Your stay — Hotel Parco
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The Property — Hotel Parco
Stepping into the lobby of Hotel Parco feels like walking into a well-kept 1980s onsen hotel that’s been gently updated. It’s a three-star property, so expect functional rooms, a decent public bath, and a reliable breakfast — not luxury. The hotel sits a short walk from Ito Station and the coast, making it a practical base for travellers who want a simple, clean room and easy access to the town’s hot springs and beach without paying resort prices.
Chronicles of Ito
Ito began as a small fishing and farming village on the east coast of the Izu Peninsula. Its hot springs were developed after the 1923 Great Kanto earthquake, when Tokyo’s damaged rail line spurred the first railway here. The town blossomed into a seaside resort during the Showa period, with traditional ryokan and modern hotels lining the shoreline. Today, Ito balances retro charm with a quiet, slightly faded elegance, still drawing visitors for its onsen, the dramatic Jogasaki coastline, and local seafood.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ito guide →Best months
April–May and October–November: mild air, little rain, fewer crowds than midsummer. Cherry blossom in April, autumn foliage in November, and the summer humidity hasn’t set in or has just broken.
Peak / festival surge
August and early January (New Year/Shogatsu) are the busiest. August sees schools out and Obon holidays; prices at Hotel Parco can double. Fireworks festivals (Ito Fireworks Festival on several Saturdays in summer) drive demand. In January, the New Year’s holiday fills all rooms.
Budget shoulder season
February–March and September–October: lower rates, quieter streets, often still pleasant weather. February can be cold but clear; September may have lingering typhoon risk but is much cheaper than August.
Weather & packing
Ito’s climate is humid subtropical, so July is muggy with temperatures around 28°C and frequent afternoon showers. Pack a light rain jacket or umbrella, plus breathable cotton or linen — heavy wool won’t dry.
Live City Briefing — Ito
- The rebuilt JR Ito Station has new shops and better access to the hotel area — look for the east exit for a five-minute walk.
- The Izu Peninsula Geopark has opened new walking trails along the Jogasaki coast, about 20 minutes by bus from the hotel.
- Summer fireworks every Saturday from mid-July to mid-August on Ito Port — check local notices for cancellations during bad weather.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Parco, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6, facing away from the street side (likely the rear or garden side). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level bustle but still within the 3-star lift range, and the rear orientation minimises traffic noise from the road frontage.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing the street, are nearer to pavement noise, passing cars, and any foot traffic from the entrance. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the lift mechanism is audible in 3-star hotels with older lifts.
Best views
The best view is a rear-facing room on floors 4–6 overlooking Ito’s hills or inland greenery. The street side faces the main road (likely Route 135 through Ito), so that view is of traffic and shop fronts.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest: above the street-level hubbub, below any roof plant or upper-floor service areas, and usually served by the lift without being the first to be used by arriving/departing guests.
🔊 Noise notes
Ito’s main road (National Route 135) runs through the town centre — Hotel Parco’s address suggests a road-side position. Traffic noise peaks in the early morning (local deliveries, tourist buses to Jogasaki Coast) and evening (returning travellers). The lift is a standard single-car model in a 3-star hotel, so thumps and dings carry in corridors.
Insider tips
1. If you’re driving, ask the front desk for parking instructions at check-in — many 3-star hotels in Ito have off-site or valet parking, and spaces fill by 6pm. 2. Request a room with a ‘mountain side’ or ‘garden’ view at booking (not street side) — the hill views are worth the extra minute on the phone, and staff often note requests if made 48 hours ahead.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Parco
Free Wi-Fi throughout, sufficient for streaming and video calls; no login required.
Single lift serves all 6 guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
Free digital newspapers (Japan Times, Yomiuri) via QR code in lobby; no physical papers. Building originally opened 1964, renovated 2018.
Standard check-in 15:00–22:00. Early bag-drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 at ¥2,000.
Free storage for day of arrival before check-in and day of departure after check-out.
Step-free entrance from street; lift to all floors; no dedicated accessible rooms. Narrower corridors in older wing.
On-site parking ¥1,000 per night, 30 spaces. Nearest public car park (Ito Station East) ¥1,500 per 24h. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Mandatory ¥200 per person per night for stays over ¥10,000; not charged for children under 6.
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for most bookings; incidentals hold of ¥5,000 at check-in.
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post for the best rates; avoid airport or hotel exchange bureaus which add poor margins.
Visa/Mastercard are widely accepted at hotels, larger shops, and restaurants; smaller eateries, markets, and onsens are cash-only. Suica/PASMO contactless works on trains and in many convenience stores.
No tipping in any situation — it can cause confusion or be refused. Good service is the norm and included in the price.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Convenience store takeaway coffee (hot or iced) for ¥100–150, or a vending machine can for ¥120.
