Izu is in Shizuoka prefecture, a quiet and rather understated travel destination mainly frequented by locals. Shizuoka is reputed for its verdant tea fields, luxurious Shizuoka crown melon and fresh wasabi.
We decided to rent a car for our 3D2N trip to Izu Atagawa after calculating the cost of train tickets and factoring in the number transfers. We were very glad we did that because we were able to explore so much more in a short amount of time due to the convenience of having our own transport. Otherwise, you will be restricted public bus schedules.
Ryokan: Bousui ryokan
Bousui is a ryokan that boasts sea view and the view from the lobby at level 8 is really impressive. However, since the rooms are at lower levels, do manage your expectations before entering your room.
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| View from Lobby |
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| Room at level 3 |
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| Welcome refreshment |
The service was impeccable with staff speaking fluent English and Mandarin so it’s very convenient for foreign visitors. The meals were amazing and throughout our stay, we were stuffed with good food and free services such as bottled deep sea water, Japanese desserts, fruits, sweets etc.
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| Complimentary deep sea water |
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| 時の音 Toki no ne relaxing area |
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| Dinner on first night: appetiser |
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| Sashimi |
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| 踊りアワビ Odori awabi, dancing abalone. I didn't know that they serve this. It's so cruel. Basically the abalone is alive and they put it on a hotplate with a cover to be grilled-steamed =( |
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| Grilled fish |
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| Amazing Izu lobster and oyster soup |
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| chopstick rests that double up as tiny vases |
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| Fruit |
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| Breakfast after first night |
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| Toasted seaweed that tastes great with miso soup |
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| Dinner on second night: More abalone, this time they cooked it first, after seeing my reaction the night before |
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| Sashimi |
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| The lady brought in an entire wasabi and grated it in front of us. I know there is an abundance of wasabi in Izu but this just blew my mind. |
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| Grilled fish |
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| Shabu shabu |
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| Tempura |
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| Very delicious rice flavoured with veggies and abalone |
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| Dessert |
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| Breakfast after second night. I cleared every dish except the udon (I prefer the rice). |
Located along the Moon Road, you should be able to see the moon very clearly in some months. You can also see sunrise every day (if it’s not cloudy) and the ryokan offers a Hinode 日の出 sunrise call if you request.
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| Sunrise from our room at about 0645 |
There are 4 private bath gazebos 波まくら Namimakura, 日のなごり Hi no nagori, 浮舟 Ukifune and Sazanami さざ波. 波まくら Namimakura and 日のなごり Hi no nagori have resting areas while 浮舟 Ukifune and Sazanami さざ波 have a sauna each. The tub at Sazanami さざ波 has jacuzzi. Our plan entitled us to 50 min of private gazebo bath per day. I had thought we will only be able to use it twice but they offered it to us on the last morning before check out too. Hence, during our 3D2N stay, we tried 3 our if the 4 private bath gazebos namely 波まくら Namimakura, 浮舟Ukifune and Sazanamiさざ波. Our favourite was 波まくらNamimakura because of it’s spacious interior with a resting area. The ones with sauna have no resting area.
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| 波まくら Namimakura |
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| 浮舟Ukifune |
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| Amenities |
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