Izusan Shrine (solo trip)

The upside parking was available to visite the izusan shrine. On 12/21/2025,have visited again.

One of those places where the history of Japan, deep spiritual experience and breathing taking views are packed in one place. A must see spot for anyone visiting onsen in Atami, Shizuoka prefecture, but it's also very close to other onsen resorts e.g. Yugawara or Hakone.

One of the most beautiful shrines I’ve been to. The grounds of this shrine were spectacular, with incredible views over the coast, a large koi pond, beautiful trees including cherry blossom trees and benches to sit and enjoy the view. There are over 150 stairs you’ll need to climb to reach the top but it’s definitely worth it. The shrine shop sells ema and omamori and there’s also a small area you...

After a long climb up many stairs, you reach the inner sanctuary - which provides some beautiful views of Atami, but to reach the main shrine you must continue along a trail up the mountain for an hour or so - which we didn't do, but hope to on a future visit. So for a complete visit, make sure you have at least a couple hours in your schedule, wear comfortable shoes, and be ready for some cardio!

The view from the top is beautiful! We went on New Year’s Day around 10am and there weren’t too many people. An hour later though, it got crowded really quickly. Still, definitely worth going if you’re in the area!