Feel the coming of spring at the Shimoda Weeping Peach Village Festival
- sightseeing
Shimoda's Weeping Peach Village Festival is a rare opportunity to enjoy both natural beauty and historical cultural assets at the same time.
At this festival, which is held in the Rendaiji district of Shimoda City, Shizuoka, approximately 300 white, pink, and red weeping peach trees bloom all at once, creating a beautiful scene that resembles a paradise.
Why not add it to your spring travel plans?
🌸Highlights🌸
118-tiered Hinamatsuri decorations: The Hinamatsuri decorations lined up on the stairs of Tenjin Shrine are the most impressive in Japan.
Special exhibition of cultural properties: The nationally designated important cultural property "Mahavairocana Seated Statue" and the city designated cultural property "Four Heavenly Kings Statues" will be open to the public. The elegant Buddhist statues from the early Kamakura period are a must-see for history buffs.
Touring Hot springs inns: A tour ticket is also available for purchase, allowing you to enjoy a day trip to the inns in the Rendaiji Hot springs area.
Access
Train: 15 minutes walk from Izukyu Line's Rendaiji Station2.
Bus: Take the bus bound for Rendaiji from Izukyu-Shimoda Station on the Izukyu Line and get off at the Tenjinshita bus stop. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
Official site: https://www.shimoda-city.info/momo