Mixed feelings. Let the bigger animals have a bigger home‼️The park itself was better than expected, whole park took 2-3 hours. The staff was friendly & the small animals look reasonably well kept. I would give it 5 stars for the smaller animals but for the larger animals it was depressing!!There was a bear/cat animal that was in one of the indoors enclosure and it was 5 steps for the entire home. Totally messed up. Some of the apes looked depressed. It rained but they provided umbrellas at the entrance & it was totally fine in the rain. I hope more people can speak out about the small enclosures.

I visited Izu Shaboten Zoo by bike on Friday, and it was lively with many tourists and local schoolchildren. In the nocturnal animals’ area, I saw bats for the first time in my life, which was a memorable experience. The zoo has a spacious layout where animals move around freely, and of course the capybaras were a highlight. The best part was the cactus-picking activity, where you choose your own cactus and pot to create a unique arrangement to take home. Although the entrance fee felt a bit high, the experience and atmosphere made it worth it.

If you’ve just ridden the Mt. Omuro cable car (the tram that takes you to the top of the grassy volcano), turn around and walk literally across the road — that’s where you’ll find Izu Shaboten Zoo. It’s the perfect laid-back half-day activity after the view from the summit. This isn’t one of those massive, exhausting zoos. It’s compact, shady, and genuinely cozy. On the weekday I visited, it felt almost private — hardly any crowds, just the sound of gravel underfoot and the occasional peacock screech. Of course, the undisputed stars are the capybaras. They have a huge outdoor area with a hot-spring bath (yes, the capybaras actually soak in an onsen in winter — adorable doesn’t even begin to cover it). Even in summer they’re ridiculously chill, lounging in the water or munching grass while visitors watch in quiet awe. Other highlights: • Free-roaming peacocks that follow you around like they own the place (one decided to walk with me for a solid ten minutes — best escort ever). • A fantastic walk-through bird zone where flamingos, sacred ibis, ducks, geese, and spoonbills wander right past your feet. No cages, just a big netted area — you really feel like you’ve stepped into their world. • Classic zoo lineup done well: cheeky otters, wallabies, antelopes, donkeys, turkeys, parrots, even a few lazy sloths hanging in the greenhouse section. My only tiny disappointment was that the shoebill wasn’t on display the day I went (apparently he sometimes takes “days off” inside). Next time! Everything feels lovingly maintained, the paths are easy, there are plenty of benches in the shade, and the whole vibe is relaxed and happy. Combine it with the cable car and the cactus greenhouse (the “shaboten” part of the name) next door, and you’ve got yourself a perfect easygoing afternoon on the Izu Plateau.

Mixed feelings about this zoo. Coming from Canada where most Zoo's have way more space than this, some of the enclosures felt pretty sad. We were originally going to go to the top of Mount Omoro but it was closed due to weather so we went to the zoo instead. Half of the zoo enclosures were absolutely tiny, and others were fairly large. For example the one with the penguins looked very small and dirty, and same with most of the indoor ones. The gorilla exhibit was also very sad and small. You could see some of the animals pacing around very fast in the small enclosures which is a sign of stress. The owls were also chained to the ground which felt very sad to see, at first I thought they were statues. You could also feed most animals, sometimes through tubes and you could see the animals just essentially begging for the food, although they looked well fed for the most part. Some cleaning and larger enclosures would make this way nicer. However we did absolutely love the capybara parts and being able to feed them. They are so funny! The bird exhibit was also quite cool.

Very special place, lots of animals to see. Cool interactive feeding opportunities. Capybara and Giraffe feeding was super cool. Be careful though Giraffe bit my hand - my mistake though haha

Good experience there. We bought our tickets on klook before we go. They are famous because of the cactus and their capibara(u can take close up picture with them). Tried their cactus ice cream too. There's quite few of activities u can do too

One of the best zoos! You can see the animals up close and it’s so rare to have the chance to feed so many animals. You can buy the food around the park that correspond to the different animals. The new giraffe enclosure is amazing, you can see the giraffes from their height! But the capybaras are always the highlight, no matter how many times we visit ! Try a capybara burger in the restaurant!

The museum is so cute, it has a good mix of actual history on teddy bears and then unique/cute ones. Some amazing displays as well and a build a bear style workshop. There is also a really good selection of Ghibli items and scenes. Plenty of photo opportunities and they have a great bakery with some really cool cookies and sweets. Unfortunately I didn’t get to their tea room in enough time to try anything but the menu looks good.

If you love teddy bears or plushies in general this is a great museum! There are many vintage and rare bears and the displays on the first floor are very detailed, interesting and cute! The top floor has a Totoro exhibition when I visited and there is also a workshop where you can make your own teddy bear. The highlight for me was seeing the vintage bears and also the garden cafe was very cute. You can have tea with a teddy and there’s also a small couch for a plushie you brought or bought to sit with you while you enjoy the cafe too!

This was a delight, plenty of Toto for Ghibli fans, cute cafe where a teddy is sat waiting for you, pudding was delicious, brownie tiny but quite dark chocolate. Lots of photo oops too. If you want to build a Totoro check timings for the workshops, think there was 3 a day. There's two gifts shops, the first upstairs then down to the next one. Really good quality gifts, reasonably priced. Very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours on Izu, especially on a rainy day. Three teenagers all enjoyed it.

a must go if you are into cute toys. it is cute that many people love teddy bears enough to make a museum for it. you get to see teddy bear exhibitions + a whole section for totoro. entry is 200yen cheaper if you present your mount omuro chairlift ticket to the cashier. there’s also a teddy bear making workshop but unfortunately i didn’t participate. there’s also a souvenir shop with various cartoon characters and a baked goods shop. i spent around 30-45 minutes here in total. a small museum but still very interesting and cute!

