Shimoda Park (Ίcφ, Shimoda Kōen) is an attractive, wooded park on a hill next to Shimoda's city center. Fortifications for the defense of the city once stood on the hill, but now only ruins remain. Shimoda Park is the site of the Monument to the Opening of US-Japan Diplomatic Relations built in 1957 and is home to more than one thousand hydrangeas (ajisai), which bloom throughout June. From the far side of the park you can get a preview of the wildly rugged coastline of the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula.
There are several entrances into Shimoda Park, including one at the eastern end of Perry Road and one near the Shimoda Aquarium. The main trail through Shimoda Park takes about 30-45 minutes to walk and passes through the hydrangeas and by the historic monuments. In addition, there are a few side trails that lead to lookout points with views out towards the city and along the coast.
Getting there and around
The park can be reached in a 20 minute walk from Izukyu-Shimoda Station. Alternatively, take a bus from the station bound for the Shimoda Aquarium (C °Ω, Kaichū Suizokukan) and get off at Ryosenji Temple (Ήε, 200 yen one way, hourly), from where it is a 5-10 minute walk to the park entrance. Or stay on the bus all the way to the aquarium (about 7 minutes, 200 yen) from where it is just a few steps to the closest park entrance.
How to get to and around Shimoda
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Hotels around Izu Peninsula
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Pearl Star Hotel ATAMIFacing the beachfront, Pearl Star Hotel ATAMI offers 5-star accommodation in Atami and features a fitness centre, terrace and restaurant. The property is set 600 metres from Atami Sun Beach, 26 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 30 km from Shuzen-ji Temple. The hotel has a sauna, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The units come with a fridge, minibar, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. All rooms are equipped with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, while some rooms come with a kitchen equipped with a microwave. At the hotel each room has bed linen and towels. Guests at Pearl Star Hotel ATAMI can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. With staff speaking English, Japanese and Chinese, information is available at the reception. Mount Daruma is 44 km from Pearl Star Hotel ATAMI, while Hakone Checkpoint is 24 km away.View on Booking.com
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Watei KazekomichiFeaturing mountain views, Watei Kazekomichi provides accommodation with balcony, around 2.1 km from Atami Sun Beach. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the open-air bath, or enjoy sea views. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a hot tub. The ryokan offers certain units with garden views, and each unit is equipped with a kettle. At the ryokan, all units include bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available daily at the ryokan. Guests can also relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 28 km from Watei Kazekomichi, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 33 km away.View on Booking.com
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SOKI ATAMISOKI ATAMI features a sauna and a hot spring bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodation in Atami, 1.7 km from Atami Sun Beach. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. There is a restaurant serving Japanese cuisine, and free private parking is available. At the ryokan, all units include a balcony. Each unit is fitted with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a terrace and some have sea views. All units have a private bathroom, slippers and bed linen. The ryokan offers a buffet or Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 27 km from SOKI ATAMI, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 33 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Atami SekaieAtami Sekaie is set in Atami, 2.6 km from Atami Sun Beach, 25 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, as well as 36 km from Shuzen-ji Temple. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk. At the ryokan, each unit comes with a private bathroom. Hakone Checkpoint is 22 km from the ryokan, while Hakone Shrine is 25 km away.View on Booking.com
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TaiseikanOffering an open-air bath and sea view, Taiseikan is set in Atami, 2.3 km from Nagahama Beach and 24 km from Shuzen-ji Temple. Ideally located in the Ajiro Onsen district, this ryokan offers a shared lounge, as well as a hot spring bath and a public bath. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 33 km from the ryokan, while Mount Daruma is 38 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Hotel Kan-ichiOffering an open-air bath and sea view, Hotel Kan-ichi is set in Atami, 300 metres from Atami Sun Beach and 26 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. At the ryokan, the units include a desk. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. An Asian breakfast is available every morning at the ryokan. A bar can be found on-site. Shuzen-ji Temple is 34 km from Hotel Kan-ichi, while Mount Daruma is 48 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Atami Korakuen HotelSituated in Atami, 1.4 km from Atami Sun Beach, Atami Korakuen Hotel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 27 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, 29 km from Shuzen-ji Temple and 44 km from Mount Daruma. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi. The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and some units at Atami Korakuen Hotel have a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Atami Korakuen Hotel offers a range of wellness facilities including a sauna and a hot spring bath. Hakone Checkpoint is 26 km from the hotel, while Hakone Shrine is 28 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Yuyado IchibanchiSituated in Atami, 1.3 km from Atami Sun Beach, Yuyado Ichibanchi features accommodation with a hot spring bath, a public bath and an open-air bath. This 3-star ryokan offers a lift and luggage storage space. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. A car rental service is available at the ryokan. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 26 km from Yuyado Ichibanchi, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 35 km from the property.View on Booking.com
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Relax Resort HotelLocated at the top of the hill overlooking the sea, MC·ς Relax Resort Hotel bNX][gze offers luxurious resort accommodation with exotic Bali-inspired d?cor. Guests can enjoy rejuvenating beauty treatments at spa facilities or relax in hot spring baths. The hotel offers butler and concierge services to cater for each guestfs needs. All spacious rooms feature a balcony and views of ocean. They are equipped with Bali-made canopy beds and furniture, as well as a flat-screen TV and a well-stocked fridge. A DVD player, an air purifier and a hairdryer are also included. Some rooms come with an open-air hot spring bath on the balcony. Resort Hotel Relaxfs 24-hour front desk offers free luggage storage services. The indoor hot spring baths and sauna can be used privately. A dedicated butler and an English-speaking concierge can take care of shoe shine, taxi hire and sightseeing arrangements. The hotel is a 5-minute drive away from JR Atami Station. Atami Plum Garden is a 10-minute drive away, and MOA Museum of Art is a 20-minute drive from the property. Organic & Natural Nine restaurant serves Japanese/Western breakfast and lunch meals, as well as delicately prepared course meals at night. The Lounge caf? offers refreshments and cocktails in a stylish ambiance.View on Booking.com
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MujuanLocated in Atami and only 2.4 km from Atami Sun Beach, Mujuan provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This aparthotel features accommodation with a balcony. The aparthotel has a sun terrace and a hot spring bath. The units are equipped with air conditioning, an oven, a microwave, a coffee machine, a bidet, slippers and a wardrobe. All units are fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer, while selected rooms have a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a toaster. At the aparthotel, each unit has bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Guests at the aparthotel can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Hakone-Yumoto Station is 28 km from Mujuan, while Shuzen-ji Temple is 32 km away.View on Booking.com
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