Shimoda City is full of photo spots. 1 Capture the perfect photo to mark a once-in-a-lifetime moment in Shimoda! #wedding #wedding #photo wedding #anniversary #Shimoda City #Hydrangea Festival

Hello to all viewers of Cool Japan Videos! This is the Shimoda Tourist Association. Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, sits at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. With a population of about 20,000 as of January 2024, Shimoda is known for its beautiful scenery framed by sea and mountains. ◇◆◇◆Introducing the history of Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Shimoda played a historically important role as the place that led Japan to open to the world. Known as the landing site of Perry, the Shimoda Kaikoku Museum preserves and shares that historical background and is a must-see spot. ◇◆◇◆Sightseeing spots to visit in Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Surrounded by the sea and mountains, Shimoda offers many recommended attractions. In this first Cool Japan Videos post, we briefly introduce some of them. ・Shimoda Underwater Aquarium This aquarium uses a natural Shimoda inlet, and its grounds equal roughly the size of one Tokyo Dome, where you can encounter a variety of marine life. You can observe creatures raised in environments close to nature right before your eyes. ・Shirahama Ohama Beach (Shirahama Beach) With emerald-green, clear water and beautiful white sand, this beach ranks among Japan’s most beautiful bathing beaches. Nearby shores offer marine activities such as surfing, sea kayaking, and diving. ・Ryugong Grotto This cave features a roughly 50-meter-diameter skylight and a mystical atmosphere, making it a popular power spot. Viewed from above, the cave’s heart-shaped formation makes it a photogenic spot. ・Perry Road This road was walked by Perry’s delegation when the Black Ships arrived in the late Tokugawa period. It retains a retro historical charm and is a popular sightseeing spot. ・Shirahama Shrine The oldest shrine in the Izu district with a history of 2,400 years, it is a sacred spot known for blessings related to matchmaking and improving love fortunes. ・Black Ships Tour Boat and Izu Cruise Board the Black Ship “Sasukehana” for a scenic cruise of Shimoda Port from the sea. ・Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato From the terrace you can enjoy panoramic views of Shimoda Port. The shop offers many local souvenirs, especially abundant seafood including splendid alfonsino. ・Mt. Negata Nature Park Accessible via the 540-meter ShimodaRopeway, the park’s observation deck offers sweeping views of Shimoda Port. You can also enjoy seasonal flowers throughout the grounds. ◇◆◇◆Local specialties and gourmet food in Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Shimoda City in Shizuoka Prefecture is blessed with fresh seafood. Seafood dishes are popular, and items such as igenda miso hot pot, kinme croquette, sanma sushi, tokoroten, spiny lobster, splendid alfonsino, and hijiki seaweed are specialties you should try when visiting Shimoda. ◇◆◇◆Events and festivals in Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Shimoda hosts a variety of popular festivals, events, and gatherings throughout the year. Here are some of Shimoda’s well-known festivals. ・Shirahama Sea Festival Summer Fireworks A fireworks display held at Shirahama Ohama Beach; in 2023, 1,173 shells of sea fireworks were launched. ・Shimoda Taiko Festival A festival associated with Shimoda Hachiman Shrine that dates back about 400 years, featuring more than 14 taiko floats and portable shrines parading through Shimoda. ・Tetsutsu Fireworks The traditional hand-held tetsutsu fireworks performed at Kawachi Suwa Shrine in the Inabusawa District are handmade using methods passed down through generations. ◇◆◇◆Enjoy the wonderful scenery of Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture◆◇◆◇ Shimoda offers lush natural attractions, historical sites where you can feel Japan’s past, plentiful leisure facilities, rich marine activities, and welcoming inns and hotels to soothe your travel fatigue. Shimoda’s charms are abundant. We will continue to bring you recommended information about Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, so stay tuned!

Japanese: Scenery of the "Coast Course" walking along the coastline where you can see the Tsumekizaki Lighthouse from the Suzaki promenade: Seaview of the Tsumegizaki Lighthouse and fierce waves Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Tsumekizaki English: Seascape of the Tsumekizaki Lighthouse and Crashing Waves: panoramic view of Tsumekizaki Lighthouse from the Susaki Promenade’s "coastal course" located along the Izu coastline in Shimoda on the southwestern coast of the Izu Peninsula. Cape Tsumeki in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture, is located within a 2- to 3-hour drive from Tokyo depending on traffic and has a large parking lot that only costs 500 yen on weekdays. From Tokyo Station, you can take a bullet train to Atami, then take the JR commuter train to Izu-Kyu Shimoda Station. From there, you can take Tokai Bus to the Tsumekizai Bus Stop. Total commute is about 3 hours. #Cool Japan #Photo Contest #Suzaki Promenade #Tsumekizaki Lighthouse #Tsumekizaki #Izu Peninsula #Shizuoka #Seascape Photo #SuzakiPromenade #CapeTsumeki #IzuPeninsula #ShizuokaPrefecture #Japan

This photo was taken at iZoo on the Izu Peninsula. There are few people in the Kanto suburbs, and depending on your ingenuity, you can take beautiful photos. You can enjoy it when you go out to play with children up to infants ~ lower grades of elementary school! There was a spot here where the aquarium reflected like a mirror, and I was able to take a beautiful picture.

Last Sunday, I went to Izu to see the Kawazu cherry blossoms. On the way, cross Amagi from the direction of Shuzenji and see Joren Falls from above before heading to Kawazu Town Kawazu cherry blossoms in full bloom Stretch your legs further to the Izu-Shirahama coast for the first time in a long time On the way back, go around Nishiizu and get Mt. Fuji over the sea Introducing articles on Kawazu cherry blossoms

The emerald green white beach and the vermilion torii gate stand ❗️🌊 out the most. Many Instagrammers visit 📷 Shirahama Shrine in Shizuoka Prefecture, which is famous for its Instagrammable spots. Shirahama Beach is a must-visit sightseeing spot 😆 when you go to Izu Tonight's Online GoTo Travel to 🚙💨 the Izu Peninsula