Izu Katsura no Izumi Onsen

Beautiful Ryokan in a slightly out of the way onsen district. Amenities are traditional but well kept or recently renovated. Makes for an enjoyable getaway removed from bustling touristy areas. You can reserve daily private use onsen slots with your family or fellow travelers. Food selections in the area are limited but good. (Sushi, soba, gyoza and more within walking distance. Close access to the Izu Panorama park which is a great way to spend a half day. I would recommend this place as part of a relaxing getaway more so than a tourist destination, but well worth it. Limited number of guest rooms so the onsen baths are not too busy and are well maintained with beautiful wood and stone designs. The outdoor bathing is wonderful in winter. Breakfast is a set meal in the morning but served in private rooms on the first floor with a nice ambiance, grilled fish of some type is always the main dish with plenty of variety around it.

I personally don't enjoy fish and got that for breakfast so we told them we will not be eating breakfast the next day. The staff was very nice and kind and actually gave us some fruits as our breakfast instead. Very considerate, hospitality was amazing!

The owners made me feel at home for a weekend break in the countryside ( the big surprise for me was that they speak very good English👌😀) . I was able to reserve the baths for a private session and fully enjoyed the traditional room and breakfast. The region is worth visiting more than I could do on my stay , but this Ryokan is a good base.

we can book a private slot for the onsen.

the room bathroom is very cold.

Onsen baths, both indoor and outdoor were lovely; clean, comfortable room; friendly staff. Good traditional Japanese breakfast.

Limited dining options in the area, so plan ahead if not eating dinner in the hotel.

Very quiet, helpful stuff, plenty of restaurants nearby

Not much to do around the hotel area

The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. I knew no Japanese but had no issues during my stay. The onsen was incredibly relaxing and the amenities exceeded my expectations. I came to Japan looking for a traditional and relaxing onsen experience in a quieter part of Japan at a reasonable price and this checked all those boxes. I would definitely recommend to any traveler coming to Japan for a similar experience.

It is a little out of the way to get to, but I think that’s part of the appeal.