Fantastic little Muesum full of plushies much older than this little guy. Many of the Teddies have names and history which is quite fun to read. And the floor above is a fun little Ghibli plushie exhibit, great for fun photos. Lots of fun

We loved the gardens and the shop! You need to make a reservation to build your own Totoro, but that was a big highlight for our daughters. Well worth the price for a custom stuffed toy.

The Izu Teddy Bear Museum is easily accessible, with no waiting time since you can buy tickets on-site for just 1,400 yen per adult. It’s an affordable and fun stop if you're in the area, featuring a variety of bears in sizes ranging from mini to large. There’s also a small bear shop and a cafeteria, though we only visited the museum and picked up some cards and a mini plush toy as souvenirs. Parking is free and access is simple. You can pay with MasterCard or Visa, but having cash on hand can be helpful. Google Translate is useful for purchasing tickets, and Google Maps can guide you to nearby attractions. Definitely worth a visit!

If you are westerner used to western zoo standards and animal welfare, this place will make you very sad. Crocodiles and manatee are in cramped enclosures and obviously not healthy. On the other hand, the greenhouses are truly beautiful, the staff is very friendly, and the snacks served at the café are fun and tasty.

I expected an old, tacky zoo and thought the entrance fee of 1,800 yen was really expensive (can get a discount with JAF membership) but to my pleasant surprise, the place was quite big and well-kept. There were lots to see: alligators (a lot of them, some massive), red pandas, giant turtles, manatee, flamingoes, fish, and tropical plants were spread across 3 areas. They provide a shuttle bus service between the main area and the one with the red pandas. It wasn't crowded even on a Sunday so we could take our time to look at everything.

Great work on numerous flowers and species of plants and bananas. But they seems in a way better condition than all alligators, unhappy in very small spaces. It does not respect their needs.

🌴 - Atagawa Tropical & Aligator Garden: Alligator zoo, tropical botanical garden and botanical fruit garden by using abundant heat of hot spring. 24 types, 200 alligators and crocodiles are kept in the alligator zoo. The botanical garden comprises the lotus greenhouse (giant lotus, etc), main greenhouse (hibiscus, orchid, etc) and annex greenhouse (pineapple, banana). 💵 - Price: * Adult - (1800 yen) | (13-64). * Children - (900 yen) | (4-12). 🕒 - Hours: [8:30 - 17:00] | (Entrance by 16:30).

You get to see many crocodiles there from all around the world. The park itself is divided into 3 different areas. Other highlights included the tropical plant areas and red pandas. Unfortunately the staff didn’t allow us to enter certain sections of the park 20mins before closing time and I was unable to see the giant water lily. Definitely don’t think the ticket is worth the price. Only go if you’re really into crocodiles or you are bored out of your mind while traveling around that area.

We’re so delighted by this garden! That’s must visit once you’re in Japan, 2 h from Tokyo, right next to train station

Makes for an interesting day trip rain or shine. Lots of good snacks, banana ice cream, and interesting plants from around the world. The greenhouse almost feels like you've entered a fairytale.

Very good soba and kind staff. 10/10. Best in area maybe.

Delicious food. I had the sashimi. Very good.

(Translated by Google) I never went in before because I thought they were catering to tourists, but I happened to stop by. Oh, it's delicious. And it's cheap! ️ I think the lemon sour was 400 yen, but I was surprised that it came in a large jug. It was late that day, so the seafood was sold out, so I decided to have a mushroom hamburger. This was delicious 😋 It was miso-grilled old pork, and it was soft and flavorful, so the rice seemed to go well. I only had a small amount, but it was delicious. (Original) 観光客相手かと思って今まで入らなかったけど、たまたま寄ってみた。 あら美味しい。しかも安い‼️ レモンサワーがたしか400円だったと思うが、なんと大ジョッキで出てきてビックリした この日時間が遅かったので海鮮は売り切れてしまいキノコのハンバーグ？ これが美味しかった😋 おっさん豚の味噌焼きだかで、柔らかく味が濃いのでご飯が進んだようです。 ちょっとだけ貰ったけど美味しかったです

