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Shimoda Aquarium

4.0

328 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shimoda-shi, Shizuoka prefecture 3-22-31

An aquarium located in Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture built on the water using a natural bay. In the Perry aqua dome situated in the middle of the bay, visitors can view large aquarium tanks recreating the ocean off Izu. There are also bottlenose dolphin shows held on the aquarium’s “marine stage.” Meanwhile, Pacific white-sided dolphin and sea lion shows are held in the aquarium’s marine stadium. Exhibiting some 250 species and 1,500 individual marine creatures, facilities such as a penguin pool, earless seal hall, and sea turtle pond have made the aquarium a top destination for visitors to Shimoda.

We not going inside but we pass there for few times and see 3 dophins was so happy to swim inside the ocean and playing with the visitors, they jump and swim freely. If you have kids or would like to...
Izu Animal Kingdom

4.0

267 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunhigashizuchou Inatori 3344

A theme park located in Higashiizu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture with a zoo, amusement park, sports zone, and more. In addition to white tiger, lion, and cheetah exhibits, there’s also a Walking Safari area where visitors can view animals like giraffes and zebras living in environments close to their natural habitat. There’s also a Ferris wheel, go-carts, a Dinosaur Forest dotted with lifelike dinosaur models, and a miniature golf course, making the park the perfect place to enjoy an entire day as a family or group.

First of all, a zoo is always a little depressing if you think is like a prison, but the zafari advertising of this one catch my attention. It looked ok until you reach the petting zoo. The parrots...
Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden

4.0

276 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunhigashizuchou Naramoto 1253-10

This is a zoo and botanical garden in Higashi Izu-cho, Kamo County in Shizuoka Prefecture and is composed of three facilities: an alligator park, a plant park and a separate park. The alligator park allows you to observe 17 different kinds of alligators including cross-breeds from various angles and holds events to get to know alligators throughout the year except in the winter. The plant and separate parks have 15 greenhouses that exhibit approximately 5,000 types of tropical plants including bananas and original orchid species. The separate park is popular for its red pandas. It is also known for having the only Amazonian Manatee in Japan.

DONT support this! The living conditions of the animals, especially the alligators, the birds and the manatee are absolutely horrifying. I have never seen anything like it and am still in...
Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato

3.5

128 Reviews

Transportation

Shizuoka Shimoda-shi Soto Ke Oka 1-1

A roadside station located along National Route 135 in Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture. There is a fishery association direct sales store, where you can buy Japanese lobster, turban shell, and abalone, and a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, where you can taste fresh seafood. In addition, it features a harbor museum, souvenir shops, and a tourist information office, so many tourists stop by for a visit.

Just leaving Shimoda, this is an ideal place to buy some souvenirs. Be aware that some shops don’t accept credit cards. There is a park nearby where kids can play bit.
iZoo

4.5

127 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunkawaduchou Hama 406-2

Located in Kawazu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture, iZoo is one of the largest zoos in Japan dedicated to reptiles and amphibians. iZoo cares for a diverse variety of reptiles and amphibians, including an endangered Galapogos giant tortoise, iguanas, lizards, snakes, and frogs. In addition to indoor and outdoor animal exhibits, visitors can also enjoy taking commemorative photos, petting, and feeding some of the zoo’s creatures. Children 30 kilograms and under can take a photo riding the giant tortoise (extra fee required). Closest station: Kawazu Station on the Izu Kyuko Line. Closest bus stop: The “Shobusawa” stop on the Tokai Bus.

私は爬虫類には全く興味がないのですが、カメレースとガラパゴスゾウガメとの写真が本当に良い印象に残りました！ Even I am not interested in them, very rare crocodiles and chameleons were very interesting to see. We took photos with Galapagos Turtle and...
Dougashima Yuransen Cruising

4.5

140 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunnishizuchou Nishina 2060

These are sightseeing cruise boats that depart from Nishi Izu-cho, Kamo County in Shizuoka Prefecture; cruises last for approximately 20 minutes and tour round the mysterious caves of Dogashima. The cruise tours the ever-changing ria coastline and the small islands that pepper the sea as well as the Tenso Skylight Cave where the blue sea sparkles in the light that shines through a hole in the ceiling and Sanshiro Island than can only be accessed on foot at low tide. As the cruises depart every 10–15 minutes, you can drop by anytime when you are out for a drive.

