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[Kanagawa] Hokule'a Shonan / 5 Star PADI Scuba Dive Center
May. 28, 2026
Hirasawa, Shizuoka Prefecture. This is a quiet sea in Japan that can be visited as a day trip from Tokyo. From late spring to early summer, a special scenery appears in this sea. A forest of seaweed extending to the water's surface. A gently swaying green world. Soft light filtering through. It feels as if a forest is spreading underwater. As you quietly swim between the seaweeds, small blue fish appear. In the shadows of the rocks, small lives grow in the spring sea. These seaweed areas are called "moba" in Japan. They are important places where many fish and marine creatures live. From spring to early summer, it is also the spawning season for the bigfin reef squid. The changing scenery of the sea with each season is one of the charms of Japan's waters. The sea of Hirasawa is a bit different from the tropical seas of Okinawa. It lacks flamboyance. However, it possesses a quiet beauty. Light filtering through the seaweed. A time when only the sound of waves can be heard. The slowly flowing underwater scenery. You can feel the gentle air typical of Japan's nature. At Hokule'a Shonan, we offer guidance centered around the sea of Kanagawa and Izu, which can be enjoyed as a day trip from the Tokyo area. With a small group, even beginners can feel at ease. English support is also available. Experience the time of Japan's sea that cannot be encountered just by visiting tourist spots. It is recommended for those looking for "an experience in Japan that is more than just diving." Related Keywords: Hirasawa Diving / Nishi-Izu Diving / Izu Diving / Diving Near Tokyo / Japan Diving / Dive Near Tokyo / Japan Diving / Hidden Japan / Japanese Ocean Experience / Tokyo Day Trip
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  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
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  • Japan
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  • Coast/Beach/Sea
  • day trip diving
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[Kanagawa] Hokule'a Shonan / 5 Star PADI Scuba Dive Center
May. 25, 2026
Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Hirasawa, located along the coast of Nishi-Izu. A few hours from Tokyo. Here, time flows completely differently from the city. In the morning, the road leads to the sea. A blue sky. The calm Suruga Bay. The summer air. This day was for OW, AOW, and Assistant Instructor courses. Some are nervous about their first time in the sea. Others are moving on to the next step. Some are learning to support others. Each enters the same sea with different purposes. Underwater, it is quiet. Swaying seaweed. Light slowly filtering through. A world where only the sound of bubbles can be heard. The sea at Hirasawa has a beauty that is a bit different from flashiness. Clear water. Gentle currents. Time spent slowly regulating one's breath. Even for those diving for the first time, it's a place where you can gradually get used to the sea. At Hokulea Shonan, tours and courses are conducted in small groups. Enjoying the sea at your own pace, without rushing. That is the style that is cherished in this place. After diving. Everyone stopped by Mentai Park. Local food after seeing the sea. Time to choose souvenirs. Scenery along the coast while driving. Such moments are also part of the journey in Japan. Japan is not just about visiting famous tourist spots. The road to the sea. Local towns. Small diving shops. Scenery that can only be seen that day. Nishi-Izu has such quiet charm. For those wanting to spend a slightly special day near Tokyo. Time spent in the sea of Japan will surely remain in your travel memories. #Hirasawa #Izu Trip #Day Trip #Near Tokyo #PADI
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  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Numazu
  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
  • Suruga Bay
  • Japan
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • day trip diving
  • Coast/Beach/Sea
  • Travel Japan
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[Kanagawa] Hokule'a Shonan / 5 Star PADI Scuba Dive Center
May. 19, 2026
Create special memories with your family near Tokyo 🤿☀️ This time, we visited Usami in Higashi-Izu. It's a seaside area in Japan that you can access from Tokyo in a day. In the morning, we departed the city, heading towards Izu while enjoying the coastal scenery. The landscape gradually changes. Time flows slowly. Just that alone allows you to feel a different side of Japan compared to Tokyo. On this day, we participated in a PADI Open Water Diver course as a family. At first, they seemed a bit nervous, but once they entered the water, smiles began to appear. Seeing the same ocean, watching the same fish, and being moved by the same scenery. Diving offers such special moments. The waters of Higashi-Izu are a popular diving area for international guests as well. The scenery changes with the seasons, allowing you to enjoy schools of fish and the serene blue underwater world. "I can't believe there's such a sea near Tokyo." It's not uncommon to hear such remarks from first-time international visitors. Obtaining a diving license is not just about getting a qualification. It's about challenging yourself to enter a new world together. It's about spending the same time in Japan's waters. That experience itself will remain as a memory of the journey. It's another side of Japan that you won't encounter just by visiting tourist spots. That is the charm of "Dive Near Tokyo." At Hokule'a Shonan, we offer small-group beginner-friendly diving tours and license courses. We can accommodate English speakers, making it a great option for international travelers and foreigners living in Japan. Why not spend a slightly special day during your trip to Tokyo?