(Translated by Google) It is located just outside the mountain side exit of Izu-Atagawa Station. The exterior gives you a sense of history. There is a parking lot in front. ■Business hours etc. Visited around 2pm on a holiday. There is a list for waiting customers in front of the store. About 6 people waiting. About 8 people entered the store later. Perhaps because it was a public holiday, the last order was at 2:30 p.m. and the restaurant was open until 3:00 p.m., unlike Google's information. It may close earlier during low tourist seasons or on weekdays. About 20 minutes after I started waiting, I was guided into the store. ■In-store order There are table seats and tatami seats, I think it's best if 4 people sit at each table. The staff will bring you water and take your order. I ordered a highball (400 yen), Mr. Shio-yaki (300 yen), and a sukimi tuna and horse mackerel tataki set meal (1300 yen). Please note that it may take some time from ordering to receiving your order as it is fully booked. Alcohol arrived early. The food will probably arrive in about 20 minutes. ■Salt-grilled by the chef ★×4 The skin is grilled crispy and has a nice salty taste, making it a great snack to go with alcohol. It was a white fish, but it was delicious. The skin and eyeballs were also delicious. ■Sukimi tuna and seared horse mackerel set meal ★×5 A set of seared horse mackerel, sukimi tuna, rice, miso soup, small side dish, and pickles. Considering that it is a tourist destination, the prices are reasonable and very good value for money. The tataki horse mackerel is topped with shredded ginger and chopped green onions, which add a nice accent and make it a delicious dish. I think the freshness of the horse mackerel itself is also good. I wanted to eat a little more. The tuna sukimi is topped with chopped seaweed. It was also fresh and delicious. Wasabi is the type that really hits your nose. The miso soup had a nice flavor and I liked it. Small bowls are normal. When it comes to pickled cucumbers, people's tastes seem to be clearly divided. I wasn't very good. ■Highball ★×4 The ice is fine. It was a delicious highball with just the right amount of carbonation. The small bowl of wild vegetables was also delicious. ■Summary It was an excellent restaurant that served fresh seafood at a reasonable price. It's only open during lunch, but I highly recommend it. (Original) 伊豆熱川駅の山側出口から出てすぐの場所にあります。歴史を感じさせる外観。 目の前に駐車場があります。 ■営業時間など 休日14時頃に訪問。 お店の前に待ち客用の名簿があります。 待ち客6名程度。後から8名くらい入店していました。 この日は祝日のためかGoogle情報と異なり、ラストオーダーは14時30分で15時まで営業していました。観光の閑散期や平日はもっと早く閉まるのかもしれません。待ち始めてから20分程度で店内に案内されました。 ■店内〜注文 テーブル席とお座敷席があり、 1テーブルにつき4人で座るのかベストな感じです。 店員さんがお水を持ってきてオーダーを聞いてくれる方式です。 私はハイボール(400円)、板さんのお任せ塩焼き(300円)、鮪のすき身と鯵たたき定食(1300円)を注文。 満席であったことから注文から到着まで時間を要しますのでご注意ください。 お酒は早めに到着。 料理は多分20分くらいで到着です。 ■板さんのお任せ塩焼き　★×4 皮目がパリパリに焼かれており、良い塩気でお酒のおつまみに良いですね。 白身のお魚でしたが美味しかったです。 皮や目玉も美味しくいただきました。 ■鮪のすき身と鯵たたき定食　★×5 鯵のたたき、鮪のすき身、ご飯、お味噌汁、小鉢、漬物のセット。 観光地であることを考えるとお値段は良心的で非常にコストパフォーマンスが良いです。 鯵のたたきは細切りの生姜と刻みねぎがトッピングされており、これらが良いアクセントとなって美味しく食べられます。鯵自体の鮮度も良いのではないでしょうか。もう少したくさん食べたくなりました。 鮪のすき身は刻み海苔がトッピングされています。こちらも鮮度が良くて美味しくいただきました。 山葵はかなり鼻にガツンとくるタイプ。 お味噌汁は上品な味付けで好みでした。 小鉢は普通。 お漬物のきゅうりは好みがはっきり分かれそうですね。私はいまいちでした。 ■ハイボール　★×4 氷が細かい。 炭酸が程よく効いていて美味しいハイボールでした。小鉢の山菜も美味しかった。 ■まとめ 良心的な価格て新鮮な海鮮料理を提供してくれる優良店でした。お昼時しかやっていませんがおすすめです。

(Translated by Google) The interior of the restaurant has a retro atmosphere, exuding the comfort that people looking for when they drop in on a trip. The horse mackerel sashimi we had was translucent and fresh, with firm, springy flesh. It came in two varieties: namero-style and thinly sliced, allowing us to enjoy the different textures and flavors. Small side dishes, pickles, and miso soup are also available, making this a very satisfying set meal that lets you enjoy the bounty of the sea. Be sure to stop by before visiting Banana Crocodile Park! (Original) レトロな雰囲気が漂う店内は旅先にふらりと立ち寄った人がもとめる心地よさが漂います。いただいたアジのお作りは、透き通るように新鮮で、身はプリッとした弾力。なめろう風と細切りの2種盛りで、異なる食感と旨みを堪能できました。小鉢や漬物、味噌汁も揃い、海の幸を存分に楽しめる定食は満足感たっぷり。バナナワニ園に立ち寄る前にぜひ！

(Translated by Google) 2025.6 It is located in front of Izu Atagawa Station, and there is a parking lot in front of the store. I visited on a weekday at lunchtime, there were no customers before me, and two groups of five customers after me. The exterior looks like a rundown country restaurant, so it is selective about who enters. The interior is also an old-fashioned restaurant. I ordered it after hearing the staff say, "We have barracuda in today, so we can serve you grilled barracuda with salt." To be honest, I was worried because barracuda is somewhere in the middle of the pack in my ranking. It wasn't bad, but it was a protein-rich fish with a bland impression. After a short wait, the grilled barracuda set meal (1,300 yen) arrived. There were two fish! Come to think of it, there were also two horse mackerel in the photo of the grilled horse mackerel on the menu. Barracuda is still a protein, but it was salted and grilled to the perfect degree. The belly meat was fatty and cleanly removed, but it was delicious with a slight flavor of the pith! It would be even better if they had grated daikon radish. The accompanying vinegared daikon radish dish was also delicious. At another table, someone who ordered a sashimi set meal exclaimed in surprise, "There are 12 slices! What a huge portion!" (Original) 2025.6 伊豆熱川駅前にあり、駐車場も店舗前にあります。 平日の昼時に訪問で、前客なし、後客二組5名。 外観は寂れた田舎の食堂なので入る人を選びます。店内も昔ながらの食堂です。 「今日はカマスが入ってるのでカマスの塩焼きが出せます」とのお声がけに乗って注文。 正直なところカマスは中の中くらいの自分ランキングなので悩みました。 不味くはないがタンパクで味気ない印象の魚。 少し待ち、カマスの塩焼き定食（1300円）が到着。魚は2匹！そういえばメニューに載ってるアジの塩焼きの写真も2匹でした。 カマスはやはりタンパクですが、良い塩梅の塩と焼き加減です。 腹身は脂があり、綺麗に取り除かれていますが、少しワタの風味を感じて美味しい！ 大根おろしがあれば、より良い。 付け合せの大根の酢の物も美味しかったです。 他のテーブルで刺身定食を頼んだ人から「12切れも乗ってる！凄いボリューム！」と驚きの声が聞こえてきました。