Its not that beautiful in reality when seen from boat as some of pictures mention. Better to see the cave area from top by short 10min hike on top of caves.
Kurone Iwaburo

4.0

88 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Kitagawa Onsen, Higashiizu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture

Located on the coast in Shizuoka Prefecture’s Kamo County, Higashiizu Town, this is a publicly managed open-air bath right on the edge of the ocean. Just as its catch phrase of “bathing in an open-air bath while looking at America” implies, the view is outstanding. One can enjoy bathing with the ocean at eye level, and it is a popular spot that attracts hot spring lovers from all over the country. One of the three bathtubs is exclusively for women, and it is possible to enter the bath while wearing a bath towel. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. all of the baths are women-only.

I spoke with the proprietors. In the past year (2018) the baths have been redone such that there is a permanent womens bath and mens bath, both opening to the sea. As such, this is not a mixed...
Roadside Station Hana no Sansei-En Izu Matsuzaki

3.5

30 Reviews

Transportation

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunmatsuzakichou Osawa 20-1

This roadside station is located on the side of the Shizuoka Prefectural Route 15 (Shimoda-Matsuzaki road) in Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is famous for being Japan's biggest producer of cherry blossom leaves. Visitors at the station can try items such as sakuraba soba noodles and sakuraba ice cream made with cherry blossom leaves. It also features facilities such as the Kajika no Yu day spa, a free rest area, and more, making it a popular rest stop for people on long drives.

不思議な形の木子だねの木とか言うそうで男性と女性のシンボルを両方持っていると言うことです。遠目に見るとちょっと近寄りがたい怖い感じがしました
Shimoda Port Cruise Boat - Susquehanna

3.5

51 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Sotogaoka 19

This dramatic looking, black sightseeing cruise boat, Susquehanna, takes passengers on a cruise around Shimoda Port, the gateway for the opening up of Japan. There are many sights to see on the approximately 20 minute long cruise, including Shimoda’s streets, the place where the Black Ships led by Perry dropped anchor, the Nesugatayama mountains, and Benten Island, said to be where Yoshida Shoin hid overnight before trying to board one of Perry’s ships. During the autumn through to spring you can also enjoy feeding the seagulls from the ship. The closest station to the dock is Shimoda Station.

This is a pleasant enough boat ride. However, bear in mind that it costs ¥1200 for one adult and is over in 20 minutes. Also, the regular ticket only gives you entry to the 1st level, where the...
Koganezaki Crystal Park

4.0

39 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunnishizuchou Ugusu 2204-3

This museum which displays modern glass works and kaleidoscopes gathered from around the world is located in the Ugusu district of Shizuoka Prefecture’s Kamo County, Nishiizu Town, a production area for silica, the raw material in glass. In addition to their regular exhibits, they also hold original exhibitions based on the theme of glass. In their experience workshop, visitors can enjoy making unique glass products such as sand-blasted items and stained glass. There is also a shop where guests can purchase glass products such as Nishi Izu’s Kamo Furin handmade wind chimes and works by local artists.

泊まった宿のすぐ近くにあり、行く予定はなかったけど、気になり訪れてみました。素敵な作品があったり、体験などあり、とても楽しかったです。食事も美味しかったです。
Mt. Nesugata (Shimoda Ropeway)

4.0

37 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shizuoka Shimoda-shi Higashihongo 1-3-2

This is a mountain in Shimoda City. The mountain got its name from the ridge line at the crest which looks like the outline of a woman sleeping on her back. An aerial tramway near the IzukyuShimoda Station connects passengers to the peak of the mountain from which a panoramic view of downtown Izu, Mt. Amagi, and the seven islands of Izucan been seen.

short ride ropeway to the hill to enjoy the whole shimoda view. not very big but good place to visit
Kawazu-zakura cherry trees

Travel / Tourism

Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture

This variety of cherry tree is found in abundance in the town of Kawazu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture, where it blooms earlier than other varieties, from early February to early March. Kawazu-zakura line the Kawazu River for several kilometers from the mouth of the river near Kawazu Station. The Kawazu-zakura Festival is held in the area each year from around February 10 to March 10. Some 150 festival stalls open up shop during the event, and the festival grounds bustle with tourists. The cherry trees are also lit up at night, creating a lovely spectacle. The original Kawazu-zakura ancestor tree still stands in the garden of the Iida Residence in Kawazu, and the tree’s lovely spring blossoms can be viewed even from the nearby sidewalk.
Hina no Ashiyu Foot Baths

