Ito Station

About This Station

Ito Station is the gateway to the Izu Peninsula's hot spring coast and one of the more accessible onsen resort towns for Tokyo-based investors. JR Ito Line connects directly to Atami in 20 minutes where you transfer to the Tokaido Shinkansen, putting Tokyo about 90 minutes away. The Izukyu Railway continues south to Shimoda and the wider Izu coastline. Ito has a well-established hot spring tourism industry, a pleasant harbour, and regular weekend visitors from the capital. Property prices reflect the resort market — houses range from under 2M yen for fixer-uppers to 10M yen or more for renovated properties with ocean views. The short-term rental angle is genuine; Izu is popular enough with domestic tourists to sustain vacation rental demand, particularly during summer and holidays. Long-term rental demand is weaker — Ito's population is declining and the year-round economy is modest. Check onsen source rights carefully on any property — some come with expensive monthly hot spring maintenance fees or rights nearing expiry.