The 87th 'Kurofune Festival' crowdfunding campaign opened for contributions on Sunday, March 1st! 🚢✨
This project aims to bring everyone together to make the Kurofune Festival even more exciting🤝🌊

We offer a variety of rewards depending on the donation amount🎁✨
We sincerely appreciate your support! 🙇‍♀️🔥

*If you visit the site and add the project to your favorites, it will be featured as a highlighted project⭐
For details
🔍 Search for "CAMPFIRE Kurofune Festival"

〈Crowdfunding page〉
https://camp-fire.jp/projects/918377/view
〈Contact〉
Kurofune Festival Executive Committee Office (Shimoda City Tourism and Exchange Division)
0558-22-3913

🏖️ Third Shimoda City Beach General Election Results Announced! 🏖️

Thank you for all your votes ✨
Here are the results 👇
🥇 1st place Shirahama Ohama Beach
🥈 2nd place Shirahama Central Beach
🥉 Tied for 3rd
Kujuppama Beach · Tatadohama Beach · Nabetahama Beach · Iritahama Beach

We have already shipped prizes to the five winners 🎁
They should be arriving at your door soon…? 📮✨

And the Fourth Shimoda City Beach General Election is
🗓️ Held from February 16 to June 30!
Whether you voted before or haven’t joined yet,
please cast your vote for your favorite beach 🌊💙
We look forward to your participation 😊✨

Kasai Rinkai Park in Edogawaku, Tokyo Metropolis will host the annual Narcissus Festival on Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8. (^○^)

The exchange began more than 20 years ago in 2005 when Shimoda City donated narcissus bulbs to Kasai Rinkai Park, and it continues to this day.
Since fiscal 2006, the Shimoda City Tourism Association has been happily taking part in special events during the Kasai Rinkai Park Narcissus Festival, selling Shimoda products such as kinme croquettes, kinmedai fish head soup, dried fish, Shimoda brand goods, and all-you-can-pack Izu mandarins to promote tourism.✨

Members of the Shimoda Taiko Traditional Preservation Society also join the event to perform traditional drumming with a history of about 400 years on stage.

If you are nearby, please stop by the Shimoda City Tourism Association booth at the Kasai Rinkai Park Narcissus Festival. (^○^)

*The booth photo was taken at last year’s event.*

🌼We have updated the daffodil blooming report🌼
The peak season continues✨
The lowland areas are especially impressive!
In some spots, they should be enjoyable until around early February🌱💭

https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260128

🌼We updated the daffodil bloom report🌼

They are still in full bloom!
We include detailed photos and descriptions from around the garden🌿✨

We look forward to your impressions and comments like “I went!”😌💭
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260126

🌼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

🌼We updated the daffodil blooming report🌼
They are in full bloom, so now is the best time😌🤍!

Today (January 19) at Cape Tsumeki the wind was calm
and the weather was warm enough to skip a jacket!
(It is often windy here, so don’t forget to dress warmly💨🧣)
See the blog for photos and more details👇
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260119

🌼✨【Tomorrow, Sunday 1/18】Daffodil Festival × Food Truck Info✨🌼

On January 18th, food trucks will appear at Cape Tsumeki, the site of the Daffodil Festival 🚚✨
You’ll find warm comfort foods, coffee, and an all-you-can-pack tangerine offer 😋🍊
Plus, for every 500 yen you spend, you can join a raffle to win kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) goods or pair admission vouchers for local tourist facilities
Everyone wins something—there are no losing tickets 😲✨

From 10:00 a.m., enjoy the regular Shimoda Taiko performance and complimentary Ikenodan simmered miso hotpot!
Please enjoy the event alongside the daffodils in full bloom 🌼🌈

👉 Check the images for details on vendors and times 📸👀

🌼 We have updated the daffodil bloom report 🌼
They have finally reached their peak viewing season 👏✨
Daffodils are now blooming beautifully across the garden,
and the prime viewing period looks set to continue for a while 🤍✨

We summarized the bloom status and highlights on our blog, so please check it out below 👇
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260109

Would you like to try a refreshing totono experience?🧖‍♀️

At the spectacular outdoor sauna SHIMODACCI SAUNA, where you can enjoy Shirahama’s sea right before your eyes,
we will hold a totono trial on January 11 and 12🌿✨
(Please check the images for event details.)
You can enjoy the sauna at a much better rate than usual, and savor the hot springs too😌💭💙
Seats are limited, so we recommend booking in advance⚠️☝️

I actually tried it myself before, and the outdoor cool-down while gazing at the sea felt incredibly good…
Even sauna beginners will think, “This is addictive!”✨
I wrote about my experience on my blog, so please give it a read👇
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250915

🌼Updated the daffodil bloom status🌼

Some areas are already at their peak
but overall the best viewing time seems a little farther away💭🌟
Here is today’s (January 5) condition👇
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260105

Happy New Year! 🎍
I look forward to your continued support this year.

