Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The inn I would like to introduce this time is "Matsushitatei". ・ Meals are "hand-made soba noodles" made by making homemade flour from domestic Soba seeds in a stone mill, Soba creative dishes, and the fruits of the mountains and sea. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Matsushita-tei 【Address: Yatsu, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 703-23, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-34-2558 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. 【Total number of rooms】2 rooms 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】4 cars

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Nishiizu Tourism Association. Nishi-Izu Town, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture is a town of about 6,300 people located on the west coast of the Izu Peninsula. We will send out recommended information of Nishi-Izu Town! Best regards!! ■Features of Nishi-Izu Town■ Tourist spots created by Nature such as the national natural monument "Tensodo" along the Nishi-Izu Coast, and the "Tombolo of Dogashima" and "Koganezaki" leading to Dogashima Landmark and Sanshiro Island are popular. There are many valuable spots that make up the Izu Peninsula Global Geopark, such as the "One color pillow lava" where you can see the oldest geological formation on the Izu Peninsula about 20 million years ago. In addition, tourist facilities such as trick art and glass museums, and accommodations such as hotels and inns where you can enjoy the scenery of Izu, the Sunset and the beautiful Sea Field are lined up along the Coast, and in Nishi-Izu Town, you can enjoy plenty of Nature and modern culture. ■ Japan's largest sunset town "Nishi-Izu Town" ■ From Izu Nishi Coast, you can Appreciation beautiful Sunset throughout the year, and Otago Coast and Dogashima Coast have been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunset in Japan". In order to enjoy the best Sunset in Japan, those who stay inn in a Accommodations in the town will be guided by a "Sunset volunteer local photography enthusiast" who will guide you to the Sunset points of the day. ■Recommended gourmet and specialty products of Nishi-Izu Town■ Seafood such as ground fish, Japanese flying squid, Ise shrimp, Haliotis, Turbo sazae, and Amakusa landed in Suruga Bay, as well as "Hon Wasabi" grown in the Fine spring water and Clear streams of Mt. Amagi are popular specialty products, and can be tasted at Accommodations and restaurants in Nishi-Izu Town. Salted bonito, a preserved food made by pickling bonito with salt, which is also served at events such as the local gourmet festival "B-1 Grand Prix", is a traditional preserved food handed down in the Tago District and is used as Ochazuke and Udon Noodles with Shio Katsuo. It is also recommended as a souvenir of Nishi-Izu Town. ■Popular sightseeing spots in Nishi-Izu Town■ Since this will be a First Post of COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will briefly introduce some of the most popular tourist destinations in Nishi-Izu Town. ◇Dogashima Tensodo It is a cave designated as a national natural monument with a hole in the ceiling with a diameter of more than 10 meters. You can explore the inside of the cave by sightseeing boat. You can also go to the upper side of the cave from the promenade. ◇Koganezaki The entire cape is a park, and the promenade, Lawn square, Observatory, and the Mt. Fuji view spot "Fujimi Hill" are Maintenance. You can also watch the beautiful Sunset. ◇Sanshiro Island It consists of four islands consisting of Denbei Island, Nakanoshima, Okinose Island, and Takashima Island located 200 meters off the coast of the Coast, and at low tide a road appears and can be visited on foot. ◇ Mt. Shiraiwa Mural The Honzon Konrin Butsudenson is depicted on the Quay wall of a rock-cut cave on a small hill in the village of Nishina Sawada, Nishi-Izu Town. It is said to have been made in the Kamakura period, but the author is unknown. ◇Hanbata Market In addition to fresh seafood from Nishi-Izu, Specialty products such as Dried fish, Hon Wasabi, and Shio Bonito are lined up. It is also recommended for purchasing Souvenirs of Nishi-Izu sightseeing. ■Introducing Information about Nishi-Izu Town■ In Japan's best sunset town, you can watch the beautiful Sunset that dyes the Sea Field of Nishi-Izu in a beautiful madder red color. There are many recommended sunset appreciation spots on the Coast of Nishi-Izu Town, and you can see a different sunset at each spot. In the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Nishi-Izu Town, so please follow us.