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  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
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  • Shonan Corporation
  • Travel Japan
  • unexplored region
  • Diving
  • Scuba diving
  • hokulea shonan
  • Experiences
  • Nature
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Minamiizu Tourism Association
May. 5, 2026
Information about ongoing events! From Sunday, May 3, 2026, to Sunday, July 12, 2026 "Izutsu and Creators." https://www.instagram.com/irozaki_oceanpark/... Location: Irozaki Ocean Park Until May 10, 2026 Strawberry Picking https://www.instagram.com/babyberry_farm/... Location: Baby Berryf Farm From Sunday, May 3, 2026, to July 12, 2026 Summer is approaching! Tide Pool Observation Experience [Beginner Level] https://www.eco-surf.com/reservation/... Location: Oogahama next to Yuigahama.
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  • Minamiizu
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Sightseeing
  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
  • Nature
  • Japan
  • Local PR
  • Great view
  • Spring
  • Experiences
  • ...and 6 others
Minamiizu Tourism Association
Mar. 25, 2026
Ongoing events through Golden Week‼ ① Ongoing until supplies last Ihama margaret picking https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=91181&cat=18736&type=event... ② Ongoing until around May 5 Strawberry picking https://www.instagram.com/babyberry_farm/... ③ March 28–April 5 Yuigahama cherry blossom tour http://www.the-surface.com/event.html#sakura... ④ April 1–May 5 Bamboo shoot picking and the takeno‑ko eatery opens http://takenokomura.com// ⑤ April 3 Irozaki Gongen Festival https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=3725&cat=18736&type=event... ⑥ April 18 and 19 Va'a Japan 4th Japan Cup in Minami‑Izu https://www.vaajapan.com/2026-japan-nationals... ⑦ April 29 Lead-horse riding experience day https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-event-entry&event=7746&cat=18736&type=event... Spring in Minami‑Izu features both Somei-yoshino and mountain cherry blossoms, and it also offers abundant sea- and mountain-based nature experiences, so it’s surprisingly hot (exciting) just for that‼ Events across Minami-Izu Town! https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-eventlist&eventlist=18736...
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  • Minamiizu
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Sightseeing
  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
  • Nature
  • Japan
  • Local PR
  • Great view
  • Cherry blossoms
  • Aono River
  • ...and 10 others
Minamiizu Tourism Association
Mar. 5, 2026
Ihama Margaret Flower Picking Garden https://x.gd/kljYT... Period: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – until supplies last Hours: 9:00–15:00 Fee: Free (up to 10 stems per person) Scissors available for loan Venue: Ihama Coast Ichijo Takenoko Village https://x.gd/1iKvL... - Bamboo Shoot Picking Experience April 1 (Wednesday) – May 5 (Tuesday) Admission: Adults ¥650, Children ¥300 May end early when supplies run out Harvested bamboo shoots must be purchased Rubber boot rental ¥50, work gloves ¥50 available for purchase Bamboo shoot picking or the dining area may close or have reduced hours depending on shoot growth - Bamboo Shoot Cafeteria (limited season) April 1 (Wednesday) – May 5 (Tuesday) Open daily (about 10:30–14:30) Takeout of bamboo shoot dishes available Kusamochi making (reservation required) is offered only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays Bamboo craft workshops (reservation required) Bamboo shoot picking may be suspended once shoots run out
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  • Minamiizu
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  • Nature
  • Local PR
  • Japan
  • Experiences
  • Gourmet
  • Bucketlist
  • Bamboo shoot
  • ...and 5 others
Atami Tourism Association
Mar. 4, 2026
Photographed on March 4 The early winter cherry trees near Ginza Street, at the Sakimicho curve, are now in full bloom and catching the eyes of passersby. Of the three trees, the one at the top is called the "Sakamachi Temple Cherry". It is said to be one of the trees planted in the grounds of Iou-ji Temple, which once stood here in the early Meiji period. The tree is over a hundred years old. It survived the Honcho great fire of 1944 and the Atami great fire of 1950, making it a precious cherry tree. Sakamachi Temple Cherry — Address: Sakimicho, Atami City (opposite Hotel Kan-ichi) About 20 early winter cherry trees in Shinsui Park are also continuing to bloom, so please visit if you are in the neighborhood. Shinsui Park — Address: Nagisacho, Atami City (Shinsui Park Daiichi Kouku to Shinsui Park Second Section)
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  • Atami Onsen
  • Atami
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  • Instagrammable
  • Cherry blossoms in winter
  • Flowers
  • Cherry blossom viewing
  • date
  • Photogenic
  • Great view
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Minamiizu Tourism Association
Feb. 27, 2026
The 28th Minami no Sakura and Nanohana Festival Finale Town’s 70th Anniversary Commemoration “Night Cherry Blossoms ☆ Shooting Stars” Period: Friday, February 27, 2026; Saturday, February 28, 2026; Sunday, March 1, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM–7:30 PM Release section: a 400 m stretch from Harumachi Bridge to around Kinomiya Bridge ※The event may be canceled due to rain or other conditions. ※The Inoriboshi® will be released a little upstream from the Roadside Station. ※This event is expected to be very crowded. ↓If you want to avoid crowds, please join the tour below.↓ ・Tour organized by Minamiizu Town Tourism Association: Night Cherry Blossoms ☆ Shooting Stars Tour (until 2/28) Reserve/Apply here → https://x.gd/EGMCM... ・Vendors will be located behind the Tourist Information Center and Yunohana Chokubaijo (Yunohana Farm Stand). There will be special vendor stalls during the Night Cherry Blossoms ☆ Shooting Stars event from 2/27 to 3/1. ※The posted images are from 2015. ※The Milky Way Project🄬 is a registered trademark, so unauthorized use is prohibited. Commercial use by entities other than individuals is also prohibited. 【The 28th Minami no Sakura and Nanohana Festival】 Held from February 1 to March 10 🌸About “The 28th Minami no Sakura and Nanohana Festival” https://x.gd/8BXol... 🌸Bloom status (updated regularly) https://x.gd/iyca6... 🌸Parking status (updated regularly) https://x.gd/zbToA... 🌸Live camera https://x.gd/smGtI...
