Hello to everyone who watches the Cool Japan video! This is the Shimoda City Tourism Association.
Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture is a city of about 20,000 people located at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, and its beautiful scenery surrounded by the sea and mountains attracts visitors.
Popular as one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan, Shirahama Ohama Beach (Shirahama Beach) welcomes you with its emerald green crystal clear sea and beautiful white sand.
We will deliver recommended information on Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, so please look forward to it!
Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture is a city of about 20,000 people located at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, and its beautiful scenery surrounded by the sea and mountains attracts visitors.
Popular as one of the most beautiful beaches in Japan, Shirahama Ohama Beach (Shirahama Beach) welcomes you with its emerald green crystal clear sea and beautiful white sand.
We will deliver recommended information on Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, so please look forward to it!
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Izu Shimoda Tourism Association posted.
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Roro Kurofune, a confectionery about a 10-minute walk from Izukyu-Shimoda Station, has just won the top prize at the National Confectionery Expo °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°
The award-winning item is the Kaikoku Caramel Monaka.
It’s a personal favorite of mine: homemade caramel densely packed with walnuts delivers an irresistible bite.
I highly recommend it for anyone puzzling over souvenirs ✨
Although they are wagashi artisans, Roro Kurofune also creates sweets with a Western feel, and they offer seasonal limited items that make you want to keep coming back.
Another must-try is the wasanbon pudding.
Also fun is the Kuro-Mona, where you inject sweet bean paste into a crispy monaka shell yourself (the paste is added just before eating so it stays crunchy), and bite-sized cookies dusted with wasanbon sugar called "Koko Shimoda"... the recommendations never end 💦
The shop is lined with many other confections (≧▽≦)
When you visit Shimoda, please stop by and discover your own Roro Kurofune sweets!
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This is Shimoda—what it’s like ☝️🌈
1. The spectacular view at Shirahama Ohama Beach
“Dive into Shimoda’s endless blue sea 🌊💙#ShimodaParadise”
2. Surfing scenes
“Catch a wave and feel the refreshing thrill of summer 🏄♂️☀️#SurfShimoda”
3. The streets of Perry Road
“Stroll down charming Perry Road and take a journey through time 🌿#HistoricShimoda”
4. Kinmedai (splendid alfonsino)
“Savor the fresh kinmedai raised by Shimoda’s sea 🍽️🔥#TasteShimoda”
5. Sunset at Shimoda Port
“Get lost in the sunset sinking into Shimoda Port 🌅⚓#SunsetMagic”
6. Japan’s top hydrangeas and Shimoda Port
“A Shimoda-only sight where the harbor meets blooming hydrangeas 🌸🌊#ShimodaFlowers”
7. Sightseeing boat Susquehanna
“Relax on a cruise aboard the Susquehanna and feel the sea breeze 🚤#ShimodaCruise”
8. Kaisen-don (seafood bowl)
“Treat your eyes and taste buds to Shimoda’s colorful kaisen-don 🥢🍣#FreshFromShimoda”
9. A geopark recognized worldwide
“Slide down the sandy slopes at Toji Sand Skiing Field and start an adventure 🏖️🏂#AdventureShimoda”
10. Shimoda Taiko Festival
“Feel the city’s heartbeat at this lively festival 🥁🎉#ShimodaFestival”
Have the best time ever in Shimoda and enjoy it to the fullest!
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Izu Shimoda Tourism Association posted.
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Welcome to Shimoda’s top summer event!
The Shimoda Hachiman Shrine Grand Festival (Shimoda Taiko Festival) will take place.
Feel the powerful beat of the taiko drums, the melodies of the shamisen, and watch portable shrines parade through town.
This festival lets you experience the energy and traditions of Japan!
📍Location: Shimoda Hachiman Shrine and the surrounding area
🕒Dates: August 14 and August 15
🎆Fireworks: August 14, 7:50 PM–8:00 PM (scheduled)
📸 Don’t forget your camera! It’s a once-a-year special experience.
Join the volunteers in shouting “Horya! Horya!” and help keep the excitement going.💪🔥
https://www.shimoda-city.info/shimoda-taiko...
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下田太鼓祭り | 伊豆下田観光ガイド
8月14・15日、旧町内では、氏神である八幡神社の例祭、
下田太鼓祭りが行われます。
御神輿・供奉道具・太鼓台が神社を基点に次々と町へ繰り出し、
笛や三味線、太鼓を打ち鳴らしながら一日中各通りを練り歩きます。
太鼓橋や揃い打ちなど、見所も満載。
下田っ子の弾けるような熱気に、聴衆も思わず引き込まれる、夏の風物詩です。
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🌟Announcement: English Instagram and X Accounts Launched🌟
We have launched official Instagram and X accounts to share information in English!
We don’t have many followers yet, but we will be sharing plenty about Shimoda’s charms from now on, so we would be grateful if you follow and support us 🥺.
Instagram: @shimoda_kanko_english
https://www.instagram.com/shimoda_kanko_english/...
X: @shimoda_english
https://x.com/shimoda_english...
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Izu Shimoda Tourism Association posted.
I updated my blog ✨
This time I introduce the Izu Cruise summer holiday program!
Please take a look 👇
https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250801...