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Yakiniku Tomi". ・ Old-fashioned local yakiniku restaurant The restaurant's best menu is short ribs! ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Yakiniku Tomi 【Address】Kawazu-cho Hama, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 164-1 Phone number: 0558-32-1412 【Business hours】18:00~21:30 【Regular holiday】Closed on Tuesdays 【Parking lot】Yes 5 cars

“Takenoko Village,” nestled in the center of Minami-Izu Town in the national park, is overflowing with seasonal flavors. Let your children experience the nostalgic tastes of the past—this will surely become a memorable day. Experience bamboo shoot picking across an expansive 490,000-square-meter bamboo grove. Enjoy local specialties sold on site and meals centered on bamboo shoots. The mountains offer seasonal tastes throughout the year: bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, wild mountain vegetables, amanatsu citrus, chestnuts, and shihotake (square bamboo). Take home memories of bamboo craftwork, too—every activity promises fun and a peaceful break from the city bustle. October 10–October 31 Shihotake Picking It’s shihotake season—pick the shoots of this square-shaped bamboo. Although this rare species originates from China, it tastes excellent. Depending on the weather, the season can extend into early November. May Amanatsu Citrus Picking Fully ripened and naturally grown, these fruits offer a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness that fills your mouth with delightful flavor. September Chestnut Gathering The season is planned from early September to early October (subject to change depending on summer weather). For details, please call us. November, December, and March Shiitake Picking Yields depend on rainfall, but you can enjoy the thick, natural shiitake flavor that defines true shiitake mushrooms.”

The beach forms a literal bow-shaped curve about 1.2 km long, with a gently sloping shoreline and calm waves, making it a safe and enjoyable spot for couples and families. To the east, the projecting Tarai Cape offers a superb observation point with sweeping coastal views; to the south you can see the Izu Islands, and to the east and west the coastline stretches toward Tsumekizaki and Ishirōzaki respectively—one of the site’s proud features. ● Selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Swimming Beaches ● Selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Shores (Japan’s Top 100 Forests, Waterfalls, and Shores) ● Selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 White Sand and Green Pine Beaches ● One of the Three Great Beaches of Izu (Yumigahama, Shirahama Ōhama, Imai-hama)

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Nanadaru Chaya". ・ Experience at the attached glass workshop Tongue by tongue in a boar pot that has no smell. Tororo Soba with hot and cold symbiotic wasabi. We recommend the ripe strawberry parfait. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name Nanadaru Tea House 【Address: Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 363-4 Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka [Phone 0558-36-8070 【Business hours 11:00~16:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens 【Parking lot】Yes

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Izakaya Ofukuro". ・ Nostalgic mother's taste Fun with the taste of mom and karaoke. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Izakaya Ofukuro 【Address】Mine, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 495-1 Phone number 0558-32-0205 【Business hours】17:00~24:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Wednesdays 【Parking lot】Yes 6 cars

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The inn I would like to introduce this time is "Hot spring minshuku Azumaya". ・A seaside minshuku with homely hospitality ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Hot spring minshuku Azumaya 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 522, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0238 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 5 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】2 cars

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Funado no Banya". ・Fresh seafood purchased locally Fun various nature experiences such as an open-air bath with a superb view of Sagami Bay, Barbecue of freshly caught seafood, various set meals, salt making, and tangerine jam making. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Funado no Banya 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 358-2 Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0432 【Business hours】10:00~17:00LO 16:00 【Regular holiday】Closed on Tuesdays 【Parking lot】Yes

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging we will introduce this time is "Marui". ・ Since it is a minshuku directly managed by a fresh fish store, you can enjoy seasonal beach cuisine to your heart's content. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Marui 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 415, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-34-0222 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. 【Total number of rooms】7 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】2 cars

