Let's enjoy the event twice at the 85th Black Ship Festival wearing Bakumatsu period costumes! Participants will be transformed by staff who work with actors who appear in historical dramas and movies (≧▽≦) #Sakamoto Ryoma #Perry #Saigo Takamori #Ninja #Yoshida Shoin #Mito Komon Most historical figures are available ✨ The standard is #Samurai #Town Musume #Perry and so on. Sometimes people ask me to take a picture with them 🎵 at the venue You can experience such an extraordinary experience at the Black Ship Festival! We look forward to your participation. Please apply from the Shimoda City Tourism Association Home page.

Rendaiji Weeping Flower Peaches are now in full bloom (⋈◍>◡<◍). ✧🎵 The blooming of the "Weeping Peach Village Festival" held until April 7th is 🌸 in full bloom 🌸! Dark pink, pale pink, and white flowers drooping on the branches, making it a very beautiful sight. Cherry blossoms such as Someiyoshino in Shimoda City seem to be a little late in flowering this year. It is also a feature of Rendai Temple that there is an abundance of springs. Most of Shimoda Onsen draws ✨♨✨ from the source of Rendaiji Onsen The hand bath also feels good~ 🎵♨(^○^) If the weather is good, the 118-step ✨ platform of the best in Japan will also appear! The weather is forecast to break down from April 3rd, but please take a break from the weather and come to Rendai Temple in spring!

There are plenty of photo spots in Shimoda City. Come to Shimoda for the best photos that will be remembered for one life! #Marriage #Wedding #Photo Wedding #Anniversary #Shimoda City #Hydrangea Festival

Hello to all COOL JAPAN VIDEOS viewers! This is the Shimoda City Tourism Association. Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture is located at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. With a population of about 20,000 people (as of January 2024 (Reiwa 6)), Shimoda City is known for its beautiful landscapes surrounded by the sea and mountains. ◇◆◇◆Introducing the history of Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Shimoda City played an important role in history as a place that inspired Japan to open up to the rest of the world. Known as the land of The Land of Perry's arrival, the Shimoda Kaikoku Museum, which conveys its historical background to the present, is a must see spot. ◇◆◇◆Sightseeing spots to visit in Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Surrounded by the nature of the sea and mountains, Shimoda City has many recommended sightseeing spots. In this First Post of the COOL JAPAN VIDEOS, we will briefly introduce some of them. ・Shimoda Underwater Aquarium Use the natural cove of Shimoda, the aquarium is about the size of one Tokyo Dome, where you can interact with a variety of sea creatures. You can enjoy the appearance of creatures growing in an environment close to nature right in front of you. ・Shirahama Ohama Coast (Shirahama Coast) The crystal clear emerald green sea and beautiful white sand make it one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan. Nearby beaches also offer marine activities such as surfing, sea kayaking and diving. ・Ryugong Grotto It is a cave with a skylight with a diameter of about 50 m with a mysterious atmosphere that is also popular as a power spot. If you look down on the cave from above, you can see the heart-shaped terrain, so it is also popular as a photogenic photo spot. Perry Road It is the road where Perry, who came on a black ship at the end of the Tokugawa shogunate, marched, and it is a tourist spot full of retro history that retains the atmosphere of that time. ・Shirahama Shrine It is the oldest shrine in the Izu area with a history of 2,400 years, and it is a sacred tourist spot that is also a Power Spot with the benefits of Marriages and Romantic Power. ・Black Ship Sightseeing Boat / Izu Cruise Sightseeing boat Black Ship "Sasukehana" You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shimoda Port from the sea. ・Roadside Station Kaigoku Shimoda Minato The terrace offers a panoramic view of Shimoda Port. There are many local Souvenirs in the store, and there is a wide variety of seafood, especially Kinmedai. ・Mt. Nesugata Nature Park It is a park that can be visited by the Shimoda Ropeway for a total length of 540m, and you can overlook Shimoda Port from the observatory. You can also enjoy seasonal flowers in the park. ◇◆◇◆Shimoda City's Specialty Products and Local Gourmet ◆◇◆◇ Shimoda City in Shizuoka Prefecture is a land blessed with fresh seafood. Seafood gourmet food is popular, and especially "Igenda ni miso nabe", "Kinme croquette", "Sanma sushi", "Tokoroten", "Ise shrimp", "Kinmedai" and "hijiki" are gems that you should definitely try when you visit Shimoda City. ◇◆◇◆Events and festivals in Shimoda City◆◇◆◇ Shimoda City hosts a variety of popular festivals, events, and functions throughout the year. Here are some of the most popular festivals in Shimoda City. ・Shirahama Sea Festival Noryo Fireworks Display At the fireworks festival held at Shirahama Ohama Beach, 1173 marine fireworks were launched in 2023 (Reiwa 5). ・Shimoda Drum Festival It is an annual festival at Shimoda Hachiman Shrine, which has been handed down for about 400 years, and more than 14 Drum and Mikoshi (portable shrine) carrying Drum and lanterns parade through the town of Shimoda. ・Hand-held fireworks The traditional hand-held fireworks held at Kawachi Suwa Shrine in the Inabusawa District are handmade using a manufacturing method that has been passed down since ancient times. ◇◆◇◆Enjoy the wonderful scenery of Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture◆◇◆◇ There are many attractions of Shimoda City, such as tourist spots rich in nature, tourist spots where you can experience Japanese history firsthand, abundant leisure facilities, a full range of marine activities, and heartwarming minshuku and hotels that will heal the fatigue of your trip. We will continue to deliver recommended information on Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, so please Fun!

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