Getting There
From Tokyo Station it's approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to Ito Station aboard the JR Odoriko (¥3,820/$36); or 1 hour and 20 minutes aboard the Super View Odoriko JR (¥4,390/$42), with five daily runs. Otherwise, a slower local line takes approximately 2 1/2 hours and costs ¥2,210 ($21) one-way. From Atami, the trip costs ¥320 ($3.05) and takes almost a half-hour aboard the JR Ito Local Line.
Visitor Information
The Ito Tourist Information Office (tel. 0557/37-6105) has two locations: across the street from the train station's exit (open daily 9am-5pm) and in Marine Town on the waterfront (open daily 10am-5:30pm).
Getting Around
The Ito Local Line travels south from Ito Station to Jogasaki, the site of Izu's famous Jogasaki Coast. However, since most museums are located inland from Jogasaki, it's best to rent a car (avoid weekends and peak season). There are many agencies around Ito Station, including Toyota Rental Car (tel. 0557/37-0100), JR Eki Rent-A-Car (tel. 0557/37-2866), and Avis (tel. 0557/36-1150). Otherwise, a bus departing Ito Station for Shaboten Koen makes stops at both the Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art and the Izu Glass & Craft Museum. A Free Pass for ¥1,300 ($12) allows unlimited 1-day travel by bus.