Koyasan Trail: In the Yagiyama settlement (Yaki-yama) upstream of the Iwashina River, people once burned the mountain to clear land, so it came to be called “Yaki-yama.” From that settlement, a three-kilometer walk into the mountains brings you to a hidden, tranquil realm where sheer cliffs of strange rock rise along a mountain stream. This place is called Koyasan. Long ago it served as a practice site for shugendo ascetics of Shingon esoteric Buddhism, and many stone Buddhist statues stand here. ☆A legendary site linked to a famous priest☆ There is even a legend that Kobo Daishi once visited this place but left because the smell of fertilizer from nearby fields was impure and the valley was not deep enough; he later went to Kishu (Wakayama Prefecture) and established Mount Koya. Supporting that tale, a practice site called “Enma Shingyo” on the cliff’s mid-slope once enshrined a statue of Kobo Daishi, though it has since been relocated to Eizen-ji Temple in Yagiyama. In the late Edo period, a monk named Taizen trained at Enma Shingyo, traveling to nearby villages to perform prayers. His reputed spiritual powers earned him the honorific title O-Daishi, and his devotees grew to some 200 people. When he left the area, he left sutras and priestly robes with the local Taguchi family as mementos. The family preserved a written box inscription noting that Taizen was from Mikawa (Aichi Prefecture), that he visited in the first year of Tenpo (1830) to enshrine a likeness of Kobo Daishi, that he stayed in retreat for about a year, and that many followers gathered. Another tradition says that during the Kenkyu era (1190–1199), the priest Mongaku also stayed here in retreat; when he tried to leave after completing his training, wild roses tangled in his robes and would not let him go. Mongaku then returned to the rock cave and continued his practice. Since then, locals have called those wild roses “Mongaku roses.”

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Guest house Sencho". ・The lodging closest to the sea with a wonderful sunrise from the horizon. Open-air bath, private bath, observation bath available ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Guest house Sencho 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 1069, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0445 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 16 【Pick up and drop off】Consultation required 【Parking lot】10 cars

The Atami Karaoke Grand Prix 2024 Spring will take place over three days from Saturday, April 27 to Monday, April 29 (public holiday) at Shinsui Park Event Plaza. To energize Atami and Izusan, Izusan-based voice coach Turner Sensei will hold a karaoke competition in Atami. Fifty representatives of Atami, chosen through in-person preliminaries and recommendations held from January to March, and fifty national representatives selected by online audio screening will advance to the finals. With total prizes of 500,000 yen, 100 contestants will compete with their proud voices. Food and drink vendors will be on site, so please come support the performers! Atami Karaoke Grand Prix 2024 Spring Date and Time / Saturday, April 27 to Monday, April 29, 2024 (public holiday) 10:00–16:00 Venue / Shinsui Park Event Plaza (Nagisacho, Atami City) *Free admission*

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Flower Tree". ・Excellent freshness. A lodging with a reputation for seafood dishes. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Flower Tree 【Address】Midaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, Kamo-gun, Midaka, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 2297-15 Phone number: 0558-32-1761 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 6 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】4 cars

On April 17th, the azaleas on the sun deck and the wisteria at Atami Port Sunremo Park are in full bloom!

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Genbaso". ・It is a quiet lodging on the side of the mountain. The Izu Seven Islands can be seen in the distance. Please enjoy the seafood. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Genbaso 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 59-5 Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-34-0483 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. 【Total number of rooms】7 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】5 cars

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Nakazeno Inkyo". ・Local food served at minshuku We recommend soba noodles made with local wild vegetables and tororo soba noodles. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot Name】Nakazeno Inkyo 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 379-8-1 Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-35-7182 【Business hours】11:00~15:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens 【Parking lot】Yes

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Aizawaso". ・Close to the sea. It is located within a 5-minute walk to the beach, and is equipped with a gymnasium and can be Use for lodging. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】Aizawaso 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 465, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0546 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 10 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】6 cars

