Ito Onsen

静岡県

general.prefecture.

Hot springs where you can feel the Taisho Roman era vibes with rows of wooden buildings.

This hot spring has a Taisho Roman atmosphere with wooden buildings built in the Showa era. The water is smooth and gentle on the skin, and is effective for neuralgia, rheumatism, and external injuries. After touring the natural resort with a nostalgic atmosphere, let's relax in the hot spring!

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic Onsen

Highlights

Point 1

Experience the Charm of Japan by Strolling through the Hot Spring Town

Ito Onsen is a historic hot spring town that still retains old buildings and traditional streetscapes. By strolling through the hot spring town, you can feel the charm of old Japan. For an entrance fee of 200 yen, you can visit the "Tokai-kan," a representative landmark of Ito City, where you can enjoy an observation deck, gallery, cafe, and day-use hot springs. In addition, the area along the Matsukawa River has a calm and peaceful atmosphere at night, making it a recommended spot for dates. Why not discover the charm that fits your own sensibility through a trip to Ito Onsen?

Point 2

Footbaths Located Throughout the City

In Ito Onsen, there are footbath and handbath facilities located throughout the city. At Matsukawa Park, there are facilities such as "Fureai no Yu" and "Miharashi no Ashiyu" that use traditional hot springs. In addition, on Yunohana Street, there is a "Tsubaki no Oteyu" (handbath) modeled after the city flower, the camellia, and at the entrance of Tokai-kan, there is an "Ogi no Oteyu" (handbath) inspired by geisha. In Ito, you can easily enjoy hot springs while taking a stroll through the city, and be healed.

Point 3

Indulge in the Abundance of Seafood in the Area

Ito Onsen has many fishing ports, including Ito Port, where fresh seafood is caught in the morning and evening. Fishing is thriving, including fixed net fishing and single-line fishing, and there are plenty of delicious seafood such as shirasu, kinmedai, aji, sazae, and ise-ebi. Especially at "Ama no Ko Sea Jotei," you can enjoy seafood dishes using sazae purchased from ama (female divers). Among them, the highly recommended dish is "Ama no Ko Sushi." It is a chirashi sushi with plenty of fresh seafood caught in Ito, and the kitchen creates a beautiful presentation. When you visit Ito Onsen, be sure to enjoy this exquisite seafood dish!

Point 4

Abundant Activities and Tourist Spots!

In addition to hot springs, Ito Onsen has many tourist spots, from classic to off-the-beaten-path. Beautiful landscapes and scenic spots such as Ito Hakkai are recommended as they allow you to fully experience nature. There are also facilities that offer activities that families can enjoy together, as well as art museums and museums, so please enjoy the various charms of Ito Onsen.

Point 5

Enjoy Nature's Beauty in Every Season

Due to its relatively warm climate all year round, Ito Onsen has various spots where you can enjoy the flowers of every season. The magnificent Jogasaki Coast along the sea and the natural resort of Izu Kogen will help you relax both your mind and body. At Oomuroyama Sakura no Sato, 40 types of cherry blossoms bloom in the spring, and you can enjoy beautiful flowers all year round. At Komuroyama Tsubaki-en, about 1,000 types and 4,000 camellias bloom, and you can enjoy them from October to April of the following year. Furthermore, at Komuroyama Tsutsuji-en, about 100,000 azaleas bloom from February to May, allowing you to slowly savor the arrival of spring.

Sightseeing

One of Japan's Three Great Hot Spring Resorts!

Ito Onsen boasts one of the largest hot spring volumes in the country and is known as one of Japan's three great hot spring resorts, along with Beppu Onsen (Oita Prefecture) and Yufuin Onsen (Oita Prefecture). There are many hot spring inns with natural hot spring water, allowing you to enjoy historic hot springs. The tourist area is divided into three areas: Usami, Ito City, and Izu Kogen, and you can enjoy hot springs in any of these areas. There are also many ocean view hot spring inns along the coast, and the scenic baths where you can bathe while enjoying the view of Matsukawa and Oomuroyama in Ito Hakkai are also attractive. In addition, there are plenty of fireworks events in the summer, and you can also soak in a hot spring while watching fireworks from Orange Beach. The spring quality is colorless, transparent, and odorless, with "chloride springs" and "sulfate springs" as the main types. There are also other attractive areas in Ito City, so you can discover the charm that suits your own sensibility through your travels. Please come and enjoy the charm of Ito.