The easiest way around Nishi Izu and Matsuzaki is by car, since many of the major sights and attractions are relatively far apart from each other. Though, there are only busses within the area, some sights are reachable by public transport.

If you decide to rent a car, it is advised to do so from the nearest airport in the vicinity. You can use our car rental widget in the FAQ menu below. 

Public transportation:

Travelers who come by train will have to transfer at Mishima station. From there, it is between 1 hour and a half and two hours by bus to most sights within Nishi Izu and Matsuzaki. Be advised that buses run infrequent in this area. For up-to-date bus schedules, we recommend syncing Google Maps with our customized map above (to do this: click the top right icon on the map to expand to full screen, and select a route between your destination and your current destination). 

Nearest airport: 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes

Rental cars:

We recommend staying here for about two days.
 

The nearest and most convenient airport is Haneda Airport in Tokyo. 

• by car: approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes

• by public transport: approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes

Beaches:

The swimming season on mainland Japan is usually between July and August. 

Scenic rides:

• Dogashima Cave Tour: click here for the official website

There are multiple famous festivals in this area. Please be advised that the following info is based upon previous entries of the festival and that the dates might have changed for the following year. It is also possible that the entire festival is cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall or a natural disaster. Please check with the official organisers' website for the most up-to-date information. 
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For the exact location of the festivals, you can consult our map above by clicking on the icon in the upper most corner of the map to open the map legend. Festivals are hidden by default but can be made visible by clicking on the "Festivals" checkbox in the map legend.

• Ishibu Onsen Earth Towing Net Festival

  • Date: July 7th

  • Time: 09:30 - 12:00

• Kumomi Onsen Sazae Festival

  • Date: July 15th
     

• Dogashima Fire Festival

  • Date: July 24th

  • Time: 20:00 - 21:00
     

• Arari Summer Festival

  • Date: August 14th and 15th

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• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data only)
• Sakura Mobile Travel Sim (data + voice)
• Sakura Mobile Unlimited Wifi / Pocket Wifi