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
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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
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
Namako Walls
Namako walls feature a Japanese architectural style with black and white contrast. There are several Namako style houses scattered around Shimoda city which can even be seen today.
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Tsuchito Liquor Shop Storehouse Gallery
A gallery located in the old-fashioned Japanese storehouse of a liquor shop founded in 1887. Guests can enter the gallery free of charge.
central Shimoda
Harris Promenade
A seaside promenade said to be walked along by the first American consul general, Townsend Harris. Evening views in particular provide a romantic setting with Shimoda Bay and the city’s town area illu...
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Hamabo Road
5 minute walk from Kisami bus stop, 1 minute walk from Hamajo bus stop
Kisami
Okawabata Street
Okawabata Dori is a bayside road which continues to Perry Road and Monument to Perry's Landing. Visitors can enjoy walking along the road while viewing the peaceful scenery of the boats that are ancho...
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Suzaki Harbor
An important fishing harbor in the Suzaki area where people have made their living from fishing since olden times. Many fishing boats which even today catch kinmedai (splendid alfonsino), Shimoda’s sp...
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Ogasaki Wing
A lookout located just off the side of Route 135 which provides views of Shirahama Beach, Susaki Peninsula, and the Izu Islands. Serves as the perfect rest stop during car trips.
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