Cape Irozaki Travel Guide

Free Guide: Explore the dramatic cliffs, historic lighthouse, and serene shrines at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula, where the Pacific Ocean unfolds before you.

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Cape Irozaki

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Explore the dramatic cliffs, historic lighthouse, and serene shrines at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula, where the Pacific Ocean unfolds before you.

Cape Irozaki, the southernmost point of the Izu Peninsula, offers stunning panoramic ocean views, a historic lighthouse, and the serene Iro Shrine built into the rocks. With rugged cliffs shaped by millennia of Pacific waves, it's a place to appreciate Japan's coastal beauty.

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Irozaki, Minamiizu, Kamo District, Shizuoka 415-0156
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Getting there

Public Transport

From Izukyu-Shimoda Station, take the Tokai Bus bound for Irozaki Ocean Park. The bus ride takes approximately 45 minutes and costs 1190 yen one way. Get off at the final stop, Irozaki Ocean Park. From there, it's a short walk to the lighthouse and cape.

Driving

Drive to Irozaki Ocean Park, which provides parking and easy access to the cape. Parking costs 500 yen. From the parking lot, it's a 10-minute walk to the lighthouse and shrine.

Sightseeing Cruise

Consider taking a sightseeing cruise from Irozaki Port for a unique perspective of the cape's cliffs and coastline. Cruises last approximately 25 minutes and cost 1600 yen for adults and 800 yen for children. The boarding point is about 400 meters from Irozaki Ocean Park.

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Overview

Cape Irozaki marks the end of the Izu Peninsula, jutting dramatically into the Pacific Ocean. This rugged cape features steep cliffs formed by ancient underwater volcanic activity and constant wave erosion.Dominating the landscape is the Irozaki Lighthouse, a white sentinel that has guided ships since 1871. While the current structure was rebuilt after storm damage in 1932, it remains a symbol of the cape and one of Japan's most admired lighthouses.Nestled amongst the rocks at the cape's tip is Iro Shrine. With foundations dating back to 701 AD, and rebuilt in 1903, this Shinto shrine offers stunning views and a sense of tranquility. The shrine is said to have been built by Kokichi, a fisherman, and Oshizue, the daughter of a lord, who communicated with each other by lighting fires. Nearby, Kumano Shrine is known for its association with marriage. It's said that a mirror within the shrine reflects the spirit of the gods.Visitors can also take sightseeing cruises from Irozaki Port to admire the cape's cliffs and the crystal-clear waters of nearby Hirizo Beach. Irozaki Ocean Park, near the cape, provides amenities such as parking, a visitor center, and dining options.

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