I updated the first blooming status of the daffodils for the new year 🌼!
See the blog for details 👇

Wishing everything goes smoothly this year… 🐎✨
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20260102

Please visit Izu Shimoda Onsen in 2026 (^○^)

🌼 Shimoda Onsen Narcissus Festival
The flowers are expected to be at their best around mid-January ♬

After the narcissus,
🌸 Minamiizucho "Minami no Sakura and Rapeseed Blossom Festival"
🌸 Kawazu Town "Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival"

Both are about a 30-minute drive from Shimoda City.
Stay at Shimoda Onsen and enjoy the early spring flower relay ✨

Right now, JTB’s website is offering "discount coupons usable at Shimoda Onsen accommodations" (＼(^o^)／)

Right now, JTB’s website is distributing great discount coupons usable at Shimoda Onsen accommodations (＼(^o^)／)

No minimum fare required: 10% OFF ✨ (maximum discount 5,000 yen)

Limited quantity!
Take this chance to visit Shimoda Onsen ♨️

https://www.jtb.co.jp/kokunai-hotel/list/22219/?multiarea=22219&suggestkeyword=%E4%B8%8B%E7%94%B0%E5%B8%82&godate=&checkindate=&staynight=1&dateunspecified=1&roomassign=m2&room=1

🌼We have updated the status of the daffodil blooms🌼
Overall they are about 50% in bloom, but some areas are already at their peak✨

You can find details about the garden and event information on our blog☝️📖
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251229

Hatsumode in Shimoda
*The photo shows Shimoda Daruma Daishi.
● Izu Shirahama Shrine
Known as the oldest shrine in Izu with a history of 2,400 years. The enshrined deities are Ikonahime no Mikoto, Mishima Daimyojin, Mimena, Wakamiya, and Tsurugi-no-miko—five honored gods.
https://ikonahime.jp/　※駐車場あり

● Shimoda Daruma Daishi
A Soto Zen temple founded over 400 years ago. Revered as the "Daruma Ambassador of Good Fortune," it is believed to grant wishes for prosperous business, family safety, traffic safety, academic success, warding off bad luck and inviting good fortune, and attracting financial blessings. It enjoys deep devotion from worshippers. Note: parking available.

● Shimoda Hachiman Shrine
This shrine serves as the venue for the grand festival of Shimoda Hachiman Shrine. It bustles with worshippers from the festival community and local residents. The kinme omikuji is also recommended. Note: please use nearby coin parking.

Shimoda Onsen Daffodil Festival now underway 😊

This year marks the 60th festival, and the flowers have been growing well; they are expected to reach full bloom around early January after the New Year holidays.
The sweet scent carried on the sea breeze makes you want to take a deep breath.

The familiar Ho-ei stall returns to the daffodil festival venue again this year!
Their local fish dishes are plentiful and popular with both visitors and locals.

This year’s new menu is a hand-rolled sushi set 🍣
Try rolling your own and enjoy the fun and flavor♪
[How to make hand-rolled sushi]
https://youtu.be/rhaxqNB9pwE?si=0PobDLptvHwZziBM

Enjoy Shimoda cuisine along with the scent and scenery of the daffodils (^○^)

About a 10-minute walk from Izukyu Shimoda Station.
A 1-minute walk from Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato,
The Black Ship coffee☕

Perfect for a break during sightseeing or as a companion for a stroll to the sea.
On sunny days, enjoy wandering the streets of Shimoda with a coffee in hand 😊

There is an eat-in space on the 2nd floor.
It’s a small shop, so be careful not to miss it.

🌼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

🌼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

🌼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❄️🌼

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

Winter Flower Tour Stamp Rally in Shimoda is now on!
Shimoda City in Shizuoka Prefecture keeps the winter season blooming with flower events.

1) Until December 14, Little Angel Festa 2025 is happening on Mt. Nesugata — yay!
https://ropeway.co.jp/
Please take the ShimodaRopeway from Izukyu Shimoda Station to the summit.
⇓
2) From November 30 to January 4, the Aloe Flower Festival is held in Izu Shirahama — yay!
https://www.izu-shirahama.jp/?p=4552
Bright red, cone-shaped aloe flowers bloom boldly against the backdrop of Shirahama Beach.
⇓
3) From December 20 to January 31, the 60th Daffodil Festival takes place at scenic Tsumekizaki!
https://www.shimoda-city.info/suisen

Enjoy the winter flowers that color Shimoda while taking part in the stamp rally (^○^).
You can still collect stamps even outside each event period, so please visit Shimoda by January 31.

After the Daffodil Festival ends, neighboring Minami-Izu Town and Kawazu Town will hold cherry blossom festivals!

Izu overflows with flowers all year round!
We warmly invite you to come and visit.