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  • Minamiizu
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Sightseeing
  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
  • Nature
  • Local PR
  • Japan
  • Shimogamo Onsen
  • Minami Cherry Blossom and Nanohana Festival
  • Great view
  • ...and 4 others
Minamiizu Tourism Association
Jan. 30, 2026
Updated: Thursday, February 19, 2026 The 28th Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival Held February 1 – March 10 🌸 About the 28th Minami Sakura and Nanohana Festival https://x.gd/8BXol... 🌸 Bloom Status (updated regularly) https://x.gd/iyca6... 🌸 Parking Status (updated regularly) https://x.gd/zbToA... 🌸 Live Camera https://x.gd/smGtI... 〈If arriving by public transportation〉 Get off at Izukyu Shimoda Station and take the Tokai Bus bound for Shimogamo (Platform 3). Get off at Kujo Bridge and walk about 2 minutes to the roadside station shimogamo onsen yunohana, where the general information center is located. (The cherry tree avenue is behind it.) The nanohana fields are right by the Hino stop. Tokai Bus tel: 0558-22-2514 Note: Minamiizu Town has no train service and parking is limited, so please use public transportation. Services run about once per hour. Tokai Bus link https://www.tokaibus.jp// 〈If arriving by car〉 Please head for roadside station shimogamo onsen yunohana. There are dedicated parking lots nearby; please use them. ⚠ When visiting or photographing the nanohana fields and the nanohana along the cherry tree avenue, please do not step on the flowers! ⚠ Some people step on the nanohana growing on river slopes near roadside station shimogamo onsen yunohana, but there are lighting cables and other hazards, so please do not enter these areas for your safety. Please use the festival’s designated parking lots. Do not park at shops or on private property.
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  • Minamiizu
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Sightseeing
  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
  • Nature
  • Japan
  • Minami Cherry Blossom and Nanohana Festival
  • Cherry blossoms at night
  • Photography
  • Bamboo light (Minamiizu Town)
  • ...and 10 others
Izu Shimoda Tourism Association
Jan. 21, 2026
🌼We have updated the daffodil bloom report🌼 The daffodils at Cape Tsumeki are at their peak✨ Every area is at its best for photos right now📸🤍 Come smell the soft scent of daffodils and enjoy an early taste of spring🌸 https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260122...
