Due to damage to the krantz aloe from snowfall in February and insufficient growth, this year’s Aloe Flower Festival has been canceled. There will be no event, but we will open the parking lot for a limited time for visitors who wish to stroll the Aloe Promenade. Period: December 5, 2026–January 3, 2027 (shops and parking available during this period) Hours: 9:00–15:00 At the rest area, we will sell aloe products and local products, and offer free aloe tea. This limited-time opportunity lets you enjoy scenic spots that are usually difficult to reach by car. Please stop by. Izu Shirahama “Aloe no Sato (Aloe Village)” The Shirahama Isshiki District is known as Aloe no Sato, where many aloe plants grow around houses and along the nearby coast. When the flowers bloom, the area turns a beautiful expanse of red. Locally, aloe is called isha-irazu and isha nakase, and people use it for health—stomach issues, constipation, burns, insect bites, and more. Also, during this period, guests who stay at Shirahama guesthouses can, upon request, enjoy an aloe bath and aloe dishes.