Photo taken on December 1st The autumn leaves at Atami Plum Garden are now at their peak! The garden has about 380 maple trees, and perhaps because of the mild climate they usually change color from late November through December, earning the reputation of being "the latest autumn leaves in Japan." Early-blooming plum trees have already started flowering since mid-October, so searching for plum blossoms while enjoying the autumn foliage is a unique Atami experience. During the Momiji Festival, the annual footbath opens, the Atami Plum Garden Momiji Festival Photo Contest is held, and the Momiji Light-Up takes place, among other events. Event period / November 16 to December 8, 2024 Hours / Light-up (every night during the event) 4:30 PM–9:00 PM Venue / Atami Plum Garden (8-11 Ume-enzaka, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture) Phone / 0557-85-2222 Organizer / Atami City Tourism Association Access / ■ From JR Atami Station, take the bus bound for Ainobara Danchi for about 15 minutes and get off at "Ume-en" ■ From Atami Station, take the Ito Line about 3 minutes to Kinomiya Station, then walk about 10 minutes Admission / Free Parking / 100 spaces in front of the plum garden (open only during the event) (Weekdays) 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Standard car 300 yen · Motorcycle & bicycle 100 yen · Microbus 1000 yen

On Thursday, November 28, the blooming of the "Himalaya cherry" in Shinsui Park was confirmed. (Photo taken November 29) Of the two trees, the one facing the sea has begun to bloom, and only the uppermost part is flowering. Other buds are swelling, so more blooms are expected soon. This cherry is a rare variety that typically blooms from late November through December, producing delicate pale pink flowers. In Atami City, the parent tree stands on a slope near Atami High School, and young trees are scattered around Shinsui Park, Tsukimigaoka Park, the Sakura Scenic Walk, Nagahama Seaside Park, and other locations. The parent tree originates from seeds of the “Himalaya zakura” that were presented to former Crown Prince (later King) Birendra of Nepal during his study at the University of Tokyo. In August 1967, when he visited Ito City, the Atami Botanical Friends Association offered seeds of Atami cherries and plums. In return, seeds of the Himalaya zakura were sent from Nepal in May 1968 and sown and grown in July of the same year at the municipal farm in Shimotaga, Atami City. Against the cold sky, the modestly blooming cherry is very beautiful. Himalaya cherry A deciduous tall tree that grows in temperate to subtropical zones around the Himalayas. It blooms in November–December with reddish flowers; petals measure 8–13 mm in length and the flowers are rich in nectar. Scientific name: Prunus cerasoides Family: Rosaceae Genus: Prunus Origin: Nepal Number of trees (as of November 2019): 49 in total ・Slope near Atami High School (parent tree, 1): Kamitaga, Atami City ・Tsukimigaoka Park (1): Shimotaga, Atami City ・Shinsui Park (2): beside the first parking lot of Shinsui Park, Nagisa-cho, Atami City ・Beside Taga Junior High School gymnasium (2): Shimotaga, Atami City ・Sakura Scenic Walk (14): Kamitaga, Atami City ・Nagahama Seaside Park (29): Kamitaga, Atami City Inquiries: Atami City Parks and Greenery Division Phone 0557-86-6218 At Atami Plum Garden, autumn colors will soon be at their peak, and early-blooming plums have been flowering since October, so right now you can see autumn leaves, plums, and cherries in Atami at the same time.

Wasabi Harvesting Experience "Traditional Cultivation of Shizuoka Water Wasabi" certified as a World Agricultural Heritage Site You can experience harvesting in the wasabi stream, which is usually difficult to enter. Kawazu Town in Shizuoka Prefecture is blessed with the famous water of Mt. Izu Amagi and is suitable for cultivating delicious Wasabi cultivation. You can hear stories about the history of wasabi and how to eat it deliciously from a local guide, and experience the harvest firsthand. You can take home one whole wasabi with its leaves and stems attached. ●Implementation period January 15, 2025 ~ March 31, 2025 9:00～ *Please contact us for the start time. * Implementation period It is subject to change depending on the situation. ●Number of Receptionists 1 group (up to 10 people) Minimum number of participants: 3 ●Meeting point Kawazu cherry blossoms Tourism Exchange Center or Sagano Promenade Car parking lot ●Location of Experience Kawazu Town Kawazu Raft Area What's Included Boots, agricultural tools for wasabi harvesting Precautions Please wear clothes that are easy to move around. It gets quite cold in winter, so please take measures to protect yourself from the cold. Use rental boots, please wear socks. What you'll need Please wear clothes that are easy to move around. Bring your own if you do not need to rent boots

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for waiting. The first "morning activity" in Izu on Saturday, December 7 Held in. Enjoy a relaxing time and meals at Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel.

