🌸🌺🌿🍃 Shimoda Station | Shimoda Aquarium 🌸🌺🌿🍃

This is the southernmost point of the Izu Peninsula, home to the famous Shimoda Port. 🌸🌺🌿🍃 Every day, you can enjoy fresh seafood (there's even an episode of "The Lonely Gourmet" dedicated to this!). 🦞 🍣 You can also visit the Shimoda Aquarium (entrance fee is 2,400 yen, operating hours are from 9 AM to 4:30 PM), 🌸🌺🌿🍃 where you can see a variety of marine life and animal performances. 🐠🎉 If you visit in May, you'll have the chance to experience the Shimoda Black Ship Festival, 🌸🌺🌿🍃 which commemorates the arrival of the American black ships that opened Japan's doors. 🇺🇸⚓ The locals celebrate this event to express how America brought advanced civilization, 🌸🌺🌿🍃 and you'll find plenty of American culture, flags, and cuisine in the area. 🎆🍔 #Shimoda #IzuPeninsula #Aquarium #BlackShipFestival 🌸🌺🌿🍃