Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Izu

Izu is a town in Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 35 temples, 21 buddhist sites, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 parks. The must-see places are Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church (2 km), Hie Shrine (2 km) and Ohito Shrine (3 km).

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Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture
Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Izu at a glance

Location
Shizuoka Prefecture district, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
34.9716° N, 138.9464° E
Places within 50 km
89 (89 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Izu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Izu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Izu, by type

Temples near Izu

87 temples within 100 km of Izu. The closest is Hie Shrine (2 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Hie Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Ohito Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Omiya Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Kumano Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Awashima Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Amagi Shrine · temple · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~11 km · Must-see

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Buddhist sites near Izu

79 buddhist sites within 100 km of Izu. The closest is Myotokuji Temple (10 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Myotokuji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Bukkoji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Ryozenji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Seiunji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • 妙覚寺 · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Myokaiji Temple · Buddhist site · Shizuoka Prefecture · ~20 km · Must-see

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Izu

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Izu. The closest is Large Floodgate View-O (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Izu

20 parks within 100 km of Izu. The closest is Sakura-no-Sato (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Izu

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Izu. The closest is 清水灯台 (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Izu

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Izu. The closest is Kamishiraiwa Ruins (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Izu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Izu
  2. 4 km Kamishiraiwa Ruins · heritage site, Shizuoka Prefecture
  3. 1 km Omiya Shrine · temple, Shizuoka Prefecture
  4. 7 km Ohito Shrine · temple, Shizuoka Prefecture
  5. 4 km Hie Shrine · temple, Shizuoka Prefecture
  6. 1 km Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church · church, Shizuoka Prefecture
  7. 2 km Back to Izu

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From travellers near Izu

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How to reach Izu

    All places near Izu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Izu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples3587Hie Shrine (2 km)
    Buddhist sites2179Myotokuji Temple (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints721Large Floodgate View-O (18 km)
    Parks620Sakura-no-Sato (19 km)
    Beaches & coast115清水灯台 (48 km)
    Forts & heritage513Kamishiraiwa Ruins (4 km)
    Waterfalls311Joren Falls (14 km)
    Museums58Atami Yamaguchi Museum (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park (18 km)
    Other attractions02Aokigahara (75 km)
    Churches11Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lake Tanuki (68 km)

    Izu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Izu?

    Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church (church, about 2 km), Hie Shrine (temple, about 2 km), Ohito Shrine (temple, about 3 km), Kamishiraiwa Ruins (heritage site, about 4 km), Omiya Shrine (temple, about 5 km), Kumano Shrine (temple, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Izu?

    89 places on Spotwander: 35 temples, 21 buddhist sites, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest temple to Izu?

    Hie Shrine, about 2 km by road; Ohito Shrine (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Izu?

    Myotokuji Temple, about 10 km by road; Bukkoji Temple (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Izu?

    Large Floodgate View-O, about 18 km by road; Mt. Omuro (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Izu?

    Start in Izu, visit Kamishiraiwa Ruins, then Omiya Shrine, then Ohito Shrine, then Hie Shrine, then Shuzenji Christ Orthodox Church, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Izu?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and parks.

    Towns near Izu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Izu’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Izu on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.