AREA INFO

AREA INFORMATION

Neighborhood Information

Procurement of daily necessities and foodstuffs

Supermarkets and grocery stores

Tokyu Store Izu Kogen (5 minutes by car)

Basic Information

• Nearest supermarket, basic groceries and daily necessities can be found here.
• Business hours: 9:00-21:00
• Parking: Available
• Features: Fresh food, frozen food, and daily necessities all in one place.

Nagaya Hachimano (7 min. by car, in front of Izu Kogen Station)

Basic Information

• Local supermarket in Ito City, right in front of Izu Kogen Station
• Business hours: 9:00-20:00
• Parking: Available
• Recommendations: A wide variety of local vegetables, seafood, meat, and alcoholic beverages
• For long-term residents: local seasonal produce is available.

Maxvalu Izu Kogen store (8 minutes by car)

Basic Information

• Aeon affiliate, easy access along national highway
• Business hours: 8:00-22:00
• Parking: large parking lot available
• For BBQ: Charcoal, ribs, and other meats
• For long-term residents: ideal for bulk purchases

Uosho (20 minutes by car, near Ito Fishing Port)

Basic Information

• Specializing in fresh seafood and prepared foods VACANCES. meal kit provider
• Recommendation: stop by upon arrival and get a side dish.
• Closed: Sunday and Wednesday (for market convenience)

Fruit and vegetable wholesaler Yamatoya (5 min. by car)

Basic Information

• Wholesale supermarket of seasonal fruits and vegetables
• Seasonings and dry goods are abundant.
• Quality local accommodations also available
• Close to Tokyu Store and Cain's

Pet-friendly restaurants and cafes

within walking distance

Chiwa Cafe (10-minute walk)

Basic Information

• Address: 1091-73 Yahatano, Ito-shi
• Phone: 0557-48-6833
• Pet Friendly: OK in the restaurant, dog run available
• Characteristics: Manager loves Chihuahuas, friendly to dogs
• Recommendation: Feel free to stop by for a walk.

Savoia (15-minute walk)

Basic Information

• Address: 1069-23 Yahatano, Ito-shi
• Phone: 0557-54-4152
• Pet Friendly: Terrace seating available
• Characteristics: Long-established café in Izu Kogen, nostalgic coffee shop cuisine
• Delivery: Available (convenient for longer stays)

Bosco (15-minute walk)

Basic Information

• Address: 1041-60 Yahatano, Ito-shi
• Phone: 0557-53-5060
• Pet friendly: Terrace seating only
• Features: Authentic Italian cuisine, local chefs
• Note: Limited seating, early reservations recommended.

About 10 minutes by car

Izu Jibierya Bistro KEN (10 min. by car)

Basic Information

• Address: 764 Hachimanno, Ito-shi
• Phone: 080-7332-6214
• Pet Friendly: Dogs are welcome.
• Features: Specializes in gibier cuisine, local flavor experience
• Recommended: Izu's unique food experiences

Sweets and desserts

Izu Kogen Gelato Kobo 65 (12 min. by car)

Basic Information

• Address：Kunugi Terrace D, 1298-37 Hachimano, Ito-shi
• Phone: 0557-35-9172
• Pet Friendly: Terrace seating available
• Characteristics: Pastry chef who won a special prize at an Italian contest
• Recommendation: Authentic gelato that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons

Pet and outdoor specialty store

&g Dog & Outdoor izukougen (3 min. walk)

Basic Information

• Address: 1084-78 Hachimano, Ito-shi
• Phone: 070-1413-2655
• Access: down the hill to the right from VACANCES.
• Features: nice store in a trailer house
• Gram, the manager's dog, welcomes you.
• Product: Doggie goods + sophisticated outdoor gear
• For long-term residents: ideal for replenishing walking and outdoor supplies

Useful Information for Long-Term Stay

Medical and Pharmacy

• Izu Kogen Clinic (10 min. by car): Internal medicine, urology
• Yanmo-no-Sato Animal Clinic (10 minutes by car): Emergency care for pets
• Create S.D. Izu Kogen Store (5 minutes by car): Drugstore

gas station

• ENEOS Izu-kogen SS (5 min. by car): Self-serve, 24-hour operation
• Showa Shell Sekiyu Izu Kogen (7 min. by car): Full service

convenience store

• Seven-Eleven Izukogen Ekimae Store (7 minutes by car)
• Lawson Itoh Hachimano store (5 min. by car)

