Cape Irozaki: Where Rugged Beauty Meets the Pacific
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.
A brief summary to Cape Irozaki
- Irozaki, Minamiizu, Irozaki, Kamo District, Shizuoka, 415-0156, JP
- +81558-62-1111
- Visit website
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking on the paved and rocky paths around the cape.
- Bring a jacket, as the wind can be strong near the cliff edges.
- Check the weather in advance, as the sightseeing cruises may be canceled due to rough seas.
- Visit Yusuga Park nearby for even more impressive views of the coastline.
Getting There
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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.
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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.
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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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