We ended up visiting as we added a trip to the Izu Peninsula to our Tokyo trip with the kids. We hadn't originally planned on making dolls, but luckily, two spots became available for cancellation, allowing us to book. It was a bit of a shame that the walk from Izu Kogen Station wasn't great—it's a 10-minute walk without sidewalks—but I really enjoyed the productive hour-long class. Even though we couldn't communicate verbally, the instructor showed us the manual and explained everything in detail, making it easy for us to build the dolls.
There were quite a few animals to see, and the most enjoyable part was being able to interact with capybaras. However, the zoo wasn't very clean, and it was easy to step in animal feces on the floor. But overall, it was a good experience.
This time, I took advantage of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday to bring 11 members of my family, including a 95-year-old elder, on a day trip to Mount Omuro in Izu. Our driver and guide, Brother Ma, led us, and although he was alone, he was incredibly responsible in hosting us and introducing each attraction. Although the weather wasn't great that day, Mount Omuro had its own unique charm. The barbecue lunch at the resort added to the festive atmosphere, the scenery along the Kinosaki Coast suspension bridge was beautiful, and we enjoyed a relaxing foot bath in the bamboo grove and red bridge near the Shuzenji historical site shrine. The elders were very happy! 🥳
It's much cheaper than buying individual tickets, and it's enough to cover all the nearby attractions, which is very convenient.
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Best time to visit Izu Kogen
Data source:Meteostat Last updated:2025-09
Weather in Izu Kogen throughout the year
Spring (March–May): Average 11.6–18.5°C, mild and comfortable climate, but with more rainfall and occasional overcast days. Common activities: spring outings, flower viewing, hot spring bathing. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): Average 22.3–27.5°C, hot and humid, with relatively high rainfall and occasional typhoons. Common activities: beach activities, mountain hiking, visiting summer resorts. Recommended clothing: light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
Autumn (September–November): Average 19.3–15.3°C, pleasant and cool climate, with gradually decreasing rainfall. Common activities: autumn leaves viewing, hot spring bathing, enjoying autumn cuisine. Recommended clothing: light jacket, long-sleeved shirt or sweater.
Winter (December–February): Average 9.7–7.5°C, cold and dry, with little rainfall. Common activities: hot spring bathing, skiing (requires traveling to higher altitudes), appreciating winter landscapes. Recommended clothing: warm coat, sweater, scarf, gloves, hat.
Weather in Izu Kogen
Annual average temperature: approx. 17°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 2026 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: June
Izu Kogen weather by month
Month
Temperature (°C)
Rainfall (mm)
January
7.5°C
33.8
February
7.8°C
97.1
March
11.6°C
185.2
April
15.8°C
222.5
May
18.5°C
226.3
June
22.3°C
334.1
July
27.2°C
166.4
August
27.5°C
228.2
September
25.4°C
237.3
October
19.3°C
144.8
November
15.3°C
117.5
December
9.7°C
33.7
7-day weather forecast for Izu Kogen
11/4
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
14.8°C/12.1°C
11/5
Thursday
Light drizzle
17.6°C/13°C
11/6
Friday
Sunny
21.7°C/9.9°C
11/7
Saturday
Sunny
17.2°C/7.8°C
11/8
Sunday
Overcast
14.9°C/8.2°C
11/9
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
12.7°C/8.8°C
11/10
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
11.9°C/9.6°C
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