Touch the history of Izu's gold mines with a tunnel tour and gold panning
About this spot
Toi Gold Mine is the site of a gold mine that was worked from the Edo period until the 1960s and once boasted one of Japan's largest outputs. Part of the tunnels from that era is open to the public, where you can view figures recreating mining scenes and displays of historical materials. Within the grounds there is also a corner where you can actually try gold panning, and searching for tiny gold grains while washing river sand in a special pan is hugely popular with children. You can enjoy it as an activity before sea bathing while touching the history of Izu's industry.
Season & hours
Name: 小土肥海水浴場
Date & time: 7/18 (Sat)–8/25 (Tue) 9:00–16:00
Venue: 伊豆市小土肥・小土肥海岸
伊豆市小土肥にある小土肥海水浴場は、2026年は7月18日(土)から8月25日(火)まで、遊泳時間9時から16時で開設される、駿河湾に面した穏やかな海水浴場です。土肥温泉に近い立地でありながら、有名ビーチに比べて落ち着いた雰囲気の中、波打ち際の水遊びから砂遊びまでのびのびと楽しめます。午前の金山見学と岬めぐりを終えたら、いよいよこの海がクライマックス。営業終了の16時まで思いきり夏の海を満喫しましょう。
Tips
設備の詳細は事前に伊豆市の公式情報で確認するのがおすすめです。遊泳時間は16時までのため、着替えの時間も見込んで余裕を持って切り上げましょう。夏の砂浜は熱くなるので、ビーチサンダルは必携です。
Tips
About 5 minutes by car from Kotoi Beach. It is chilly inside the tunnels, so having something to put on is more comfortable. Gold panning may carry a separate fee, so check in advance.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour 15 minutes. Touring during the cool morning hours is recommended
Access & map
2726 Toi, Izu City, Shizuoka 410-3302
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2026 Kotoi Beach Full-Day Course
Shizuoka
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