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Higashi-Izu and Kawazu: 5 onsen ryokan with a bath of your own
Approximate, at the rate on 2026-10-02. You pay in yen.
- Five Kawazu and Higashi-Izu ryokan with a private onsen bath, picked from 99
- Hana no Kaze and Shiogumo give every room its own onsen bath
- Yuhana Mankai has six private baths; Gyokuhokan is 3 minutes from the Kawazu cherry avenue
The five
| Best for | Where to book | Score | Weeknight (per person) | Saturday |
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| Adults only, four rooms, each with its own onsen bath — if you can’t decide | Hana no Kaze, Imaihama Onsen Check price |
89/100 | — | ¥36,000–39,000 |
| 3 min from Kawazu station, an onsen bath in every room | Shiogumo, Kawazuhama Check price |
86/100 | ¥31,000–34,000 | ¥37,000–41,000 |
| Six private hot-spring baths, the cheapest of the five on a Saturday | Yuhana Mankai, Atagawa Onsen Check price |
84/100 | — | ¥24,000–28,000 |
| All-inclusive on the beach, free shuttle from Kawazu | Imaiso, Izu Imaihama Onsen Check price |
81/100 | ¥34,000–39,000 | ¥40,000–43,000 |
| Three minutes’ walk to the Kawazu cherry trees | Gyokuhokan, Kawazu Check price |
80/100 | ¥38,000–39,000 | ¥43,000–70,000 |
Prices are the cheapest per person found on Rakuten Travel for Wednesdays and Saturdays between 2026-10-28 – 2026-12-19, for 2 adults in one room (checked 2026-10-18). They move daily — the link shows live prices.
The booking links go to Agoda, which shows today’s price and lets you pay in your own currency. Its price can differ from the Rakuten Travel figures above.
Adults only, four rooms, each with its own onsen bath
Reviews: Rakuten Travel 4.88/5 (243) · Agoda 7.6/10 (1) · 244 in total
- Four rooms and no communal bath at all
- Meals in your room or the dining room
Why it made the five
- All four rooms have their own all-weather open-air onsen bath.
- Adults only. Children cannot stay.
- 4.88 on Rakuten, the highest of the eight we shortlisted.
- Pick-up from Imaihama-Kaigan station between 15:00 and 17:30.
Getting there: Fifteen minutes on foot from Imaihama-Kaigan station (Izu Kyuko line). The inn collects guests from the station between 15:00 and 17:30. Phone them when you arrive.
Language and payment: English support and tattoo rules are not published, so ask when you book. Rakuten lists cards as accepted, but the inn notes that some card types may not be. Your bath is in your own room, so tattoos do not come up there.
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Right for: Two people who want quiet and a bath to themselves.
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Not for: No communal bath and no lift, and no convenience store nearby.
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Worth knowing: The building is wooden, and the inn says some noise carries from the floor above.
Score breakdown — 89/100
| Criterion | Stars | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | ★★★★★ | The categories Rakuten does show (room and others) average 4.88 |
| Value for money | ★★★☆☆ | No weeknight room was free in our search window (Rakuten, dinner and breakfast) — 106% of the median of everything we compared |
| Easy to stay | ★★★★★ | Pick-up from Imaihama-Kaigan station (15:00 to 17:30, phone from the station); meals in your room or the dining room; all four rooms have an all-weather open-air onsen bath; adults only; non-smoking throughout; 4 rooms. |
| Trust | ★★★★★ | 4.88 across 243 reviews (Rakuten Travel 243) |
| Only here | ★★★★☆ | A four-room inn for adults only, and its 4.88 average is the highest of the eight we shortlisted. |
3 min from Kawazu station, an onsen bath in every room
Reviews: Rakuten Travel 4.54/5 (132) · Agoda 9.6/10 (29) · 161 in total
- Seven rooms overlooking Kawazu beach
- Free-flowing onsen water in each room’s open-air bath
Why it made the five
- Three minutes on foot from Kawazu station.
- All seven rooms have an open-air bath with free-flowing onsen water.
- Opened in September 2022.
- Rakuten scores of 4.71 for the bath and 4.75 for dinner.
Getting there: Three minutes on foot from Kawazu station (Izu Kyuko line).
Language and payment: English support and tattoo rules are not published, so ask when you book. Rakuten lists Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners, DC and Mastercard as accepted. Your bath is in your own room, so tattoos do not come up there.
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Right for: Arriving by train and walking straight to a room with its own onsen bath.
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Not for: Meals are in the dining room, not in your room.
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Worth knowing: The inn does not take bookings that arrive after 18:00, and children under school age cannot stay.