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1/22 第60回 下田温泉水仙まつり開花状況【最盛期】
爪木崎の水仙は、どのエリアも満開!✨本日(1月22日)は青空が広がる、気持ちのいい一日💭🌷ニュースでは雪の話題が続いていますが、ここ下田は雪も降らず穏やかです。しかし、風はひんやり…🌬❄️お出かけの際は、あたたかい服装がおすすめです🧣開花の早かったエリアA・Bも、花持ちがよく、まだまだきれいにご覧いただけます!園内を歩いていると、ふわっと漂う、甘くどこか爽やかな水仙の香りに包まれます😌🤍強すぎず、深呼吸したくなるような香りが、冬の景色に春の気配を運んでくれます🌼 青い海と白い水仙のコントラストも今がいちばん美しく、思わず足を止めて写真を撮りたくなる景色が広がっています📸斜面の上から平地まで広がる水仙園は、まさに今がベストタイミング☝️🌟寒さが厳しい地域も多いこの時期ですが、ひと足早い春をぜひ爪木崎で感じてください🤍✨ \水仙まつり期間中のお楽しみ企画🌼/水仙まつりの開催に合わせ、①Instagramフォトコンテストと②デジタルスタンプラリーを開催しています✨ ①Instagramフォトコンテスト爪木崎で撮影した水仙の写真を、ハッシュタグ「#下田爪木崎水仙まつり
  • narcissus festival
  • tsumekizaki
  • Narcissus (plant)
  • Flowers
  • Shimoda
  • Events
  • Flowering information
  • Travel
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature
  • ...and 4 others
Minamiizu Tourism Association
Jan. 17, 2026
Minami-izu Town, located at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula, is dotted with a wealth of geosites that give a sense of the workings of the Earth, including a complex coastline and dynamic cliffs created by undersea volcanic activity. Additionally, Mikomoto Island in Minamiizu Town is a world-famous diving spot where you can see schools of hammerhead sharks. Due to the influence of the Kuroshio Current, the area is extremely dense with fish, and there is a high probability of encountering large schools of fish (hammer rivers) from summer to autumn, attracting many experienced divers from both Japan and abroad. Located in the open ocean, you can enjoy drift diving (diving while being carried away by the current) and it boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of fish. -- For more information about tourism in Minamiizu Town, Minamiizu Town Tourism Association【official】 WEB:https://www.minami-izu.jp/?p=we-page-entry&spot=596705&cat=18711&pageno=3&type=spot...
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  • Minamiizu
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  • Sightseeing
  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
  • Nature
  • Local PR
  • Japan
  • Great view
  • Izu Peninsula
  • geopark
  • ...and 2 others
[Kanagawa] Hokule'a Shonan / 5 Star PADI Scuba Dive Center
Jan. 2, 2026
Happy New Year. For Hokulea Shonan, this year is a year of “brush up.” We believe the future lies in steadily building careful work. We will further hone our skills and thinking, and bravely take on new challenges. We will not forget our gratitude to everyone who supports us, and we will continue to grow while honoring the sea and nature. We look forward to your continued support this year. Hokulea Shonan Representative Terushige Koike --- 🌈Hokulea Shonan is a diving shop in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. Under the theme “Let’s set out for an unseen world!”, we offer experiences that let you discover the wonder and joy of nature through diving. We hold courses and tours year-round in Izu, Okinawa, and overseas. With small group sizes, beginners can join with confidence. We also respond flexibly to requests tailored to each person. Now, let’s set off together for a new world.
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  • Happy New Year
  • Japan
  • Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Tokyo
  • Hiratsuka
  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
  • wine
  • Photogenic
  • Instagrammable
  • Fun/Recreation
  • ...and 10 others
Atami Tourism Association
Dec. 31, 2025
Happy New Year! This year I again photographed the first sunrise from the waterfront park. There was no wind and it was not as cold as in past years, but a warm layer of clouds on the horizon kept the sky dull and dim even after the scheduled sunrise time of 6:51. Around 7:05 the edges of the clouds began to glow, and just after 7:20 the sun finally appeared! As every year, many residents and tourists gathered early at the waterfront park to watch the first sunrise of Reiwa 8. May Reiwa 8 bring you a year full of happiness. We appreciate your continued support of Atami Onsen this year as well.
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  • Atami Onsen
  • Atami
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  • First sunrise of the year
  • Sunrise
  • Travel
  • Instagrammable
  • Photography
  • Recommendation
  • Nature
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Izu Shimoda Tourism Association
Dec. 26, 2025
🌼Narcissus blooming update🌼 Overall, the flowers are just starting to bloom, and some slopes are already turning white❄️🤍 I summarized the flowering scene with photos on my blog! https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251226...
