2026 Izu Shirahama Sea Festival Full-Day Course
A full-day course to thoroughly enjoy Shimoda, which is filled with the charm of the Bakumatsu port-opening era and the allure of the sea, centered around the Izu Shirahama Sea Festival held at 8 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026. At noon, visit Ryosenshi Temple, linked to Perry's arrival, and explore the historic grounds where the Harris Treaty was concluded. Next, stroll along Perry Road with its stone-paved pathways and canal, experiencing the retro atmosphere unique to a port-opening city. In the afternoon, enjoy dolphin and sea lion shows at Shimoda Aquarium, utilizing natural inlets. In the evening, visit Shirahama Shrine, reportedly Izu's oldest, and pray for a safe sea as you anticipate the fireworks from its grounds overlooking the ocean. As evening falls, secure a spot at Shirahama Ohama Beach while having dinner, and wait for the show to begin. At 8 PM, about 1,000 fireworks burst into the night sky for 15 minutes. A definitive Shimoda plan that lets you greedily enjoy both a historic harbor walk and fireworks viewing from Izu's most pristine white sand beach.
Schedule
Historic temple where the Harris Treaty was concluded
Leisurely walk through Shimoda's port-opening city with stone-paved pathways and Western-style buildings along the canal
Enjoy dolphin and sea lion shows at this aquarium utilizing natural inlets
Visit a shrine said to be Izu's oldest and rest in its grounds overlooking the sea
Procure dinner and secure a spot on the beach while waiting for the show to begin
About 1,000 fireworks illuminate the pristine white sand beach
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