Score breakdown — 86/100
| Criterion | Stars | Why |
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| Quality | ★★★★★ | Room, bath and dinner average 4.67 on Rakuten Travel, and every room has its own open-air bath |
| Value for money | ★★★★☆ | ¥31,000–34,000 per person on a weeknight (Rakuten, dinner and breakfast) — 92% of the median of everything we compared |
| Easy to stay | ★★★★★ | Check-out 11:00; three minutes on foot from Kawazu station; all seven rooms have an open-air bath with free-flowing onsen water; opened September 2022; 7 rooms. |
| Trust | ★★★☆☆ | 4.54 across 132 reviews (Rakuten Travel 132) |
| Only here | ★★★★☆ | Three minutes’ walk from the station, and every one of its seven rooms has a free-flowing onsen bath outdoors. |
Six private hot-spring baths, the cheapest of the five on a Saturday
Reviews: Rakuten Travel 4.54/5 (778) · Agoda 8.8/10 (50) · 828 in total
- Sixteen rooms in Atagawa, with no big communal bath
- Go from one private bath to the next as a couple
- No weeknight rooms came up in our search window
Why it made the five
- Six private baths with free-flowing spring water, to use as a couple.
- Rooms with a half-open-air bath since December 2023.
- Five minutes from Izu-Atagawa station.
- The cheapest of the five on a Saturday, from about ¥24,000 per person.
Getting there: Izu-Atagawa station (Izu Kyuko line). The inn says it is five minutes from the station, three to five minutes’ walk towards the sea. Free parking on the sea side of the building.
Language and payment: Rakuten’s listing says most staff speak Chinese close to natively and a few understand a little English. Tattoo rules are not published. Cards are accepted, but some plans cannot be paid by card, so check the plan details.
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Right for: Trying several onsen baths without ever sharing one with strangers.
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Not for: Only some rooms have a bath of their own.
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Worth knowing: On plans with dinner, check-in closes at 17:00. Children under school age can stay only in the Kizuna and Tomaru room types.
Score breakdown — 84/100
| Criterion | Stars | Why |
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| Quality | ★★★☆☆ | Room, bath and dinner average 4.55 on Rakuten Travel |
| Value for money | ★★★★★ | No weeknight room was free in our search window (Rakuten, dinner and breakfast) — 72% of the median of everything we compared |
| Easy to stay | ★★★★★ | Meals in your room or the dining room; six private baths with free-flowing spring water; rooms with a half-open-air bath since December 2023; most staff speak Chinese close to natively and a few understand a little English; five minutes from Izu-Atagawa station; 16 rooms. |
| Trust | ★★★☆☆ | 4.54 across 778 reviews (Rakuten Travel 778) |
| Only here | ★★★★★ | Six free-flowing private baths take the place of a communal bath, so two people can hop between them alone. |
All-inclusive on the beach, free shuttle from Kawazu
Reviews: Rakuten Travel 4.72/5 (770) · Agoda 8.6/10 (617) · 1,387 in total
- Stands right on Imaihama beach
- Dinner and breakfast are buffets in the restaurant
- Lounge open 15:00 to 18:00
Why it made the five
- On the beach, and all-inclusive since its August 2024 renovation.
- Free shuttle from Kawazu station, no booking needed.
- Three minutes on foot from Imaihama-Kaigan station.
- 4.72 across 770 reviews.
Getting there: About three minutes on foot from Imaihama-Kaigan station; five minutes by car from Kawazu station, with a free shuttle bus at 14:10, 14:40, 15:25 and 15:45, no booking needed.
Language and payment: English support and tattoo rules are not published, so ask when you book. Rakuten lists Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners, Mastercard and debit cards as accepted. The large bath and sauna are communal. If you have a tattoo, ask about the private bath.
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Right for: Families or friends who want the sea on the doorstep and no bar bill.
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Not for: Meals are buffets. No in-room dining, no private dining room.
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Worth knowing: If your plan does not include the private bath, it costs ¥1,200 for 45 minutes.
Score breakdown — 81/100
| Criterion | Stars | Why |
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| Quality | ★★★★☆ | Room, bath and dinner average 4.68 on Rakuten Travel |
| Value for money | ★★★☆☆ | ¥34,000–39,000 per person on a weeknight (Rakuten, dinner and breakfast) — 100% of the median of everything we compared |
| Easy to stay | ★★★★★ | Check-out 11:00; free shuttle from Kawazu station (no booking, 14:10/14:40/15:25/15:45); on the beach, all-inclusive; fully renovated August 2024; three minutes from Imaihama-Kaigan station; private bath ¥1,200 for 45 minutes if not in your plan; wheelchair-accessible with a barrier-free toilet; 53 rooms. |
| Trust | ★★★★☆ | 4.72 across 770 reviews (Rakuten Travel 770) |
| Only here | ★★★★☆ | Right on the beach, and all-inclusive since its full renovation in August 2024. |
Three minutes’ walk to the Kawazu cherry trees
Reviews: Rakuten Travel 4.76/5 (368) · Agoda 9.5/10 (6) · 374 in total
- Sixteen rooms
- A family bath besides the room baths
Why it made the five
- Three minutes on foot from the Kawazu cherry avenue.
