Getting to Atami and the Izu Peninsula from Tokyo or the Airport

Atami and the Izu Peninsula are Tokyo's closest seaside hot-spring getaways, but the area is larger than many visitors expect. Atami and East Izu are relatively close to Tokyo, while South and West Izu sit at the far end and west coast of the peninsula, with much longer drives. Getting from the airport to your ryokan is often the most underestimated part of the trip. This guide compares trains with a private car and lists our fares from the airports.

Atami, East Izu, or South/West Izu?

The two zones have different fares (below), so please state your actual destination when booking.

Trains and buses: fine for light travellers

Atami is usually reached by Shinkansen or JR line, followed by a taxi, bus or private railway to the hotel. East Izu towns such as Ito and Atagawa need a further change onto the Izukyu line, and South and West Izu typically add a bus. Timetables and fares change with season and ticket type, so we do not quote figures here; please check the official sites:

• JR East: https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
• JR Central (Tokaido Shinkansen): https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
• Izukyu Railway: https://www.izukyu.co.jp/
• Tokai Bus: https://www.tokaibus.jp/

With one or two light bags and a hotel next to a station, the train is convenient. From Narita or Haneda, though, you usually go into central Tokyo first, change once or twice, then finish with a bus or taxi. With large suitcases, a stroller or older relatives, that adds up.

Private car: airport to Atami and Izu

Fares are one way, per vehicle, tax included, with tolls and parking already covered. Drive times are rough off-peak estimates; actual times depend on traffic, especially on holiday weekends.

Atami · East Izu

South · West Izu

• Per-car pricing: four people in an ECO from Haneda to Atami works out to about on request each; six people in an Alphard, about ¥8,333 each.
• 90 minutes of free waiting for airport pick-ups, so flight delays or long immigration queues are covered.
• Child seats available: up to 3 child safety seats and 2 booster seats per booking.
• Late-night surcharge: a flat ¥4,000 for services between 22:00 and 06:00.
• 24-hour service: early-morning arrivals and late departures can be arranged.

See the route pages for Haneda to Atami, Narita to Atami, Haneda to South/West Izu and Narita to South/West Izu. Vehicle details are on the Alphard and Hiace pages.

Full-day charter from Tokyo

If you are already staying in Tokyo and want a day trip, a 10-hour full-day charter (Tokyo departure and return) is priced per vehicle:

Overtime is ¥3,000 per 30 minutes. Extra stops on the way can be arranged on request. South and West Izu are several hours each way, so a same-day round trip is tight; please discuss feasibility with our staff when booking.

Which option suits you?

• One or two travellers, light bags, hotel near Atami Station: the train is cheaper.
• Three or more, lots of luggage, children or older relatives: the per-person cost of a car can approach the train fare, without transfers or hill climbs.
• Heading to South or West Izu: with infrequent or no rail, a direct car saves the most time.
• Arriving late at night or very early: a car is not tied to last trains and buses.

What to prepare before booking

1. Date, arrival flight and planned departure time.
2. Hotel name and address (a Japanese name or map link helps).
3. Number of passengers, pieces of luggage, and whether children are travelling.

Book a car to Atami or Izu

Submit your request on the booking page and our staff will confirm the vehicle and fare. The prices above are for reference; all quotes are subject to confirmation by our staff.