KAMENOI HOTEL Izukogen

9.0
This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.0/10, based on 770 reviews. ? Our score combines two signals: 50% based on traveler sentiment and guest feedback found online, and 50% based on our internal on-site evaluation plus ratings from verified travelers on our platform, who must provide proof of stay.
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Check-in from 3:00 PM
Sea Views Countryside Escape Hot Spring Bath Open-Air Bath Private Onsen Sauna
Staff 9,0/10
Facilities 9,1/10
Cleanliness 9,2/10
Comfort 9,0/10
Value for money 8,6/10
Location 8,8/10

Ryokan highlights

A scenic Izukogen hot spring stay with ocean-view rooms, resort baths, and easy station access.

Ocean-View RoomsAll rooms face the sea, giving the stay a consistently scenic feel.
Resort Onsen BathsLarge baths include open-air soaking, reclining baths, and sauna options.
Family-Friendly Private BathReservable private bath suits small children or guests needing assisted bathing.
Easy Station ShuttleAbout five minutes by free shuttle from Izukogen Station.
Local Izu DiningDinner highlights seasonal cuisine, including Izu local fish sashimi.
Near Jogasaki CoastGreat base for Jogasaki Coast cliffs and nearby Izukogen sightseeing.

Who is this ryokan best for?

Recommended stay1-2 nightsScenery and onsen are the strongest drivers here: arrive by mid-afternoon, use the baths before dinner, enjoy the kaiseki meal, then spend the next day on Jogasaki Coast, Omuro area, or nearby parks without rushing. A third night risks repetition unless you specifically want a slow resort break or have a car.
Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1-2 night East Izu onsen and scenery stay near Jogasaki Coast and Omuro area, not as a dense urban sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Limited walkable hubThe hotel is near Izukogen but not in a lively station-center strip, so dining and strolling options are more limited than a town-center stay.
Transport adds frictionRail access is workable with the station shuttle, but many nearby sights are easier by car or bus planning than by casual walking.
Do not overstayTwo nights is usually enough unless your goal is mostly baths, room time, and a slower coastal nature rhythm.

Food & drinks

Verified ocean-view ryokan hotel in Ito with a named top-floor dining room, buffet breakfast, kaiseki dinner, lounge drinks, and a few walkable nearby food stops.

Dining Takumi (on-site)
on-site

Top-floor main dining room for kaiseki dinner and breakfast with sea views.

  • Seasonal kaisekifoodMulti-course dinner using Izu seasonal produce.
  • Local fish sashimifoodAssorted local seafood in dinner courses.
  • Japanese-Western breakfastfoodBuffet breakfast with local dishes and classics.
  • Ito fisherman's chazukespecialtyLocal rice-and-broth breakfast specialty.
  • Dandan noodlesfoodKamenoi's late-night noodle offering.
Premium Lounge (on-site)
on-site

Guest lounge with complimentary drinks, snacks, and a relaxed resort view.

  • Soft drinksdrinkFree self-serve soft drinks.
  • Alcoholic drinksdrinkSelection of lounge alcoholic beverages.
  • SnacksfoodLight bites in the lounge.
Cafe Fuu (nearby)
nearby12 min walk

Woodsy cafe near the hotel, useful for a casual meal or coffee stop.

  • Seasonal pastafoodSimple pasta dishes in a log-house cafe.
  • Coffee and teadrinkCafe drinks for a light break.
  • Cafe sweetsfoodLight dessert options may be available.

Access, transport and nearby sights

This ryokan is best reached via Izu-Kogen Station, with the final approach typically by the hotel's shuttle or a short taxi ride.

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Should you choose this ryokan?

This is a scenic Izu-Kogen hot spring resort best suited to travelers who want sea views, a calmer stay, and easy access to local sightseeing by shuttle or car. It is less ideal for travelers who want a walkable town-center ryokan feel, late checkout flexibility, or a highly traditional inn atmosphere.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points
  • Sweeping Sagami Bay viewsThe hotel is positioned on the Izu-Kogen highlands overlooking Sagami Bay, which gives many stays a bright coastal resort feel rather than a closed-in urban one.
  • Strong room upgrade potentialSome higher-category rooms are unusually spacious and include private open-air hot spring baths, large terraces, and family-friendly layouts that feel more like a resort suite than a standard ryokan room.
  • Convenient station accessIt is about 5 minutes from Izu-Kogen Station by free shuttle bus, which makes it easier than many hillside Izu properties if you are arriving by train.
  • Good base for east Izu sightseeingThe location works well for visiting Jogasaki Coast, Mt. Omuro, and the Izu Shaboten Zoo area, so it fits travelers who want a mix of onsen time and nearby attractions.
  • Comfort-focused resort facilitiesThis property leans toward a relaxed resort-hotel stay with onsen, dining, lounge-style spaces, parking, and extra facilities rather than a minimal overnight inn experience.
5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs
  • Less traditional ryokan characterTravelers seeking a deeply classic ryokan with intimate tatami-heavy ambiance and old-school service rituals may find this property more hotel-like than nostalgic.
  • Remote hillside settingThe elevated location brings views, but it also means you are not stepping directly into a lively onsen street or dense restaurant area outside the door.
  • Early checkout feelThe standard schedule is more rigid than some luxury stays, and a 10:00 checkout can make the departure morning feel a bit rushed.
  • Best rooms may cost much moreThe most appealing room types are the larger open-air-bath categories, so the full wow-factor experience may require paying well above the entry-level rate.
  • Not ideal for fully car-free exploringThe hotel is accessible from the station, but exploring the wider Izu area comfortably often becomes much easier with a car or careful transport planning.

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