Information on Surrounding Area

It is located in Izu Plateau. "Granpal Amusement Park”
Although it's called a park, it's quite large and feels like an amusement park.
It has become famous for its "Grand Illumi" at night, but you can also enjoy it during the day.
It's about 60 minutes from Shimoda, so we recommend using it for travelling to and from the area.
【Admission fee】
1,300 yen/adult(Tax included)/ 700 yen/elementary school student(Tax included)/400 yen for ages 4 and older(Tax included)/ Senior 700 yen(Tax included)
*There is a separate admission fee for the illuminations at night.
【Night admission fee】
1,500 yen/adult(Tax included)/ 800 yen/elementary school student(Tax included)/ Children Below Elementary School Age Free
【Parking Fee】
500 JPY(Tax included)

The closest zoo to Shimoda Izu Animal Kingdom.
It's about a 45-minute drive from the cottage, so please stop by on your way there or back.
A variety of animals, including zebras and giraffes, live in a spacious area that is close to nature.
I am spending my time freely.You can see white tigers, feed giraffes, and even have the chance to interact with hedgehogs and capybaras.
There is also an amusement park with a Ferris wheel and other rides, so you can have fun all day.

Address:3344 Inatori, Higashiizu Town, Kamo County
Opening hours:April 1st to September 30th 9:30 to 17:00　
　　　　 October 1st to March 31st 9:30 to 16:00
Fare:Adults (junior high school students and above) 2,500 yen
　　　 Children 4 years and older: 1,250 yen
　　 　Others Senior discount (65 years and older) 2,400 yen　

An aquarium floating on the sea offers an experience you can't get in the city.
For example, you can experience touching dolphins.
You can experience feeding dolphins, touching them, and swimming with them.
There are experiences where you can just keep your clothes on, and there are also full-fledged diving experiences where you dive wearing a wetsuit and underwater mask.
You can see Shimoda's various marine creatures, and there are also plenty of events such as dolphin shows, sea lion shows, and penguin walks.


Opening Hours:8:30 to 17:30(Varies depending on the time)
　　Fare:Adults: 2,400 yen
　　　　　Children: 1,200 yen
* Discount coupons are available in the cottage.

Enjoy the fresh fish you caught on the BBQ!
You don't need to bring any fishing rods or anything, and even beginners can enjoy boat fishing.
Guests staying at the cottage can take it back to the cottage.
Why not grill it on the BBQ or cook it and enjoy it?
If you can't prepare fish, you can go to a restaurant in Within Shimoda City, or
I can introduce you to a fish shop that will handle it for you.

This is a popular tourist spot that attracts enthusiasts from all over the country.
There are many different reptiles and amphibians such as snakes, lizards, and spiders.
There are some cute creatures among them, so even those who don't like them can enjoy it!
If you are staying at a cottage, please stop by on your way or on your way home.

Enjoy until the beginning of May! Bamboo shoot hunting experience.
You can enjoy digging for bamboo shoots at Ichijo Takenoko Village until May 5th.
They will lend you everything you need, including boots and hoes.
There is also a restaurant next door, where you can enjoy delicious bamboo shoot dishes.

This is the beach closest to the cottage.
A beach with white sand and crystal clear water.
Customers who come for the first time will be impressed.
Popular with foreign customers.
Parking is available for a fee starting July 15th.

Iritahama Beach is rapidly gaining popularity.The reason is that the number of high-quality restaurants is increasing.New shops are opening one after another, including "Fermen.Co," a specialty shop for delicious sourdough pizza, and "Ceredes," where you can enjoy creative hamburgers made by a French chef.Enjoy a delicious lunch while taking in the beautiful beach views.

【Iritahama Beach】
The waves are relatively calm.Popular with families and surfers.
shower,Toilets available.

It is a popular mecca for surfing.Tournaments may also be held.
There's a surf shop called "Baguse" nearby where you can try surfing.
Of course, swimming in the sea is also OK.
During the summer, the area is divided into a swimming area and a surfing area.

