The place is not too big and you can stay for about 15 to 20 minutes. You can see the scenery of Izu City and Sagami Bay. Izu Shaboten Zoo is next to it and you can reserve an afternoon to visit two spots. Keep this ticket you can enjoy discount ticket for the zoo.

Very nice place but due to GW line is always long however there are some nice snacks point you can try while waiting in line. I tried WASABI ICE CREAM - oh god that was something.. if you are there just try that. They also have other flavors like aloe Vera and stuff. Now good stuff -- 1- there are three car parking and one bus parking. Just park it in the first one I saw people rushing for the other two parking which is in front of the Gate. So this can save some time. 2- this place is wheelchair accessible. 3- toilet on the side of Mt Omuro, is again too busy better to use toilet across the road. 4- near buy places are also cool 19 min. Drive to NEW YORK LAMP MUSEUM which is awesome see my review for that.. And soba shop is also near by 13 min drive. And yes amusement park is also close by so full day trip for that area will do. And most importantly- enjoy your self and your vacation, you earned it.

The view was way more beautiful than I expected. If you are around you should definitely stop by. (Only when it’s good weather) ¥1000 for the lift.

Amazing. Definitely a re-visit. Do try the archery as it quite enjoyable, especially in such a wide and spacious area. Also, a very photogenic site.

Once a volcano, Mt. Omuro is now covered with grass and features a circular trail with a 360-degree view of the Izu Kogen area and beyond (you can see Mt. Fuji when visibility is good). The chairlift costs 700 yen and is a pleasant 5-minute ride to the top. Once at the top, it takes about 15-30 minutes to walk around the crater. You will find a small Shinto shrine, jizo statues, souvenir shops and food stalls. At the bottom of the crater, you can also try your hand at archery. It’s a must-see!

Went to Mt. Omuro on 04/05/2023. We went to the top at the late afternoon, so had the sunset experience which was magical, beyond expectations.. one thing f the must visited place if anyone visits izu and should go there at afternoon not before that..

Great view to feel the famous Kimi No Na Wa crater scene. The cable car ride is a bit exciting as you practically jump up and down from your seat when you mount and dismount, while the car itself continues its uninterrupted travel. Greenish matcha mount as it’s called. Overall a pleasant stroll.

Incredible volcano mountain Take a walk around the top of volcano It’s a amazing experience Easy going with gondola

The ride up the mountain was one of the most memorable moments of our vacation this summer. The kids absolutely loved it! The 360view was spectacular! Everywhere you turn, you’re engulfed in a sea of lush matcha green. Viewed from above, the meticulously manicured grass plain on the crater seemed mellow and soft, primarily veiled in a thin smoke of morning fog, then unraveled by the golden touch of sunlight as the hours pass by, sheer joy.

Mt. Omuro 大室山 ~ #extinctvolcano - one of the most interesting attractions in Ito & Izu peninsula with a scenic chair lift that takes you to the summit of the lush green mountain. Once on the top, you can enjoy a round track with amazing views of other mountains and the sea. There is also a restaurant/food shop and activities like archery on top of the mountain. This is truly a unique experience. There are restrooms on the top as well. They usually block your photos on the way up and then you have a choice to either buy them or not.

Very beautiful place , You can see Mount Fuji San from here ,

Cable car experience is unique and fun. Nice view on top and can walk around. I personally feel that their toilet is very nice

Good view of Fuji San. You can climb there on a cable car. The safety measurement was not tight but enough. You can enjoy buying some souvenirs on the top the mountain. Do not be surprised If you see archery inside the volcano. :)

I visited on a very wet and cold spring day, but I still managed to enjoy it. There were some places under cover, there were free umbrellas to borrow and even an outdoor heater to gather around. However, I recommend taking warm, waterproof clothing with you as the zoo is on a mountain. There is a lot to see, and many animals to feed but it is a bit expensive at 2800 yen per adult. Public transport too and from the site is available but isn't very frequent. So, plan your bus times and stick to them.

Lots of animals that you can feed! But it's quite expensive and the bit of food costs 200¥ Huge variety of cacti, and there was a capybara onsen!