4.0

45 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunhigashizuchou Inatori

These footbaths are located inside of Inatori Bunka Park near the entrance to Inatori Onsen. The baths, which are large enough for up twenty people at a time, are divided up into five blocks. Each block has a different temperature, allowing you to enjoy your preferred temperature. Look for the large onsen yagura (decorative watch tower marking a hot spring).

雛の館は小さな展示施設ですが常設で稲取の吊るし雛が見られます。見応えのある展示で写真映えはかなりのものです。公園には桜(河津桜でしょうか？)や梅が植わっており一足先の春を目で楽しめました。館の通路は広く、ベビーカーや車椅子のままでも入れそうです。子ども連れの来館客も多くいました。
Hofuku-ji Temple

3.5

47 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimoda, Shizuoka prefecture 1-18-26

This temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect in Shizuoka Prefecture’s Shimoda City was the Shimoda magistrate’s office at the end of the Edo Shogunate, and served as lodgings for the Shogunate government officials during Japan-U.S. negotiations then. It is famous as a temple where Kaishu Katsu gave an audience to Yodo Yamauchi, the feudal lord of Tosa, and had him pardon Ryoma Sakamoto’s crime of becoming a lordless samurai. The room where this happened has been left as it was at the time. On the premises is the grave of the geisha Okichi, who met an unnatural death after serving the American consul Townsend Harris, and there is also the Tojin Okichi Memorial Hall which displays photos and mementos of Okichi.

A small temple at the end of the road by the Black Ship museum makes for a good turn around point. ;)
Tabi no Eki Izu Orange Center

4.0

18 Reviews

Transportation

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunkawaduchou Midaka 1266-31

Best known for its ultra-fresh juice, this gift shop offers a wide selection of products ranging from delicious mandarin oranges from nearby farmers to souvenirs that include brand-name sweets, the fruits of the sea and the land, and more. Located inside of a gassho-zukuri style building, the center's restaurant Kawazu no Sho offers cuisine made with Izu's specialties such as kinmedai no nitsuke (splendid alfonsino boiled in soy sauce) and tororo (grated yam) set meals.

伊豆旅行の帰りによりました。目的は柑橘類です(笑)。 1月末に和歌山を旅行した際、道の駅で「ポンカン」「不知火(デコポン)」を買いました。安い感はあまりなかったんですが、とにかく美味しくて、今回もそんな柑橘類に出会えたらと。お店としては、道の駅で、私は他のお土産は興味なく、申し訳ありませんがコメントは無いです。ただ、お目当ての柑橘類は素晴らしく、10種類近くを試食で確かめて、気に入ったもの...
Dogashima

Travel / Tourism

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunnishizuchou Nishina

"Dogashima is a famous scenic spot in Nishiizu Town, Kamo County. There are a number of tourist attractions in the area, including the Sanshiro Islands - comprising Zo-jima, Nakano-shima, and Taka-shima-and the Tensodo sea-cave, which has been designated a National Natural Monument. Sightseeing cruise boats operate throughout the year; visitors can look up at the sky through the opening in the roof of the Tensodo sea-cave (also known as the ""Blue Cave""), which was created by sea erosion of tuff (a type of rock formed from volcanic ash), and can also view the tombolo phenomenon, a narrow strip of land that links Zo-jima (traditionally known as Denbei-jima, this is the closest of the Sanshiro Islands to the Izu Peninsula) to the mainland at low tide. This area is also famous as the setting for the tragic love legend of Izu no Sanshiro and Koyuki."
Izu no Chohachi Art Museum

4.5

34 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunmatsuzakichou Matsuzaki 23

This is a museum which aims to communicate to the succeeding generations the contributions made by the craftsman, Chohachi Irie to plaster art “kote-e” and the techniques of traditional plasterers. Approximately 50 unique artworks created by Chohachi Irie—which are different from normal plaster art—are on display and are introduced in the museum. It takes 50 minutes by bus to get to the museum from Izukyu-line Shimoda Station.

