Nice to meet you all and welcome to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! This is the Izu Shirahama Tourism Association! Shimoda City Shirahama is located at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula and is a tourist destination with abundant nature and beautiful sea. Access to Shimoda City Shirahama ・ Direct connection from JR Tokyo Station, about 2 hours 45 minutes by Use Limited Express Odoriko ・Use Shinkansen from JR Tokyo Station for about 2 hours and 30 minutes ・About 2 hours and 30 minutes by car from Tomei Atsugi Interchange ・About 2 hours by car from Tomei Numazu Interchange It has become. Shirahama in Shimoda City is the finest resort area closest to the city center, and three unique beaches await you. As the name suggests, it is a series of beautiful white sand beaches, offering a paradise-like experience for those who visit it. ■■Recommended Beaches in Shirahama, Shimoda City■■ ◇Shirahama Ohama Beach Beaches is the largest beach on the Izu Peninsula, stretching for about 800 meters from north to south, with vast white sand. The most popular beach in the Shirahama area, with its pure white sand and sky blue, is visited by many beachgoers of all ages and genders. Along the national highway that runs in front of Shirahama Ohama Beach, there are rental shops and restaurants selling marine goods such as parasols and summer beds. ◇Shirahama Central Beach It is a Beaches that has been selected as "88 best bathing beaches in Japan" and "100 best bathing beaches in Japan". There is also a rocky area, so you can enjoy playing on the beach. In addition, it is surrounded by a breakwater and the waves are calm, so it is safe for children. ◇Shirahama Itado Beach (Isshiki Coast) It is a coast to the north of the Shirahama coast. The island called Ryugu Island is surrounded by a beach, so it is ideal for playing on the beach. You can also enjoy Diving with bare hands, snorkeling and fishing in the Cove. Shirahama in Shimoda City is also a popular spot for surfers, and even beginners can rest assured when the waves are Small time. Come and enjoy the Beaches, surfing, and beautiful sunset on the coast of Shirahama in Shimoda City. ■■Recommended sightseeing spots in Shirahama, Shimoda City■■ ◇Shirahama Shrine Located between the Shirahama Ohama Coast and the Shirahama Central Coast, it is the oldest shrine on the Izu Peninsula with a history of 2400 years. The god of Marriage and God of childbirth is enshrined. ◇Shirahama Cherry Blossom Village In the park near Shirahama Shrine, you can see about 100 cherry trees, including the early blooming "Shirahama Ikona" that begins to bloom in late January and the "Shirahama Cherry Blossom" that begins to bloom in late February. From the observatory in the park, you can enjoy a superb view of the white beach below. ◇ Mihogasaki Promenade If you go down to the seaside from the promenade, which is about 2 minutes by car from Shirahama, you will find the "Mihogasaki Ruins" where scented balls made around the 5th century were discovered. ◇Mt. Takane Elevation is 343 meters, and you can enjoy climbing for about 20 minutes to the top. From the top, you can overlook the Shirahama coast, Izu Nanashima, the cityscape of Shimoda City, and Mt. Fuji. 、 ■■Recommended event Information for Shirahama, Shimoda City■■ ◇ Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival Shirahama is also an aloe production area due to its warm climate, and the Itado District is called "Aloe Village" because the entire area is dyed bright red during the flowering season from December to January. During this flowering period, the "Aloe Flower Festival" is held. At the Aloe Village, where the event will be held, shops will be lined up and Specialty products such as aloe products and Sanma sushi will be sold. Enjoy Shirahama's exquisite gourmet food. ◇Izu-Shirahama Sea Festival Noryo Fireworks Display It is a summer tradition in Shirahama held every July. The fireworks festival that colors the summer night sky is crowded with many tourists every year. In 2023, 1173 fireworks were launched. ■■Features of Shirahama, Shimoda City■■ Shirahama in Shimoda City is an attractive area with its beautiful sea and rich nature. You can enjoy the feeling of a tropical country with the beautiful blue sea of white sand and white sand beaches. There are many Accommodations in Shirahama such as hotels, minshuku, inns, Pension, and guest House. Use it according to your travel plan! COOL JAPAN VIDEOS will send out recommended Information on Shimoda City Shirahama, so thank you.

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!