About 20 minutes by car from the cottage.
The beach is in a bay, so the waves are very calm, making it the perfect beach for families with children.
The sea is highly transparent and beautiful.
There's also a popular bakery nearby called "Sotoura Beach Bakery DOUG".
It opens from 7 a.m., so we recommend getting there early and enjoying some bread and spending time by the sea.If you don't go early, they may be sold out.
I also recommend "Sotoura Delica an, " a cafe that sells prepared foods.

This is Minami-Izu.
The waves are calm and recommended for families.It's a very wide beach.
There are various beach huts, so if you want to enjoy food as well, we recommend these.
It takes about 15 minutes by car from the cottage.

Shirahama Ohama Swimming Beach for young people.
White sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.The beach is also popular with surfers.
Right next door is Shirahama Shrine, a popular shrine for those seeking good fortune in love and improving their romantic relationships.
The torii gates standing on the coast have become a hot topic as they look great on social media.
In the summer, various food trucks line the national highway, making it very lively.
Nearby, you'll find surf shops and an Asian goods store called "GON".

This is the place to go for fun on the rocks.
The promenade leading to the aquarium is rocky all along the way.
You can observe a variety of marine life.
The calm waves make it a popular spot for SUP (stand-up paddle board).
There is street parking available in the off-season.
Basically, you will need to park in a nearby paid parking lot.

It is a popular tourist spot where 3 million daffodils are in full bloom.
Tsumekizaki is a cape located at the eastern end of Suzaki Peninsula.
Daffodils and bright red aloe flowers spread across the vast grounds,
You can see very beautiful scenery.

Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival is about a 40-minute drive from Sunny Side Cottage.
It will be held in Kawazu Town.
Along the riverbank, stalls lined the banks alongside the deep pink Kawazu Cherry Blossom cherry blossoms.
It is a famous festival that attracts 500,000 visitors.
Southern Cherry Blossom and Rapeseed Blossom Festival is about a 15-minute drive from the cottage.
Kawazu Cherry Blossom and rapeseed flowers are in full bloom along Aono River in Minami-Izu Town.
If you want to enjoy eating and walking around at food stalls, Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival.
If you want to enjoy beautiful scenery, we recommend the Minami Cherry Blossom and Nanohana Festival.
(At Southern Cherry Blossom Festival, there will also be food trucks and other stalls behind Yunohana Shop.))

Shimoda Park, a 10-minute drive from the cottage, is in full bloom during hydrangea season.
150,000 plants and 3 million flowers of various kinds of hydrangeas will be in full bloom.
It is the largest colony in Japan.
This is a place where you can see the townscape of Shimoda and the scenery of Shimoda Port through the hydrangeas.
It is also a popular photo spot, with some people coming to take bridal photos and other occasions.
The course is uphill, so please be careful if you have trouble walking.
Not recommended for people wearing heels.
It's very close to Perry Road and Shimoda Aquarium.
Please enjoy sightseeing with us.

From August 2019, the gondolas of Shimoda Ropeway will be...
It's been transformed into Royal Express (a luxury train that runs between Shimoda and Tokyo) style train!
A deep blue luxury gondola.You can overlook the city of Shimoda.
Upon reaching the summit, you'll find a recreation of the atmosphere inside Royal Express train.
There is a restaurant called "THE ROYALHOUSE".
You can enjoy pasta, curry, sweets, etc.
【Fare(round trip)】1,050 yen/adult(Tax included)/ 520 yen/child(Tax included)

A popular power spot. "Ryugu Sea Cave”
This cave was formed by wave erosion and has a skylight about 50m in diameter.
If you go there at sunrise, the light will shine through and create a very mysterious atmosphere.
You can get to Toji area from the cottage in about 4 minutes by car!
【Parking Fee】500 JPY(Tax included)

A natural sand ski slope is just a 3-minute drive from the cottage.
If you bring a sled, you can enjoy the sand slide.
Sleds are available for free rental to guests staying in cottages.
(Rental is only available for guests staying 2 nights or more or on the check-in date)
Since it's located right next to Ryugu Sea Cave, we recommend enjoying it together with a visit Ryugu Sea Cave.
Parking costs 500 yen.