The 27th Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival Period: Saturday, February 1 – Monday, March 10 About the event ◆Opening ceremony on Saturday, February 1 ◎Location: Hinona nanohana flower field ◎10:00 – A Shinto ritual to pray for the festival’s success and safety ◆Lobster miso soup service on Sunday, February 16 and Sunday, February 23 ◎Location: Shimogamo shopping street “Miro” parking lot ◎A generous serving of miso soup made with Minami Izu Town’s specialty, spiny lobster (ise ebi) ※Served twice a day (about 200 bowls per service) ※First service: 11:00 – Second service: 13:00 ※Ends when supplies run out ※May be canceled due to rain or other conditions ◆Night hanami SUP on Saturday, February 15 – Sunday, February 16 ◎Details will be posted here once they are finalized ◆Nighttime cherry blossom illumination on Saturday, February 1 – Monday, March 10 ◎Location: Around Maebara Bridge to Kujo Bridge ◎18:00–21:00 every night ※The illumination runs every night, even in rain ◆Minami night cherry blossoms and bamboo lanterns on Saturday, February 1 – Monday, March 10 ◎Location: 1) Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana 2) Around Gin no Yu Bridge ◎18:00–21:00 every night ◆Gachapon lottery on Saturday, February 1 – Monday, February 24 ◎Location: Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (in front of the tourist information desk) ◎10:00–15:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays ◎Participation: If one person in a group completes the questionnaire, the whole group may draw the number of times equal to the group size. ※Prizes are currently under consideration ※Prize contents may change ◆Hanami rickshaw service on Wednesday, February 5 – Friday, February 28 ※May end earlier than scheduled depending on blooming conditions Time: 9:30–16:00 Fee: 20-minute course 3,000 yen per person Notes ・The period may change due to weather or blooming conditions. ・Each boat/rickshaw (unit) accommodates up to two people. ・Events may be canceled due to bad weather (rain, strong wind, etc.). ・Due to rickshaw operation, you may be asked to ride alone in one unit. ・The above fee is for single-person use; there is no separate pricing for children. ◆Nanohana Door & Nanohana Maze from Tuesday, February 2 – around Saturday, March 15 ※The pamphlet lists February 1–March 10, but the correct period is the one above Announcements & notes ・Although the pamphlet states the Nanohana Door and Nanohana Maze run from Saturday, February 1 to Monday, March 10, the correct period is Sunday, February 2 to around Saturday, March 15. ・The night cherry blossom marathon will not be held. Thank you for your understanding. ・Minami Izu Town Hall (3rd floor observation deck) will be open during the cherry blossom festival. It can be accessed via the outside stairs. ・Some people step on the nanohana (rapeseed flowers) blooming on the riverbank slopes near Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana, but there are light-up cables and other hazards, so please refrain from entering those areas for safety. ◆Parking — Parking is limited, so please use public transportation where possible. Hours: 8:30–15:30 ・Standard car (500 yen per vehicle) ※Please cooperate with the environmental preservation fee (contribution) at the Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana parking lot only. ※On weekends and holidays, including substitute holidays, the Minami Izu Town Hall parking lot is open free of charge. ・Bus (2,500 yen per vehicle) ※Includes medium-sized buses (including microbuses) and large buses ・Motorcycle (200 yen per vehicle) ※If staff are not present due to rain or other conditions, parking may be free. ※During February 1–March 10, the Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana parking lot requests cooperation with the environmental preservation fee (contribution). ※Total parking capacity, including all lots, is approximately 200 vehicles. ※Because the number of parking spaces is limited, please use public transportation whenever possible.