The animals were adorable here. Especially the capybara hot spring. I think the entry fee is fairly priced as well as the food. Which exceeded my expectations, I got udon for lunch it was delicious. I will say that the gift shop however is a bit too over priced in my opinion.

Must visit if you aroud this area. I would say is better than mt omuro which just beside it. U can really touch the animals and all of them are cute. Not the mainstream lion tiger animal here, but all lovely cute animals. Definitely worth it. Spend around 2hours to walk whole park and photos . Remember to keep your cable car ticket for discount!

We have been to a lot of zoos, so this one was a little disappointing. The entire place could use fresh coats of paint and some cleaning- especially the penguin enclosure and the Prarie dog enclosure. With that being said, there are many opportunities to feed and pet the animals, which my daughter especially enjoyed. We really loved the red panda area- you can get a great look at them as they explore around you. The area has plenty of shaded walkways, and several really good food areas. There is a huge variety of cactus growing throughout the zoo- pretty impressive! There is an icecream shop at the entrance that has cactus icecream. The bird paradise is also a rat paradise, so be on the lookout because they are everywhere. If you are looking for a small animal, hands on zoo, this is an ok option.

One of the most interactive animal experiences I have done in Japan. Not only can you pet and feed numerous types of animals but the wide open layout of the zoo is a refreshing sight compared to seeing many animals enclosed.

🦩 - Izu Shaboten Zoo: More than one thousand cactus varieties from around the world are exhibited in the park's greenhouses, while animals living there include birds, rodents and monkeys. In addition, there are chimpanzee and dog shows held several times a day. It is located besides the strikingly shaped, grass covered Mount Omuro, an extinct volcano near central Ito on the Izu Peninsula. 💵 - Fees: 2400 yen 🕒 - Hours: [9:00 - 17:00] November to February - [9:00 - 16:00].

It's not the easiest place to get to if you don't drive. Otherwise, the zoo has gorgeous views at the mountain and ocean. The capybaras are definitely the highlight of the zoo! Make sure you check the zoo's website for the capybara bath schedule and don't miss it!

If you want to see the capybaras in their iconic hot tub setting make sure to come during bathing season. It starts in November and runs till spring. Otherwise you’ll only encounter them in the petting zoo area, which is however also quite cool.

The best zoo ever! Lots of opportunities to pet and feed capybaras, baby goats, llamas and more. Loved feeding little fishes to the otters. Birds including peacocks roam free. Capybara spa says it is only open in winter, but was still open when we went in late April.

A zoo that lets you pet many of the animals and let them roam freely around you. Famous for it's Capybara onsen during the winter season. Able to see Mt Fuji on clear days!

This place is plenty amazing and you should go for .. 🍊 Capybaras, their babies are so cute and they roam freely 🐼 Red pandas! They tussle 🦆 Duck. Their honks are hilarious 🦚 Peacocks randomly roam too 🦊 Fennec foxes 🌵 Impressive cactus garden

Quite a sizeable zoo with many different areas and animals. The charm of the zoo is that they don’t have any large animals, but they showcase a lot of other medium and smaller sized animals that are just as interesting. The capybara onsen bath only occurs during the winter months and is definitely one of the highlights of the zoo. For most of the exhibits, they also allow you to purchase food so that you can feed the animals yourself. You could definitely spend a few hours here strolling through all the exhibits.

They have Capybera onsen everyday during the winter. Be sure to check the official website for the schedule. It's only between 1:30-2:30 PM for weekdays when we went. There was a big crowd that died down after 20 minutes. Plenty of other cute animals to see but be aware the zoo chains up all the owls so not the best treatments like most Asian zoos. From Ito station, taxi cost about 4000-5000 yen while bus is 880 yen per person.

We visited Izu zoo on a windy Sunday. The weather was cold and windy but clear sky so we could see the Mount Fuji - through small entrance ( Pedestrian gate) near the Mount Omuro. Zoo was recommended by local friend and it was great visit. There are many animals move around freely in open air and you can feed/ pet them. Many collections of cactus 🌵- as if you are in deserts. Animals food can be bought mostly 200 Yens. We enjoyed the visit very much. Highly recommended place for family fun. Tips - make sure bring warm jacket for windy weather and cameras 📷 for memorable shots.