There is a boardwalk near Kisami Ohama.
Common name. "Hamabo Road”A boardwalk that stretches for 730m along both sides of the river.
This wooden boardwalk is also a natural monument."Hamabo”
is surrounded by.From July to August, the yellow flowers of Hamabo bloom.
You can take a walk in beautiful scenery.

Perry Road is a famous tourist spot in Shimoda.
The reason it's called Perry Road is,
During the late Edo period, Commodore Perry arrived in Shimoda with Black Ship and stayed there.
There is a story that he marched along this road with 300 of his men.
There are many places where old buildings are still being used as they are,
It is lined with stylish cafes, restaurants, and general stores.

Experience a cruise around Shimoda Bay aboard Black Ship, a historical landmark in Shimoda.
You can enjoy the view of Shimoda from the sea and have the experience of feeding the seagulls that approach the boat.

Departing from and arriving Shimoda Port.
Adults: 1,500 yen, Children: 750 yen

The service may be suspended depending on sea conditions.

Founded in Keio 3).
It is the largest public bath made entirely of cypress in Japan, and is a quaint and historic hot spring.
The men's bath is so much like a swimming pool that you can swim in it.
It is also called 1,000 people bath.And the depth is 1m!
There are also places where you can sit properly.The women's bathroom is also spacious.
Women can unlock the men's bath and enter.(You can wrap it in a towel.)
It is also popular with families and couples.Relax in the spacious bath.
【Details】
・About 15 minutes by car from the cottage.
It's about a 10-minute walk from Rendai Temple Station, the station before Izukyu-Shimoda Station.
・24-hour private hot spring water.
・Slightly alkaline simple spring.
・Fare:Adults 1,000 yen (tax included) ~
・Hair dryer costs 100 yen for 10 minutes. (Tax included)
Towel,Face towel charged.
・Since only bar soap is available, it is better to bring shampoo etc.
*The images are borrowed.

A day-trip hot spring operated by Minami-Izu Town Municipal.
In February, you can see Kawazu Cherry Blossom from the open-air bath and enjoy a hot spring bath while admiring the flowers.
There is a sauna at 80 degrees, a cold bath, and an open-air bath with a sleeping bath.
We recommend sleeping in the bath while looking up at the sky.
Since the bath is acidic due to sodium, some people with sensitive skin may experience a tingling sensation.
In addition to baths, there are restaurants, rest areas, massage chairs, etc.
It's spacious so you can relax.
【Details】
・About 15 minutes by car from the cottage.It is located in Minami-Izu Town.
・sodium-calcium chloride
・Business hours: 10:00 to 21:00
*Please note that the facility may be closed on occasion, so please check opening hours before visiting.
・Fare:1,000 yen/adult(Tax included)/ 500 yen/child(Tax included)
・Towel,Face towel charged.
・There is a restaurant where you can eat light meals (curry, udon, soft serve ice cream, etc.).
*The images are borrowed.

Drinking hot springs and private hot springs flowing directly from the source.
This is a strongly alkaline hot spring that is also known as the ``hot spring for beautiful skin.''
The quality of the hot spring water is popular, and it is also sold as drinking water.
The facilities are neat and clean, making it especially popular among women.
From the open-air bath, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Inazusa countryside, and I believe you will be able to spend a relaxing time here.
【Details】
・About 30 minutes by car from the cottage.
It's about a 14-minute drive from Inazusa Station.
・Fare:Weekdays 1,300 yen(Tax included)/ Day before holiday 1,500 yen(Tax included)
・Indoor bath(High temperature/low temperature)/ bipra bus / open-air bath / Sauna
・Business hours 11:00 to 17:00

*The images are borrowed.

The 10,000m2 site features an indoor bath as well as open-air baths scattered throughout the natural forest.
Alkaline simple hot spring.There is also a sauna and a cold bath.
There are mud packs, manga books, and hammocks.
It's comparable to a super public bath, and you can stay in it for the longest time in this area.
There is also a restaurant next door where you can enjoy Izu Kogen Beer, seafood rice bowls, and more.

*The images are borrowed.