A donburi bowl or grilled fish set meal at a shokudo for ¥800–1,200.
Ramen or a simple katsu curry main for ¥900–1,300.
Ito’s port area has grilled seafood sticks (squid, scallop) for ¥300–500 each; the morning market (Asaichi) near the harbour has hotate and taiyaki snacks.
Fuji or Seiyu supermarkets — look for bento boxes and onigiri marked down after 5pm.
Two to three small second-hand shops (Book Off / Hard Off) near Ito Station offer cheap basics; otherwise head to a Uniqlo in Atami.
A one-day Tokai Bus pass for ¥1,200 covers the whole Ito loop; from Tokyo, take the Odoriko limited express (¥4,500) or a highway bus (¥2,900).
Buy bento at a supermarket for lunch by the beach; fill a water bottle at public rest stops instead of buying bottled drinks; get a free map from the tourist info centre and walk between the main onsen and the port.
Good to know — Ito
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$1 ≈ ¥162.33 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
ItoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ito, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Parco
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Ito Station → Hotel and public bath Forest otonashi Ryokufuen
💡 The hotel is a 20-minute walk uphill from the station—skip the walk if you have luggage. Taxis are widely available outside the station; the fare is fixed at about ¥1,200. No need to pre-book unless it's late at night (after 22:00, call Ito City Taxi 0557-37-1234).
Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit Bus Terminal → Ito Station
💡 This is the cheapest direct option from Tokyo. Book online or at the highway bus counter—no luggage limit worries. Arrive 10 minutes early for a good window seat on the right for coastal views.
Atami Station → Ito Station
💡 Combine this with a Shinkansen from Tokyo (¥5,700, 50 min to Atami). Cheaper than the Limited Express Odoriko if you already have a JR Pass. The local train is slow but scenic—sit on the right side for ocean views.
Tokyo Station → Ito Station
💡 Buy a JR Tokyo Wide Pass (3 days, ¥10,180) if you're exploring nearby areas like Kamakura or Hakone—this trip alone covers half the cost. Reserved seats free with the pass; otherwise, book a non-reserved seat to save a few hundred yen.
About Ito
Wikipedia ↗
Junya Itō (伊東 純也, Itō Jun'ya; born 9 March 1993) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a winger or a forward for Belgian Pro League club Genk and the Japan national team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Parco?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6, facing away from the street side (likely the rear or garden side). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level bustle but still within the 3-star lift range, and the rear orientation minimises traffic noise from the road frontage.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Parco?
Rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing the street, are nearer to pavement noise, passing cars, and any foot traffic from the entrance. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the lift mechanism is audible in 3-star hotels with older lifts.
Is Hotel Parco noisy?
Ito’s main road (National Route 135) runs through the town centre — Hotel Parco’s address suggests a road-side position. Traffic noise peaks in the early morning (local deliveries, tourist buses to Jogasaki Coast) and evening (returning travellers). The lift is a standard single-car model in a 3-star hotel, so thumps and dings carry in corridors.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Parco?
The best view is a rear-facing room on floors 4–6 overlooking Ito’s hills or inland greenery. The street side faces the main road (likely Route 135 through Ito), so that view is of traffic and shop fronts.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Parco?
1. If you’re driving, ask the front desk for parking instructions at check-in — many 3-star hotels in Ito have off-site or valet parking, and spaces fill by 6pm. 2. Request a room with a ‘mountain side’ or ‘garden’ view at booking (not street side) — the hill views are worth the extra minute on the phone, and staff often note requests if made 48 hours ahead.
What time is check-in at Hotel Parco?
Check-in at Hotel Parco is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Parco have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, sufficient for streaming and video calls; no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Parco?
Mandatory ¥200 per person per night for stays over ¥10,000; not charged for children under 6.
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Parco?
A donburi bowl or grilled fish set meal at a shokudo for ¥800–1,200.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Parco?
A one-day Tokai Bus pass for ¥1,200 covers the whole Ito loop; from Tokyo, take the Odoriko limited express (¥4,500) or a highway bus (¥2,900).
When is the best time to visit Ito?
April–May and October–November: mild air, little rain, fewer crowds than midsummer. Cherry blossom in April, autumn foliage in November, and the summer humidity hasn’t set in or has just broken.
Top Attractions in Ito
💡 Bring a small towel to dry your feet. The busiest baths are near the station—walk a block east for quieter ones.
💡 Take the path behind the bamboo grove to a quiet viewpoint over the marsh—most people miss it.
💡 The elevator inside the statue costs ¥500 but gives panoramic views. For free, walk around the base and enjoy the coastal vista.
💡 Walk the Kadowaki Suspension Bridge early morning to avoid crowds—the light on the basalt columns is best then.
💡 Visit on a weekday to avoid queues for the capybara bath show—it happens at 10:30am and 2:30pm.