I Looked Into Village Izukogen

This blog has mostly been about campsites and day-use hot springs, but every now and then I also research destinations that lean more toward the "hocance" side of things — as in, "today I'll skip the tent and just relax at a resort hotel."

This time, the place that caught my eye was Village Izukogen, a resort hotel in the Sumitomo Realty & Development Villa Fontaine group. I came across information saying every room has an ocean view and suite-style layout, and that there's apparently a dedicated building where you can stay with your dog. As someone who's very much the indoor type, that piqued my interest a bit, so I decided to look into it.

What Kind of Place Is Village Izukogen?

It's a resort hotel located in the Izukogen area of Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and it's apparently part of the Sumitomo Realty & Development Villa Fontaine group. All 19 room types are said to be "ocean view and suite-style," with the living room, dining area, and kitchen laid out as separate spaces. Room sizes range fairly widely, from 78 square meters for the Standard Suite up to 145 square meters for the Premier Suite, and many rooms apparently come with what's called a "Vista Bath" — a bath with a view. All rooms are non-smoking, apparently, so that's worth knowing ahead of time.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM, with early check-in and late check-out available in one-hour increments for 3,300 yen (tax included) per room, apparently. Bookings can be made through the official website's reservation system or by phone, it seems. As for room rates, I couldn't find a clear price chart on the official site, so I wasn't able to confirm exact figures. Meals at the restaurant appear to be charged separately from the room rate, and on top of that, a bathing tax of 300 yen per night is apparently required (children of elementary school age or younger are said to be exempt).

Komorin

Having a kitchen in every single room feels like a huge plus for an indoor type like me. A layout where you can basically stay self-contained within the room itself really suits my personality.

The "Doggy's" Building Where You Can Stay With Your Dog Caught My Attention

Of the three buildings on the property, one is apparently entirely dedicated to guests staying with dogs, under what seems to be called the "Doggy's" series. The floors are cushioned flooring, and the walls and ceilings reportedly have odor-eliminating features. Up to two dogs — anywhere from small to large breeds — can apparently stay per room (proof of rabies vaccination and a combination vaccine covering five or more diseases is required). There's also apparently an artificial turf dog run that was renewed in February 2024, so this could be a solid option as a hocance destination for people traveling with their dogs.

That said, dogs apparently aren't allowed in shared spaces like the lobby, restaurant, or elevators, and bathing in the large communal bath or in-room baths with your dog isn't permitted either, so that's worth keeping in mind.

The Hot Spring and Indoor Heated Pool Seem Great for the Homebody Type Too

The hotel apparently has an on-site hot spring called "Sen Tenku no Yu Izukogen," using its own source spring (referred to as Tsushima No. 40) and classified as a mildly alkaline simple hot spring. The outdoor bath is said to be a source-fed, non-circulating bath, while the indoor bath uses a heated, filtered circulation system, and there's also apparently a sauna and cold plunge bath. Operating hours are reportedly 1:30 PM to 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM. I wasn't able to confirm from the official site whether private baths are available or whether day-use bathing (for non-overnight guests) is possible.

Guests staying overnight can also apparently use the indoor heated pool for free. The water temperature is kept at around 31°C and the room temperature at around 28°C, apparently, with a general pool as well as a kids' pool and a jet bath (jacuzzi) also available. Having a pool where you can enjoy yourself regardless of the weather seems like a great fit for a more homebody-style hocance trip.

Checking Out the Restaurant and In-House Activities

The restaurant, called "IZUMI," apparently offers a buffet with more than 50 dishes for both breakfast and dinner, including a "Live Kitchen" where steak and tempura are prepared fresh on the spot. Dinner is priced at 6,800 yen and breakfast at 2,800 yen per adult, apparently (both said to be tax included).

Inside the hotel, there's a table tennis corner and a billiards corner available for free use, along with a tennis court, karaoke rooms, and an interactive attraction called "Cyber Stadium" — overall, it seems like there's a good range of facilities to enjoy even outside your room. Wi-Fi is apparently free in the lobby and guest rooms, and I also saw a mention of wired LAN support, though I couldn't confirm whether it's reliably available throughout the entire Izukogen property. Parking is apparently free and doesn't require a reservation, though I couldn't find the exact number of spaces on the official site. There also appears to be a reservation-only free shuttle bus from Izukogen Station.

Checking Out Nearby Sightseeing and Food Options

The official site's "Recommended Sightseeing Spots" section introduced places like Izu Shaboten Zoo, Izu Granpal Park, the Teddy Bear Museum, the Omuroyama chairlift, and Jogasaki Coast. There was also information about pet-friendly spots nearby, such as a roadside station for dog lovers in Izukogen, which could be useful for outings if you're staying in the Doggy's building. That said, I couldn't find clear information on the distance or travel time from the hotel to any of these spots, so it would be worth checking in advance if you plan to visit.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

I checked the location of this property using Rakuten Mobile's official "My Area Network Simulation" tool, and the overall rating came back as "C."

Since this doesn't tell you whether you'll get comfortable reception indoors, anyone using Rakuten Mobile in the Izukogen area might want to factor this result into their expectations for connectivity during their stay. Since free Wi-Fi is apparently available throughout the hotel, it seems like a good idea to rely on that as needed.

Komorin

The "C" rating is a bit of a concern. Given that the rooms seem so well set up for holing up comfortably, I think it makes sense to plan on covering your connectivity needs with the hotel's Wi-Fi.

Wrapping Up

To sum it all up, my impression of Village Izukogen was that it's a resort hotel well-suited for a homebody-style hocance trip, with every room offering a suite-style layout complete with living room, dining area, and kitchen, plus a dedicated dog-friendly building, a source-fed hot spring, and an indoor heated pool. I wasn't able to find an accurate price chart on the official site, so it seems worth double-checking rates carefully when making a reservation.

As for Rakuten Mobile signal, the result came back as a "C" rating, so if you're considering a stay in the Izukogen area and connectivity is a concern, it might be a good idea to check ahead of time using Rakuten Mobile's official tool.

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