JR Trains / Bullet Train
Introduction to JR Trains & Bullet Trains
The JR Tokaido Shinkansen is the most direct route, and most convenient way, to travel from Tokyo to the Izu gateway cities of Atami and Mishima.
If you travel on the Tokaido Kodama Line it is covered by the JR Rail Pass.
To buy individual tickets, the Shinkansen Online Reservation Service is the convenient way to book online.
Another alternative are the JR Limited Express Trains “Odoriko” and “Saphir Odoriko” which travel from Tokyo and Shinjuku Stations and access the main stations on Izu’s East Coast – with limited service to Mishima and Shuzenji Stations also.
If you are traveling on a budget (and don’t have a JR Rail Pass) JR also operates local lines – JR Tokaido Line and JR Ito Line – these trains take longer to get to Izu but are considerably cheaper.
TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN
The Tokaido Shinkansen gets to Atami Station from Tokyo Station in 45 minutes and it costs 4,270 yen*. Mishima Station, the stop after Atami, takes 53 minutes from Tokyo and costs 4,600 yen*
You can catch the Kodama Line from Tokyo, Shinagawa, and Shin Yokohama Stations.
The Kodama Line stops at Odawara Station which provides easy access to Hakone so it is a popular option for visitors with JR Rail Passes as they can get off and on at the different stations along the way all on one ticket.
*ordinary car, adult, one-way
JR LOCAL TRAINS – Tokaido Main Line & Ito Line
JR East operates the Tokaido Main Line from Tokyo Station to Atami – there are 21 stops along the way, it takes just under 2 hours, and costs 1,980 yen.
From Atami, the Tokaido Main Line operated by JR Central continues on – stopping at Kannami, Mishima, and Numazu Stations.
JR East also operates the Ito Line which connects Atami to Ito Station which takes 22 minutes.
ODORIKO LIMITED EXPRESS LINES – Odoriko & Saphir Odoriko
JR East operates 2 Limited Express trains from Tokyo – The Odoriko and Saphir Odoriko.
The Limited Express Odoriko connects the metropolitan area with the Izu peninsula.
The Ito route goes from Atami Station to Ito, Kawazu, and Izukyu-Shimoda stations, while the Shuzenji route goes through the Mishima and Shuzenji areas
The Saphir Odoriko began operations in March 2020 providing travelers with a luxury travel option for the Izu Peninsula with a choice of First Class, Premium First class or Private rooms.
TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN
JAPAN RAIL PASS –OFFICIAL SITE
TOKAIDO SANYO KYUSHU SHINKANSEN – ONLINE RESERVATION
JR RAILPASS – TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN LINE
JR PASS – WHAT IS THE TOKAIDO SHINKANSEN
JR EAST LOCAL TRAINS
JAPAN GUIDE – GENERAL TRAVEL INFO FOR IZU
ODORIKO & SAPHIR ODORIKO
Destinations
Ito City
Ito City is a popular destination with an array of activities and attractions for all ages.
Kannami
The Kannami area nurtures organic farming and is great for golf, hiking & cycling.
Things to do & See
Onsen
Izu Peninsula prides itself on some of the best geothermal hot springs in all of Japan.
Food & Drink
Fresh seafood, wasabi, and local produce ensure outstanding culinary experiences.
Spotlight Mishima
Spend a day wandering through Mishima City. A garden city with Mt Fuji filtered streams flowing through waterways throughout the city.