Higashimatsubaracho, Matsukawa riversideTokaikanThis former three-storey wooden inn faces the Matsukawa. Notice room entrances, carved transoms, sliding-screen patterns and polished timber. Look at the river-facing exterior before entering to understand the arrangement of windows and rooms. The craftsmanship gives a close view of the building that once welcomed the town's bathers.Tokaikan’s lookout towerLocation and accessAbout seven minutes on foot from Ito StationTime to allow45–75 minutesOpening hours09:00–21:00; last reception 20:00. Closed third Tue, next day if a holiday, and 1 JanPriceSightseeing admission: adult ¥300 from fiscal 2026The interior is not accessible for wheelchair visits. Sightseeing and bathing charges are separate.Open mapVisitor information
Matsukawa, central townMatsukawa PromenadeWalk beside the river for a little distance from Tokaikan and the surrounding buildings. Reflections and rows of wooden windows give a different perspective from the decorated interiors. The central promenade offers flowing water and town life without requiring a journey onto a longer natural coastal trail.Location and accessWalk from the station side towards Tokaikan and the riverTime to allow20–40 minutesCompare the river-facing exterior before and after seeing Tokaikan's rooms.Open mapVisitor information
Matsukawa mouth, waterfrontNagisa ParkKenji Shigeoka's sculptures share the setting with the sea. Moving from the riverside architecture towards the waterfront opens the view. Look at a work close up, then change position to see how the coastal background changes its appearance. This is a sculpture-and-seaside stop rather than a playground visit.Location and accessWalk towards the sea from MatsukawaTime to allow20–40 minutesThe city lists no playground equipment; choose Orange Beach separately for sand play.Open mapVisitor information
Central-town coastIto Orange BeachThis sandy beach near central Ito offers a different seaside setting from the sculpture park. Take a short sand-side break or a waterfront walk outside swimming season. Beach facilities and supervised swimming follow a seasonal programme, so treat looking at the sea and entering it as separate activities.Location and accessWalk towards the coast from the station or town centreTime to allow30–45 minutesCarry a towel and a change of clothes if sand play is part of the outing.Open mapVisitor information
Izu Kogen, Ike areaMount OmuroTake the lift up the rounded grassy mountain and walk around the crater rim. Wide coastal views contrast with the depression close beside you. Walking up the mountain is prohibited, so the return lift is the access. This gives a very different volcanic landscape from examining the rocks along Jogasaki Coast.Location and accessSeparate transport from central Ito to the lift baseTime to allow60–90 minutes, queues extraOpening hoursMar–Sep 09:00–17:00; Oct–Feb 09:00–16:00; last downhill 15 minutes laterPriceReturn lift: adult, junior high school and up, ¥1,000Maintenance closure is announced for 7–18 Dec 2026; a suspended lift cannot be replaced by walking up.Open mapVisitor information
Izu Kogen, JogasakiJogasaki Coast and Kadowaki Suspension BridgeObserve lava-shaped coastline and a suspension bridge over the inlet. Rock forms and places where waves enter reveal a coast very different from the town beach. A visit around the bridge and a longer natural-trail walk have different time and footwear needs, so choose the extent before setting out.Kadowaki Suspension Bridge on Jogasaki CoastLocation and accessThe bridge is a further walk from Jogasaki-Kaigan Station; select the trail entranceTime to allow60–90 minutes around the bridge, station transfer extraChoose the Kadowaki-side entrance and return route rather than relying on the station name alone.Open mapVisitor information
Yukawa, along Route 135Ito Marine TownRestaurants and gift shops gather beside the sea, offering a concentrated food-and-shopping stop distinct from the historic Matsukawa district. The footbath and sightseeing boats operate differently from indoor shops. Decide whether food, gifts or a coastal activity is the reason for visiting, since each gives the facility a different pace.Location and accessSeparate bus or road journey from the station and central townTime to allow60–90 minutes; boat or bathing extraFood and shopping can be the focus even when seaside activities are unavailable.Open mapVisitor information
Kinmedai dishesChoose preparations such as simmered kinmedai alongside raw seafood. Compare lunch with the inn's dinner menu if you want different dishes across the two meals.Simmered kinmedai.Visitor information
Dried fishTry grilled dried fish for lunch or choose it as a gift. For take-home purchases, ask about later collection or delivery rather than carrying chilled fish through an Izu Kogen outing.Dried kinmedai.Visitor information
Guri-cha teaIzu's curled-leaf tea can be enjoyed as a drink or chosen as leaves and tea-flavoured sweets to take home, adding a local beverage after a seafood lunch.Visitor information
