Exploring the Izu Peninsula – A 5 Day Camper Van Itinerary from Tokyo
In this video, I give you a 5 day itinerary exploring the incredible Izu Peninsula in a camper van, while sharing advice about van life in Japan. Izu is the perfect place for those of you renting a camper van from Tokyo since it’s close and has a variety of things to see and do. From the incredible Fuji views, ancient shrines and temples, countless onsens, waterfalls, beautiful beaches, and rugged coastlines, it’s the perfect getaway from the city.
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34 Comments
I can't believe it's taken me more than a year to make a proper van itinerary video. Since traveling through Japan in a van is still pretty niche, I'm curious if this will come in handy. Let me know if this is something you'd like to see more of, and what areas would be useful 👇🏼
Around Fuji 5 Lakes or small villages in the Alps and west coast Honshu.
This video might start that " 5 days in a camper in ~ " videos. This will be amazing.
Would love to see videos in Chugoku (the Oki Islands are magnificent) and I know it's not your cup of tea because busy/crowded but Tohoku's summer festivals are fire (I personally recommend Noshiro and Goshogawara which feel more intimate than Aomori's)
Such a great Izu itinerary! Those sunset drone shots were insaneeee! Deffo picking up your Izu Guide for when I visit!
You’ve been busy! Interesting how your return to Izu provided a basis for comparison. What you would or wouldn’t do. What new sights you’ve discovered. Is the color grading a bit different in this video?
Stunning breathtaking moments as always. The joy you bring matches the beauty of Japan. Thank you. ❤
こんな美しい場所があるなんて知らなかった。ファンタジーの世界だ。
Atami's a real treasure, favorite one
WOW!! I am definitely doing this next time I am in Japan….maybe not in a van but in a car for sure. Such incredible scenery and your videography captures the vibe so perfectly. Some sick Onsen as well ❤ Thanks for your efforts with these adventures and thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
It’s such a joy to see your stunning, cinematic videography! If you’re near Tokyo and have a day or two to spare, consider visiting Chichibu-shi in Saitama. The Misotsuchi Icicles (Misotsuchi no Tsurara) in Chichibu are especially beautiful during the winter!
music is a bit loud at the start brother
日本人の知らない日本の景色が見られるから、毎回、楽しみにしています。
東京に住んでいるので、伊豆へは何度も行ってるけど、見たことのない絶景ばかり。あなたの好奇心によって、改めて日本は素晴らしいと誇りに思えます。ありがとう😊
Another great video … loving the song selection at 6:10 … vibes!!! I'm hyped up to get back to Izu asap!!!
Like always love it bro
Dude, BRO! You hit the timing just right! Almost NOBODY there. It’s like Izu rolled out the red carpet and gave it to you to film. I’ve been here 30 years and have never had those sites all to myself. Sick!!!!
知らなかった伊豆の良さをＲｙａｎさんに教えてもらった
グレートな映像ばかりでした
My recommendation is the Goto Islands (五島列島) in Nagasaki prefecture (長崎県). You’ll be impressed by the beautiful marine color. The Goto Islands are the underrated islands because of transportation problems. 🧚♀️🌺🏖️🇯🇵
Move up to 2nd best Izu content on Youtube for it being longer 😂😂. may a bike rentals sponsor you going a two wheel roadtrip!
I make Japanese lodging content and now I must add camper van to my list.
Daymn… What an video once again. Crazy chills from 17:00 drone shots and music. Thank you Ryan. My dream is to van Japan 🙏📸
Love your videos, especially this one! Thank you for such for beautiful scenery of Izu❤
In Japan, we can enjoy the nature of mountains and ocean at the same time. I am so proud of my country.
Love the cinematography 17:00 ❤
So much better than the over crowded tourist places. Thoroughly enjoyed the video!
The vibes are unreal 🔥 insanely well-put-together video as always, and those sunset views… every time you post you make me want to change my upcoming Japan trip plans 😂 Guess I’ll just have to follow in your footsteps and do a year-long working holiday sooner rather than later.
Love your mini guide! Izu is gorgeous 🤩! The sun seems to cast a golden glow on everything- maybe it’s the quality of light down in Izu – or is it just me 🤣? Stunning. Those drone shots are on another level.
Izu + Ryan = perfection 😄
PS – yes please do more of camper van traveling. Doesn’t matter that it’s niche in Japan !! We ❤️❤️following you on your camper trip – anywhere in Japan! I’m positive there will not be another who will do camper van travelling in Japan as gorgeously as you do. You totally own this Ryan. Deeply appreciate all you put in to turn out masterpieces for us to enjoy 🙏.
Atami was natsukashi for me, I was staying there in 2019 when typhoon Faxai visited 😂 walking along the waterfront and watching the typhoon approach was surreal (I was safely in a ryokan when it made landfall).
Thanks Ryan 🎉
i missed your vlogs. This one is a real treat! Thanks for bringing me along. Love, love, love! 😀
IZU AND RYAN AGAIN?????!!!!!!! Beautiful 😍😍😍😍💯💯💯💯
Amazing as usual, every video hits. Thank you!
Would love to hear you talk a little about your language skills and how you learned japanese/ how much japanese is necessary to do a van trip like this
Every frame is a masterpiece. Passion, Beauty and dedication all came together to show us a masterpiece yet again. A tear down my eye as I was ending the video.❤