From Tokyo (Ikebukuro Station) there are many transfers but it is easy to go to. Then from Ito Station, you can ride a bus or taxi to Izu Shaboten Zoo. The Entrance fee to the zoo is 2,700+ yen.

Because they are not ferocious beasts, most animals can run around and interact with people. For 200 yen, you can buy a small amount of food to feed. Reserve minimum 2 hours if you like enjoying all spots.

Really cool place to see Capybara take a nice bath. You are really close to the animals and even though there are many signs which say not to touch the animals, many visitors do so anyway. Some of the exhibits were quite small enclosures for the animals and it seemed like they would be happier with more space. The chimpanzees were outside in 10°C weather and were visibly cold. I would hope that they are able to keep the animals warm enough even during the winter season. I think it was a little too depressing to fully enjoy the trip to this zoo.

Great time to learn more about gold line in Japan! Your guide available in Japanese only, but lots of panels also in English. You can even try to find gold as side activity!!

Interesting history. The mineral mines in this area really made this place prosperous. It was fun learning about the mine and panning for gold. The garden was also very beautiful and picturesque. They have gold foil ice cream. There’s no taste to the gold but the ice cream was delicious. Good place to stop if you’re in the area. Their restaurant is open from 11:00-15:00 with last order at 14:30. There are food trucks in the parking lot.

In May 2022. We had a car to reach the gold mine, so it was convenient. Reaching it by bus might be more complicated as there are a few. The entry fee was 1000 jpy per person, a bit more if you want to do the gold activity (which seems famous to the kids). It was interesting, but the visit was quite short. I wouldn't recommend going unless you are in the vicinity.

Creatively illustrated process of gold mining procedures that was carried out in the past here. Apart from the tunnel visit, you also get to experience the process of filtering gold from the ore. It's sort of a back bending activity, however worth trying.

Nice place to visit during holidays and see the gold tunnel and museums. It has the largest gold block in the world for display.

Interesting place to visit, one can understand the gold mining history of Japan from here. The tunnels created for gold mining is kept and maintained for the visitors to walk around and see. Through out the tunnel models are displayed explaining the life of miners. There is a nice museum near, highlights are 12kg and 250kg gold. Visitors can touch and lift it(if you are strong enough). Another attraction is the gold panning, at an extra cost we can try out luck in gold panning at the area provided near the gift shop. One can get some interesting Omiyage from the gift shop here. Overall a good experience worth the time for kids and adults.

It is located in a rural area called Toi in the west Izu area. This place has historic importance of once being the second most productive gold mine in Japan. The tour preserves the history of mining and difficulties involved for the labourer working under the ground which had been subjected to extreme conditions of seepage of hot springs and hot lack of oxygen. The story is told with the help of mechanically animated models. They also have a gold panning experience which allows you to pan as much of gold as you want in 30 mins.

"mining" gold is kind of a bit too short. They also use fake flowers for their "gods". It's very interesting to hold the world's biggest gold bar. 1000yen for the golden ice cream. Please buy from the grandma who is selling her handmade crafts within the Toi Gold Mine.

It’s quite a journey to get there, but good fun for kids. There’s a large, well-maintained garden, interesting museum in the original mine (with English explanations) and a chance to pan for your own gold.

I ordered Tei Siro Soba, cold soba with sakura ebi tempura. Delicious! They do have menu in english.

Overpriced and portions were small and not particularly tasty.

Sakura ebi & soba was excellent.

(Translated by Google) 2024/3 Hiroshige special bamboo steamer 1200 yen. Today, I visited Hiroshige, a soba and local fish restaurant near Shuzenji Onsen Bamboo Grove. There are two choices on the menu, and this time I ordered Hiroshige's special bamboo steamer for 1,200 yen. We ate delicious soba noodles while looking out at the bamboo forest. Thank you for the meal. (Original) 2024/3 博重特製せいろ 1200円。 今日も今日とて修善寺温泉竹林近くにある蕎麦と地魚 博重さんにおじゃましました。 メニューは2択で今回は博重特製せいろ 1200円をオーダー。 竹林を眺めながら美味しいおそばをいただきました。 ごちそうさまでした。

