Wakanoura Promenade

※Closed to traffic due to falling rocks. (As of January 2, 2026)

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Tsumekizaki Promenade

Approximately 2.7 kilometers long, Tsumekizaki Promenade is a winding path which runs from Suzaki Harbor to Tsumekizaki. Visitors can enjoy a nice stroll while enjoying views of distant islands as wel...

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Tarai Misaki Promenade

Visitors can enjoy viewing flowers, such as Quercus phillyraeoides and Japanese camellia, and creatures that live along the shore. The 3.7 kilometer promenade runs through a pine forest and along the ...

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Green Area Promenade

Walking along the promenade, visitors can enjoy views of the winding coastline and look at the many subtropical plants, wild birds, insects, and other plants and animals in the area. Features a large ...

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Benten Island

Bentenjima is a small island located in Shimoda Bay. It features a statue of Shouin Yoshida, a distinguished intellectual in the closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Kakisaki

Tsumeki Cape

Tsumekizaki is a location known for its wild narcissus. The view of the ocean, particularly from the lighthouse, will take your breath away. In addition, the cape’s columnar joints are a sight to be s...

Suzaki

Gyokusen Temple

Gyokusen-ji is a temple which became the first US consulate in Japan established by the first American consul general, Townsend Harris. The temple grounds contain the Townsend Harris Museum, which has...

Kakisaki

Townsend Harris Museum

The Townsend Harris Museum contains very important items which are on display, including various articles used by first American consul general, Townsend Harris, old documents related to Harris, Black...

Kakisaki

Ryosen Temple

This is where the signing ceremony of the Japan-US Peace Treaty was held led by Commodore Perry.

central Shimoda

Hofuku Temple

Features a memorial hall and the grave of “Okichi,” the tragic heroine who was caught up in the drama of Japan’s opening to the West.

central Shimoda

Choraku Temple

Chorakuji Temple is the location of the signing of the 1854 Treaty of Shimoda which established diplomatic relations between Japan and Russia.

central Shimoda

Peach blossoms

Rendaiji Temple is known as a famous location for peach blossoms. Around 70 peach trees can be found at this location, including those which grow on the hill behind the temple. The deep pink and white...

Rendaiji

Weeping Cherry Blossoms at Fukane Castle Ruins

Located deep in the mountains, the Fukane Castle Ruins are brought to life by large weeping cherry blossoms which bloom each spring. Since the road to the location is narrow, visitors are asked to com...

Inazusa

Weeping Cherry Blossoms at Hohon Temple

The single weeping cherry tree on temple grounds is estimated to be 200 years old and has an elegant, majestic appearance.

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Shimoda Park

Shimoda Park is located on a small hill overlooking central Shimoda. Visitors can enjoy views of the city and the sea from various viewing platforms located within the park as they stroll along surrou...

central Shimoda

Aloe no Sato

At Aloe no Sato, the flowers of aloe plants, which are red and triangular in shape, come in to full bloom each December. Visitors can enjoy looking at the red aloe flowers with the cobalt blue sea in ...

Shirahama

The opening of the country monument

The word of two people in the relief image of Commodore Perry and Harris consul to the opening of the country square in Shimoda park is carved. It was built to commemorate the Shimoda opened 100 year...

central Shimoda

Kyusawamuratei

An old Japanese-style house made built along Perry Road over 100 years ago featuring Namako walls and Izu stone. Entry is free.

central Shimoda