(Translated by Google) [Eat grilled fish instead of sashimi] This is a restaurant that is located seconds after going up the stairs that look like the back entrance of Atagawa Station rather than the front. The main dish was sashimi, but I was intrigued by the grilled fish. Apparently they always have amberjack, so I decided on the grilled yellowtail fish set meal since I heard they can't serve it unless it's in stock. I was torn between Kama and skirt steak, but I chose skirt steak, which I have never eaten before. Wow, it was so fatty and delicious. Salted plum with a good amount of salt. The small side dish (I couldn't really tell what was inside) was delicious, and in addition to the fish dishes, they also had things like tea soba (zaru soba), so it's a restaurant that makes you want to come back again. (Original) 【刺身ではなくあえての焼き魚を食す】熱川駅の表側ではなく裏口っぽい階段を上がったら秒であるお店。やはり刺身がメインだが焼き魚にそそられました。カンパチは常時あるらしく、入荷しないと出せないと聞いたブリの焼き魚定食に決定。カマとハラミで迷ったがあまり食べたことがないハラミにしました。いやー、脂が乗って最高でした。塩加減もイイ塩梅。付け合わせの小鉢（中身はよくわかりませんでした。）も美味しいし、魚系以外に茶そば（ざるそば）みたいなやつもあったりで、リピートしたくなるお店。

An impeccable place to stay. Stuff are the most wonderfu and friendly I have ever met. They do literally everything for your comfort. Service is amazing. Place is magnificent- only nature and other reikan around you. Your check in starts with a tea ceremony, than stuff guide you fully around. All sources are available 24/7. So it’s very romantic to go there at night :) Our traditional dinner of 10 (!!!) courses blowed my mind. The BEST I EVER HAD. Thank a lot. Would her could stay more.

We had an amazing stay here! They have such a good eye for service. They are super kind and welcoming. Such a nice break after a couple of days in Tokyo! The food courses are amazing and such a nice way to taste and learn about local food. The Onsens are very hot but very relaxing and nice to be in! And the area around the stay is so calming. Only - is that you have to use the showers in the Onsen’s but it went well anyways! Would recomment the hiking trail along the coast. Super nice. Also has a few fishing spots along the route!

This ryokan is absolutely amazing. The friendliest & warmest staff. They do everything to make you feel comfortable. The grounds and rooms are beautiful - the pictures do not do it justice! The dinner & breakfast were incredible & very fresh. The onsens are lovely (very hot!) and its nice that they are private. The location is very close to the coast that allows you to visit the local trails. Such a relaxing place, can't wait to go back!

Our friends recommended Hanafubuki to us, saying they were amazed by it — and now I understand why. I expected a nice traditional ryokan, but it turned out to be a paradise on earth. Everything was impeccable: 9 different private onsen, spacious Japanese-style rooms, and incredible meals. The staff were the kindest and most attentive — they truly do everything to make your stay perfect. The service is outstanding! The location is magnificent, surrounded only by nature and other ryokan: pure peace and relaxation. Check-in begins with a tea ceremony and a touch of aroma oil, followed by a full guided tour of the property. All the onsen are open 24/7, making it wonderfully romantic to visit them at night. The traditional dinner and breakfast completely blew my mind — it was easily Michelin level. I attach a pic of our breakfast.

Unbelievably tranquil and wonderful service. The hot springs were amazing to enjoy and trying the traditional food was lovely. The rooms were more like a small traditional villa spread over the grounds and the springs are very private and open 24/7 though some are under rooms so be mindful of others above you when it comes to noise. Very relaxing. There is so much nature around and some lovely sights to see like the coast and water falls. Be advised the coastal walk is not for the faint of heart and more like a nature hike. Also, if you are prone to mosquito bites like me I'd take precautions as I was bitten quite a lot. We saw many animals and insects so if you are into that this was a great location for it. Very, very good place to stay to refresh even if for one night.

This ryokan is much nicer than the on-line photos and even their own website would suggest. As soon as you walk through the gate you enter a tranquil forest retreat and all thoughts of the world outside melt away. Attentive staff and excellent service. Superb, gourmet food beautifully presented. Wonderful onsen offering indoor and outdoor options. Very clean and private. Plus, great location to hike the Jogasaki Nature Study Course which offers spectacular scenery.

Service was great and in rainy weather u can go to one of the many bathtubs. Nearest seven eleven is just 15min away and I recommend to try it 😄

Amazing fresh seafood! Local family business!!

Wonderful food and really lovely and welcoming people. Since that we decided to take our day-trip by walking along the seaside, we were blocked by the tunnel and found ourselves in front of this beautiful local restaurant. One of the chefs even helped us to get through the tunnel by giving us a lift. We felt warmth through our heart. I would definitely go back around town and this restaurant will be a must-stop-by place for us.

Cash only and very expensive.

So nice atmosphere and great food. Try it!