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12/26 第60回 下田温泉水仙まつり開花状況【咲き始め】
爪木崎の水仙は、変わらず咲き始めの状況です🌱少しずつではありますが、白い花が増え、海や空とのコントラストがきれいに感じられるようになってきました🌊✨風に揺れる水仙や、足元にそっと咲く花など、今の時期ならではの表情も楽しめます。斜面の部分では、かなり花が増え、咲いてきた印象です🌼 駐車場では、売店が営業しています🍡 左側が「ブルー爪木」、右側が「ビラ小沢」です。本日(12月26日)は9時前に爪木崎を訪れたため、売店はちょうど開店準備をしているところでした!伊勢えび焼やあわびの串焼きの他、伊勢えびラーメンや海女ラーメンなど、下田ならではのメニューが揃っています🦐✨地元の漁師鍋「池之段煮味噌」が味わえるのもうれしいポイント🍲☝️花より団子もいいですよね😌🍡 水仙の切り花や球根も販売しているので、お家で水仙を楽しみたい方にもぴったりです!水仙の見頃は1月中旬を見込んでいます💭🌼 のんびりとした時間が流れる爪木崎を、ぜひお楽しみください😌🌈 \Instagramフォトコンテスト開催中📸!/ 水仙まつり期間中(12/20~1/31)、爪木崎で撮影した水仙の写真を、ハッシュ
  • Narcissus (plant)
  • tsumekizaki
  • Flowering information
  • Flowers
  • Events
  • Tourism Association
  • Shimoda
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Travel
  • Sightseeing
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[Kanagawa] Hokule'a Shonan / 5 Star PADI Scuba Dive Center
Dec. 23, 2025
Enriched dive to the shipwreck 🚢 Hello 🫧 This is Hokulea Shonan. Today we visited the shipwreck dive site in Atami 🚢 Large schools of fish gathered around the wreck, and we were thrilled by the dramatic underwater scenery 🤩 This time we dived using enriched air (Nitrox). Thanks to that, my body felt much better after the dive ☺️ Enriched air is a breathing gas with a higher oxygen concentration than normal air. Because less nitrogen accumulates in the body, it reduces the risk of decompression sickness and allows for safer dives 👍 Another big benefit is that you get less tired ✌️ Thank you to all the guests who joined us 😊 Diving as a family was truly lovely ✨ From now on, let’s enjoy Atami’s shipwreck more comfortably with enriched air 🥳 🌈 At Hokulea Shonan, you can also earn the Enriched Air Specialty (SP) certification 🙌 We also welcome requests for course dates! --- 🏝️ Hokulea Shonan is a diving shop in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. With the theme “Let’s travel to unseen worlds!”, we share the wonder and joy of nature through diving. We run lessons and tours more than 300 days a year in Izu, Okinawa, and overseas. With small group sizes, beginners can join with confidence. Request dives are also very welcome! #Hokulea Shonan #Enriched Air #Nitrox #Enriched Diving #CoolJapanVideos #HokuleaShonan #NitroxDiving #EnrichedAir #OceanLovers #ExploreTheBlue
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  • Japan
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Atami
  • Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Hiratsuka
  • Diving
  • Scuba diving
  • wreck diving
  • Underwater World
  • Underwater Photography
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Izu Shimoda Tourism Association
Dec. 22, 2025
🌼We have updated the daffodil blooming report🌼 The daffodils throughout the garden are just beginning to bloom🌱 In some spots, you can already see clusters of blooms appearing✨ See the latest updates on our blog📖 Be sure to check it out👇 https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251223...
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12/23 第60回 下田温泉水仙まつり開花状況【咲き始め】
現在の爪木崎では、水仙が少しずつ花を開かせ始めています🌱 園内全体としてはこれから、という印象ですが、斜面や日差しの当たる場所では、まとまって咲いているエリアも見られます✨ 本日(12月23日)は風が強かったものの、青い海がとても美しく、園内各所でアロエの花も楽しめました🌊🌼🌵歩く場所によって景色の表情が変わるため、今の時期ならではの発見を楽しみながら散策していただけます!これからお出かけ予定の方は、上着をお忘れなく🧥冷えた体は、甘酒やほうえい浜の食堂のあたたかいフードでほっとひと息😮‍💨🍜甘酒サービス処では、水仙の「シモダトレカ」を無料配布しています🃏(9:00~12:00) 旅の思い出に、ぜひお立ち寄りください😌🌈 \Instagramフォトコンテスト開催中📸!/水仙まつり期間中(12/20~1/31)、爪木崎で撮影した水仙の写真を、ハッシュタグ「#下田爪木崎水仙まつり60」「#恋する灯台爪木崎60」の2つを付け、Instagramに投稿してください📱🌼下田市観光協会公式Instagramのフォローもお忘れなく☝️フォローはこちら!入賞された方には、
  • narcissus festival
  • Narcissus (plant)
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  • Flowering information
  • Flowers
  • Events
  • Great view
  • Shimoda
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[Kanagawa] Hokule'a Shonan / 5 Star PADI Scuba Dive Center
Dec. 21, 2025
A place where you can meet sea turtles on a day trip✨ Hello! This is Hokulea Shonan 🤗 This time we went diving at Ose Cape, where you can dive with sea turtles on a day trip 🤿 Right now, among beach dives on the Izu Peninsula, Ose Cape has the highest chance of encountering sea turtles👏 Recently it also made headlines when two whales appeared during a dive! On this dive we met a sea turtle on the first dive👏 No matter how many times you see them, the moment you meet one always gets you excited😄 On sunny days it feels great to relax in the shallow water✨ We also found nudibranchs that are popular with divers👍 Ose Cape was teeming with life and full of highlights 🥳 Thank you to everyone who joined us🙏 If you want to dive with sea turtles, be sure to head to Ose Cape🌟 We don’t know how long they’ll stay, so come soon〜! --- 🌈Hokulea Shonan is a diving shop in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. With the theme "Set out for a world you’ve never seen!", we convey the beauty and joy of nature through diving. We hold over 300 courses and tours a year in Izu, Okinawa, and overseas. With small group sizes, beginners can participate with confidence. Request dives are also very welcome! #DiveJapan #ScubaDivingJapan #BeachDiving #ExploreTheBlue #OceanLovers #HiddenJapan #HokuleaShonan