🎉 Enjoy the Christmas spirit in Shimoda! 🎄
On Saturday, December 20th, Shimoda Civic Culture Hall hosts “Shimodadada”!

A volunteer-run Christmas event in Shimoda City returns this year following last year’s success🎄🥂
A Christmas market, concerts, and workshops for both children and adults fill the day⛄❄️
Participate in the Shimoda Ultra Quiz on the day for a chance to win luxurious prizes🌟
Come and experience something that will make you love Shimoda even more🎅💝
More details→https://www.instagram.com/shimodadada_/

Coinciding with the same day (12/20), Tsumekizaki opens its Narcissus Festival with an opening event!
Don’t forget to check out the Narcissus Festival too✨

A seabed cleanup will take place at Shimoda Fishing Port on Tuesday, December 2nd.
Professional divers will carry out underwater cleaning while teams provide support onshore.
Please join and support this effort to protect a sustainable ocean.🌊✨
For details, see the blog:
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251112

Shimoda Photography Club 10th Anniversary Photo Exhibition Now Open✨!

The Shimoda Photography Club has been capturing Shimoda’s landscapes and everyday life.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, a special exhibition of about 2,000 photographs is on display📸✨

The exhibition spans three areas:
🚉 Inside the station (Izukyū Shimoda Station ticket gate)
🏬 Downtown street (Renjaku-cho Street to Ise-machi Street)
🖼️ Downtown gallery (Oyokocho Fujita Building)
November 1st (Saturday) – November 9th (Sunday)
on view🏞️🎨

Take a stroll through town and rediscover Shimoda’s charm through these photos🌿
👉 More details here
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20251101

Autumn appetites!
Savor kinmedai and Ise lobster caught in the seas around Shimoda (^○^)
This time I tagged along for a shoot with the Shimoda Kaikoku Museum.
A video will be posted soon on the Shimoda Kaikoku Museum YouTube channel (＼(^o^)／).
Please look forward to it!

The shoot took place at Senmisho Ryoma, a five-minute walk from Izukyu-Shimoda Station.
The chef’s handwork I watched across the counter was nothing short of divine!

Kinmedai are landed year-round, but their flavor changes with the seasons.
Ise lobster is available only in autumn and winter! The Ise lobster season is now in full swing!
Both are luxury ingredients—be sure to taste these seasonal flavors while you can!

You can enjoy them at restaurants and accommodations in the city.
For inquiries ↓ ↓
Contact Shimoda Tourist Association at (0558-22-1531)


Shimoda Kaikoku Museum YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@Komichi_Shimoda

At the Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato second-floor gallery, an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Ikuko Suganuma opens tomorrow.

Some works depict Izu landscapes, and her soft touch evokes a simple, warm world.

The main image on the flyer is a sunset view seen from Hotel Yamadaya in Shimoda City.

[Date and Time] Tuesday, October 21 to Sunday, October 26, 10:00–16:00
*The first day opens at 12:00, and the last day closes at 13:00.

[Venue] Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato, 2nd floor, Citizen Gallery 3

Please stop by.

[Honeymoon trip 🚢 to Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture]
We went together to a place that my husband often went to since he was single. The photo was taken by my husband at Shirahama Coast. The sand is pure white, the sea is crystal clear, and the rock surface is rough and cool! Now I want 🐟 to go outbound for a swim in the middle of summer

Shimoda Brewing Company opened this spring about a five-minute walk from Izukyu-Shimoda Station (●´ω｀●).

The brewery is located inside the taproom, so you can enjoy freshly brewed craft beer on the spot—
a luxurious moment in Shimoda.🍺✨

In summer, of course, you can savor it casually; on long autumn nights you can savor its depth, and in the dry winter air a refreshing pint will hit the spot.♬

Beers enjoyed with the seasons each have their own character.
For my craft beer debut that day, I chose “SUNSET,” which has the lowest IBU (bitterness rating).

Its light, crisp profile was perfect for a first glass.

Next time, I’m looking forward to deliberately trying a beer with a higher IBU.

Tasting different beers each season feels like a way to discover the depth of beer.

Inside the venue there are a counter, tables, and a deck.
If you like beer, please drop by (^^)!

Election Results ✨
The results of the Shimoda City Beach Popularity Vote (Round 2) are in~ 👏
In Round 1, Irida Beach won by a landslide, but this time…

1st place 🥇 Shirahama Ohama Beach
1st place 🥇 Tatado Beach
3rd place 🥉 Irida Beach

Remarkably, Shirahama Ohama Beach and Tatado Beach tied for first place 😲!
You can check the voting results at the link below.
https://www.shimoda-city.info/oshi

We will randomly select five voters to receive specialty products from Shimoda 🌺
Round 3 is also planned, so please join us again!
Round 3 scheduled period 👉 October 1, 2025 – January 25, 2026