Cape Irozaki
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan
- Category
- Viewpoint
- Duration
- 1-1.5 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 00:00-24:00 · The cape, paths and shrines are free at all hours; the lighthouse interior is closed; sightseeing boats run to schedule and stop in rough seas
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free cape, Ishimuro Shrine and viewpoints · Sightseeing cruises and parking cost extra
- Address
- Irozaki, Minamiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka 415-0156, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6025, 138.8453
Introduction
Cape Irozaki is the southernmost point of the Izu Peninsula, pushing out between the Sagami and Enshu seas. Cliffs rise more than a hundred metres above the water, and dark volcanic rock, deep blue sea and evergreen hillside make a stark contrast; on clear days the Izu Islands are visible, and the view was chosen as one of Japan's Hundred Landscapes. A white lighthouse stands at the tip: designed by a British engineer in 1871, originally a nine-metre timber tower and later rebuilt in concrete, it still guides shipping. An easy ten-minute uphill path from the car park reaches it, then a steep stair drops to Ishimuro Shrine, pressed against the cliff. Its sanctuary is said to be built from the mast of a thousand-koku ship, and it honours a deity of safe voyages as well as matchmaking; a small Kumano Shrine sits further out on the headland. The full loop takes a little over an hour. The alternative is a sightseeing boat, which looks up at the cliffs and sea caves from below. The cape belongs to Minamiizu in Shizuoka, about fifty minutes by bus from Izukyu-Shimoda, not central Ito.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 00:00-24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 00:00-24:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00-24:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00-24:00 |
| Friday | 00:00-24:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00-24:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00-24:00 |
The cape, paths and shrines are free at all hours; the lighthouse interior is closed; sightseeing boats run to schedule and stop in rough seas
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free cape, Ishimuro Shrine and viewpoints |
|---|
Sightseeing cruises and parking cost extra
Transportation
Tokai bus 50 min from Izukyu-Shimoda to Irozaki Port
Paid parking at Irozaki Marine Park
Boats show the cliffs and sea caves from below
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Cape Irozaki?
Monday: 00:00-24:00; Tuesday: 00:00-24:00; Wednesday: 00:00-24:00; Thursday: 00:00-24:00; Friday: 00:00-24:00; Saturday: 00:00-24:00; Sunday: 00:00-24:00; The cape, paths and shrines are free at all hours; the lighthouse interior is closed; sightseeing boats run to schedule and stop in rough seas
How much is the admission for Cape Irozaki?
Free Admission: Free cape, Ishimuro Shrine and viewpoints; Sightseeing cruises and parking cost extra
How long should I spend at Cape Irozaki?
A typical visit takes 1-1.5 hours.
How do I get to Cape Irozaki?
Bus: Tokai bus 50 min from Izukyu-Shimoda to Irozaki Port; Driving/Parking: Paid parking at Irozaki Marine Park
