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Sightseeing Spots in Shuzenji

Visit an ancient temple linked to Kobo Daishi and the symbol of the hot spring town

Shuzenji Onsen stretches along the Katsura River. Shuzenji Temple, said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi, and Dokko-no-Yu, where his legend lives on, are just a short walk apart, so you can enjoy them at a relaxed pace in half a day.

TOP 5 SPOTS

Top 5 Sightseeing Spots in Shuzenji

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Shuzenji Temple

修禅寺

An ancient temple said to have been founded in 807 by Kobo Daishi (Kukai).

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Bamboo Forest Path (Chikurin-no-Komichi)

竹林の小径

A walking path along the Katsura River, lined on both sides by beautiful bamboo groves.

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Dokko-no-Yu

独鈷の湯

The symbol of Shuzenji Onsen and said to be its birthplace: legend says Kobo Daishi struck a rock with his "dokko" ritual tool and hot water gushed out.

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Shuzenji Niji-no-Sato

修善寺 虹の郷

A vast park the size of 10 Tokyo Domes, with gardens where flowers bloom in every season.

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Hie Shrine

日枝神社

A shrine right next to Shuzenji Temple. It is said to be where Minamoto no Noriyori was confined and took his own life, and a sign marks the site.

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RESTAURANT

Restaurants in Shuzenji

Izucchi, the otter mascot of Izu

IzucchiHungry in Shuzenji? Try these places!

Soba

Zenputei Nanaban

Japanese: 禅風亭なゝ番

  • Founded in 1953. The signature dish is "Zendera Soba".
  • Fresh wasabi from local farms is served whole with the leaves, so you can grate it yourself.
Address静岡県伊豆市修善寺761-1-3
Phone0558-72-0007
Opening hours10:00–around 14:30
ClosedWed and Thu (subject to change)

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Soba (food stall)

Juwari Soba Sakuda

Japanese: 十割そば さくだ

  • A soba stall near the Bamboo Forest Path.
  • Famous for the chef's set (600 yen) of salt soba, tempura soba and soba broth. Pets welcome.
Address静岡県伊豆市修善寺3458-22
Phone090-1479-3758
Opening hours10:45–15:00 (until sold out)
ClosedWed and Thu

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Soba

Dokko Soba Oto

Japanese: 独鈷そば 大戸

  • A handmade soba restaurant using spring water.
  • Zaru soba comes with a whole fresh Amagi wasabi root.
Address静岡県伊豆市修善寺765-6
Opening hours11:00〜15:00
ClosedTuesday

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CAFE

Cafes in Shuzenji

Izucchi, the otter mascot of Izu

IzucchiTired from walking? Take a break at a cafe.

Cafe and lunch

hono hono cafe

  • A warm wooden interior. Large windows show Shuzenji's seasonal scenery.
  • Omelette rice and lunch plates are popular.
Address静岡県伊豆市修善寺882-9
Opening hours11:00〜16:00
ClosedTue and 3rd Wed

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Japanese sweets

Manju Sohonzan Genraku Shuzenji Main Store

Japanese: 饅頭総本山 源楽 修善寺本店

  • A manju shop selected as one of Tabelog's "100 Best" Japanese sweets shops.
  • The sesame manju and brown sugar manju are popular and perfect for snacking as you walk around the hot spring town.
Address静岡県伊豆市修善寺967
Phone0558-73-2224
Opening hours9:30–16:30 (until sold out)
ClosedOpen daily

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Western sweets and cakes

Petit Raisin

Japanese: プティ・レザン

  • A patisserie with about 15–18 seasonal cakes and about 15 kinds of baked sweets.
  • A bright interior based on white.
Address静岡県伊豆市柏久保1340
Opening hours10:00〜19:00
Business infoPlease check the latest information before visiting

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MODEL COURSE

Recommended Model Course

Izucchi, the otter mascot of Izu

IzucchiTo get around Shuzenji, I recommend this order!

Approx. time: About 6.5 hours (on foot + bus)

Tips for this route

  • The four spots in the hot spring town are all within walking distance. Take the bus to Niji-no-Sato.
  • Juwari Soba Sakuda is closed on Wed and Thu; Niji-no-Sato is irregularly closed on Tuesdays.
  1. STARTShuzenji StationAbout 8 min by Tokai Bus bound for "Shuzenji Onsen"; get off at the last stop
  2. Dokko-no-YuSightseeing: about 15 min
  3. About 3 min on foot
  4. Shuzenji TempleVisit: about 30 min
  5. A short walk (right next door)
  6. Hie ShrineVisit: about 15 min
  7. About 5 min on foot
  8. Bamboo Forest Path (Chikurin-no-Komichi)Walk: about 20 min
  9. A short walk
  10. LUNCHJuwari Soba SakudaLunch: about 40 min
  11. About 5 min on foot
  12. CAFEManju Sohonzan Genraku Shuzenji Main StoreSnacks and souvenirs: about 20 min
  13. About 10 min by Tokai Bus bound for Niji-no-Sato from the Shuzenji Onsen bus stop (approx.)
  14. Shuzenji Niji-no-SatoPark stroll and Romney Railway: about 2.5 hours
  15. Tokai Bus to Shuzenji Station: about 16 min
  16. GOALShuzenji Station

*Travel and visit times are estimates. Some bus routes run infrequently, so please check the timetable in advance.

Addresses are shown in Japanese so you can show them to taxi drivers or enter them into a map app.

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