- Rooms and detached cottages with their own open-air bath.
- Dinner scored 4.79 on Rakuten; 4.76 overall.
- Voltage transformers and baby cots to borrow.
Getting there: Five minutes by car from Kawazu station (Izu Kyuko line). The ryokan runs a pick-up.
Language and payment: Rakuten’s listing says a few staff understand a little English. Tattoo rules are not published. Rakuten lists Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners, UC, DC and Mastercard as accepted.
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Right for: Coming for the Kawazu cherry blossoms in February, with a good dinner.
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Not for: The most expensive of the five.
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Worth knowing: Only the rooms and cottages sold as having an open-air bath have one. Pick the room type when you book.
Score breakdown — 80/100
| Criterion | Stars | Why |
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| Quality | ★★★★☆ | Room, bath and dinner average 4.68 on Rakuten Travel |
| Value for money | ★★☆☆☆ | ¥38,000–39,000 per person on a weeknight (Rakuten, dinner and breakfast) — 112% of the median of everything we compared |
| Easy to stay | ★★★★★ | Check-out 11:00; pick-up from Kawazu station; three minutes on foot from the Kawazu cherry avenue; rooms and detached cottages with their own open-air bath; voltage transformers and baby cots to borrow; 16 rooms. |
| Trust | ★★★★★ | 4.76 across 368 reviews (Rakuten Travel 368) |
| Only here | ★★★★☆ | Three minutes’ walk from the Kawazu cherry avenue, with a Rakuten dinner score of 4.79. |
Know before you book
- This guide covers Rakuten Travel’s Higashi-Izu and Kawazu area: Atagawa, Inatori, Hokkawa, Okawa, Imaihama and Kawazu. Ito and Izu-Kogen are further north on the same line and are a separate area, so they are not included here.
- Every town here has its own station on the Izu Kyuko line, which runs down the coast from Ito to Shimoda. The Odoriko limited express from Tokyo runs straight through, so you can reach any of these stations without changing trains.
- Ryokan dinners are served at a set time, usually around six in the evening. Several of these inns will not serve dinner if you arrive late, and one will not take a booking that arrives after 18:00. Plan your train around your check-in.
- A kashikiri bath is a private bath you lock for your own party, usually for a set time. It is the easy way to try onsen if you would rather not bathe in front of strangers. You still wash at the taps before you get in, and you bathe without a swimsuit.
- Kawazu is famous for its early cherry trees, the Kawazu-zakura, which flower in February, weeks before the rest of Japan. Rooms near the river go quickly in that season.
- Most onsen inns charge a small bathing tax of a few hundred yen per adult, paid at the hotel and separate from your room rate. Prices here are per person for two sharing, with dinner and breakfast.
How we chose: theme, conditions, scoring
How we chose
- Candidates: every property in Higashi-Izu and Kawazu listed on Rakuten Travel — 99
- Passed the review filter (counts and averages on Rakuten Travel, the one site that lists every property in the area): 54
- Met every condition below: 11
- Kept: five, each the best at something different
Where the facts come from
- Facts: Rakuten Travel property information (in some articles, each hotel’s own site too)
- Prices: Rakuten Travel live availability, Wednesdays and Saturdays over eight weeks
- Reviews: the count and average on Rakuten Travel, as given in each hotel’s Trust row. Agoda’s reviews are shown under each hotel name for reference only and do not count towards the score
Conditions (all of them, not most of them)
- In Rakuten Travel’s Higashi-Izu and Kawazu area, with a hot spring
- At least 50 reviews on Rakuten Travel, averaging 4.0 or better
- The cheapest rate falls between ¥10,000 and ¥40,000 per person per night
- An open-air bath in the room, or a private bath you can book for your own party
Scoring
Five criteria, one to five stars each, weighted to one hundred points. Every star says where the number came from.
- Quality20 pts
- The average of the scores Rakuten Travel publishes for the room, the bath and the food.
- Value for money25 pts
- The cheapest rate with dinner and breakfast against the median of the hotels we compared.
- Easy to stay30 pts
- Minutes from the station or a free shuttle, meals in the room, a bath of your own, and check-out time.