"Yumemachi Odori: Hana no Mai" Additional and Special Performances Announced We are pleased to announce additional and special performances of Atami geisha's "Yumemachi Odori: Hana no Mai," normally staged every Saturday and Sunday at the Atami Geisha Kenban Kaburenjo. Please enjoy professional dance performances that are rarely seen in everyday life: the elegance of kimono styling, graceful comportment, and breathtaking beauty. Come together with friends and family and join us for these shows. Additional Performance / Monday, December 9, 2024, 11:00 AM (Admission: 2,500 yen) Special Performances / Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (national holiday) and Thursday, January 2, 2025, 11:00 AM (Admission: 3,000 yen) Note: No performances on Saturday, December 21, 2024; Sunday, December 22, 2024; Saturday, December 28, 2024; and Sunday, December 29, 2024. Address / 17-13 Chuocho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture (along the Hatsukawa River) Reservations and Inquiries / Atami Geisha Kenban, Tel: 0557-81-3575 Access / From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Momijigaoka for about 10 minutes and get off at Shimizucho. Admission / 2,500 yen (tax included). January 1 and January 2: 3,000 yen. Free for elementary school children and younger. Parking / None (paid municipal parking available nearby) Performance Dates / Every Saturday and Sunday; December 9, 2024; January 1 and 2, 2025 Start Time / 11:00 AM (Performance runs about 30 minutes) Venue / Atami Geisha Kenban

The Ajiro Onsen Himo Festival takes place every autumn and winter at Ajiro Onsen in the South Atami Area. Visitors are treated to sun‑dried, oil‑rich horse mackerel fillets grilled over charcoal (about 2,500 fillets served each day). Fresh vegetables delivered directly from farms, squid salted and pickled, yakisoba, and soups made with locally sourced ingredients will also be for sale. Come and taste the delicious dried fish of the port town of Ajiro! Please note that items for sale are subject to change. Please also note that venues may change depending on the event date. 【2024】 11/9 (Sat) 10:00–14:30 Ajiro Oonawa Park 11/10 (Sun) 10:00–14:30 Ajiro Oonawa Park 12/14 (Sat) 10:00–14:30 Ajiro Oonawa Park 12/15 (Sun) 10:00–14:30 Ajiro Oonawa Park 【2025】 1/12 (Sun) 10:00–14:30 Ajiro Oonawa Park 1/13 (Mon, public holiday) 10:00–14:30 Ajiro Oonawa Park 2/15 (Sat) 10:00–14:30 Umiere Nagahama 2/16 (Sun) 10:00–14:30 Umiere Nagahama ■ (Oonawa Park) From JR Atami Station, take the JR Ito Line to JR Ajiro Station, then about a 10‑minute walk. ■ (Nagahama Seaside Park) From JR Atami Station, take the JR Ito Line to JR Izu‑Taga Station, then about a 10‑minute walk. Free admission Parking / Oonawa Park: none; Nagahama Seaside Park: free parking available. Inquiries / Ajiro Onsen Tourism Association Tel: 0557-68-0136

Ishirouzaki Lighthouse (interior) will be open to the public. This is a rare chance that happens only a few times a year, if at all! Various special perks will be available on the day. A food truck will also make a special appearance at Irozaki Ocean Park! Event date: Changed from Saturday, November 2, 2024 to Sunday, November 24, 2024 due to rain. Event time: 10:00–15:00 Participation perks ・Free distribution of goods ・Exhibition booths ・Greeting with the Japan Coast Guard character Umimaru ・Uniform try-on (photos allowed) ・Japan Coast Guard aircraft (helicopter) flight overhead — planned Parking: Irozaki Ocean Park (paid)

It is the Hatanagi First Dam (Lake Hatanagi) built on the Oigawa River in Shizuoka Prefecture. The Autumn leaves of the mountains of the Southern Alps were very beautiful.

