A gorgeous and quiet city, Ito was once a small fishing village but its volcanic hot springs have skyrocketed the region’s popularity. If you’re visiting here with your kids, explore Izu Teddy Bear Museum where you’ll find many rare bears and an entire section dedicated to Totoro. Also, if you’re coming here between September and May, watch the 1,500 trees in Sakura no sato bloom with cherry blossoms. Thanks to trains and buses, tourists worldwide now have access to this secluded place. If you wish to explore nearby cities, there are several things to do in Izu, around a 40-minute drive away from here.
Although you can stay in one of the best hotels, this small city has been transformed into a tourist spot full of onsen ryokan for you to stay in and experience the hot springs through. But which is the best one for foreign tourists? Check out this list of the best onsen ryokans in Ito, Shizuoka, for great options.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. K's House Ito Onsen - Historical Ryokan Hostel (from USD 26)
Located on the east coast of the Izu Peninsula, K’s House Ito Onsen - Historical Ryokan Hostel is a 100-year-old ryokan, which offers a relaxing stay to all of its guests. Budget travelers can stay in the dormitory and if you’re a female solo traveler, the property offers exclusive units for this gender. If you are visiting with a group, you can reserve Japanese-style rooms with or without a bath. The units have comfortable futon beds, and low-height seating, and some offer river views.
The property features a private onsen and a large public bath where you can detox after a long day. The public bath has natural hot spring water and is open 24/7.
K's House Ito Onsen - Historical Ryokan Hostel
Address: Higashimatsubara 12-13
19.46 km (12.1 mi) from Joren Falls
2. Bousui (from USD 436)
A beautiful ocean view awaits you at Bousi Onsen Ryokan. Guests can unwind in one of the communal baths on the first floor. There is an indoor stone and a Japanese cypress bath as well as an outdoor rock bath and a hot tub bath. For an intimate experience, book one of the four private baths on the 4th floor for 50 minutes. You can also book the premium gazebos for 90 minutes.
After your onsen experience, why not try out the ryokan spa? They offer massages and a sauna that is open to all. Guest get an Asian breakfast that is sure to set you up for any activities you have planned for that day.
Bousui
Address: Naramoto 1126-6
14.65 km (9.1 mi) from Joren Falls
3. Ochiairo (from USD 500)
This ryokan definitely tries its hardest to make sure you have the smoothest trip possible. The staff is available 24/7 to cater to your needs, even running a pickup service from the closest bus stop; Yugashima. The rooms are furnished in a classically Japanese fashion.
Guests can relax with one of the spa treatments offered by the ryokan. You can have a massage or a facial treatment, then unwind even more in one of the onsen. The property has three types of onsens, which are indoor, outdoor, and a cave bath. The sulfur spring water is known to make your skin beautiful.
Ochiairo
Address: Yugashima 1887-1
2.02 km (1.3 mi) from Joren Falls
4. Yagyu no Sho (from USD 804)
At this ryokan, you can stay in a traditional Japanese bungalow. The rooms are designed in the traditional sukiya-zukuri fashion meaning they are perfect for holding Japanese tea ceremonies. The floors are tatami matted and there are paper screen doors as well as futons to sleep on. You will feel like you have stepped back in time when you enter as everything is authentic, but you are taken back to the modern day by the convenience of electric lights, a television, and air conditioning.
Guests can luxuriate in one of the two baths at this property: Musashi-no-Yu and Musashi-no-Yu. The property alternates the use of these baths to ensure that both genders can get a chance to soak in them. After a long soak, you can lounge in the Azuma cottage and cool down by sipping the spring water with beauty benefits.
Yagyu no Sho
Address: 1116-6 Shuzenji, Shuzenji, Izu, Japan, 410-2416
10.95 km (6.9 mi) from Joren Falls
5. ARCana Izu
Arcana Izu has 16 bedrooms at their well-connected ryokan. The city centre is just around the corner and there’s also an abundance of natural wonders right outside.
You can have the distinctly Japanese experience of relaxing in an onsen outside on the room’s balcony. Book the River View SUITE and River Terrace SUITE to enjoy total privacy as you soak in your natural hot spring bath, looking out at the trees. You can use the bath at any time which means you can start your day with a soak, or romantically bath beneath the star with a loved one.
Arcana Izu
Address: 1662 Yugashima, Izu-city, Izu, Izu, Japan, 410-3206
2.18 km (1.4 mi) from Joren Falls
6. Tsukigase Spa Hotel Ufufu (from USD 942)
This 4-star hotel has spa facilities to make guests feel truly comfortable. Ufufu spa has masseuses and saunas waiting for you to de-stress.
The beautiful rooms come with minimal decor and some with tatami mats, futons, and low chairs. They also feature an outdoor onsen that you can use any time of day for as little or as much as you like. All rooms come with air-conditioning for cooling or heating the room and are smoke-free so no need to worry about bad smells.
