Information on Surrounding Area

Located in Izu. "Granpal 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)

Izu Animal Kingdom is the closest zoo to Shimoda.
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-cho, Kamo-gun
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

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 handle fish, there are restaurants in Shimoda city,
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.

This is the first beach heading towards Shimoda from the cottage.
"Fermenco" is a stylish pizzeria run by a couple who immigrated from Tokyo last year.
With the creation of the authentic taco dish ``MAREA'', Irita's popularity is skyrocketing.
The waves are also relatively calm compared to Ohama and Tatado, so it's good for families with children.

A mecca for surfing.Tournaments may also be held.
There is a surf shop called "Bagus" nearby, where you can try your hand at 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 is also a popular bakery "Sotoura Kaigan Bakery DOUG" nearby.
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.

This is 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 Beach has long been popular among young people.
White sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.The beach is also popular with surfers.
Shirahama Shrine is located right next door, and is popular as the shrine for matchmaking and improving romantic ability.
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.
There are surf shops, Asian goods stores,
There are also delicious yakiniku restaurants such as "Yakiniku U".

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 at the eastern end of the Susaki Peninsula.
Daffodils and bright red aloe flowers spread across the vast grounds,
You can see very beautiful scenery.

The Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival is about 40 minutes by car from Sunnyside Cottage.
It will be held in Kawazu Town.
Street stalls are lined up along with the deep pink Kawazu cherry blossoms that bloom along the river.
It is a famous festival that attracts 500,000 visitors.
The Southern Cherry Blossom and Nanohana Festival is about 15 minutes by car from the cottage.
Kawazu cherry blossoms and rape blossoms are in full bloom along the Aono River in Minamiizu Town.
If you want to enjoy eating at food stalls, the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival is the place to go.
If you want to enjoy beautiful scenery, we recommend the Minami Cherry Blossom and Nanohana Festival.
(At the Minami-no-Sakura Festival, there will also be food trucks and other stalls behind the Yunohana Shop.)

In Shimoda Park, a 10-minute drive from the cottage, you can enjoy the 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 cityscape of Shimoda and 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 is located very close to Perry Road and Shimoda Aquarium,
Please enjoy sightseeing with us.

From August 2019, Shimoda Ropeway gondola,
Transformed into a Royal Express (luxury train that runs between Shimoda and Tokyo)!
A deep blue luxury gondola.You can overlook the city of Shimoda.
Once you reach the top, you'll see a replica of the atmosphere inside the Royal Express.
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 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 go from the cottage to the Taushi area 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.
It is located next to Ryugu Sea Cave, so we recommend enjoying it together with the Ryugu Sea Cave.
Parking costs 500 yen.

There is a boardwalk near Kisami Ohama.
Common name. "Hamabou Road”
The Ogamo River flows into Kisami Ohama Beach.
This is a promenade along the river.
A promenade made of wooden planks,
It is surrounded by Hamabō, which is also a natural monument.

Perry Road is a famous tourist spot in Shimoda.
Why is it called Perry Road?
At the end of the Edo period, Admiral Perry came on a black ship and stayed in Shimoda.
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 on a black ship in the historic city of Shimoda.
You can enjoy the view of Shimoda from the sea and have the experience of feeding the seagulls that approach the boat.

Founded in 3rd year of Keio era.
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 Rendaiji Station, which is one 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 run by Izu Town.
In February, you can see Kawazu cherry blossoms from the open-air bath, so you can soak in the hot spring while viewing the cherry blossoms.
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.Located in Minamiizu Town.
・sodium-calcium chloride
・There is a restaurant where you can eat light meals (curry, udon, soft serve ice cream, etc.).
・Fare:1,000 yen/adult(Tax included)/ 500 yen/child(Tax included)
・Towel,Face towel charged.
*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 Satoyama and enjoy a relaxing time.
【Details】
・About 30 minutes by car from the cottage.
About 14 minutes by car 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 beer, seafood bowls, and more.

*The images are borrowed.