Aloe no Sato

Aloe once grew wild in Shirahama. In the Itado-Ichiki area, where it was especially abundant, locals tended the flowers and developed walking paths to create an Aloe Village. Enjoy the blooms of Kida...

Shirahama

A narcissus colony

A large stand of narcissus blooms at Cape Tsumekizaki on Susaki Peninsula, and at the peak about 3 million flowers fill the air with a sweet scent.The blue sky and sea, the white lighthouse, and the...

Suzaki

The opening of the country monument

In Kaigoku Hiroba at Shimoda Park, reliefs of Commodore Perry and Consul Townsend Harris bear inscriptions of their words. They were erected to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Shimoda’s opening...

central Shimoda

Kyusawamuratei

The Former Sawamura Residence, at the end of Perry Road, features namako walls and Izu stone construction; it was built in 1915.Its namako wall exterior has since been preserved and restored while t...

central Shimoda

Namako Walls

Furumachi Street is lined with traditional homes featuring striking white-and-black namako walls, creating a beautiful contrast. Take a leisurely walk and enjoy Shimoda’s unique scenery.

central Shimoda

Tsuchito Liquor Shop Storehouse Gallery

A liquor store that has been in business since 1887.In the gallery that used to be the brewery, a row of wooden and enamel signs donated by various sake breweries fills the space.Old ledgers, a hand...

central Shimoda

Harris Promenade

※Closed due to a landslide (restoration date unknown / as of May 8, 2026) This promenade takes its name from Townsend Harris, the U.S. consul who used the path for walks when he visited Shimoda...

Kakisaki

Hamabo Road

5 minute walk from Kisami bus stop, 1 minute walk from Hamajo bus stop

Kisami

Okawabata Street

Minato Street offers scenes that feel truly like the port town of Shimoda.Many boats rest along the quay, creating a captivating view against a sky and sea that shift from morning to evening.Himono ...

central Shimoda

Bayside Promenade

A paved promenade along the coast lets you walk right beside the sea and enjoy the ocean breeze.Along the way you’ll find a suspension bridge and several benches, making it a pleasant, leisurely wal...

central Shimoda

Yunohana Koji

A quietly elegant stone-paved lane stretches for about 640 meters. You can see historical sites that evoke the hot spring town’s atmosphere, including Gongen-sama, Ashiarai no Yu, and the former lo...

Rendaiji

Furumachi Street

Furumachi Street is lined with many homes featuring namako-kabe, a striking black-and-white plaster pattern.

central Shimoda

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...

Suzaki

Ogasaki Wing

Located at the gateway to Shimoda, this spot offers sweeping views of Izu Oshima, the Izu Shichito islands, the Susaki Peninsula, and Shirahama Beach.Located at the gateway to Shimoda, this spot off...

Shirahama

Shimoda Prince Hotel

Blue skies and blue seas. This hotel, facing the especially beautiful Shirahama in Izu, offers an ideal location where every guest room has an ocean view! From the panoramic hot-spring bath and the ...

Shirahama

Hotel Izukyu

A seaside hot spring resort stands directly in front of Shirarahama Beach, a flagship stretch of Izu. Step into the lobby and find the sea opening up before you. From the guest rooms, you can take...

Shirahama

Shimoda View Hotel

A hot spring inn sits on a hill overlooking Sotoura Beach, offering breathtaking views.Every room has an ocean view, and on clear days you can see as far as the Izu Shichito.The hot springs are perf...

Kakisaki

Rinkaiso

A seaside inn stands right in front of Sotoura Coast. Guests can enjoy sea views from their rooms, savor fresh local seafood, and relax in the open-flow hot spring baths.This inn offers a peaceful sta...

Kakisaki