Private Tour

Private West IZU Uncovered Car Tour and Local Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

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Discover Western Izu with a Japanese Guide!

Western Izu is a region of rich natural beauty, shaped by ancient volcanic activity. With dramatic coastlines, hot spring towns, and scenic landscapes, it promises an unforgettable journey. Explore its highlights with a knowledgeable local guide.

Planned Stops:

• Shuzenji Onsen Town & Bamboo Grove

• Dogashima Sea Cave Cruise (or Toi Gold Mine / Ryugu Sea Cave)

• Shirahama Beach with Torii Gate

• Kawazu Seven Waterfalls

• Wild Japanese Monkey Watching

• Local Seafood Lunch

This full-day tour lets you enjoy the nature, culture, and flavors of Western Izu with all five senses!

Important Notes:

• The Dogashima cruise may be canceled due to weather or sea conditions.

• Japanese monkeys live freely in nature, so sightings aren’t guaranteed. In that case, we’ll visit Toi Gold Mine or Ryugu Sea Cave.

• Depending on your pickup location and traffic, the number of stops may be reduced.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please let us know how many children under 5 years old will be joining the tour, as they will need to use a car seat.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Shuzen-ji Temple

Shuzenji Onsen Town Known as the oldest hot spring town in Izu, Shuzenji offers charming stone-paved streets, peaceful strolls through the Bamboo Grove, relaxing foot baths, and a visit to the historic Shuzenji Temple. It’s a perfect place to enjoy a slow, serene atmosphere.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Toi Kinzan

Toi Gold Mine A historic gold mine that flourished during the Edo period. You can walk through actual mine tunnels, learn about traditional gold mining techniques, see a massive gold bar on display, and even try gold panning. It’s an educational and fun experience for all ages. This site may be visited as an alternative if the Dogashima cruise is canceled due to weather conditions.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

English-speaking local guide/driver

Parking Fees

Lunch

cruise ticket

monkey bay entry fee

Toi Gold Mine

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Mini van for 1~5ppl

mini van : The vehicle seats up to 5
Pickup included

Large Van for 6~9ppl

Large van : The vehicle seats up to 9
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing tour from Sunny in the beautiful Izu region
Ellen S,,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sunny is an amazing tour guide, customizing everything to the group’s preferences. We got to see some amazing waterfalls, sea caves, scenery, and even learn some history at one of the stops. We got to eat at a local sushi restaurant at our lunch stop and also get some things from the shops along the way. Highly recommend your tour with Sunny if you’re visiting Izu, Mt. Fuji, or any of the surrounding areas. Or if you’re in Tokyo or other major cities, the Izu/Shuzenji area is definitely worth adding to your itinerary. We all had a blast and enjoyed the day thoroughly.
Sun was such an amazing...
Megan F,,Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sun was such an amazing guide. He listened to what we enjoyed and curated our experience to match. I cannot recommend this tour enough. We got a true dive into local areas we never would have seen.
Wonderful tour, highly recommend!
daniellan496,,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This day trip was lovely! Sun organized a great day to a variety of locations around Izu. We saw so many different landscapes and felt he offered a more off the beaten path experience. Throughout the day we primarily saw locals enjoying their Sunday and felt our time in Izu was rather authentic. When the cruise tour was not able to run due to the high tide, Sun did not skip a beat and offered us alternative sightseeing opportunities. Sun was an incredible driver, navigating the very windy roads of Izu with ease. His car was clean and comfortable for the day. Sun was very professional, knowledgable, and receptive to our many questions about Japan and Japanese culture. Would highly recommend exploring Izu and taking this tour with Sun's company!
Tour of Izu
Mary G,,Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The boat ride was cancelled due to wind, but other than that we saw beautiful sights and had a great time!
Great tour
990cca,,Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great your and the guide was very fun and entertaining. Took us all over izu to some great sites. We especially enjoyed the monkeys we got to feed.