Excellent

(Translated by Google) Izu Isobe is a wonderful seafood restaurant where you can enjoy fresh seafood. The restaurant has a relaxing atmosphere, and being able to dine while looking out at the sea is also appealing. In particular, the freshly caught local sashimi and seafood bowls were superb, allowing you to fully enjoy the quality of the ingredients. The grilled and boiled fish were also very tasty, and it was clear that they had all been carefully prepared. The staff were also kind, and we were grateful for their attentive service. The prices were reasonable, and we felt that the value for money was good. We would definitely like to visit again when we visit Izu. This is a recommended restaurant where you can enjoy seafood to your heart's content. We always have the grilled squid, and it is really delicious. (Original) 伊豆の磯辺は、新鮮な海の幸を堪能できる素晴らしい海鮮料理店です。店内は落ち着いた雰囲気で、海を眺めながら食事ができるのも魅力的です。特に、地元で獲れた新鮮な刺身や海鮮丼は絶品で、素材の良さを存分に味わえました。また、焼き魚や煮魚もとても美味しく、どれも丁寧に調理されているのが伝わってきました。スタッフの方々も親切で、丁寧な対応に感謝しています。価格もリーズナブルで、コストパフォーマンスも良いと感じました。伊豆に訪れた際にはぜひまた訪れたいと思います。海の幸を存分に楽しめるおすすめのお店です。イカの丸焼きは毎回いただいてますがホントに美味しいですよ

(Translated by Google) I found this restaurant while looking for a seafood restaurant in Izu Inatori. It's located a bit far from the station, so you'll need to access it by car. I recommend the horse mackerel bowl, piled high with horse mackerel; its fresh, plump texture is irresistible for horse mackerel lovers. The sashimi set meal is also great, with great ingredients like tuna and sea bream. You can also dine inside the restaurant, which has a great view overlooking the ocean. The old-fashioned atmosphere of the restaurant is one of the highlights of traveling. Set meals start from 2,000 yen, so it can be a bit pricey for families, but it's worth it if you're looking for delicious seafood. (Original) 伊豆稲取で海鮮料理を食べれるお店を探していた時に見つけました。立地的に駅から離れているので車でのアクセスとなります。 おすすめはアジが山盛り乗ったアジ丼、新鮮でぷりぷりとした食感はアジ好きには堪らないと思います。刺身定食もマグロや鯛などいいネタでハズレはありません。 また、眺望も良く海を見渡す店内で食事ができます。昔ながらの雰囲気のある店内は旅の醍醐味。 定食の価格は2000円〜なので、家族で行くとやや高めになりますが美味しい海鮮料理を探されてるなら行く価値はあります。

One of the most beautiful waterfall sites anywhere on the world. Surrounded by wasabi fields. Plenty of of parking space. Short hike. Interesting shops selling wasabi and rainbow trouts. Very accessible for those travelling with kids. Not packed with people so you can still get a serene atmosphere at the waterfall. Great drive to the location is a plus

Wow this place is a total GEM and must visit. Not only for the waterfall but to see how Wasabi is made! Try the wasabi ice cream at the end (glad I tried but wouldn't again). This place was a highlight for me fromt he view and all. Go and visit!

Beautiful, but too touristy. Can't access the river unless you pay for fishing, which is disappointing. Would have been amazing to sit down on a rock and dip feet in the stream. For those who excuse fencing off the falls by claiming protection of environment from tourists - there are hundreds more waterfalls all over Japan that are open but just as clean, so no made up excuses are necessary.

Go to Izu_Hanto but not stopping by Joren Falls then it is not completely yet. Story of famous Izu dancers by Kawabata, it is here, this location is within the story, the young student with a young girl encounter through out their trips. Parking is large free, right by the way down to Jorell falls is status of the beautiful two famous innocent, light hearts romance standing. The water falls down by 200 more steps but in well maintained and well cared for every one. Down to the falls you will feel the strong of water running and clean air fresh air. Small shop for wasabi, ice cream and sign up if you want to go fishing there. It is one of the main stops in Izu peninsula if you are interested in the beautiful izu Hanto. Going up after visiting the falls then coffee shop Idoriko's coffee shop. Name from the old train used to run at this side. Gifts shops is also carrying many products, fresh wasabi 's available to purchase if you like. This place is good stop and easy to all. We loved to be here. Thank you

The photos don't do it justice, it was more spectacular than I thought, especially in the rain. The surprising bonus was the small wasabi farm also in the gorge, so you can see the waterfall and get your wasabi hit (including buying fresh wasabi) in the same place. There are about 200 steps and no wheelchair accessibility. No toilets in the gorge either.

Nice, cold, easy to reach. Try the wasabi cashews sold down at the waterfall!

Lovely way to the Beautiful water fall and wasabi field which i never saw before

You can drive through it! Looks narrow and is quite long so not sure what you'd do if another vehicle comes th other way. Just do it, you only live once!

You would love this place especially if you have watched the movie or read the novel.

Tunnel is closed to vehicle for repairs (opens end of September 2020) but go walk the tunnel instead of driving. It's nice.

Take care if you drive there, the road is not well maintained

It’s a tunnel.

Quiet calm place!

One of the coolest places. Feels like a real lost place. You'll walk up a street that has a little incline for quite some time and end up in front of the old tunnel. The tunnel itself has light inside but there's nobody around and, as far as I could see, no cars pass through it. Quite a spooky experience.

A very beautiful spot, but unfortunately there’s no public transportation from Izu Inatori station (as far as I know).

Mad hidden gem, need a car to drive up to it but just becareful as the drive up can be challenging especially with one way roads

It was one of the most beautiful view I've seen. Lots of parking and a toilet is also there.