Postal & Courier

• Izu-kogen Post Office (8 minutes by car)
• Yamato Transport office (12 minutes by car): For receiving packages during long-term stays

laundry

• Laundromat Pierrot (10 min. by car): Equipped with large washing machines and dryers
• *Washer and dryer also available in VACANCES.

public transportation

• Izu-Kogen Station (7 min. by car): Izu Kyuko Line
• Tokai Bus: Access to Izu various places
• Cab: Stationed in front of Izu-kogen Station

Special experiences in Izu Kogen

Nature/Outdoor

Omuroyama (15 minutes by car)

• Lift to the summit: 360-degree panoramic view
• Pets: Pets are allowed to ride in the lift (confirmation required).
• Recommended time: Sunset and sunrise hours

Jogasaki Coast (10 min. by car)

• Kadowaki Suspension Bridge: A thrilling and spectacular spot
• Hiking trails: Walking with pets allowed
• Duration: 1-3 hours (depending on course)

Ippekiko (20 minutes by car)

• Beautiful lake called the "Eye of Izu
• Lakeside walk: leisurely walk with your pet
• Boating: Relax in a Rowboat

Art & Culture

Izu Teddy Bear Museum (15-minute walk)

• Teddy Bear Collection of the World
• My Neighbor Totoro's World: Cat Bus Available
• Pets: Pets may be carried in the house (must be confirmed).

Kawana Stained Glass Museum (20-minute walk)

• Beautiful stained glass art
• Garden: Walking with pets allowed

Ocean & Marine Sports

Nearby beaches and swimming beaches (within 20 minutes by car)

Kawana Irukahama Park (8 min. by car)

• Seashore: 170 m / Cobble gravel
• Parking: Approx. 30 cars
• Water quality: 2025 survey [AA].
• Pets: Walking on the beach OK (note the time of year and time of day)
• Characteristics: Clear seawater, calm waves
• Recommended for: Families, Snorkeling

Kawana Beach (8 minutes by car)

• Seaside: 300m / Cobblestone
• Feature: Clear and clean rocky sea
• Recommendation: snorkeling, for adults and swimmers of all ages

Hachimano Beach (3 minutes by car)

• Seaside: 100m / Stone, rocky shore, Parking: about 30 cars
• Feature: The ocean water is very clean.
• Recommended: Diving spots, playing on the shore
• Nearest: Nearest beach from VACANCES.

Tomido Beach (5 min. by car)

• Gorota Stone Beach
• Recommendation: Diving spot, for advanced divers

Akazawa Beach (12 min. by car)

• Seaside: 100m / sand/stone, Parking: approx. 100 cars
• Characteristics: Southernmost tip of Ito City, brownish sandy beach
• Recommendation: playing on the seashore, cavernous beaches

Popular beaches (within 30 minutes by car)

Ito Orange Beach (25 min. by car)

• Beach: 850 m / sandy beach, parking: approx. 100 cars
• Feature: Tropical mood beach, complete with a coastal boardwalk
• Recommendation: Relatively calm waves, beach house and shower facilities

Usami Beach (20 minutes by car)

• Beach: 1500 m / sandy beach, parking: approx. 200 cars
• Characteristics: long, spacious beach, shallow water
• Recommendation: Surfing, bodyboarding, popular with a wide range of people

Imaihama Beach (35 minutes by car)

• Beach: 900m / Sandy beach, Parking: 300 cars
• Water quality: 2025 survey [AA].
• Features: Beautiful long beach, shallow and clean sandy beach
• Recommendation: Ideal for family trips, with seaside play available.

Atagawa YOUyu Beach (30 min. by car)

• Beach: 400 m / sandy beach, parking: approx. 30 cars
• Characteristics: White sandy beach with a feeling of being exposed, near the hot springs of Atugawa

Special Sea Experiences

Iso Sea Garden IKEJIRI (25 min. by car)

• Seaside: 100m / Cobblestones and rocks, Parking: approx. 50 cars
• Characteristics: Sea like a natural pool, tide pools surrounded by rocks
• Recommendation: Ideal for families to observe marine life such as small fish, crabs, and shrimps.

Izu Marine Park (15 min. by car)

• A sanctuary for diving and snorkeling
• Trial class: Full program for beginners
• Summer only: rock pool, horse mackerel catching, treasure hunt
• Recommendation: For families who can enjoy everything from playing on the beach to swimming pools and BBQs.

Recommendations for long-term residents

Step-by-step ocean fun

• Week 1: Familiarize yourself with the sea at nearby Hachimano Beach and Kawana
• Week 2: Full-scale swimming at Ito Orange Beach
• After 3 weeks: Enjoy the Izu Sea at Imaihama and Usami

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