Thank you for waiting! We are pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 Atami Bay Fireworks Festival. 2025 (Reiwa 7) Atami Bay Fireworks Festival Dates Spring: February 21 (Fri), March 23 (Sun), April 20 (Sun), April 28 (Mon) Summer: July 25 (Fri), August 5 (Tue), August 8 (Fri), August 18 (Mon), August 25 (Mon) Autumn: September 15 (Mon, national holiday), October 13 (Mon, national holiday), November 3 (Mon, national holiday) Winter: December 7 (Sun) Time: 8:20 PM–8:40 PM (July and August only: 8:15 PM–8:40 PM) Venue: Atami Bay ※Held rain or shine * The above dates and times are current as of October 29, 2024. They may change depending on future circumstances, so please check the latest information on the Atami City Tourism Association official site “Atami News” or by calling the number below. Inquiries: Atami City Tourism Association Tel: 0557-85-2222

On October 26 and 27, at the Shinsui Park venue, we will hold the 14th Atami Fish Festival (2024), where you can enjoy Atami’s delicious seafood on the spot. Event period: Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, 2024 Hours: 10:00–16:00 (until 15:00 on October 27) Venue: Shinsui Park Event Plaza (2018-8 Nagisa-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture) Contact: Atami City Tourism Association 0557-85-2222 Fee: Free admission Parking: Municipal Shinsui Park P and others (paid) *The event may be canceled or changed due to weather or other reasons. Food and drink vendors Around 10 vendors, mainly local restaurants, are scheduled to participate. Dates/times: October 26, 2024 (Sat) 10:00–16:00; October 27, 2024 (Sun) 10:00–15:00 Grilled seafood on the beach (hamayaki) Dates/times: October 26, 2024 (Sat) 10:00–16:00 (reception until 15:00); October 27, 2024 (Sun) 10:00–15:00 (reception until 14:00) One table seats four (40 tables total, 160 seats) Hamayaki ingredient set: 3,000 yen (Each table must purchase one set. After purchase, individual ingredients may be bought separately.) *No advance reservations; reception is on-site only on the day. Dried fish workshop Date: October 26, 2024 (Sat) Participation fee: Adults 3,000 yen; children elementary school age and under 2,000 yen (both tax included) *Children elementary school age and under require a guardian to participate or accompany them because knives are used. Same-day take-home plan: 10:00–15:00 Fish filleting → salting → drying (2 hours) → completion Shipping plan: 13:00–15:00 Fish filleting → salting → drying (left to the professionals) → shipped after completion *Additional shipping fee applies (from 1,045 yen). Capacity: Each plan limited to the first 10 applicants Reservation deadline: By 17:00 the day before; if capacity is not reached, same-day participation is possible. Please contact the number below. What to bring / clothing: Apron and clothes that can get slightly dirty. *Wearing a mask is required. Reservations: Atami City Tourism Association, tel. 0557-85-2222 (9:00–17:00; closed on October 16) Stage program October 26 (Sat) 11:00–11:40 Kids’ dance (Eyes Dance School) 12:00–12:30 Band performance (Itokawa Ventures) 12:30–13:00 Character appearance (Atsuo, Mamekko) 13:00–13:30 Kayou show (Ami Mitsuya) October 27 (Sun) 11:00–11:30 Hula dance (Ka Fuakai Hula Studio) 11:45–12:15 Kids’ dance (Infinity Dance Studio) Special operation of the Sun Remo sightseeing boat Dates: October 26 and 27, 2024 Free service times (approx. 30-minute ride) October 26 (Sat): 8th voyage departs 15:00; 9th voyage departs 15:40 October 27 (Sun): 7th voyage departs 14:20; 8th voyage departs 15:00 Capacity: 50 passengers per voyage Inquiries: Sun Remo Sightseeing Boat tel. 0557-52-6657 *Tickets will be distributed on the day (October 26 from 14:30; October 27 from 13:50) at the sightseeing boat boarding area: Shinsui Park Third Pier. *Voyages 1–7 on October 26 and voyages 1–6 on October 27 will operate at the regular fare. (The 9th voyage on October 27 is reserved and not available for boarding.) *Please note that operations may be suspended depending on sea conditions on the day.

On October 14 and 19, we held the Atami Offshore Fireworks Festival! Thank you for attending. The next event is on Monday, November 4, 2024.

I went to Hamanako Garden Park to see the cosmos. This year, due to the intense heat and heavy rain, there were fewer flowers than every year, so it was difficult to find a good angle.

