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Izunokuni伊豆の国
Half a day for the Nirayama reverberatory furnace and the ropeway to Mt. Katsuragi; one night if you want an onsen stay. Not a base for the Izu Peninsula.
Izunokuni is a small city in central Izu Peninsula, formed by merging three towns. Its main draw is the Nirayama reverberatory furnace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Katsuragi Ropeway for views of Mount Fuji on clear days. The city also has several hot-spring inns. Most travellers pass through on the Izu-Hakone Line between Mishima and Shuzenji or Shimoda.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, less Fuji visibility)
- Airports
- NRT · HND
- Nights
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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
Emergency numbers for Izunokuni110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)050-3816-2787
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 Izunokuni, 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.
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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 · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (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.
- AirportNRT Narita International Airport (About 2.5 h by Narita Express to Tokyo, then Shinkansen to Mishima and Izu-Hakone Line to Izu-Nagaoka.).
- Getting aroundThe Izu-Hakone Line connects the three former towns (Nirayama, Izu-Nagaoka, Ohito).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥400–600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealRamen or soba¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9)
- BeerBeer (can at konbini)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM.¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
- Museum or sight ticketNirayama reverberatory furnace entrycheck¥500 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · Mid ¥13,000 (≈ US$90) · High ¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
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
- NRT Narita International Airport (About 2.5 h by Narita Express to Tokyo, then Shinkansen to Mishima and Izu-Hakone Line to Izu-Nagaoka.) · HND Tokyo Haneda Airport (About 1.5 h by Keikyu Line to Shinagawa, then Shinkansen to Mishima and Izu-Hakone Line.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Izunokuni: 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
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 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
The Izu-Hakone Line connects the three former towns (Nirayama, Izu-Nagaoka, Ohito). Buses are infrequent; walking or a taxi between the station and sights is practical. A rental car gives flexibility for the wider peninsula.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Izu-Hakone Line, about 15 min
Mishima Taisha shrine and the Genbei River; a half-day add-on.
Shuzenji Onsen
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Izu-Hakone Line to Shuzenji, then bus, about 30 min total
Temple and onsen town; combine with Izunokuni for a full day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Izu-Hakone Line to Atami, about 40 min
Beach, castle and ropeway; a day trip from Izunokuni.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Izu-Hakone Line to Shimoda, about 1 h 10 min
Beaches and Perry Road; a full day.
Ito
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Izu-Hakone Line to Ito, about 50 min
Onsen town and Jogasaki Coast; half-day.
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.
Izu-Nagaoka station area
Closest to the ropeway and furnace; several ryokan and a few budget hotels.
Nirayama area
Quieter, near the furnace ruins; fewer dining options.
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
- ¥6,000–10,000 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥10,000–18,000 (≈ US$70–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Ryokan (Japanese inn) per person with dinner and breakfast2 × 1 night × ¥20,000 | ¥40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥13,000 | ¥26,000 |
| Izu-Hakone Line from Mishima to Izu-Nagaoka, one way2 × ¥400 · check | ¥800 |
| Katsuragi Ropeway round trip2 × ¥1,200 · check | ¥2,400 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥7,420 |
| Trip total≈ ¥40,810 per person per day, bed included | ¥81,620≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥400–600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Ramen or soba | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Beer (can at konbini) | ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM. | ¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17) |
| Izu-Hakone Line one ridecheck | ¥200–500 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Nirayama reverberatory furnace entrycheck | ¥500 (≈ US$4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Katsuragi Ropeway may close in high winds or for maintenance; check the official site before going.
- Nirayama reverberatory furnace is a small site; 30 minutes is enough.
- Onsen ryokan often require dinner reservations; book ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Izunokuni伊豆の国
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Nagoya; most other countries: consulates-general in Osaka, embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mishima → Izu-Nagaoka, Izu-Hakone Line: about ¥400 (≈ US$3), about 15 min (check)
- Taxi Izu-Nagaoka station → Nirayama furnace: ¥1,500–2,000 (≈ US$11–14)
- Katsuragi Ropeway round trip: about ¥1,200 (≈ US$9) (check)
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)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
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 Izunokuni. 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: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, less Fuji visibility) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Nirayama reverberatory furnace, Katsuragi Ropeway, Nirayama Castle ruins.
- Eat pages with last orders in Izu-Nagaoka.
- Onsen ryokan booking data for Izu-Nagaoka area.
- Bus timetable data for the ropeway and furnace access.
Sources
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