RENT & RIDE JAPANEast Coast of Izu Peninsula (Atagawa & Inatori)
East Izu Onsen Coast Ride: Atagawa & Inatori
A one-day ride south along Route 135 linking the Atagawa and Inatori hot-spring towns with sweeping Pacific views, featuring Inatori kinme (splendid alfonsino) and the golden pampas grass of Hosono Highland in autumn.
- DISTANCE
- 300 km
- DURATION
- 10 h
- LEVEL
- Intermediate
Starting from TASHILOG GARAGE in Hachioji, this onsen-themed day trip heads south down the eastern coast of the Izu Peninsula. You'll cruise the seaside curves of National Route 135, linking the steamy hot-spring port towns of Atagawa and Inatori. On a clear autumn day, the horizon of Sagami Bay and the Izu Islands come into sharp view.
Highlights
- Route 135 coastal winding road: the classic seaside route connecting East Izu's hot-spring towns.
- Atagawa Onsen steam: rising columns of onsen steam and footbaths set a relaxed spa-town mood.
- Inatori kinme lunch: savor the branded splendid alfonsino "Inatori Kinme" at a long-established restaurant right by the fishing port.
- Inatori Hosono Highland: in autumn, golden pampas grass stretches all the way to the sea in East Izu's finest panorama.
Tips
Route 135 can get congested during peak seasons, so an early start is recommended. The forest road up to the highland narrows in places, so ride with plenty of margin.
- 1START
Tashilog Garage
Start point in Hachioji. Depart early via the Ken-O Expressway toward Odawara.
TIPSFuel up and check tire pressure before departure. An early start helps avoid Route 135 congestion in peak season.
- 2SPOT~60 min
Atagawa Banana Wani-en (Banana & Crocodile Garden)
A unique zoo and botanical garden powered by Atagawa's abundant geothermal heat, showing crocodiles, manatees, and tropical plants.
TIPSSplit into a main garden and an annex connected by a free shuttle bus; a one-minute walk from Izu-Atagawa Station. The fruit parlor's freshly picked bananas and papayas are a specialty.
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Photo: Motokoka / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 - 3ONSEN~20 min
Atagawa Onsen Yunohana Park (Footbath)
A spot in the heart of Atagawa Onsen where hot-spring steam rises; enjoy East Izu's spa-town mood at the footbath.
TIPSA footbath you can drop by even in riding gear. The columns of onsen steam rising over the town are quintessential East Izu.
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Image - 4FOOD~70 min
Amimoto Ryori Tokuzomaru Honten
A long-established fishermen's restaurant right in front of Inatori fishing port, ideal for a lunch of the branded splendid alfonsino "Inatori Kinme."
TIPSSignature dishes include simmered kinme and kinme shabu-shabu. The second-floor dining room overlooks Inatori Bay. Parking has space for about 10 motorcycles. Hours vary by day, so confirm in advance. A free footbath is also on site.
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Image - 5VIEW~50 min
Inatori Hosono Highland
Turn inland from the Route 135 sign to reach East Izu's finest panoramic highland, overlooking Sagami Bay and the Izu Islands.
TIPSA vast highland of about 125 hectares (roughly 26 Tokyo Domes). From October to November the pampas grass turns golden. About 15 minutes by vehicle from Inatori Onsen on Route 135, with free parking near the top. The forest road narrows in places, so ride carefully.
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Photo: Douglas Paul Perkins / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0 - 6ONSEN~30 min
Michi-no-Eki Ito Marine Town (Rest & Footbath)
A seaside roadside station for a break on the way home, with a footbath and sea views before heading north.
TIPSRight on Route 135 with ample parking, handy for a break, fuel, and souvenirs. A sea-view footbath makes it perfect to refresh before the ride home.
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Image - 7GOAL
Tashilog Garage
Return to Hachioji. Watch for evening congestion on Route 135 around Atami on the way back.