Tsukigase Spa Hotel Ufufu
Address: 499-1 Tsukigase, Izu-shi, Izu, Izu, Japan, 410-3215
4.75 km (3.0 mi) from Joren Falls
7. Asaba Ryokan (from USD 1490)
A peaceful and serene place to stay, Asaba Ryokan is guaranteed to give you a taste of spiritual Japan. The rooms are all laid out in a historically Japanese style, many have a direct view of a river that is so close that you can go and dip your feet in. If you don’t feel like exploring the river you can also bathe in the onsen. The indoor bath is made of koyamaki timber and is separate for both genders while the outdoor bath is surrounded by bamboo bushes. You can also luxuriate in a private bath.
The ryokan is also very close to a Shinto shrine. But one thing that will impress you is the beautifully prepared traditional Japanese meals at the local restaurant.
Asaba Ryokan
Address: 3450-1 Shuzenji, Izu, Shuzenji, Izu, Japan, 410-2416
10.8 km (6.8 mi) from Joren Falls
8. KAMENOI HOTEL Izukogen (from USD 154)
Reasonable pricing with dinner menu variations for longer stays.
Spacious rooms, private balcony with hot spring tub, and friendly staff.
Close to famous attractions like Omuroyama, but limited shuttle service.
Amazing breakfast with Japanese and Western specialties, and changing dinner menu for longer stays.
A beautiful ryokan right in the heart of Ito. KAMENOI HOTEL Izukogen allows guests to choose between a Western- or Japanese-style accommodation. Some rooms are entirely one or the other, or you can choose a room that is half Western and half Japanese. There are carpeted floors with European beds next to a tatami mat living space to suit everyone’s needs.
The ryokan has an open-air onsen in the guest rooms where you can alleviate your aching muscles. The natural minerals in the water are said to be good to cure fatigue and other ailments. There is also a sauna to relax in as well as a bath. Alternatively, you can soak yourself in the large indoor bath, which is open all day.
KAMENOI HOTEL Izukogen
Address: 1104-5
17.95 km (11.2 mi) from Joren Falls
9. ABBA RESORTS IZU Zagyosoh (from USD 961)
Guests should be delighted with ABBA Resort Izu Zagyosoh Onse Ryokan. It has recently been remodeled to include 16 gorgeous villas each with an open-air onsen and four villas also feature a swimming pool. The villas come with all of the amenities you are accustomed to including air-conditioners, en-suite bathrooms, and television but they are all in an authentic Japanese style. Guests can also unwind in the garden open-air baths, two public and private open-air baths.
There is a restaurant in the complex that serves Kaiseki meals. These are multiple small-course meals that allow you to sample all sorts of new and exciting Japanese flavors.
ABBA Resorts Izu - Zagyosoh
Address: Yawatano 1741
15.91 km (9.9 mi) from Joren Falls
10. Akazawa Geihinkan (from USD 537)
Here you can enjoy the hot spring waters pumped directly into the ryokan. You can choose to luxuriate in an open-air bath or indoor bath while relishing the ocean views. Each at different temperatures to suit anybody. They are said to be therapeutic, curing joining pain, skin problems, and other ailments. There’s also an Olympic-sized swimming pool f you want to stay cool rather than stay warm. Some rooms come with a private open-air onsen attached. This is the traditional way to enjoy the hot spring baths and is highly recommended by the staff.
The rooms are furnished in traditional Japanese style. There are woven reed tatami mats on the floors, shoji paper screen doors, and comfortable Japanese futons to sleep upon. The furniture and décor of the room are all in keeping with Japanese aesthetics but there are also modern devices such as air-conditioning, a fridge, and a television.
Akazawa Geihinkan
Address: Yawatano 1754-114-3
15.88 km (9.9 mi) from Joren Falls
11. The Key Highland Izu (from USD 267)
The Key Highland Izu is very proud of its pool. You can lounge next to it on deck chairs, taking in the spectacular sea view, or take a few laps before the traditional Japanese breakfast is served. The rooms are more of a western style. Hardwood floors and European beds are prepared for guests along with televisions, fridges, and air-conditioning. The hotel is very close to Akazawa Onsen Day Spa. It is about 5 km (3.10 miles) from the hotel and they have an arrangement where guests are recommended to visit. The staff are happy to give you directions and call ahead for you if there is anything you need to book or have ready for your arrival. The spa has onsen where you can enjoy the volcanically heated waters of Ito.
The Key Highland Izu
Address: Yawatano 1253-25
16.8 km (10.5 mi) from Joren Falls
Explore the paradisiacal city of Ito
Once a fishing village, Ito has become a famous city with several hot springs. It’s got lush greenery, perfect weather, and onsen ryokans. So, book an accommodation with a relaxing hot spring bath that is right for you from the above list and rejuvenate during your vacation.
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