A historic hot spring resort town on the eastern side of the Izu Peninsula, Ito makes for an enchanting coastal escape. Just 90 minutes from Tokyo by train, it’s a charming town with a fascinating past as well as a lively evening scene. Accommodation options range from traditional ryokans to swish seaside resorts, fit for an array of tastes and budgets. Small and characterful, the best places to stay in Ito promise a warm welcome and a memorable holiday.

Discover Ito’s history with a guided walking tour of the old town centre and the port. It was here, for instance, that the Tokugawa Shogun ordered English navigator William Adams to build Japan's first navy in 1604. Izu Kogen, south of the city centre, is filled with lavish villas and small museums. Tokaikan comes particularly highly recommended.

Hike along the dramatic Jogasaki Coast for panoramic views of craggy rock formations and the ocean beyond, take boat tours and mountain bike rides, or marvel at the Jogasaki Suspension Bridge. Further inland, clamber or ride to the top of Mount Omuro, a huge crater atop a grassy mound. Round off busy days with long soaks in your private onsen at one of the best places to stay in Ito, or buzzy evenings at the city's trendiest bars and gourmet eateries.

The Best Places to Stay in Ito

For Seaside Style

• KAI Anjin is a sleek design hotel set right by the ocean. Minimalist rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows framing superb sea views, there's a creative gourmet restaurant, extensive record collection and rooftop onsen baths. Very swish.

For a Restful Retreat

• Seizan Yamoto is a chic hotel overlooking Ito and the surronding mountains. Pick this place for the fusion of tradition and modernity, the epic views and the restful hot spring baths. Its proximity to the city means that you can pop in to explore Ito or the Jogasaki coast with ease.
• Abba Resorts Izu promises a romantic hideaway with a rejuvenating spa, hot spring baths and breathtaking views, 15 minutes from the coast. An adults-only gem with 11 luxury villas and suites, perfect for unwinding in blissful tranquility.
• Hanafubuki prides itself on welcoming guests into an environment rich in tradition. Choose from classic Japanese rooms or more Western spaces, some of which offer flexible options for families or groups of friends. Stroll through the surrounding forest or relax in one of the hotel's seven unique onsens before tucking in to delicious dinners. Lovely.

For Great Value

• Hotel K's House Ito Onsen is a century-old ryokan offering simple futon beds, paper shutters and wooden floors. Well-located for discovering Ito, this is a popular choice for budget travellers or groups in the city. Also within easy reach of the sea.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR COTTAGE

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Fly to Tokyo's Haneda International Airport or to Narita International Airport and travel to Ito by train. The journey should take under two hours by road or rail.
• The Shizuoka region is wonderful to explore by road! Contact our online partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
• Summers are warm and humid, with temperatures hovering around 28°C, whilst spring brings the world-famous cherry blossoms. Both are popular times to visit. For a quieter trip and great hotel deals, we'd recommend travelling in autumn.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in Tokyo.
• Alternatively, expand your search to see our pick of the best places to stay in Japan.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

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