It was a last day of Spring
holiday of school. So I went to Shimoda for cycling with my son this
afternoon.
We parked our car at Shimoda harbor park and went to Shimoda aquarium.
After that we went through the Shimoda town and took a free foot spa, and we played at the pinwheel festival.
He was very excited today.
Today I went to the beach to
snorkel for the 1st time this year.
The water was still a little cold, but there was no prpblem for me. Because I put on a wetsuit when I got into the water.
I couldn't find out the tropical fishes, but there were some Japanese cormorants on the rock and small fishes in the water.
The warm water of sea current 'Oyashio' is
getting closer to Japan in these days.
That's why the water temperature is very warm and is warmer the air temperature.
When it rains we usually take children by car to the school.
We had rain before 6:00 AM, but it became sunny after 6:30.
I took this picture after taking my daughter to the shool.
The sun was shining above the ocean and it was very warm after that.
This is a small fisherman's port called Itami
in Shirahama.
There are some small boats and the fishermen use them to fish and to get Iseebi (Japanese spiny lobster) in this season.
And there is a small beach as well.
We can swim there in summer.
Today I walked to Tsumekizaki cape in Shimoda to see the flowers of narcissus.
This festival has been held since last December 20th, and now it is good timing to see the fully blooming there.
It was sunny and we didn't have cold wind, so it was very warm here in Shimoda.
I took some pictures on the way to Tsumekizaki.
This morning I walked around the mountain behind Sakuraya for an hour and took streching for 40 minutes.
Actually I have been on a diet since last July and could reduce my weight by 8kg at last.
I'm very happy, but will try to do it more!
Walking under the sunshine make me happy!!
This morning I walked after our chldren went to school.
In this season we can see many kinds of flowers along the road.
Yellow flowers and blue sea are beautiful.
Pension Sakuraya in Shimoda, Japan
This morning I walked again.
In this season we can see the Izu Oshima island and the Amagi mountains under the clear sky.
I could get the energy from the sun looking over the ocean on the top of mountain.
When I went to the beach there were about 10 people in the sea.
They had big waves today after the typhoon passed away.
My wife and I went to the west
side of Izu peninsula for snorkeling today.
On the west side of Izu there are many scenic points with strange rocks.
This beach has also big rocks on the sea and the caves.
As we had a little big wave and the water was not so clear today, but I could found many kinds of fish there.
My son and I went to Ebisujima island for snorkeling today.
He was excited with a lot of fishes in the water.
It was very good condition for snorkeling because the water is still warm.
We didn't need wetsuit actually.
In these days the sun have been
sparkling and we have had perfect days in Shimoda.
Today I walked around Shirahama beach and took some photos.
The blue pacific ocean was inviting us.
I want to get into the water right now if we are not busy!
Do you know that there is no jellyfish here in Shimoda?
Yes, after the middle of August it will be the best season for swimming and snorkeling because we don't find out any jellyfishes and the sea water temperature will be getting higher.
Why don't you come and visit Shimoda from now?
The blue sea will welcome you!
Today we had no dinner for our customers, so I decided to go to the sea with my son.
But in Shirahama beach they announced Swimming carefully due to the big waves by typhoon passing near Japan, so we went to Ebisujima island in Shimoda.
There were a lot of people around this island and they were swiimming, jumping into the sea, snorkeling.
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It takes about 15 minutes by car from Pension Sakuraya in Shimoda, Japan
It was hot and sunny here in Shimoda today.
The clear air and the sun shine made the sea so beautiful.
As it was sunny here in Shimoda today and we had some free time before check-in time I went to Ebisujima island for snorkeling.
It takes about 15 minutes by car and there is a bridge to get to this island.
This is one of good points for snorkeling in Shimoda, and there is a big tide pool like this.
This season it is a little early for snorkeling, but the water was very clear today and we could find out some fishes there.
After August the water temperature will be getting higher and it will be a good season for snorkeling in Izu peninsula.
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Pension Sakuraya: Kids friendly Pension in Shimoda, Japan
It was sunny and very hot today here in Shimoda.