(Translated by Google) We had lunch. This shop is in a great location with a lovely view of the lush bamboo forest from the window. The fish sent directly from Numazu Port was fresh, and the sashimi was fresh, and the boiled golden sea bream was plump and seasoned to my liking. Enjoy delicious food and drinks. The owner and the staff, boys and girls, were very kind and I had a very satisfying lunch time. (Original) ランチをいただきました。 窓から見える青々とした竹林が素敵で最高の立地にあるお店です。 沼津港直送のお魚はお刺身も新鮮、金目鯛の煮付けもぷりぷりの身に味付けが自分の好みにピッタリでした。 美味しいお料理にお酒もすすみます。 オーナー、スタッフの男の子女の子の対応も親切で大満足のランチタイムでした。

(Translated by Google) The soba noodles were chewy and extremely delicious! The wasabi was not too spicy and was very delicious. The sea bream rice was also delicious with a gentle flavor. The bamboo forest that can be seen from the window is also beautiful. The wasabi bowl and sashimi that the person I was with said was delicious. (Original) お蕎麦がこしがありめちゃくちゃ美味しかったです！ わさびも辛すぎずとても美味しいです。 鯛めしも優しいお味で美味しかったです。 窓から見える竹林も綺麗です。 一緒に行ってた人が食べてたわさび丼や刺身も美味しかったとのことです。

(Translated by Google) It's right next to the bamboo forest path, so you can enjoy a relaxing meal while looking out at the bamboo forest. I asked for Tenzaru. There were two of them, and they felt slightly different. When the tour bus arrives, many people enter and the seats are filled. This time I arrived after 1pm, so I was able to sit at a window seat facing the bamboo forest. (Original) 竹林の小径のすぐ横にあり、竹林を眺めながらの食事は落ち着きます。 天ざるを頼みました。2枚ついていて、微妙に違う感じでした。 観光バスが着くとたくさんの人が入って席がいっぱいになります。今回は13時過ぎに入ったので、竹林側の窓の席に座れました。

Nice saru soba, but the standout was the deep fried vegetable pull-apart.

Cute, local restaurant with terrace seating area and mountain view. Dog friendly restaurant. Vegetables tempura was my favorite dish.

Often go there and enjoy the Soba of Izu. Must visit Soba restaurant for all. Located at the peak with beautiful view of Mt fuji and natural beauty. Closes at every Friday and is often crowded because of its popularity. I enjoy Tempura of this restaurant and is very tasty. One of the best in japan.

Lovely soba restaurant with great views on the surrounding hills, serving fresh and tasty dishes.

Outstanding! One of the best Soba noodle ever had before.

Amazing lunch, excellent and friendly service and such a nice atmosphere. We had a variety of different kind of soba and tempura, everything was just divine !! One of my best restaurants in Japan (and I live in Tokyo 😉)

Amazing soba and mountain-vegetable tempura.... Stunning view and mountain chalet ambiance. Highly recommended. Outside seating is dog friendly.

Had a nice tasty omelette rice meal. It’s really good to have a decent “yoshokuya” like this anytime anywhere, but particularly nice in such countryside sightseeing towns. At the side of the restaurant there are a couple of drink vending machines and one of them is selling sports bicycle tyre tube replacements, which is so rare and thus this must be one of roadies’ checkpoints around the peninsula.

Super tasty Omu rice! The sauce was amazing and the tomato rice was great. The service is quick and the staff are all friendly. They do not have an English menu but they do have a photo album with English names of the dish. So it was very helpful if you can’t speak/read Japanese. If you are around this area, you have to give it a try!!!

Perfect place for a great dinner at a Japanese style restaurant, and a nice atmosphere. Staff very kind.

We enjoyed every dish very tastefully.

It would be good if they accept electric payment or credit cards. Price range is a bit high 1300-1500 per person for lunch, so card payment is appreciated.

Great

Good atmosphere and tasty food!