On Saturday, October 19, Fujikyu Marine Resort will operate a fireworks cruise for the first 100 guests to celebrate the Atami Sea Fireworks Festival. With no obstructing views and the unique experience of being on a boat, why not watch 3,000 fireworks light up Atami’s night sky? We look forward to welcoming you aboard. Date / Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time / Departing 19:50 – Fireworks viewing (20:20–20:40) – Scheduled return around 20:50 Boarding location / Atami Port (ticket window for Hatsushima departures) Fare / Adults ¥2,800; Children ¥1,400. One preschool child free per paying adult. Tickets / Limited to 100 people ● Advance phone reservation required (Please purchase your ticket at the day-of waiting area counter between 19:10 and 19:40.) Vessel in service / Ile de Vacances III *The event may be canceled due to weather or other circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. *Please fill out the boarding register. Reservations & Inquiries / Fujikyu Marine Resort Phone: 0557-81-0541

◆Ise Lobster Festival Period: Saturday, October 5, 2024–Saturday, November 30, 2024 ※Checkout until Sunday, December 1, 2024 ※Reservation applications start: Saturday, September 14–Friday, November 22, 2024 (phone reception 9:00–17:00) ※Applicable to stays for two or more people (one night) ※The lottery is not first-come, first-served for reservations, reception, or applications ※No accommodation discounts are available ◆Overview ◉Accommodation reservations are accepted through Friday, November 22, 2024. ◉Stays on Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17 may be difficult to reserve due to a local town event. ◉Ise lobster is offered to adults (junior high school students and older) and children (ages 6 through elementary school). ◉Each guest may choose one lobster cooking method. ※Choose one of three lobster cooking methods: sashimi, boiled, or oni-gara yaki (roasted in the shell). ※The available cooking methods and their details may vary by accommodation. ◉The lottery tickets are limited to the first 500 people who draw at the venue. ※The order is not based on reservation, reception, or application sequence but on the order in which lottery tickets are actually drawn at the venue (Tourism Association). ◉Lottery eligibility covers adults and children (ages 6 through elementary school). ※Infants (ages 0–1) and toddlers (ages 2–5) are not eligible. ◉The lottery ends once the 500-ticket limit is reached. ◉After the lottery ends, accommodation reservations will continue to be accepted without special benefits. ◉Only guests who made accommodation reservations through our Tourism Association are eligible for the lottery. ※However, lottery tickets are awarded on a first-come basis to those who actually come to the Tourism Association in person. ◉When you pay the reservation deposit, you will receive a “Reservation Deposit Receipt,” which you must present to draw a lottery ticket. ◉Lottery tickets can be drawn at Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana (Tourist Information Center). ◉Roadside Station Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana is open from 9:00 to 17:00. Accommodation Procedure ◉Apply for accommodation via the application form, email, or phone. ◉Once our Tourism Association arranges your accommodation, we will mail you an accommodation information letter. ◉After you receive the accommodation information letter, please transfer the stated accommodation fee to the designated bank account. ◉After confirming your transfer, we will mail you the Reservation Deposit Receipt. ◉Once you receive the Reservation Deposit Receipt, please come to Minami-Izu Town. ◉Present the Reservation Deposit Receipt at the Tourism Association reception to draw a lottery ticket. ◆Steps to the Lottery Ticket ① Apply (via form, etc.) ② Accommodation arrangement (rooms may be unavailable) ③ Accommodation information letter mailed ④ Guest transfers accommodation fee ⑤ Reservation Deposit Receipt mailed ⑥ Lottery ticket drawn at the Tourism Association ◆Accommodation Benefits (Prize Redemption) With numbered tickets ・Five winners: accommodation subsidy voucher worth 15,000 yen each ・Ten winners: accommodation subsidy voucher worth 5,000 yen each ・Twenty winners: live Ise lobster (one box, approximately 1 kg, 2–7 lobsters) ・Seventy-five winners: frozen Ise lobster (150 g–300 g) ・Ten winners: Irozaki Ocean Park shopping voucher worth 3,000 yen ・Thirty winners: Irozaki Ocean Park shopping voucher worth 2,000 yen ・Fifty winners: Irozaki Ocean Park shopping voucher worth 1,000 yen Without numbered tickets ・100 yen discount on purchases at Irozaki Ocean Park ※Present the non-numbered lottery ticket plus a parking ticket at the register ※Lottery participants will receive a free parking voucher for Irozaki Ocean Park ※If the lottery ends, accommodations will be offered as regular Ise-lobster-inclusive stays without the lottery benefits.