The road to reach the plateau park and the roads in the park are narrow. I visited during Golden Week and driving was a night far. too many cars. I recommend leaving before dark if you are not used to winding mountain roads. This place is insanely beautiful; there are many hikes. A must is reaching the Mount Misujiyama summit. From there, there’s an incredible view of the Izu Archipelago. During spring and summer, the rolling hills are a lush green color. In the spring, visitors can go wild vegetable picking on the plateau, and you might encounter a 500 yen entrance fee.

(Translated by Google) If you just want to get a quick look at Hosono Plateau, the first parking lot is enough; the fresh natural air and fluffy greenery were a pleasant sight. The swings were prohibited from use. If you climb up to Misujiyama from here, you'll get a spectacular view of the Izu mountains and the sea, but it will probably take more than an hour each way. The nearest parking lot (or rather, space) is around ⑤ on the local map, and from there it was only a 30-minute walk to the Misujiyama observation deck! ...However, the road beyond the first parking lot is extremely narrow, making it impossible to pass other vehicles, with vegetation sticking out and poor visibility, the road is in bad condition, and there are lots of people hiking, so watch your speed! (Original) 細野高原をパッと見るだけなら第一駐車場で十分、さわやかな自然の空気と緑のモコモコが気持ちの良い景色だった。ブランコは使用禁止になっていた。 ここから三筋山まで登れば伊豆の山々や海を見渡せて絶景だが片道1時間以上はかかりそう。最寄りの駐車場（っというかスペース）は現地地図の⑤あたりでそこからは片道30分あれば三筋山の展望台まで行けました！ …しかし、第一駐車場から先に進む道はすれ違い不可な激狭で草木が飛び出してて見通しは最悪、道も悪い、ハイキングされてる人がたくさんいるのでスピードに要注意！

(Translated by Google) I visited on November 4, 2025. The pampas grass was still a little sparse. I walked the 65-minute course, which was just the right amount of exercise. As it was a weekday, there were only a few other people around, and I was able to lose track of time in the vast natural surroundings! There was also a wide variety of play equipment at the entrance to the walking course, which was fun lol (Original) 2025/11/04に訪問しました。 すすきはまだ少しまばらかなという感じでした。 65分のコースを歩きましたが、とてもちょうど良い運動でした。 平日だったこともあり周りに人は数組しかおらず、広大な自然の中で時間を忘れることが出来ました！ また散策コースの入り口にあった遊び道具が種類が多くて楽しめました笑

(Translated by Google) I went alone on a sunny day on a national holiday. Since there's a Susukino event from November to December, I paid the 1,000 yen entrance fee and started. I impulsively chose the 140-minute course, which turned out to be a real pain. There were many steep sections on the way up, and my calves were sore. As I continued to climb, I silently wondered what my muscles would be like the next day. Along the way, I constantly regretted choosing the 140-minute course. Many people had chosen the 140-minute course, including families, couples, an elderly couple dressed for mountain climbing, and a group of university students. Everyone seemed to be having fun. I made it to the top, successfully completed the five stamp rally, and received a commemorative gift, but I was exhausted. But I felt a great sense of accomplishment. Not only did my legs hurt the next day, but by the evening of the same day, my entire legs were sore. (Original) 晴れた日の祝日に1人で行きました。 11月〜12月はすすきのイベント中だったので入山料を1,000円払ってスタートしました。 気の迷いで140分コースを選んでしまい大変な目にあいました。行きの上り坂が急な場所が多々あり、ふくらはぎがパンパンで登ってる最中に翌日は筋肉痛になるんだろうと思いながら黙々と登りました。途中何故140分コースを選んでしまったのか後悔ばかりでした。 140分コースを選んでいる方が多く、家族連れやカップル、きちんと山登り用の格好をしたご年配の夫婦、大学生の集団など皆さん楽しそうでした。 頂上まで行き、無事に5つのスタンプラリーも制覇できて記念品も貰えましたがクタクタです。 ですが、その分達成感が結構ありました。 翌日どころか当日夕方に足全体が痛くなりました。

I found this zoo visit to be extremely disappointing. It appears the animals are not well-fed—many of them approached visitors as if expecting food. At each enclosure, there was only a tiny portion of food available for purchase at 200–300 yen. The zoo has very few animal exhibits overall, and the entry ticket is quite expensive. They also don’t inform you at the entrance that major animals like elephants and bears are no longer in the zoo. The chimpanzee was kept in a very small, stressful-looking cage, which was upsetting to see. Overall, it felt like a complete waste of time and money. I strongly recommend visiting a public zoo instead—they usually offer larger, better-maintained spaces with a greater variety of animals.

An absolutely delightful zoo with amusement park attractions as well as a driving range and much more! As far as the animal attractions there’s a lot of interactive elements. You can feed a great many of the animals to include the more pedestrian options such as the capybara, giraffes, zebras, & more. Then there’s the more exciting options for feeding which is the white tiger, the bear, and the baboons. You’ll also find plenty of food and drink options throughout the park with both on the move options as well as a restaurant. A place to take the family and loose yourselves for the day in the environment that is the Animal Kingdom.

One of the saddest places I’ve ever been. I visited Animal Kingdom Japan while traveling with my family — I don’t like zoos, but my 3-year-old really wanted to see animals, so we went. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a deeply upsetting experience for all of us. Many animals were kept in small, barren enclosures and looked either sedated, sick, or extremely stressed. Several had visible skin problems and appeared unwell. It was hard to watch. Even my child, who was so excited to go, ended up feeling sad and confused.

Nice place. Tigers are white and you can feed them for an extra 500 yen. Lots of animals, from rabbits to elephants, owls to capybara. Appears that COVID lockdowns have had quite a big impact on the playground area and activities, don't think it was just a quiet Monday afternoon. High on a hill, not a place to easily walk to from the station, recommend car, taxi or bus to get there.

