[2025 Shimoda Attraction] Travel Guide for Shimoda Park (Shiroyama Park) (Updated Mar)

Shimoda Park is located on a small hill at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula. The park is home to 150,000 hydrangea plants with 3 million blooms, featuring over 100 varieties, making it Japan's largest hydrangea garden. During the blooming season in June, the entire park becomes a colorful kaleidoscope. Besides the vast sea of hydrangeas, visitors can also enjoy views of the Izu coastline. Transportation: Take the "Limited Express Odoriko" from Tokyo directly to "Shimoda Station," which takes about 2.5 hours. From Shimoda Station, transfer to the Tokai Bus and get off at "Shimoda Park." Shimoda Park Hydrangea Festival Event Dates: June 1-30, 2024

Although June is the off-season for tourism in Japan, it is a must-visit season for nature lovers. During this time, hydrangeas bloom, turning the whole of Japan into a beautiful painting. Located in Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Izu Shimoda Park is a seaside park with hydrangeas in various colors, from pink and blue to white. The vibrant colors contrast wonderfully with the natural coastal scenery. The park not only boasts a stunning sea of flowers but also features beautifully designed trails and rest areas, making it a perfect spot for family outings.

Once again captivated by the gentle charm of Izu. Having visited Kamakura and Kyushu to see various hydrangeas, this year I was completely conquered by the approximately 3 million hydrangeas in Shimoda Park, Izu. They cover the sky and mountains, reportedly the largest number in Japan! Walking along the paths gently surrounded by hydrangeas, each bloom feels like a delicate poem falling from the sky. Purple, blue, pink, white, the gradient colors weave the most tender love words of summer. 📍Location: Shimoda Park, Izu 🚗Transportation: From Tokyo, take the JR or Shinkansen, estimated 3-4 hours. Walk 15-20 minutes from JR Izukyu-Shimoda Station. 💗Other tips: The entire park is open for free.

I went to Shimoda Park in Izu Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture to see the hydrangeas☔️ There are quite a few slopes in the park, but as I climbed up, I found colorful hydrangeas in bloom! There were quite a lot of varieties and a lot to see👏 The hydrangeas are carefully maintained, but I was surprised that admission is free👀 There are three observation decks, and you can look down on the cityscape of Shimoda! Please be sure to visit during hydrangea season~🪻 📍Address: 3-1174, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture 415-0023 #Travel with me #Shizuoka #Shizuoka sightseeing #Shizuoka trip #Izu #Izu trip #Shimoda #Shimoda sightseeing #Izu Shimoda #Shimoda Park #Hydrangea spot #Hydrangea #Hydrangea date

Located on a small hill near Shimoda Port, the historic Shimoda Castle was the base of the Southern Izu naval forces of the Hojo clan from Odawara, built to defend against Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the late Sengoku period. Shimoda Castle, the largest mountain castle on the Izu Peninsula, overlooks Shimoda Port and the town, and the castle ruins are located within Shimoda Park. Renowned as Japan's finest, Shimoda Park boasts over 150,000 hydrangea plants with more than 300 blooms and over 100 varieties. Despite the continuous rainy weather, the hydrangeas do not lose their color. Stretching out, the hydrangeas create a kaleidoscopic view within Shimoda Park. Along the flower viewing path, one can gaze at the town of Shimoda from afar, occasionally exclaiming in delight at the sight of rare hydrangea species. Stepping into the hydrangea clusters, one is surrounded 360 degrees by the flowers, weaving through the hydrangea groups that grow along the slope.

#Japanese and Korean Spring Good Places There are many varieties of cherry blossoms in Shimoda Park, with more than 1,000 trees. The most famous variety is "Somei Yoshino". The petals of Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms are pale pink, and the flowering period is short, but when they bloom, they spread all over the mountains and fields, and the scenery is very spectacular. The best time to view cherry blossoms is usually from late March to early April, although the exact time will vary depending on the temperature of the year. If you want to enjoy the most beautiful cherry blossoms, it is recommended to go to the park a few days before the flowering period. The cherry blossoms in Shimoda Park are mainly concentrated in the center of the park and on the streets surrounding the park. Visitors can stroll under the cherry blossom trees and enjoy the beautiful scenery, or sit under the trees for a picnic and enjoy the warm spring sunshine. Shimoda Park has convenient transportation. Visitors can take the tram or bus to the park. The park has a beautiful environment and convenient transportation. It is definitely a place worth visiting.