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夏限定イベント！黒船に乗ってクイズに挑戦＆写真で思い出を残そう☝️🌈
下田の夏を満喫するなら、伊豆クルーズがおすすめ！運行している「サスケハナ」はペリー艦隊の一隻で、穏やかな下田港を巡るクルーズ船です。2025年の夏休みは、黒船に乗って歴史を学びながら、写真も楽しめる特別イベントが盛りだくさん✨
🚢 クイズにチャレンジしよう！2025年7月20日（日）～8月31日（日）小学生向けに、黒船にまつわるクイズイベントを開催中！ • 対象：遊覧船「サスケハナ」の2階特別室をご利用の小学生 • 内容：クイズに答えると、オリジナルステッカーをプレゼント！ • ※ステッカーはなくなり次第配布終了となります。※2階特別展望室ご利用には、別途料金大人500円／小人250円が必要です。📸 フォトコンテストも同時開催！伊豆クルーズで撮った思い出の一枚を、フォトコンテストに応募してみませんか？ • 応募期間：2025年7月20日（日）～8月31日（日） • テーマ：遊覧船サスケハナの風景や思い出の写真など • 応募方法：サスケハナ公式アカウント@kurofune_susquehannaをフォローの上、 ハッシュタグ「#黒船フォトコン2025」を付けてInstagramに投
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⚠️Tsunami advisory in effect
Today, July 31st, all beaches in Shimoda are closed to swimming due to the tsunami advisory.
Even if the advisory is lifted later, swimming will remain prohibited for the entire day today (7/31).
We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding and cooperation to ensure everyone's safety.
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📸✨[Ajisai Festival Instagram Photo Contest Results Announced!]✨📸
Thank you for all your entries!
We have finally selected 31 prizewinning works🎊
From the many impressive submissions, here are a few highlights💐✨
All winning entries are now posted on the Shimoda City Tourism Association website!
Please take a look👇🔗
(The winning works are listed at the bottom of the page.
Scroll to the end to check them out🙇♀️)
https://www.shimoda-city.info/ajisaiphoto...
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あじさい祭フォトコンテスト | 伊豆下田観光ガイド
Izu Shimoda Tourism Association posted.
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Hills and long distances are easy with an e-bike 🚲✨
I’ve summarized the electric-assist bicycle rental information in a blog post!
Perfect for strolling around town or walking along the coast ☝️🌈
For rental details, see here
https://www.shimoda-city.info/access-bicycle...
If you’d like to view this in another language, please use the “English” button at the top right.
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下田の観光をもっと快適に！電動アシスト自転車レンタル案内🚲
歩くには暑いしちょっと遠いけど、車だと駐車場探しが大変…😟💦そんな時におすすめなのが道の駅開国下田みなとの電動自転車レンタル！ご用意している自転車はすべて電動なので、坂道もらくらく！観光地巡りがぐんと快適になります✨🚲 レンタル概要▸ https://www.shimoda-city.info/access-bicycle
道の駅開国下田みなと2F 管理事務所にて受付後レンタルスタート！（下田市観光協会駅前案内所でレンタルする場合は１Dayプランのみとなります）自転車の貸し出しは、ご予約を承っておりません。当日、先着順でのご案内となりますので、ご了承ください。・受付時間：9:00〜17:00・料金プラン：1時間：500円／2時間：1,000円／3時間：1,500円／4時間以（～17時）：2,000円・返却場所：道の駅開国下田みなとまたは下田市観光協会駅前案内所※駅前案内所へのご返却は、16：30までにお願いいたします。その場合、別途300円の乗り捨て料をいただいております。※繁忙期等状況により駅前案内所に返却出来ない場合があります。・利用条件：代表者様の身分証のコピーを1部いた
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From Saturday, July 19th, ten beaches in the city will open in sequence.✨
Shimoda offers a variety of distinctive beaches—from Sotoura Beach and Nabedahama, popular with families, to Tatadohama and Shirahama Ohama, favored by surfers—so you’re sure to find the perfect beach for you.👀✨🏖️
The swimming status of each beach will be updated on the Shimoda City Tourism Association website from July 19th.🌊
We do not provide advance forecasts about whether beaches will be open for swimming.
Decisions are made based on the day’s sea conditions, such as weather, wave height, and wind strength.
Therefore, swimming permissions may change during the day as conditions change, switching from allowed to prohibited or vice versa.
For the latest swimming information, please check the Shimoda City Tourism Association website as well as on-site notices and instructions from lifeguards, and enjoy the beach with safety in mind.
👉【Blog】https://www.shimoda-city.info/post/20250713...
👉【Ten Beaches】https://www.shimoda-city.info/umi...
Enjoy another summer by the sea this year.🌊💙
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下田の海岸 | 伊豆下田観光ガイド
豊かな自然に囲まれた下田市には大小さまざまな海岸があり、それぞれが個性豊かな特徴を持っています。
マリンスポーツを楽しめる大規模な浜から、家族連れ、女性向きのアットホームな浜辺まで、その趣は多様です。
国内とは思えないようなエメラルドグリーンの海と白い砂浜その美しい景観を皆様の心の思い出に加えてください。
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Notice of the End of the After Hydrangea Festival
The hydrangeas floated in the tanks around the monument at Izukyu Shimoda Station rotary were well received by many visitors, and for a brief while everyone could enjoy a beautiful sight 💐✨
Although the display was originally scheduled to run until Tuesday, July 16, we decided to remove the flowers on the evening of Friday, July 11 due to consecutive days of extreme heat.
This being the first attempt at this exhibition, we conducted the trial under three challenging conditions—hydrangeas past their peak in the garden, near-summer temperatures, and water—while worrying how long the blossoms could remain beautiful. We implemented all possible measures, including rotating flowers and topping up the tanks, but under the midsummer-like sun it proved difficult to preserve their beauty, so we made the decision to end the display earlier than planned.
We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to it and ask for your understanding.
Next fun thing in Shimoda: swimming at the beach 🏖️
Please continue to enjoy everything Shimoda has to offer 🌊🍧🎐
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