- Trust20 pts
- Review counts and averages published by Rakuten Travel.
- Only here5 pts
- What this ryokan has that the other ten do not.
What we dropped
| Property | Verdict | Why |
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| Miharuya, Atagawa | Runner-up (80/100) | Scored 80, level with Gyokuhokan, and on a weeknight it is among the cheapest of the eight. But its room, bath and dinner scores average 4.38, which earns two stars on quality, and Gyokuhokan’s 4.76 across 368 reviews outweighs its 4.42. |
| Fugetsu Muhen, Okawa | Runner-up (78/100) | Scored 78. A sea-view bath in every room and the biggest review count in the area, but its 4.21 average is the lowest of the eight, which costs it on trust and quality. |
| Isaribi, Izu-Okawa | Runner-up (73/100) | Scored 73. It has the best English in the group, but its 4.39 average earns two stars on trust, and at the median price it gives no edge on value. |
| Kappo no Yado Daikanso | Close, but no | 4.92 across 147 reviews, one minute from Katase-Shirata station, and an owner-chef who trained at a three-star Kyoto restaurant. But Rakuten’s data does not show an open-air bath in the rooms or a private bath to book, so we could not confirm the bath condition. |
| Kiri no Kaori Sakura, Imaihama Onsen | Close, but no | A perfect 5.0 and a sea-view open-air bath in every room, so it meets every condition. But that rests on only 55 reviews, and Rakuten publishes no room, bath or service scores for it yet. |
| Izu Retreat Atagawa Suiko | Outside the theme | 4.73 across 130 reviews, but the cheapest rate is above our ¥40,000 limit. |
| Inatori Ginsuiso | Outside the theme | 4.48 across 3,557 reviews, but Rakuten’s data does not show an open-air bath in the rooms or a private bath, so we could not confirm the bath condition. |
| 45 properties | Below the floor | Fewer than 50 reviews, or an average below 4.0. |
Questions visitors ask
Which is easiest to reach by train?
Shiogumo is three minutes on foot from Kawazu station. Imaiso is three minutes from Imaihama-Kaigan, with a free shuttle from Kawazu that needs no booking. Hana no Kaze collects you from Imaihama-Kaigan between 15:00 and 17:30. All of these stations are on the Izu Kyuko line, and the Odoriko express from Tokyo runs straight through.
I’d rather not bathe with strangers, or I have a tattoo. Will that work?
Every ryokan here has a bath you can use without other guests. At Hana no Kaze and Shiogumo it is in every room. Yuhana Mankai has six private baths, and Imaiso has a private bath for ¥1,200 per 45 minutes if your plan does not include it. At Gyokuhokan, only certain room types have their own bath. None of them publish a tattoo policy for their communal baths, so ask before you book if you plan to use those.
Where should I stay for the Kawazu cherry blossoms?
Gyokuhokan, three minutes’ walk from the avenue of Kawazu cherry trees. Shiogumo is three minutes from Kawazu station, and Imaiso is a short shuttle ride away. The trees flower in February, well before cherry season elsewhere in Japan, and rooms nearby fill early.
Will anyone speak English, and can I pay by card?
Isaribi, one of our runner-ups, is the only one whose listing says a few staff can handle everyday matters in English. Gyokuhokan and Yuhana Mankai say a few staff understand a little English, and Yuhana Mankai adds that most staff speak Chinese close to natively. All eight list cards as accepted, but Yuhana Mankai has some plans that cannot be paid by card, and Hana no Kaze says some card types may not work. A translation app covers most of check-in.
What time should I arrive?
Earlier than you might think. Shiogumo will not take a booking that arrives after 18:00. Yuhana Mankai’s dinner plans close check-in at 17:00. Hana no Kaze serves dinner at 18:00 and wants a call if you will be later than 17:00. Ryokan dinners are cooked for a set time, and a late arrival can mean no dinner.
How much do these cost, and when were prices checked?
We searched Rakuten Travel availability on 18 October 2026 for Wednesdays and Saturdays between 28 October and 19 December 2026, taking the cheapest plan with dinner and breakfast for two and showing it per person, tax included. Saturdays run from about ¥24,000 per person at Yuhana Mankai to ¥40,000 and up at Imaiso and Gyokuhokan. Prices change daily. The link on each ryokan shows what it costs today.
Which one would you book?
Hana no Kaze. It scored 89, the highest of the eight: four rooms, each with its own onsen bath, adults only, and 4.88 on Rakuten. If the cost matters more, Yuhana Mankai is about ¥24,000 to ¥28,000 per person on a Saturday and has six private baths.
Changes
- 2026-10-29 First published. Scored from 99 candidates.