Izu's east coast, about 2 hours from Tokyo. Five ways to book your trip, from a local media team based in Izu-Kogen.
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1 · Getting around
Unlimited rides between Ito and Izukyu-Shimoda for 2 or 3 days, with a Shimoda Ropeway round trip. For holders of non-Japanese passports; buy it online. Is it worth it?
Buy the pass (official site)Exchange your e-ticket at the station before boarding. JR from Tokyo to Ito is not included.
2 · Hands-on
Grind the flour on a stone mill, mix, roll and cut, then eat what you made for lunch. This is our own place, with an English booking page.
Book soba-makingFrom ¥3,300 (JPY, tax incl.) · about 90 minutes · groups of 2–5. Check open dates on the booking page.
3 · With a guide
Send us your dates, group size and interests. We'll introduce you to a local guide partner we work with, who plans and guides a private day for you.
Message us "PLAN" on InstagramExample: "PLAN – Nov 12, 2 adults, onsen and local food." We only introduce the guide; you arrange and pay for the tour with them directly.
4 · Where to stay
A ryokan with a multi-course dinner. About 10 minutes by taxi from the station.
Check rates for ZagyosoPart of Pleasure Resort Izu-Akazawa Onsen. About 10 minutes by taxi. Guests with tattoos cannot use the baths, even when covered.
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5 · Plan it yourself
A 2-day model course: Mt. Omuro, Jogasaki, soba-making, onsen, places to eat and getting around. Written by locals. 93-page PDF, instant download.
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