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  • Osezaki
  • Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Hiratsuka
  • sea turtle
  • Diving
  • Scuba diving
  • Activities
  • ...and 10 others
Izu Shimoda Tourism Association
Dec. 17, 2025
🌼The 60th Shimoda Onsen Narcissus Festival🌼 \2 days until the opening!/ Today (12/18) we carried out a cleanup at Cape Tsumeki🧹 About 60 people helped, and the park is now fully ready to welcome visitors✨ Planters of narcissus have also been placed at Izukyu Shimoda Station🚉🌼 📅 December 20th, 10:00 — Opening event ・Ribbon cutting ・Shimoda Taiko drumming performance🥁 ・Free kinmedai nigiri sushi for the first 100 visitors ・Ikenodan nitsumiso hotpot served to the first 200 visitors Current bloom status: “Starting to bloom”🌱 We will post occasional bloom updates on the blog during the festival📝 👉 More details here https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251218... Enjoy the delicate white narcissus in winter Shimoda❄️🌼
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水仙まつり、開幕まであと2日!🌼
いよいよ「第60回下田温泉水仙まつり」の開幕まで、あと2日となりました✨本日(12/18)は、会場となる爪木崎での清掃作業を行いました🧹60人ほどの協力に加え、鳥さんたちも応援に駆けつけてくれました🐦(?)海と空に囲まれた園内を歩きながら、来場される皆さまに気持ちよく水仙を楽しんでいただけるよう、スタッフ一同で準備を進めています。また、伊豆急下田駅には水仙のプランターを設置しました🚉🌼電車を降りた瞬間から、可憐な水仙が皆さまをお出迎えします!下田駅に到着したその時から、ひと足早く水仙まつりの雰囲気を感じていただけたら嬉しいです😌開幕当日の12月20日は、爪木崎にて10時からオープニングイベントを開催します🎉!テープカットをはじめ、イベントの始まりを告げるセレモニーを予定しており、水仙まつりの幕開けを華やかに彩ります🎀・テープカット・下田太鼓の実演・金目鯛の握り寿司サービス(先着100名様)・池之段煮味噌鍋サービス(先着200名様)冬の澄んだ空気の中、白く可憐に咲き誇る水仙とともに、下田の冬ならではの風景をぜひお楽しみください❄️🌼※写真は過去に撮影したものです。 皆さ
  • narcissus festival
  • Narcissus (plant)
  • Flowers
  • tsumekizaki
  • Events
  • Tourism Association
  • Shimoda
  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Travel
  • ...and 4 others
Atami Tourism Association
Dec. 16, 2025
Yesterday, Tuesday, December 16, the standard tree of the “Atami cherry blossoms” on the Itokawa Promenade was confirmed to be in bloom! These “Atami cherry blossoms” are a type of kanzakura (winter cherry) originally from India that normally bloom from early January through February. Around 1871, an Italian brought them to Atami along with lemon and date palm, and they were named “Atami cherry” during the Flower Everywhere campaign held in 1965. On April 10, 1977 (the 40th anniversary of the city’s founding), they were designated as the official tree of Atami City. Because the same branch develops two tiers of buds—some that bloom early and others that bloom later—the flowers can usually be enjoyed for more than a month each year. Starting the New Year, the Plum Festival and Cherry Blossom Festival will open together on Saturday, January 10! During the Cherry Blossom Festival, activities such as light-ups, servings of cherry blossom tea and tea, street performances, kenbu (sword dance), and band performances are planned, so please come and enjoy the blossoms. The 16th Atami Sakura Itokawa Cherry Blossom Festival: January 10, 2026 (Saturday) to February 8, 2026 (Sunday) *Regarding bloom conditions, the city hall’s survey data will be posted on the page below as it becomes available, so please refer to it.* https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/208...
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  • Atami Onsen
  • Atami
  • Cherry blossoms
  • Flowers
  • Sightseeing
  • Atami cherry blossom
  • Itogawa Cherry Blossom Festival
  • Travel
  • Instagrammable
  • Photography
  • ...and 7 others
Izu Shimoda Tourism Association
Dec. 10, 2025
In winter, some tourist facilities in Shimoda City are scheduled to close or suspend operations for maintenance and inspections. Please take care when visiting. The Izu Cruise "Shimoda Port Sightseeing" had been scheduled for inspection until December 12, but it finished earlier than planned and resumed service yesterday ⚓✨ https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251125...