[A bright red azalea begins to bloom! ] Komuroyama Park Azalea Viewing Party 🌺✨] From Saturday, April 13th to Tuesday, April 30th, a "Azalea Appreciation Party" will be held at Komuroyama Park Azalea Garden! In the azalea garden, where 100,000 azaleas of 40 varieties are in bloom, the landscape looks like a bright red carpet! This year, the beginning of blooming is a little late, but when it is in full bloom, it is a masterpiece, so please stop by when you visit Izu and Ito. There is also 😊✨♨ a bus from the station to Komuroyama At the summit of Mt. Komuro, there is "Komuroyama Ridge Walk "MISORA", and there is also a stylish "Cafe 321". If the weather is good, you can see Sagami Nada, the Izu Islands, Mt. Fuji, etc.! On the way to the summit, there is a large dinosaur monument called Dinosaur Square, a popular spot for children with Athletics, making it a ♪ place for families to enjoy * Implementation of traffic restrictions on some roads in the park so that customers can enjoy the azaleas with peace of mind, and the Komuroyama Ground will be opened as a temporary parking lot. * Please note that when the temporary parking lot is released, the parking lot will be charged 500 yen per car.

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Izakaya Sagami". ・ The famous motsuni and yakitori are popular! ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】Izakaya Sagami 【Address】Mine, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 496-40 Phone number: 0558-34-0039 【Business hours】17:30~23:30 【Regular holiday】Closed on Thursdays 【Parking lot】Yes 4 cars

Enjoy the 85th Black Ship Festival even more by dressing in Bakumatsu-era costumes! Professional staff who work on period dramas and films will transform participants ≧▽≦ #Sakamoto Ryoma #Perry #Saigo Takamori #Ninja #Yoshida Shoin #Mito Komon We can provide most historical figures ✨ Popular choices include #Samurai #Merchant’s daughter #Perry and more. You might even be asked, “Can we take a photo together?” at the venue 🎵 This kind of out-of-the-ordinary experience is what the Black Ship Festival offers! Please join us. Apply through the Shimoda Tourist Association website.

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Taiyoso". ・Built on a hill overlooking the sea, this room has a toilet and washroom. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】Taiyoso 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 112, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-34-0241 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 6 【Pick up and drop off】Pick up and drop off only for people with disabilities, small children, and the elderly 【Parking lot】6 cars

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Izakaya Kairenmon". ・Ideal for banquets and launches! The skewers, seared Izu beef, and tuna squid yukke are exquisite! ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】Izakaya Kairenmon 【Address】Kawazu-cho Hama, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 150-1 Phone number: 090-2186-5229 【Business hours】18:00~23:30 【Regular holiday】Closed on Mondays and 4th Tuesdays 【Parking lot】Yes 3 cars

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Imaihama Harumiso". ・We are proud of our unique local meals using seasonal local fish and local vegetables. All rooms have a washbasin and a veranda. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】Imaihama Harumiso 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 58-10 Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-1751 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m. [Total number of rooms] 8 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】5 cars

When you visit go sightseeing in the Kawazu cherry blossoms town of "Kawazu Town" and Please enjoy the exquisite gourmet of Kawazu Town! This time, I would like to introduce "Daruma Chaya". ・Exquisite wasabi Soba noodles made with local wasabi Slope of the municipal free parking lot. Tororo soba noodles, wasabi soba noodles, and wild vegetable soba are exquisite! ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】Daruma Tea House 【Address】Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, 380-11 Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-36-8937 【Business hours】11:45~15:00 【Regular holiday】Not opens 【Parking lot】Yes