The Atami Plum Garden Autumn Leaves Festival will be held from Saturday, November 16, 2024 to Sunday, December 8, 2024. Known as the earliest-blooming plum site in Japan, Atami Plum Garden is also a spot for autumn foliage. About 380 maple trees line the garden, and thanks to the warm climate they often change color from late November into December, making this place sometimes called the latest autumn foliage in Japan. Early-blooming plums begin to flower around mid-November, so you may see plum blossoms and autumn leaves at the same time. During the festival there will be a footbath, a photo contest, jazz performances, illumination, and a wildflower moss-ball (kokedama) workshop, among other events. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the red-hued Atami Plum Garden. *On November 16 (Sat) and 17 (Sun), the Japan–Korea Gourmet Fair 2024 in Atami will also take place.* Event period: November 16–December 8, 2024 Hours: Illumination daily during the period, 16:30–21:00 Venue: Atami Plum Garden (8-11 Umezonocho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture) Phone: 0557-85-2222 Contact: Atami City Tourism Association Access: ■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Ainohara Danchi for about 15 minutes and get off at "Ume-en" (Plum Garden). ■ From Atami Station, take the Ito Line for about 3 minutes to Kinomiya Station, then walk about 10 minutes. Admission: Free Parking: 100 spaces in front of the Plum Garden (open only during the event period) (Weekdays) 9:00–17:00 (Sat, Sun, and public holidays) 8:30–17:00 Fees: Ordinary cars 300 yen; motorcycles & bicycles 100 yen; microbuses 1,000 yen

Why do divers flock to Minami-Izu... The waters around Mikomoto Island, eight kilometers from Yumigahama, lie under the influence of the Kuroshio Current and brim with marine life. Schools of migratory fish such as yellowtail, greater amberjack, and Japanese amberjack share the seas with various sharks like the shortfin mako, resident large reef fish such as malabar grouper and Asian sheepshead wrasse, and reptiles and rays including green sea turtles, red stingrays, and spotted eagle rays. From these famed “big game” species to seasonal visitors like striped jack, grunt, bluefish, pomfret, numerous butterflyfish, and triggerfish, the variety and density of fish make this area exceptional. Among its attractions, the chance to see large schools of hammerhead sharks makes this dive site extraordinarily rare even by international standards. It is no exaggeration to call this place a sea that every diver dreams of visiting.

It is a Roadside station Shiomizaka in Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture. There is a a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, and Shirasu bowl, eel bowl, and raw rice bowl are Famous. Outsides available the Footbath will Healing your tired legs.

A new event called “Evening Cool Gathering,” organized by the Minami-Izu Town Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division, will take place at Yumigahama Coast. The event details are as follows. Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024 (Reiwa 6) Program ◆1:00 PM–6:00 PM Sea Kayak and SUP Experience ・50-minute sessions ・Adults ¥1,000, students ¥500 ※Elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian ◆3:00 PM–5:00 PM Obstacle Race Saburo ・Capacity: 30 teams, 60 people ・Open to participants from 4th grade elementary school and up ◆6:30 PM–8:00 PM Hoshi★Sora Cinema IZU ・Free admission ・Screening of the Minions movie ・300 seats available ※Please bring your own mats or blankets ◆Food and vendor stalls ・MOKI ・Hungryʼs ・BLUE La IZU

Local eels are hard to eat. Every summer, when I returned to Shizuoka, I used to eat this eel with my parents. But this summer, we couldn't eat eel together. Every day is filled with sadness, but when I see this eel, I remember the summer with my parents and feel energized.

When I returned to my hometown this summer, after visiting the graves, I passed through the elementary school route for decades yellowtail. Everything felt small now, but the smell of summer and the breeze blowing through it did not change, and it was a summer that made me feel nostalgic. 【Shizuoka】

Atami Marine Fireworks Festival, a Specialties of Atami, is Held in more than 10 times not only in summer but also throughout the year I have been there many times so far, but this time I tried to intertwine it with Atami Castle. There are many ways to enjoy the fireworks here, such as from the Ocean, from the Coast, or from the top of the Hilltop.