I dislike zoos at the best of times, this was no exception. Cramped concrete enclosures are not suitable places for wild animals. As a result many of the animals here looked depressed, lonely and mentally challenged. Japan continues to disappoint with its lack of animal welfare and this place is not helping that image. Avoid if you find animals in distress a depressing sight.

Izu Animal Kingdom is a family-friendly wildlife park in Higashiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, offering an immersive experience with a variety of animals and interactive exhibits. The park features a walking safari where visitors can observe giraffes, zebras, and rhinoceroses in a savannah-like setting. Additionally, the Animal Touch Square allows guests to pet and feed small animals such as capybaras, guinea pigs, and armadillos. For those seeking more excitement, the park offers feeding experiences with white tigers, bears, and baboons for an additional fee. Amusement park attractions, including a Ferris wheel and merry-go-round, add to the fun. The park is open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:00 PM) and is closed during inspections in late June and mid-December. Admission is ¥2,200 for adults and ¥1,100 for children aged 4 to junior high school students. Visitors can reach the park by a 10-minute bus ride from Izu-Inatori Station.

Great fun. This zoo is not big, but it’s fun to walk through and they offer a lots of activities. Today, we got to feed many of the animals and even touched a rhyno! Well worth the stop if you’re in the area

The food is very good. Its may little old thought

"Old school" ramen house. More sodium than your average ramen, but this is an idea of what ramen tasted 30 years ago. When I used to live in the area I would visit them at least twice a month. Don't forget to read some of the rider mangas they have in their collection.

Good food

(Translated by Google) My first time at Joto Shokudo Is your son in charge of the kitchen? 1 person Service is that mother? 1 person two person system The interior is a small, traditional Chinese restaurant. Customer service is like an old lady who just does her job. The food was flavorful and I liked it. (Original) 初めての城東食堂 厨房は息子さん？が1人 サービスはそのお母さん？1人の二人体制 内装はこじんまりとした昔ながらの中華料理屋さん 接客はたんたんと仕事をするおばあちゃんって感じ 料理は味濃いめで自分は好きでした。

(Translated by Google) My favorite super hot ramen soup Gyoza with less preparation on weekdays Atmosphere inside the store Grandma's customer service Then everyone works together to serve the meal. Mm-machi Chinese totality I want to go there regularly (Original) 大好きな激熱ラーメンスープ 平日で仕込みの少ない餃子 店内の雰囲気 おばぁちゃんの接客 そして皆で協力して配膳 ん～町中華totality 定期的に行きたいですね

(Translated by Google) A traditional Chinese restaurant in Higashiizu Town. When you enter the store, there is a nostalgic atmosphere. Grandma's customer service is causing a lot of controversy, but isn't it like a no-frills Chinese restaurant in the countryside? lol We're not particularly aiming to attract a large number of customers, but our customer service and taste are based on the attitude that it's okay if locals come from time to time. I talk about this ramen and fried rice on my blog, so if you are interested, please take a look. A blog that shares information about the Izu region and the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture: "Awesome Trips Explore Izu Peninsula" where I write about restaurant details, atmosphere, food taste, menu photos, parking, ease of use, service, etc. Masu! Blog: Awesome Trips Explore Izu Peninsula "Joto Shokudo" | If you stop by here in Higashi Izu, it will be a hot topic! Please try searching for it. (Original) 東伊豆町の昔ながらの街中華。店内に入ると懐かしい雰囲気が漂ってます。おばあちゃんの接客が色んな物議を醸し出していますが、田舎の飾らない街中華って感じじゃないでしょうか？笑 特に大きな集客を目指しているわけではなく、地元の方が時々来てくれればそれで良いって言うスタンスの接客、味でしょうか。 ブログにてこちらのラーメンや炒飯について語っているので興味ある方はどうぞご覧ください。 伊豆地方、静岡県東部の情報をシェアするブログ：「Awesome Trips　Explore Izu Peninsula」にてお店の詳細、雰囲気、料理の味、メニューの写真、駐車場や利用しやすさ、サービスなどについて綴ってます！ ブログ：Awesome Trips　Explore Izu Peninsula　「城東食堂」｜東伊豆でここに寄ったら話題性抜群！　で検索してみて下さい。

(Translated by Google) This restaurant is extremely unsanitary. When I asked for a side plate, they brought out a plate that another customer had used without washing it. It was very dirty, so of course I didn't use it. I don't often see restaurants this unsanitary. I'll never go there again. (Original) 衛生的にかなり危険な店です 取り皿を頼んだら、ほかの客が使った皿を洗わずに出してきた。 かなり汚い状態だったので、当然使わなかったです。 ここまでヤバい店はあまり見かけないです。さすがに、二度と行きません。

A little pricey, but the quality of the food is top notch. A good place to get a sampling of the breadth of Kinmedai dishes. The 金目鯛煮付け is a must-order.

We traveled up the coast from Shimoda and had stopped at two other sushi restaurants that were all closed. Luckily Uohachi was open and easily findable via Google maps. The service was very intimate and the food was outstanding. The staff took great care of us. We had some amazing oysters, fish soup, sashimi and another specialty fish.

Legit quality. Good prices. Set menu is awesome and most of the fish is from the harbor market across the street. Small venue and no reservations but make sure to try it. You won't be disappointed.

The food was warm (they didnt cool it) and the fish cut way to big. The taste was good, but the temperature ruined it in my opinion

Perhaps the unfriendliest and least polite service I've had in 6 years living in Japan. Dead atmosphere. Sushi was average and overpriced. I can only imagine this restaurant received good reviews due to being perhaps the best one in a local town without much choice.