Very interesting place to visit. Must try the wasabi icecream. If you plan to buy anything, you might want to compare them to the stores by the bottom of the Joren falls as some items are cheaper down there. There also coin locker for medium sized luggage inside the center. The only downside is about one bus per hour. It possible to visit in an hour but if you plan to eat or shop. Better to plan for a 2 hour stay in this spot.

(Translated by Google) Besides selling souvenirs, you can also eat in meals. In addition, the famous wasabi bowl is only a mini if ​​it is a single item, but it has a decent volume. The wasabi is too spicy to be eaten by Matomo. * Electronic money and credit cards can be used (Original) お土産の販売以外にも、食事もイートインが可能です。 なお、名物のわさび丼は単品だとミニしかありませんが、そこそこボリュームがあります。 なお、わさびが辛過ぎてマトモに食べれません。 ※電子マネー、クレジットカード利用可能

GOOD

(Translated by Google) You can buy souvenirs and meals at the facility adjacent to Joren Falls. The parking lot is reasonably large. I think it's a good place to stop by. (Original) 浄蓮の滝に隣接する施設で、お土産や食事が出来ます。 駐車場はそこそこ大きいです。 立ち寄るには丁度良いと思います。

(Translated by Google) Joren Falls Tourism Center is a popular tourist spot located in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, surrounded by a rich natural environment. In particular, the spectacular view of the waterfall attracts many visitors. ①Location and access: Joren Falls is located about 30 minutes by car from Shuzenji Station on the Izukyu Line. There is a free parking lot nearby, but it can get crowded on weekends and during the tourist season, so we recommend using public transportation. ②Facilities and services: The tourist center provides information about the history and nature of the falls. There is also a souvenir shop where you can purchase local specialties and crafts. There are also restaurants where you can enjoy Izu's specialties. ③About highlights and attractions: The biggest attraction of Joren Falls is its impressive waterfall scenery. Especially after rain, the amount of water increases and you can see an even more spectacular sight. There is also a walking path on the premises, where you can enjoy a walk while enjoying nature. Popular souvenirs include foods unique to Izu and handmade crafts. The Joren Falls Tourist Center is an ideal spot for families and nature lovers to experience the natural beauty and local culture. (Original) 浄蓮の滝観光センターは、静岡県伊豆市に位置する、自然豊かな環境に囲まれた人気の観光スポットです。特に、滝の壮大な景色は多くの訪問者を魅了しています。 ①ロケーションとアクセス: 浄蓮の滝は、伊豆急行線修善寺駅から車で約30分の場所にあります。近くには無料の駐車場がありますが、週末や観光シーズン中は混雑することがあるので、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。 ②施設とサービス: 観光センターでは、滝の歴史や自然に関する情報を提供しています。また、お土産店があり、地元の特産品や工芸品を購入することができます。飲食店もあり、伊豆の名産を味わうことができます。 ③見どころや魅力について: 浄蓮の滝の最大の魅力は、その迫力のある滝の景観です。特に雨上がりには水量が増し、より壮大な姿を見ることができます。敷地内には散策路もあり、自然を満喫しながら散歩を楽しむことができます。お土産としては、伊豆特有の食品や手作りの工芸品が人気です。 浄蓮の滝観光センターは、自然の美しさと地域の文化を体験できる場所として、家族連れや自然愛好家にとって理想的なスポットです。

(Translated by Google) I came for Joren Falls and wasabi bowl. The cafeteria in the basement of the center has a bit of an atmosphere, but the food is delicious. I ate the wasabi bowl and udon that I was looking for, but it was my first time eating wasabi bowl and it was really delicious! I was so hungry that I forgot to take a photo. The bonito flakes are sprinkled on top of the rice, and I add wasabi that I've rubbed myself and sprinkle with soy sauce, and it's delicious. I intentionally wrote bonito flakes, but what's on top of the rice is actually sardine flakes. I want to eat it again no matter what (Original) 浄蓮の滝とわさび丼が目当てで来た センター地下の食堂はちょっと雰囲気がくらいが食べ物は美味しい お目当てのわさび丼とうどんを食べたが、初めて食べるわさび丼はかなり美味しい！ お腹が空きすぎて写真を撮り忘れた ご飯の上にカツオ節がかけてありそこに自分で擦ったワサビを入れて醤油をひと回しして食べるのだが、これが美味い 敢えてカツオ節と書いたが実はご飯の上に載っているのはイワシ節らしい 何にしてもまた食べたい