Penglai Bridge It is said to be the world's most "Nagaiki Bridge" It's a combination of "long life" and "long trees"

Irozaki Original Sticker Is Here🎉 The Irozaki Ocean Park original sticker is now available!! Get one as a souvenir of your visit to Minami-Izu Town or to show your love for Minami-Izu Town and Irozaki. It's waterproof, so it’s durable! By the way... we also have magnets🤫 They are sold at Irozaki Ocean Park, and we look forward to welcoming you.

A new package featuring Irozaki Lighthouse-kun debuts on the hugely popular Irozaki Ocean Park souvenir, the Salt Rusk❣ It's been on limited sale since August 2nd 😆

Atami Sun Beach Water Park is getting rave reviews every day! Come and join us! Event period / Saturday, July 13, 2024 – Sunday, August 25, 2024 Venue / Atami Sun Beach (east side) – approximately a 30m by 30m area offshore (check-in on the nearby sandy beach) Address / Higashikaigancho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture (offshore, east side of Sun Beach) Hours of use / 10:00–16:00 (check-in ends at 15:15) *Strict time-slot system (including turnover and break times) 10:00–11:00 11:00–12:00 12:00–13:00 13:00–14:00 14:00–15:00 15:00–16:00 Fees / High school and older: 2,000 yen per hour; Elementary and junior high students: 1,500 yen per hour. Children below elementary school age are not permitted. Inquiries / Atami City Tourism Association Tel: 0557-85-2222 Access / About 5 minutes by bus from Atami Station toward Atami Port → get off at Sun Beach → 3-minute walk ●Check-in is available only on the sandy beach at the site on the day (no phone or online reservations) *Check-in opens at 9:30 on the sandy beach on the day (advance phone reservations are not accepted). At check-in you may purchase a time slot that still has availability for that day. *Even during operating hours, check-in will end once capacity is reached. *All users must wear a life jacket (loaned on site). *Extension of time slots is not allowed. (Consecutive slot purchases are prohibited as a heatstroke countermeasure.) *Children in grades 1–3 may enter only when accompanied by a guardian. (Accompanying guardians must be adults.) *Entry may be restricted in severe weather (strong winds, etc.) or when advisories (such as lightning) are issued. (Restrictions apply even during booked time slots.) *In advance of an approaching typhoon, equipment may be temporarily removed and use suspended. *If entry is suddenly restricted under the above conditions, refunds will be issued for uses under 30 minutes; no refunds will be given for uses of 30 minutes or more. Please understand in advance. *Lifeguards will be on duty and an AED will be available. *If Sun Beach swimming area is closed, the Water Park will also be canceled.

Atami City's Cultural Facility Management Committee has developed a drink using Atami’s specialty citrus, daidai: the "Atami Daidai Fireworks Squash," and sales have begun! This is the second seasonal drink following the well-received winter 2023 limited release "Atami Daidai Nectar." The recipe again comes from culinary researcher Aya Osada. It features an additive-free daidai marmalade blended into a spiced, herbed black tea and topped with soda, offering a refreshing, firework-inspired brightness with a grown-up sweetness. The drink is available at Yasuragi café inside the Kyuunkaku cultural tourism facility. The sales period is undecided, so please visit soon if you’re interested.

Okia Gari Shokudo - Fishery cooperative's directly managed "Squid-samadon" store Squid samadon made with Fresh true squid Unloaded at Nishina Fishing Port near the Izu Peninsula can be served at at a reasonable fee. In addition, you can enjoy local fish directly managed by the fishing cooperative, such as squid, Haliotis, turbo sazae, Ise shrimp, sea bream, and isaki, which are Unloaded at Nishina Fishing Port depending on the season. The Direct sales in the store also sells seafood Souvenirs. ・Address 980-6 Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ・Phone 0558-52-0018

Tensodo Tea House Matsumaru This shop is located in Dogashima Park, just off the Tensodo Cave. In addition to the "Matsumaru set meal" that Use plenty of Local ingredients, there are also noodles, Turbo sazae bowls, Ise Shrimp, Haliotis, etc. If you tell us that you are here on a motorcycle, we will serve you a hot coffee. ・Address 2104-2 Nishina, Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka ・Phone 0558-52-1751

Satsuma Pass 2021.07.17 Due to the damage to the earthen fence that occurred in June 2022, it is currently impossible to go to the Observation decks. It is said that there is no prospect of recovery. The two photos are comparative and combined.