Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel

About 30 years ago, when it was still Imaihama Tokyu Resort, we spent several summers here as a group of eight across three generations, including young children. We played at the beach and in the hotel pool, enjoyed the large public bath, and the kids had a great time in our maisonette room—wonderful memories we will never forget. This time, for the first time in nine years, my husband and I stayed here together. The weather was perfectly clear and the ocean view was stunning. The bright atmosphere felt just as it used to, and we enjoyed delicious meals and the open-air bath while spending a relaxing time here.

It was very helpful that the hotel is just a short walk from Imaihama-Kaigan Station. If you’re coming by the Odoriko limited express, there are also shuttle buses from Kawazu Station about twice an hour, which seems convenient during the Kawazu Cherry Blossom season as well. At check-in, the front desk recommended switching to an upper floor, and I’m glad I did—the view stretched far into the distance and felt even better than expected. It’s also easy to take a walk along the beach in the evening or morning since it’s right outside the building, and I really enjoyed the refreshing feel of staying at a seaside hotel. Dinner was kaiseki and breakfast was a buffet; both were delicious, and the staff were kind and efficient. Perhaps because pool season was over, most guests were adults, so it stayed quiet throughout my visit—very relaxing. I’d love to stay again.