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Izumozaki出雲崎
Skip unless you are a haiku enthusiast or want a quiet coastal walk: half a day is enough for the Ryōkan Memorial Hall and the old town.
Izumozaki is a small Japan Sea town known as the birthplace of the poet-monk Ryōkan. The main draw is the Ryōkan Memorial Hall and the hermitage Gogo-an on Mount Kugami. Most travellers pass through on a Niigata coast road trip rather than making a dedicated trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (snow, some facilities closed)
- Airport
- KIJ
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Izumozaki110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Izumozaki, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is the mountain trail to Gogo-an after rain or in snow.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKIJ Niigata Airport (About 1 h by car or bus + train via Nagaoka).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; a car or taxi needed for Gogo-an on Mount Kugami.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealBowl of ramen¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7)
- Museum or sight ticketRyōkan Memorial Hall entry¥400 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedHotel double in Nagaoka, a night, per room¥7,000 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedHotel double in Nagaoka, a night, per room¥12,000 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedHotel double in Nagaoka, a night, per room¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KIJ Niigata Airport (About 1 h by car or bus + train via Nagaoka)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Apr (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Izumozaki: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
18 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
15 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
13 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
16 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre; a car or taxi needed for Gogo-an on Mount Kugami. The Echigo line train stops at Izumozaki Station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nagaoka
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Echigo line train, about 20 min
Fireworks festival in August; otherwise a regional hub.
Sado Island
overnightDoor to door: About 3 h
Car or bus to Naoetsu port, then ferry (about 2.5 h total)
Too far for a day trip; stay overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Izumozaki town centre
A few minsō and guesthouses; limited options, book ahead.
Nagaoka
20 min by train; more hotels and restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Minshuku or guesthouse per person1 × 1 night × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥5,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Train from Niigata to Izumozaki (one way)1 × ¥1,500 · check | ¥1,500 |
| Taxi from Izumozaki Station to Gogo-an trailhead1 × ¥2,000 · check | ¥2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥1,350 |
| Trip total≈ ¥14,850 per person per day, bed included | ¥14,850≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Ryōkan Memorial Hall entry | ¥400 (≈ US$3) |
| Tenryo-no-Sato Village entry | ¥500 (≈ US$4) |
| Coffee at a local café | ¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bowl of ramen | ¥700–1,000 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Train Izumozaki → Nagaoka (one way) | ¥240 (≈ US$2) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Gogo-an is on a mountain trail: wear sturdy shoes and check weather.
- Some sights close in winter; confirm hours before going.
- Cash only at most places; no ATM in the town centre (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Izumozaki出雲崎
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Niigata → Izumozaki, train: about ¥1,500 (≈ US$11), 1 h (check)
- Taxi Izumozaki Station → Ryōkan Hall: ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Cash only in most places; no ATM in town (check).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Izumozaki. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (snow, some facilities closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Ryōkan Memorial Hall, Gogo-an and Tenryo-no-Sato Village with verified hours and winter closures.
- Walking route from Izumozaki Station to the hall and back (about 1.5 km).
- Taxi contact for Mount Kugami trailhead.
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