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観光施設の休館・運休情報(11・12月)
冬季にあわせて、下田市内の観光施設で整備・点検などによる休館・運休が予定されています。ご来訪の際はご注意ください。■ 下田ロープウェイ運転主要機器の更新工事のため運休 期間:12月15日(月)~12月24日(水)■了仙寺黒船ミュージアム(MoBS)館内整備のため休館期間:12月18日(木)及び12月22日(月)なお、毎週水曜日は休館日となります。 ■ 年末年始の営業情報について市内の観光施設・飲食店などの年末年始の営業状況は、12月中旬以降に当ブログで掲載予定です。お出かけの際は、こちらもあわせてご確認ください🙇‍♀️!
  • izu cruise
  • Shimoda Underwater Aquarium
  • Shimoda Ropeway
  • Shimoda
  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
  • Travel
  • Sightseeing
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Japan
Minamiizu Tourism Association
Dec. 4, 2025
Held at Irozaki Ocean Park! Two-month event — Details 🌿 ◉ Open through January 5! ✴︎ Pop-up Shops ✴︎ Workshops ✴︎ Relaxation ✴︎ Food Trucks We invite artisans and creators from Izu to share the charms of the region with you🫧 ————— 🌳 POP UP SHOPS ◉ Local apparel / IZUBLUE @izublue_373izu ◉ Glass bead goods / Koubou Leaf ◉ Natural stone and European-bead accessories / Seki Accessory @seki_accessory_lemone_coffe ◉ Café / Lemone Coffee @seki_accessory_lemone_coffe ◉ New Year decorations / Tsubutsubu-tei @tubutubuchi ◉ Saitama Fukaya green onion specialty products / kuu @kuu_minamiizu ◉ Japanese-style Ayurveda MOTHER products and ghee / mana @manan.life11 ◉ Accessory goods / .11 @dot.jyuichi ◉ Handmade knit hats for dogs / BOTAYOGA @chle1207 ◉ Dyed textiles and small items / Shizu & Hiro ◉ Specialty coffee / Moksa Coffee @moksa.coffee ◉ Lighthouse tour — special limited-time price! / Minami‑Izu Geo Guide Association ◉ Izu honey and processed fruit products / The Honey Step @thehoneystep ◉ Mansa sandals / Official Mansa Sandal Instructor Minami Tsuchiya @minami_tsuchiya_run ◉ Aroma herb craft items / Otentosun Farm @otentosunfarm 💫 WORKSHOPS ◉ Brush calligraphy workshop / kasumi_so @kasumi_so24 ◉ Dyeing experience / Tsubutsubu-tei @tubutubuchi ◉ Shimenawa wreath making / Tsubutsubu-tei @tubutubuchi ◉ Healing ghee making / mana. @manan.life11 ◉ Make your own chopsticks using a wood plane (kanna) / Kurasu Dogu @kurasu_dogu ◉ Aroma spray making / Island Herb Izu Aroma @island.izu ◉ Hair accessory and bracelet making / Seki Accessory @seki_accessory_lemone_coffe ◉ Calendula balm making / Otentosun Farm @otentosunfarm ◉ Christmas wreath making / Romantic Spaces Achieve @rs.achieve 🌷 RELAXATION ◉ Dog yoga / BOTAYOGA @chle1207 ◉ Hand reflexology / mana @manan.life11 🍋 FOOD TRUCKS ◉ KaRin Bakery (food truck) — curry bread, curry, chai / KaRin Bakery @karin_bakery.rab ———— We will feature introductions of each vendor in separate posts, so please look for those too🌼 Please note the event may be canceled due to weather. Parking is free for WORKSHOP participants! Please show your parking ticket at the venue reception✴︎ We will post new event information as it becomes available, so please check Instagram. WORKSHOPs have limited capacity, so please reserve in advance☺ Some creators may accept same-day reservations for their WORKSHOPs! To reserve, contact via Instagram DM or call Ocean Park at 0558-65-1600✧
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  • Minamiizu
  • Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Sightseeing
  • Izu Peninsula/Izu Archipelago
  • Nature
  • Local PR
  • Great view
  • Irozaki Ocean Park
  • Instagrammable
  • Irōzaki Lighthouse
  • ...and 10 others
Atami Tourism Association
Nov. 21, 2025
November 22 – Atami Plum Garden autumn leaves Overall the foliage is about 60–70% colored. It has reached its best viewing stage 🍁 https://ataminews.gr.jp/event/148...
