Shizuoka travel essentials!
Tokai Bus Free Pass
I'd like to introduce you to the Tokai Bus Free Pass, which can be conveniently used with a single purchase without a complicated ticketing process.
You can visit all the must-see tourist spots with this bus pass that allows unlimited use of all Tokai Bus routes that travel between the Izu Kogen and Jogasaki areas for a whole day. From the beautiful Jogasaki Coast, which is popular with locals, to the unique Izu Shaboten Park, which is home to cacti and cute capybaras, and the beautiful Ippeki Lake, which is called the eye of the Izu area, it is the perfect day to visit everything.
All Tokai Bus routes
The more you ride, the more you gain!
If you want to tour the Izu Kogen area and Jogasaki Coast in Shizuoka, pay attention here! With the Tokai Bus Izu Kogen & Jogasaki Bus Free Pass 1-Day Ticket, you can ride all Tokai Bus lines all day long with no limit on the number of times you ride them, so you can make the most of your day. If you take the bus from JR Ito Station to Izu Shaboten Park, where cute animals gather, it costs 880 yen one way, but if you buy the pass, you can go around as much as you want all day long for only about 900 yen, so it's really cost-effective, right?
In addition, various special benefits are provided to Tokai Bus Free Pass users, so please take advantage of them to complete an even more fulfilling Shizuoka trip!
Guide to nearby tourist spots
1. Jogasaki Coast : A coast with cliffs stretching for about 9km, with a 48m long and 23m high bridge installed! (Get off at Jogasakiguchi stop and walk for 20 minutes)
2. Mount Omuro : Located next to Izu Shaboten Park, Mount Omuro not only has traces of a volcanic crater, but is also famous as a paragliding spot. (Get off at Shaboten Park stop)
3. Lake Ippekiko : Lake Ippekiko, also known as the eye of Izu, is a lake that was formed 100,000 years ago, and is a place where many people visit to enjoy the beautiful scenery! (Get off at Ippekiko stop)
4. Izu Marine Park : This is a marine park where you can see the beautiful ocean at a glance. Recommended for those who want to see the clear and clean ocean up close! (Get off at Renchakuji stop)
* Please refer to the official website for detailed tourist information.
Available Areas
The available areas are the Izu Kogen area and the Jogasaki area. Please refer to the route map above. Before boarding, please do not forget to check for buses with the TB (Tokai Bus) mark on the front of the bus. Please note that buses other than general route buses such as the direct bus to Suncheon Dang Hospital, express buses, Cheonseong Tokyu Resort shuttle buses, and buses contracted for specific facilities cannot be used!
Discount Travel Destinations
✅ Discount on admission to Izu Shaboten Animal Park
✅ Discount on admission to Izu Kogen Cat Museum
✅ Discount on admission to Ikeda Museum of Art
✅ Special offer at New York Lamp Museum & Flower Garden (Izu Marine Park)
In addition, you can receive discounts at various facilities by presenting the Tokai Bus Free Pass! You can check the business hours and details of each facility on the official website .