Kinpukuso describes itself as a small inn in the center of Shuzenji Onsen, Izu, set on high ground along the back approach to Shuzenji temple, with a homey, unpretentious feel and a small rock bath fed by plenty of hot-spring water. Before you book, three things matter: there is no dinner at present; payment is cash or PayPay only, with no cards; and preschool children cannot stay.
Kinpukuso at a glance
| Question | What the official pages say |
|---|---|
| Where is it? | 997-2 Shuzenji, Izu, Shizuoka |
| What kind of rooms? | Japanese-style, all non-smoking |
| Check-in / out? | 15:00–20:00 / by 10:00 |
| Meals? | Breakfast only, or room only |
| Baths? | One men’s and one women’s rock bath; Fuyo room has its own rock bath |
| Children? | No preschool children; elementary pupils pay the adult rate |
| Payment? | Cash or PayPay, at check-in |
| English website? | No |
Getting to Kinpukuso in Shuzenji Onsen
How do I get there by train?
The access page gives two routes to Shuzenji Station: the direct Odoriko limited express from Tokyo Station, about 2 hours 30 minutes, or the Tokaido Shinkansen to Mishima, then the Izuhakone Railway, about 35 minutes. From Shuzenji Station, the bus to Shuzenji Onsen takes about 10 minutes. The official pages do not mention a pickup service.
What if I drive?
From Numazu IC or Nagaizumi-Numazu IC, the drive to Shuzenji Onsen takes about 30 minutes. The inn has its own free parking about a minute’s walk away; the booking page asks drivers to call the inn on the day.
What is within walking distance?
The booking page lists Shuzenji temple about 2 minutes away on foot, Tokko-no-yu about 3 minutes, the bamboo path about 5 minutes and Shigetsuden about 7 minutes.
Rooms and baths at Kinpukuso
Which rooms can I book?
All rooms are Japanese-style and non-smoking; there is a smoking area outside. Fuyo, in the annex, is the only room with its own rock bath, which you can use at any hour. The “omakase” rooms, chosen by the inn and named after flowers, are 6 to 8 mats for one or two guests and 10 to 12 mats for three, with a washbasin and a bidet toilet but no bath. Rates are per person for 2 to 3 guests a room; call for 4 or more, and solo stays are weekdays only, at 3,000 yen extra before tax.
What is in the room?
A TV, air conditioning, a fridge, a tea set and a safe; Fuyo also has a hair dryer. Yukata, towels and slippers are lent free, toothbrushes and hairbrushes are provided, and a razor can be borrowed at the front desk.
When are the shared baths open?
The onsen page describes one men’s and one women’s bath, both small rock baths, with alkaline simple hot-spring water. The booking page gives hours of 15:00 to 23:00 and 6:00 to 9:30 the next morning, says the baths are set up day by day to match the number of guests, and says you may be offered one as a private bath when there are few guests.
Can I bathe with a tattoo?
The official pages do not say, so ask the inn before you book. Our tattoo and onsen guide explains what to ask.
Breakfast at Kinpukuso
Is there dinner?
No. The official site says there are no plans with dinner for now, so plan your evening meal elsewhere before you arrive.
What is breakfast like?
Breakfast is cooked fresh and served in the dining room; you choose your time slot at check-in. One example on the booking page lists a salad of local vegetables, fresh yuba, a seasonal simmered dish, a fluffy omelet, dried horse mackerel, miso soup, rice served in a wooden tub, pickles, nori and seasonal fruit. The inn’s news page announces new-crop Katsuragawa Koshihikari, a local rice it says is hardly sold outside the area.
Can I buy drinks or bring food?
No drinks are sold; tea and water are free. Please do not bring food or drinks into the dining room.
Can the inn handle allergies or a special diet?
The official pages do not say. Ask the inn by email before you book.
Prices, children, cancellation and payment at Kinpukuso
How much does a stay cost?
As of October 14, 2026, the official booking page lists room-only plans from 9,900 yen per adult and breakfast plans from 12,100 yen, tax and service included; Fuyo starts higher. The plan page on the official site shows different starting prices, so check the booking page for your dates. The inn may change prices without notice.
Is there a bathing tax?
Yes. The inn charges a bathing tax of 150 yen per adult on top. Izu City’s page applies it to stays of 5,000 yen or more and exempts children under 12. See our onsen bathing tax guide.
Can children stay?
Preschool children, including babies, cannot stay. On the booking page, elementary school children pay 100 percent of the adult rate.
What is the cancellation policy?
No deposit is needed. The fee is 30 percent from 7 to 3 days before, 50 percent 2 days to 1 day before, and 100 percent on the day; a no-show is also 100 percent. See our hotel cancellation guide.
How do I pay?
At check-in, in cash or with PayPay. The plan page says cards cannot be used.
What foreign guests should know before staying at Kinpukuso
- The official website is in Japanese only, and so is the booking page.
- Bring enough cash, or PayPay, for the whole stay plus the bathing tax.
- There is no dinner; arrange your evening meal before you check in.
- Arrive between 15:00 and 20:00, and book online by 20:00 the day before.
- Only Fuyo has a bath in the room; other rooms use the shared rock baths.
Questions? The inn lists its email as info@kinpukuso.co.jp and its phone as +81-558-72-3331.
Frequently asked questions
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Can young children stay at Kinpukuso?
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Can I bathe with a tattoo at Kinpukuso?
Bottom line (2026): Kinpukuso is a small, homey inn by Shuzenji temple with rock baths and a freshly cooked breakfast. Come with cash or PayPay, plan dinner elsewhere, and leave preschool children at home for this one.
Sources
Every fact on this page is from Kinpukuso’s official pages: home (Japanese), about, plans, meals, hot spring, access and the official booking page, plus Izu City’s bathing tax page. All were read on October 14, 2026. Prices and rules change; check the official site before you book.
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