昭和59年（1984年）、「漆喰鏝絵の殿堂...
Iwashina School

4.5

33 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunmatsuzakichou Iwashinahokusoku 442

The Iwashina School in Matsuzaki Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture, is the oldest elementary school building in the Izu area. The construction of the Namako Wall (sea cucumber wall) around the school building was completed in 1880. The building incorporates western style balconies with the traditional Japanese shrine architectural style and the exterior is finished with an imposingly striking high-color effect. Within the building and grounds are many places of interest such as the Iwashina School ‘hengaku’ (a stone tablet displaying the school’s name), which is said to have been written by the Prime Minister of Japan at the time Sanjo Sanetomi. The Senbazuru (thousand cranes) relief created by master craftsman Irie Chohachi, and the Kaikatei building, which was the old Iwashina City Hall and now rest house, are both also of particular interest. The site has been designated as a national Important Cultural Property.

明治期に各地に小学校ができましたが、費用の４割を地元民の寄付でまかなったという学校（復元）。隣に廃校になった小学校の立派な校舎があり、過疎化を名目とした学校統合の結果でしょうか。鏝師の入江長八が腕をふるった部屋があります。山田五郎さんの色紙が印象的でした。
Uehara Museum of Art

4.0

16 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Udogane 341

This is an art museum in Udogane, Shimoda City. Housed in this museum are the Modern Art collection of Uehara Shoji, the honorary chairman of Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and the Buddhism Art collection of both of his parents, Shokichi and Koeda. The museum displays masterpieces from both the west and Japan including the Bridge at Argenteuil by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, the Portait of Reiko by Kishida Ryusei, and treasured statues of Buddha from the Heian and Kamakura eras, housed, respectively, in the Modern Art Gallery and the Buddhist Art Gallery.

伊豆の国市の願成就院に3度目の訪問をし、伊豆長岡温泉にチェックインするまで時間があったので、ネット検索したこの美術館まで行きました。3度目でも感動した運慶の国宝5像を￥500で拝観した後だったためか、仏教館の祈りの対象ではなかった約130体の模刻像には感銘も受けませんでしたし、名品選コレクションの仏像も香雪美術館の村山龍平氏の収集したものに比べるとかなり見劣りました。天城越えして車で往復2時間半ほ...
Shimogamo Onsen Gin-no-yu Kaikan

4.0

22 Reviews

Accommodations / Hot Spring

Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunminamizuchou Shimogamo 247-1

This municipal day-trip hot spring facility located in Minamiizu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture was remodeled and reopened in 2016. In addition to the large indoor baths, the facility offers a variety of other bathtubs including iwaburo (a bathtub surrounded by rocks), neyu (baths in which one can lay down), and tropical-style baths all in the rotemburo outdoor bath area, and guests can enjoy types of hot water that change each season. There are also a massage corner and rest area where guests can relax after finishing their bath. In the restaurant, patrons can enjoy a very Shizuoka-like menu including bowls of kama-age shirasu (boiled whitebait) and cha soba (soba noodles made by adding green tea powder to the buckwheat flour mixture).

ここの近くに良くダイビングに出かけるのですが、ここを利用するのは初めてでした。だいぶ昔に下賀茂温泉の旅館に泊まったことがあり、そこは塩分濃度も高く高温の源泉を空気に触れさせて冷ますと言ったお湯で、濃厚だった印象があるのですが、こちらはサラリとしたお湯です。匂いを嗅いでみると少し塩素臭も… 残念ながら、露天にある浅く寝転んで浸かる浴槽以外は全て循環式のお湯でした。食事処も隣接し、館内も清潔で料...

Shizuoka Higashi-Izu / Minami-Izu / Nishi-Izu

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Shizuoka Areas

With the giant Pacific Ocean to the south and the great Mount Fuji to the north, Shizuoka prefecture is blessed with some of the best views the country has to offer. The white sand beaches of the Izu Peninsula are a rare find on mainland Japan, neighbored by beautiful cliffs, tumbling hills, and natural hot springs. As Japan’s largest producer of green tea, the age-old tradition of tea drinking is ubiquitous in Shizuoka, from the miles of tea fields to the old tea houses hosting traditional tea ceremonies.