From tiny roadside violets and dandelions to gorgeous old cherry trees
Flower walking in the Shimoda and Minamiizu area will have you bouncing your steps lightly.
Enjoy a walk around the area, viewing seasonal flowers such as Kawazu cherry blossoms, weeping cherry blossoms, Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, and aloe vera.
In addition to choosing your own route, there are also walking events and guided tours organized by tourist associations and other organizations.
Walking at the flower festival held near the hotel
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
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February 1st to February 28th
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Kawazu Town, around Kawazu Station
- Walking Course
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From Kawazu Station on the Izukyu Line, walk along the Kawazu River for 30 minutes to 3 hours, but you can change the route to suit your taste.
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival brochures, tourist maps, and other information will be available at the hotel.
A cherry blossom viewing promenade along the river from Kawazu Station
There are many food stalls so you can enjoy walking and eating. If you are fit, you can go to Nanataki area.
Minami Cherry Blossom and Rape Blossom Festival
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February 1st to March 10th
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Minamiizu Town, around Shimogamo Onsen Yunohana Roadside Station
- Walking Course
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Minamiizu Town, along the Aono River, 4.2km on both sides, plus the rapeseed fields, takes 1-2 hours round trip
Brochures and tourist maps for the Minami Cherry Blossom and Nanohana Flower Festival will be available at the hotel.
The spring-like pink and yellow colors stand out against the steam from Shimogamo Onsen.
A 4.2 km walking trail runs along the banks of the Aono River, lined with Kawazu cherry trees.
Fragrant Flower Festival
In May, the grounds of Ryosenji Temple are filled with the fragrance of American Jasmine.
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May 11-31
- place
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了仙寺
〒415-0023
下田市七軒町3－12－12
TEL：0558-22-0657
- Walking Course
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From SHIMODA TOKYU HOTEL, take Perry Road to Ryosenji Temple (approx. 15 minutes one way)
Tourist maps of Shimoda city will be provided at the hotel.
Shimoda Hydrangea Festival
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June 1st to June 30th
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Shimoda Park (Joyama Park)
〒415-0023
3-3-1174, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture
- Walking Course
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It is about a 15-minute walk from the hotel to Shimoda Park, and a tour around the park takes 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on the course).
Brochures for the Shimoda Hydrangea Festival and maps of Shimoda Park will be available at the hotel.
Nordic walking at the Hydrangea Festival. For details of the event, please contact the Shimoda Tourism Association.
150,000 hydrangeas and 3 million flowers bloom in the park overlooking the harbor
Shimoda Daffodil Festival
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December 20th to January 31st
- Walking Course
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From Tsumekizaki bus stop, take a 30-minute tour around the Daffodil Festival venue
Approximately 1 hour tour around Tsumekizaki Lighthouse and the coast where columnar joints can be seen
We also recommend taking a stroll along the Susaki Promenade.
- Shimoda Daffodil Two-Day March
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毎年、大人気のウォーキングイベントです。
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The scent of the wild daffodils blooming in Tsumekizaki can't be conveyed in a photograph - be sure to see it in person!
Events such as Nordic walking and two-day marches will also be held.
Shirahama Aloe Flower Festival
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December 1st to January 4th
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Izu Shirahama Aloe Village (Itado Beach)
251-1 Shirahama Shimoda City Look for the Shizuoka Prefectural Fisheries Technology Research Institute Izu Branch Office
Aloe flowers, their orange color standing out against the blue of Shirahama 's ocean
During the Aloe Festival, Shirahama specialty, Sanma Sushi, will also be on sale.
Walking around Shimoda to coincide with the best time to see the flowers blooming
Hamabou Road/Kisami Ohama
Hamabou is a small, pretty yellow flower, a member of the hibiscus family.
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From July 10th to early August
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A boardwalk near the mouth of the Ogamo River flowing into Kisami Ohama Beach
- Walking Course
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From Kisami Ohama, go around the Ogamo River for about 2km and take about 30 minutes.
There is also a riverbed boardwalk, riverside promenade and suspension bridge.
Somei-Yoshino Cherry Blossoms / Inozawa River
Cherry blossom-lined streets along the Inozawa River, where Shimoda residents can be seen enjoying cherry blossom viewing
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Late March to early April
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Along the Inozawa River
3 minutes walk from Shimoda Station, near Nesugatayama Ropeway base station
- Walking Course
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There is a promenade along the river, and it takes 15 to 90 minutes to walk towards Rendaiji Station.
Weeping peach / Rendaiji Onsen Suzuki Residence
Weeping cherry blossoms of various shades blooming in a private garden, along with a walk along the Yunohana Path
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Early to mid-April
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Rendaiji Onsen Suzuki Residence
- Walking Course
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From the Rendaiji Onsen bus stop, take the circular route through Yunohana-komichi and other areas (approximately 1 hour)
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Early to mid-April
- Walking Course
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From the Rendaiji Onsen bus stop, take the circular route through Yunohana-komichi and other areas (approximately 1 hour)
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SHIMODA TOKYU HOTEL as your base, you can experience a wide variety of activities. Choose one that suits the season and your preferences.
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