Discover Izu
An easy stop between Tokyo and Kyoto, yet a world away
This website helps you:
Learn about Izu
In-depth articles on places, stories, traditions, and seasonal highlights.
Explore Izu with a local
Private tours designed around you: nature, history, culture, and slow travel.
Plan your visit
Practical resources on accommodations, transportation, and travel planning.
Explore Izu with Jimmy's Izu Tours: thoughtful, private small-scale tours with a native English speaking guide who lives here.
What People Say About Our Tours - Testimonials
I booked a tour [Jogasaki Coast] with Jimmy and was beyond blown away. Jimmy knows a lot about the region, but also about flora and fauna, about cultural events – and knows the best photo spots. I would do the hike (which is really suitable for everyone!) again at any time and hope to come back to Izu one day. Thank you Jimmy!
I did a tour of Ike village, I loved seeing the local temple and hearing the story of Aka Ushi (red cow)! We also learned the history of the village and delved into Japanese culture too. The tour was a nice pace and it was easy to make our way around the area. Jimmy’s knowledge of the village and Japanese folklore is very impressive. The residents of the village are extremely kind and the surrounding nature provided plenty of photo opportunities. Lovely weather too!