Irozaki Ocean Park 5th Anniversary Program ・Free parking (9:00–16:00) ※You will not be able to exit after 16:00. Saturday, April 6 ・Free fruit punch made with Taiwanese fruits (limited to 100 servings) ※From 10:00 until sold out ・Grilled spiny lobster sale on the beach (limited to 100 servings) ※From 10:00 until sold out ・Local food trucks scheduled to appear ・Collaboration clear file sale: The Light Keepers × Shimoda High School Minamiizu Branch Sunday, April 7 ・Grilled spiny lobster sale (limited to 100) ※From 10:00 until sold out ・Local food trucks scheduled to appear ・Collaboration clear file sale: The Light Keepers × Shimoda High School Minamiizu Branch ・13:00 – Appearance by Minami-Izu Town–authorized ambassador Melon Sheet Journey ・Commemorative photo session ・Original T-shirt sale

The additional dates for this year’s Atami Bay Fireworks Festival have been decided. We are sharing them together with the dates already announced. (As of April 6, 2024) [Atami Bay Fireworks Festival 2024 (Reiwa 6) Dates] Spring: April 13 (Sat) and May 2 (Thu) Summer: July 26 (Fri), August 5 (Mon), August 8 (Thu), August 18 (Sun), and August 23 (Fri) Autumn: September 16 (Mon, public holiday), October 14 (Mon, public holiday), October 19 (Sat), and November 4 (Mon, substitute holiday) Winter: December 8 (Sun) and December 22 (Sun) 2025: March 23 (Sun) Note: The newly added dates are October 14, December 22, and March 23, 2025. Time: 20:20–20:40 (In July and August only: 20:20–20:45) Venue: Atami Bay ※The event will go ahead in rain. Please note that the above dates and times are tentative and may change depending on future circumstances.

In Minami-Izu Town, 800 Kawazu cherry trees and 200 Somei-Yoshino together are called the Thousand Cherry Trees. After the Kawazu cherry season (around mid-February) passes, the Somei-Yoshino season follows (they usually peak in early April). We have prepared the following guide map for the Somei-Yoshino cherry trees; please use it as a reference. *They are expected to be at their best from April 6th to 9th.* The weather tends to be perfect for strolling at that time, so why not take a leisurely walk?

Spend a blissful time in the beautiful town, Kawazu Town When you visit surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, and the Accommodations in the town! The lodging I would like to introduce this time is "Minshuku Ueno Tanaka". ・7 minutes walk from Izukyu Imaihama Kaigan Station. It is a family minshuku. ◆Detailed Information◆ 【Spot name】Minshuku Kamitanaka 【Address】Mitaka, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 454, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Phone number: 0558-32-0725 Check-in/Check-out is 3:00 p.m. and check-out 10:00 a.m.　 [Total number of rooms] 10 【Pick-up/drop-off】No pick-up/drop-off 【Parking lot】6~7 cars

*The images are from past events.* From Tuesday, April 9 through Tuesday, April 16, the Ichimura Kiyoshi Technical Foundation Botanical Research Garden will open to the public for its spring viewing. Seikeisō was the villa of the late Ricoh San-Ai Group founders Kiyoshi and Yukie Ichimura. Later used as a company retreat by the Ricoh San-Ai Group, it was bequeathed to the foundation in 1988 according to the late Mrs. Yukie’s wishes after her passing. A mountain stream runs through the garden, and many trees, flowering plants and mosses form a rich plant ecosystem. Below the garden you can see Sagami Bay and Hatsushima; farther out, Izu Oshima appears on the horizon, while surrounding mountains and trees shelter the site. Normally the garden is used only by researchers involved in plant studies, but it opens to the public twice a year: in spring when fresh green leaves and flowers are at their best, and in autumn when the foliage turns vibrant. Please take this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful spring garden. Ichimura Kiyoshi Technical Foundation Botanical Research Garden — Spring Public Opening Period: Tuesday, April 9 to Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Address: 11-8 Ainokahara-cho, Atami City Phone: 0557-81-2656 Opening hours: 9:30 (gate opens) to 15:30 (gate closes) Admission: Free Access: From JR Atami Station or JR Kinomiya Station, take a bus bound for Ainokahara Housing Complex, get off at Kamiainekahara, then walk about 50 m downhill. Please note that the schedule may change suddenly depending on circumstances, so check the foundation’s website before visiting.