(Translated by Google) When I went to see Joren Falls, I had time to wait for the bus on the way home, so I used it. I bought the famous Wasabi soft serve ice cream for 400 yen and had it on the bench. Well, I guess I should just eat it once (lol) It will be a souvenir story. The restroom is a rest area in the countryside, so don't expect it to be clean. Many groups also used the bus. There was also a vending machine. I think it's better to see Joren Falls before using it. You can climb the slope and use up your physical strength and then take a rest. (Original) 浄蓮の滝を見物に行って来たときに帰りにバスの待ち時間があったので利用しました。 名物の「わさびソフトクリーム」400円を購入してベンチで頂きました。 まぁ１回食べたらよいかな（笑） 土産話になりますでしょうから。 トイレは田舎の休憩所なので綺麗さを求めてはだめです。 バスの団体さんも多数利用されていました。 自販機もありました。 浄蓮の滝を見てから利用したほうが良いと思います。 坂道を登って体力を消耗して休めるので。

(Translated by Google) Opens from 9am. Although it was February, I ate wasabi soft serve. (Original) 9時から開店。2月でしたがわさびソフトを食べました。

(Translated by Google) I love wasabi, so I always stop by when I'm nearby. You can enjoy dishes made with wasabi grown here, and you can also purchase homemade wasabi pickles. You can buy a lot of Okani souvenirs, and you can listen to the endless background music of Amagi-Koe 👂 By the way, I love the wasabi pickled in soy sauce here, so I go there just for that. (Original) わさびが大好きなので、近くに来る時は必ず寄ります。ここで採れたわさびを使ったお料理がいただけるのと、お手製のわさび漬けを購入することができます。おかにもお土産たくさん買えて、ひたすら流れる天城越えのBGMを嫌というほど聞くことができます👂ちなみに私はここのワサビの醤油漬けが大好きでそれ目当てで行きます。

Very convenient restaurant for local foods in Ito where close to station 🍻

A place to avoid, unless like me you were refused in the other restaurants because you are tourists (- Do you have room for two? - No, it's full, or we're closing soon is the usual answer. So let there be at least two hours of service left or the restaurant will be half empty). There is not even mayo with the karaage 🙄 The quality is really average and the prices way too expensive. A ramen or a bento at the station will be much better and will feed you.

(Translated by Google) Affordable displays need to be modified. Each person has their own way of thinking about costs. It is a cost comparison comparable to Ginza. It is clean and spacious. Red vinegared rice is too soft, but I think you like it. Even if the older sister in front of the store feels good, it would be good to enter the store after understanding it in advance. (Original) お手頃の表示は修正が必要です。コストの考えかたは人それぞれでしょうね。銀座並みの原価対比です。清潔感があり広いところが良いです。赤酢飯も柔すぎる感がありますが好みでしょうね。店前のお姉様が感じが良くても前もって理解した上での入店が宜しいでしょう。

quality was medium to high, but for prices twice what you'll find in ginza and 3 times Shinjuku. Staff was pleasant, food choice rather good, but offering standard japanese meals, at standard quality, at fine dining prices.

The worst place you could ever have sushi for lunch. 1790 yen for four thin slices of sashimi over rice can't be worthy.

Normal taste and overprice. Won’t recommend if you have any other option.

Price is high and food taste normal

(Translated by Google) There are also many snacks for alcoholic beverages. The local fish sashimi and nigiri were delicious... Squid mince! If you go, try it! The fried minced fish is delicious! It's a sushi restaurant, so the prices are reasonable! At this price, I wish I could take it out of the tank and clean it... I want to eat fresh, crunchy horse mackerel! (Original) お酒のオツマミもたくさんある。地魚の刺身、握りは美味しかったですわ… イカメンチ！行ったら食べてみて！魚のすり身を揚げてあるんだけどこれ絶品！ 寿司屋なので値段はそれなりにします！ この値段なら水槽から出してさばいてほしいな… 新鮮なコリコリの鯵が食べたい！