels like a soak in the hot spring.
The sweet red bean filling is generous, and it’s pure happiness eaten warm.
Kobayashi: Seafood Rice Bowls
I didn’t try it myself, but Atami is known for seafood rice bowls, and you’ll see lots of shops serving them along the shopping street. Kobayashi is said to be one of the best.
Atami Cream Puffs
Freshly baked crispy choux filled with vanilla cream. They’re supposedly crisp outside and soft and sweet inside. I was too full to try one, but they’re a popular snack.
There are also fruit sandwiches and tarts, so there’s plenty to snack on as you walk.
Atami Pudding
Silky, chewy pudding in glass jars, with flavors like vanilla, matcha and coffee.
- Location: Heiwa-dori shopping street
It’s the most popular pudding in Atami, so there’s a wait, but it’s a must. I arrived at 10:40 a.m. and waited about 15 minutes.
Yans had strawberry and I had caramel.
True to the spirit of tabearuki, we also had lamb skewers and udon. Here are more Atami spots I didn’t cover above.
More Atami Food Spots
Seafood and Meals
1. Kissho: fried whole fish
- An Atami seafood favorite where the fish is fried whole, head and all
- Location: Heiwa-dori shopping street
2. Isomaru: sushi
- One of Atami’s best sushi spots, easy to find thanks to the line
- Popular for its fresh seafood
Wagashi and Desserts
3. Terakoya Honpo: crispy senbei
- Soy sauce, cheese and wasabi rice crackers, a perfect salty snack
- Location: Heiwa-dori shopping street
4. Ichiraku: Japanese sweets
- Traditional wagashi such as monaka, manju and mochi, all neat and sweet
- Location: Heiwa-dori shopping street
5. Atami Fruit King: fruit sandwiches
- Soft bread, fresh fruit and light whipped cream
- Seasonal flavors like strawberry, banana and kiwi
2. Mount Omuro: The Izu Peninsula From a Chairlift
From Atami, the real Izu Peninsula day trip begins in the Ito area. Take the train from Atami to Izu-Kogen Station; as of 2025 the fare was about 1,440 yen.
The views of the blue sea the whole way were beautiful, much like Korea’s East Sea.
From Izu-Kogen Station, we took a bus to Mount Omuro, where a chairlift takes you to the top.
As of 2025 the chairlift cost 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for children.
The Ito area draws more Japanese locals than foreign tourists; we didn’t see a single other Korean. There were lots of older friends on day trips and some young couples.
There was no wait for the chairlift. It’s a small mountain, less than 10 minutes to the top, but the view up there is fantastic.
It’s a perfectly round volcano, and the chairlift takes you right to the summit.
You can even see Mount Fuji in the distance.
From the top, a 360-degree panorama takes in the Izu Peninsula, the sea and Mount Fuji. It’s breathtaking.
The weather was lovely that day. A walk around the crater rim takes 15 to 20 minutes, a highlight of any Izu Peninsula day trip.
At the summit they grill dango. Cards aren’t accepted, only cash, Alipay or KakaoPay.
At just 580 meters it’s a low mountain, but if you want a panoramic view of the Izu Peninsula, I highly recommend it.
The ride down is stunning too. If you have time, visit the Izu Shaboten Zoo at the base.
3. Jogasaki Coast: Scenery Carved by Lava
From Mount Omuro we took a taxi to the Jogasaki Coast, the last big stop of our Izu Peninsula day trip. Buses 170, 172 and 180 also go there.
It’s about a 15-minute walk from the bus stop to the coast.
Don’t miss crossing the Kadowaki Suspension Bridge.
Walking 23 meters above the sea is a real thrill, and the crashing waves are spectacular.
These cliffs were formed by a volcanic eruption about 4,000 years ago, and the rough waves and massive rocks create dramatic scenery.
The coastal trail is an easy walk of about an hour round trip, with plenty of photo spots. Without this Izu Peninsula day trip, I’d never have discovered such an amazing place.
Finally, we arrived at Jogasaki-Kaigan Station, a unique log-built station with the charm of an old Japanese railway stop.
On the train back, the ocean views unfolded like a panorama. With such unique trains, the Ito area is great for rail travel too.
The route is simple and perfect for one day, and if you have time you can add the Ito hot springs. It’s close to Tokyo and Shizuoka and easy by train or rental car, so I highly recommend this Izu Peninsula day trip. If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo, add the Izu Peninsula to your itinerary.
This post was created with support from the Shizuoka Prefecture Seoul Office and Travel Eodiro Galkka, based on my own visit.
Prices, hours and details in this post are from our visit in February 2025 and may have changed, so check the latest information before you go.