*The Wakanoura Promenade will be closed from Tuesday, September 17, 2024 to Monday, March 10, 2025 due to construction work to prevent rockfall on the slopes.

The Wakanoura Promenade is a scenic path that leads down the stairs from our hotel's garden pool to Oura, and then along the sea to Shimoda Aquarium.
It has also been introduced in the Japanese version of the Michelin Green Guide with two stars.
Enjoy the crystal clear waters of Oura, the strange rock formations and geological formations, and the roadside flowers and trees that change with the seasons.

From Ogasaki Wing, walk 150m back along the national road towards Shimoda, then take the wooden stairs down to the coast, dropping you down about 70m above sea level. If you walk along the rocks, you will come across a small shrine, and on the day after it rains, you may see a waterfall. At the base of Ryugujima you can find a seawater pool, and you can buy fresh seafood at the fishery association's fish farm. Beyond that, there are aloe trees everywhere. You can visit the fisheries research station near the bus stop.

The main spot on the course is the Mihogasaki Ritual Site, the remains of the ancient Uminchu people who came to Izu from the southern islands. After the tour, head down to Shirahama Beach and visit Shirahama Shrine, the oldest shrine in Izu. Once you reach Shirahama Central Beach, stroll along the boardwalk called Shinshu Walkway. Why not take a break on the wooden rest deck and enjoy the view of the Izu Seven Islands?

You can observe a wide variety of plant life while walking along the coastline, which is rich in variety. On the route, you will find black pines, oak forests, and plants such as Pittosporum tobira, Japanese yew, and thistles. If you reach the rocky areas, you can see coastal plants such as sea daisies and lilies of the valley. There are also camellia and crinum gardens, which can be enjoyed all year round. Don't miss Tawaraiso, a rocky area with beautiful columnar patterns.

As the name suggests, the course has distance signs every 50 meters, so you can test your leg strength. The course goes around Shiroyama Park, which is famous for its camellias in early spring, wisteria in May, and hydrangeas in June, before heading for Babagasaki Observatory. After taking in the panoramic view of Shimoda Bay, you can continue on to Ochagasaki Observatory and then on to Shimoda Aquarium. The Wakanoura Promenade, which starts behind the aquarium, is a path that runs along the rocky shore.

Harris Path is a walking path that runs from Gyokusenji Temple, where the first U.S. Consulate was located, to the seaside. It is known as a path where Harris, the first Consul General, reflected on the future of Japan-U.S. relations and soothed his homesickness.
Also nearby is Benten Island, where Yoshida Shoin hid while planning to travel to America, and at the tip of the island stands a statue entitled "Treading on the Sea."

In the mountains behind the Soto Zen temple, Butsunzan Houtoku-in, stands the Sixteen Arhats, said to date back to the mid-Edo period. After worshiping these stone Buddhas with their unique expressions, you can visit the large Distylium racemosum tree, a member of the Hamamelidaceae family and a national natural monument, at Kisami Hachiman Shrine. Then, proceed downstream along the Ogamo River and take a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk in the area where Hamabou flowers grow.