I walked around on Shirahama beach and Sotoura beach for an hour and half.
When we have a west wind we sometimes can see the clear and blue sea.
The sun and the wind gave us the beautiful scenery and made me very happy today!!
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I am checking this website (only Japanese) out everyday, and the water temperature is getting warmer and warmer than 10 days ago.
There is a warm ocean current "Kuroshio" that flows northeastwardly off the coast of Japan into the northern Pacific ocean.
The water temperature is changing depending on this current, and this current is getting closer to Izu peninsula in these days.
That's why the water temperature is very warm here in Shimoda.
If you come to Shimoda during this Golden Week you should bring a swim wear.
The air temperature is also getting warmer day after day!!
4 mintus walk to the nearest beach "Shirahama" Pension Sakuraya in Shimoda, Japan
About 10 days ago it was 14 degrees, but I found out that it is now 16 or 17 degrees!
This is a map of the water temperature of the pacific ocean.
In this season the water temperature is getting warmer day after day.
In addition, the air temperature is also getting warmer, of course.
During Golden Week we can see a lot of people swimming in Shimoda.
Please don't foget the swim wear if you come to Shimoda from this season!!
4 minutes walking to the nearest beach "Shirahama" Pension Sakuraya in Shimoda, Japan
Today it was sunny and very warm here in Shimoda again.
As my son had a holiday today we went to Kujuppama beach, 15 minutes driving from Pension Sakuraya.
This beach is good for swimming and snorkeling, so it's very crowded in summer.
We put short pants to get into the water today, but it was still very cold.
I posted 13 photos and 2 videos, this and this, which I took today.
4 minutes walking to the nearest beach "Shirahama" Pension Sakuraya in Shimoda
Today it was a first day of new school year.
My son finished classes at 11:00AM, so I went to pick him up.
On the way home I took this picture.
My children go to school on this road everyday looking over the blue sea like this.
They are very happy, and we have to appreciate that we can live here, a beautiful place in Shimoda.
Kids friendly accommodation: Pension Sakuraya in Shimoda, Japan
Yesterday we had strong wind and heavy rain Shimoda, but it became sunny again today.
We can feel that Shimoda is full of spring everywhere.
When I went to Shimoda downtown I took this picture at Shimoda harbor.
We can see a black ship over there.
That is a tour boat called "Sasukehana".
Family running accommodation: Pension Sakuraya in Shimoda, Japan
It's sunny again in Shimoda this morning.
We have a blue sky and sunshine here in Shirahama, and could see the Izu seven islands over the ocean.
I am going to the beach with my son today.
Kids friendly accommodation "Pension Sakuraya" in Shimoda, Japan
I took this picture when I went to the school to pick up my daughter.
Today it is very warm and we could see the beautiful sea in Shirahama, Shimoda.
The scenery with the floating white coulds and the blue water always make me happy!!
This morning there is no wind, no big waves and very quiet.
But it's very cold as usual in this season.
When I came back home from Shimoda downtown I could see a beutiful scenery with sunrise and golden road on the sea in Shirahama.
Today we have a big party of a lot of students from Nihon University.
The sunny day will welcome them today.
Pension Sakuraya in Shimoda, Japan
This morning I took my daughter to the school by car.
And I took this photo at "Miharashi-Hiroba" in Shirahama.
The Izu Oshima Island was floating on the pacific ocean under the cloud.
It's getting colder here in Shimoda day after day.
When I was going to prepare our diner I found out that the western sky was glowing with the splendor of the setting sun.
So I went to the beach to take pictures.
I could take a lot of pictures on the beach.
My children started the 3rd period of school from today.
So I took my daughters to school by my car this morning.
When we went down the hill from our hotel we could see the beutiful scenery.
The sun light made the golden rays on the horizon.
Every time we can see such a gorgeous picturesque view it makes us happy!
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I took this picture on the top of mountain behind our hotel in Shimoda.
It was a very beautiful day today again, and the air was clear.
We could see the Izu seven islands on the horizon.
There were some freighters on the sea, which came here to protect themselves from the strong west wind.
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