For Kinmedai lovers, this is the place.

Ok sushi with high price !

family who knows🤤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

(Translated by Google) Visited during lunch time. Go up to 2F. There seems to be table seats and a tatami room in the back. I ordered the omakase bowl and sashimi set meal. The sashimi in both cases is the same. The only difference is that the squid doesn't come with salted fish when served in a bowl, and I just want to see if it's served on top of rice or on a plate. The price for both is 1,650 yen including tax, which is reasonable. The elderly person sitting at the counter seemed to be hard of hearing. My mother is also elderly and hard of hearing, so she wears hearing aids. It's an intrusion, but I think it's necessary if you're serving customers. Therefore, the star was minus 1. (Original) ランチタイムに来訪。2Fに上がっていきます。テーブル席と奥に座敷があるようです。おまかせ丼と刺身定食を注文。2つとも刺身は同じ物とのこと。違いは丼だとイカの塩辛が付かないのと、ご飯の上に盛り付けるか皿盛りになるかだけ見たいです。2つとも値段は税込で1650円でまあまあかな。カウンターに座っていた高齢の方は耳が遠いようです。うちの母も高齢で耳が遠いので補聴器を付けています。お節介ではありますが、接客されるのであれば必要かなと思いました。なので、星はマイナス1となりました。

(Translated by Google) After deciding to visit Inatori, I decided to have lunch here! There's a small parking lot, but you can still find a spot. I arrived around 12:30 PM. A cute older lady showed me to my seat, and I was able to order right away. All the fish was fresh and delicious, and I was happy that it came with fish soup and salted fish. I thought it was amazing that I could eat here for such a low price, considering the high prices in tourist areas. I'd love to visit again if I visit Inatori again. (Original) 稲取に旅行を決めてから お昼ご飯はココと決めて行きました！ 駐車場は少ないですが停めれます。 12時半くらいに入店 可愛らしいおばあさまが席に案内してくださり すぐに注文することができました。 魚はどれも新鮮で美味しくて あら汁や塩辛などが付いていて嬉しかったです 観光地価格が多い中このお値段で食べれるのは凄いと思いました。 また稲取に行くことがあれば伺いたいです。

(Translated by Google) I ate the omakase seafood bowl and miso pickled red sea bream. Since it was a rush to enter the store, we were informed that the simmered and grilled dishes might take about 20 minutes. Still, I didn't notice the time as I was relaxing while looking at the scenery! Miso pickles are delicious! The exquisite amount of miso and the soft golden sea bream were delicious, and the pieces were large. The seafood bowl and the amount of rice were just right, and the white fish was the main ingredient, making it refreshing! It had shrimp and was delicious. There was a side of soup on both sides, which was also delicious. Water is self-service and the restaurant is on the second floor. Dried fish and salted fish are sold as souvenirs on the first floor. I was worried about taking the delicious salted fish I had seen in the reviews back to Tokyo, but since they had it frozen, I put it in the insulated bag I had brought with me and took it home! (Original) おまかせ海鮮丼と金目鯛の味噌漬けを食べました。 入店ラッシュだったので煮物焼き物は20分くらいかかるかもとの案内をしておられました。 それでも景色を見ながらゆっくりしていたら時間は気になりませんでした！ 味噌漬け美味しい～！絶妙な味噌のばらんすと柔らかい金目鯛が美味しくて、一切れが大きかったです。 海鮮丼もご飯の量もちょうどよくて、白身魚メインでさっぱり！海老ものっていて美味しかったです。 あら汁が両方についていましたが、それも美味しかったです。 お水はセルフサービスでレストランは2階にあります。1階にお土産の干物や塩辛が売っています。 クチコミで見た美味しい塩辛を東京まで持ち帰るのが心配でしたが、冷凍してあるのがあるということで凍っているものを、持参した保冷バッグに入れて持ち帰りました！

(Translated by Google) It was nice to be able to enjoy Inatori seafood at a relatively reasonable price. The boiled red snapper was delicious, with soft, fatty red snapper boiled in a sweet soy sauce sauce! Other dishes included a seafood bowl and a sashimi set meal. It was about 1650 yen. (Original) 比較的リーズナブルに、稲取の海鮮が楽しめてよかったです。金目鯛の煮付けは、脂の乗った柔らかな金目鯛が、甘めの醤油ダレで煮付けてあって、美味しかったです！他に海鮮丼やお刺身定食など。1650円ほどでした。

(Translated by Google) The price was reasonable and the fish was fresh and very delicious. It was the beginning of February, when the Kawazu cherry blossoms were just starting to bloom, so it was still empty, which was great. Unfortunately, there was only one Kawazu cherry blossom tree in bloom, so we couldn't see it. (Original) お値段も良心的でお魚も新鮮でとても美味しかったです。2月の頭で、河津桜が咲き始めた頃でまだ空いていたので良かった。河津桜は1本しか咲いてなくて見れず、残念でしたが。

(Translated by Google) The omakase bowl was very delicious, but many other people have also commented on it, so I won't mention it here. Kinmedai seems to be available as sashimi only on the day you go fishing, so I'd like to try it next time. The salted fish that came with it was so delicious that I bought it as a souvenir. Recommended. (Original) おまかせ丼、とても美味しかったけど、それは他の多くの方もクチコミされてるので割愛。 金目鯛は漁に出た日でないと刺身はないようで、次こそは食べたいところ。 付け合わせで出てきた塩辛がめちゃくちゃ美味くて、お土産に買って帰りました。オススメです。