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【公式】熱海の観光サイト あたみニュース
「日本で最も早咲きの梅」として知られる熱海梅園は、実は紅葉スポットでもあります。園内にはカエデ類が約380本あり、温暖な気候のせいか、毎年11月下旬から12月にかけて色づくため 「日本で最も遅い紅葉」とも言われます。早咲きの梅は11月中旬あたりから開花が始まるので、紅葉と梅が同時に見られることも。もみじまつり期間中は、毎年恒例の足湯開設、熱海梅園もみじまつりフォトコンテスト、「もみじライトアップ」等を実施予定です。※熱海梅園周辺は混雑が予想されます。公共交通機関の利用など、ご協力をお願い致します。※(2025年8/23更新)今季も笹尻交差点付近の敷地を土砂災害復旧工事で使用中のため、団体バス用無料駐車場がございません。大型バスの場合は、指定場所にて乗降の上、下記有料駐車場をご利用ください。→団体バス回送マップ(PDF)・タイムズ熱海市営東 電話0557-82-0451(30分220円)・海釣り施設駐車場 電話0557-85-8600(1回1000円)※海釣り施設駐車場は花火大会開催日は駐車できません。(2025年11/3・11/24・12/7・12/19)
  • Atami Onsen
  • Atami
  • Autumn leaves
  • autumn foliage viewing
  • Atami plum garden
  • Instagrammable
  • Sightseeing
  • Travel
  • Photography
  • Recommendation
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Atami Tourism Association
Oct. 28, 2025
The 15th Atami Fish Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, November 1–2. Held at the Shinsui Park Event Plaza, you can enjoy freshly grilled seafood on the spot with the “hamayaki” experience, along with food and drink vendors and special free sailings on the pleasure boat Sanremo. Come taste Atami’s seafood! 15th Atami Fish Festival Dates and times: Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2, 2025, 10:00–16:00 (until 15:00 on November 2) Venue: Shinsui Park Event Plaza (pleasure boat boarding at Shinsui Park Third Pier) https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/198... Note: Hamayaki cannot be reserved in advance; it is first-come, first-served on the day. Note: For the special free sailings on the pleasure boat (only for the 8th and 9th sailings each day), boarding tickets will be distributed at the boarding area from 14:30 on the day. Note: Check the detailed page below for full event details. On Sunday, November 2, the Bōei-Bōsai Festa and Firefighting Plaza will take place at Nagisa Elementary School Park across from the Third Section of Shinsui Park, and the Marine Festa Atami 2025 will be held at the Atami Port 7.5 Seismic-Resistant Quay.
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  • Atami
  • Atami Onsen
  • Grilled Seafood
  • Travel
  • Seafood
  • Recommendation
  • Water Park/Moon Terrace
  • Coast/Beach/Sea
  • food stall
  • Autumn
  • ...and 4 others
Atami Tourism Association
Oct. 26, 2025
Thank you for waiting! We are pleased to announce the dates for the 2026 Atami Fireworks by the Sea. 2026 (Reiwa 8) Atami Fireworks by the Sea Dates April 26 (Sunday) May 24 (Sunday) July 20 (Monday, public holiday) · July 26 (Sunday) August 5 (Wednesday) · August 9 (Sunday) · August 18 (Tuesday) · August 24 (Monday) September 13 (Sunday) October 12 (Monday, public holiday) · October 25 (Sunday) November 8 (Sunday) · November 23 (Monday, public holiday) December 6 (Sunday) · December 25 (Friday) Time: 20:20–20:40 (Only in July and August: 20:15–20:40) Venue: Atami Bay ※The event will be held rain or shine. ※The above dates and times are accurate as of October 27, 2025. Please check the page below for the latest information. https://www.ataminews.gr.jp/event/8...
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【公式】熱海の観光サイト あたみニュース
熱海海上花火大会は、1952年(昭和27年)にはじまった歴史ある花火大会。夏だけではなく年間を通して10回以上も開催されている熱海名物です。会場である熱海湾は三面を山に囲まれた「すり鉢」状の地形のため、海で上げる花火の音が反響し、大きなスタジアムのような音響効果があります。花火業者さんも絶賛の花火打上会場なのです!夜空に広がる花火や、水面に映る花火、そして、フィナーレを飾る「大空中ナイアガラ」の美しさは、瞬きを忘れるほど。大迫力の「熱海海上花火大会」をぜひ体感してください! ※開催当日の正午より、打上げ場所付近は安全上の理由から立入禁止となります。ご協力の程よろしくお願いいたします。→立入禁止区域(PDF)※船舶関係者の皆様へ(保安距離・定置網等花火打上げ時の注意図)※花火終了後、熱海駅は大変混雑します。混雑緩和のため下記のご協力をお願いします。・事前に帰りの切符を購入(ICはチャージ)してください。・伊東・下田方面へお帰りのお客様は「JR来宮駅」からご乗車ください。・21:00~22:00頃までは熱海駅の改札口が大変混雑します。お帰りの時間を早める、遅らせる等のご協力お願いします。(熱海駅帰宅者誘導図PDF)
  • Atami Fireworks Festival
  • Fireworks display
  • Fireworks
  • Atami Onsen
  • Atami
  • Sightseeing
  • Recommendation
  • Photography
  • Travel
  • Instagrammable
  • ...and 7 others

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