Best Ito Hotels

"The old gentleman at the front desk gave me detailed directions in Chinese and even drew out each path with a red pen, which was incredibly thoughtful. The hot springs were all fantastic, and the sunrise with the snow view was truly unbeatable – it brought such peace to my soul, definitely worth getting up at 6:30 AM to see, it was just too beautiful. On the night of my check-in, the Shinkansen was delayed due to heavy snow in Tokyo, and I missed the 11 PM check-in deadline. I called to request a slightly later check-in, and the old gentleman at the front desk readily agreed."

"This hotel has a unique inclined elevator, like a mountain cable car, which is something you don't see in many places. There are also foot massage machines next to the lobby on the first floor, so you might want to give them a try if you have the chance."

"My first hotel in Japan, and I immediately noticed the distinct difference from hotels back home. The elderly gentleman at the front desk was warm, humble, and polite, and they also had brochures with information on Ito's attractions and transportation, available for guests to pick up. The room was very clean and just right for my friend and me. The hotel isn't far from Ito Station, making morning train transfers very convenient. We woke up to mountain views, and the hotel even has a 24-hour coin laundry facility. Overall, it was very convenient in every aspect. Our two-day experience on the Izu Peninsula was fantastic. If I ever revisit Izu, I would definitely consider staying here again."

"I absolutely, absolutely, absolutely loved the Hachiman-no Wayo-shiki room type at KIRA-NO-SATO! Upon reaching the floor of our room, we had to take off our shoes and put them in a shoe cabinet, then walk barefoot to the room. If you're heading to the public bathhouse or just exploring the hotel, you can wear the geta (wooden clogs) provided by the shoe cabinet. The floors were incredibly clean; walking barefoot was very comfortable and not dirty at all. The room itself was spotless and spacious, not feeling old-fashioned in the slightest. In fact, it looked quite new. The shower room's design reminded me of a sauna, but it was very comfortable and clean. We didn't use the public bath. Instead, we showered in our room each time before grabbing the key for a private onsen. The 'Stone Craftsman' bath, made of stone, was a bit small; it felt a little cramped for two people. 'Bamboo Immortal' was made of wood (or perhaps bamboo, judging by the name?) and offered more space. 'Rock Seat' was more like a small swimming pool, the largest of the three private onsens, very spacious for two, and had the best overhead cover. The hotel front desk offered complimentary drinks, including sodas, coffee, and tea. The public bath area provided milk and coffee milk in the mornings, and lactic acid drinks and ice cream in the evenings. The building next to the front desk offered various refreshments at different times, such as green tea, local sweet potatoes, soba noodles, and oden. The hotel also offers a convenient shuttle bus service to Izu-Kogen Station, though it stops running after 5:30 PM. After that, you'd have to walk. The walk from the station to the hotel is uphill with a significant incline, which can be tiring if you have luggage or many bags. The hotel staff were all very enthusiastic and polite! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone planning a trip to Izu~"

"The newly opened hotel was spotless, and the staff were very friendly. The surrounding area is full of villas, making it very quiet. The main road in front is a cherry blossom avenue, but unfortunately, the cherry blossom season was mostly over, and there had been rain a few days ago, so there were fewer cherry blossoms. Soaking in the hot spring at night was incredibly relaxing, perfectly washing away the fatigue of a day of sightseeing. I plan to stay here again next time I visit Izu."

"❤️ The hotel service was excellent. An elderly gentleman even helped wipe down our suitcases. The room had the AC turned on in advance, and hot water was prepared and kept warm for us. ❤️ Our names were written on the shoe cabinet beforehand, and also on the board by the entrance. ❤️ There are hot springs on the 2nd and 4th floors. The pools are a bit small, but super clean. The 4th floor has an outdoor one. ❤️ The location is about an 8-10 minute walk from Ito Station. 💙 The hotel itself was a bit cold inside, and the facilities weren't very numerous or comprehensive; it's more of an older-style onsen hotel. 🧡 The room had a toilet, which was mini but clean. 🧡 There were plenty of power outlets in the room."

"I rarely write reviews, but this guesthouse was so incredibly comfortable that I just had to express my genuine feelings, haha! 😄 First, I have to rave about the owner's cooking – it truly tasted like home! 😭 On the evening of our arrival, after the owner picked us up and took us to the guesthouse, I was so hungry that I asked them to make some biangbiang noodles. Wow, they were absolutely amazing! Easily the best biangbiang noodles I've ever had! 😭 I immediately ordered them again for lunch the next day! Then, the breakfast the next day had both Western and Chinese options and was also delicious 😋 – it really energized us for the day's travels! We also had dinner at the guesthouse, because as an international student, I was really craving some authentic home cooking. Eating dinner there, it truly felt like ages since I'd had a proper home-cooked meal like that 🥹. Finally, for lunch before we checked out, we had handmade dumplings 🥟 which were also so delicious 🤤, and so fresh! They even gave us a complimentary dish of sweet and sour pork ribs! So happy! 🥰 Secondly! I'm so grateful to the owner for taking us to Mount Omuro and for picking us up late at night to go to the hot springs near Izu Kogen Station ♨️ – it was so relaxing! The owner was just incredibly enthusiastic about driving us back and forth to the station! Of course, the guesthouse environment itself is also impeccable – beautiful, high-class, comfortable, clean, and tidy, full marks! In short, when Mount Omuro turns green again, I'll definitely come back to Izu and stay here! 😋"

"The room is large, with a separate wet and dry toilet and bathroom. The hot spring bath is open-air, and mosquito coils are thoughtfully provided. You can also lie on a lounge chair next to it and watch the stars and listen to the sound of the waves. The hotel's breakfast is delicious and highly recommended. The hotel is very close to the beach, only a three-minute walk away. I recommend taking a walk after a hearty breakfast."

"The hotel's location is a bit out of the way. While it's less than a kilometer from the station, it feels like a long walk. A taxi ride costs about 30 yuan. There's practically no service here, but since it's a private hot spring, I didn't bother with the public baths – I glanced at them, and they didn't seem very big. The private hot spring is a bit small and doesn't offer any views. Maybe I just booked the wrong room type."

"Izu Kannon Onsen: The decor is modern, and the lobby has a self-service water bar with aesthetically pleasing coffee and fruit wine. The lobby directly faces the hotel's most stunning view, with an infinity pool reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, and the clear blue sea not far beyond, with faint glimpses of distant islands. The restaurant is on the third floor, offering sea views just like the lobby. They provide a two-meal plan (dinner and breakfast). The Kaiseki dinner was exquisite and delicious, leaving us very full. Breakfast is a buffet, a mix of Japanese and Western styles, leaning more towards Japanese, and also very tasty. Our room was a Japanese-Western style, quite spacious with a separate wet and dry area, making for a very comfortable stay. There's no private onsen; the public bath is on the basement level. Yukata are provided in the room. Additionally, the hotel offers late-night Dan Dan noodles."