Kyukamura Minami-Izu to Launch Guest Shuttle for Japan's Largest Hydrangea Festival in Shimoda
During the Shimoda Hydrangea Festival in June 2026, Kyukamura Minami-Izu will provide daily shuttle service for guests to Shimoda Park, home to 3 million hydrangeas.
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Kyukamura Minami-Izu, a resort hotel located at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula (Shizuoka Prefecture), will operate a daily 'Hydrangea Bus' starting June 1, 2026. This service will transport staying guests to Shimoda Park, the venue for the Shimoda Hydrangea Festival.
Shimoda Park boasts the largest number of hydrangea plants in Japan, with 150,000 plants and 3 million blooms spread across an area equivalent to 5.5 Tokyo Domes. The park is situated on the site of a Sengoku-period castle and offers panoramic views of the city.
Service & Event Details:
- Hydrangea Bus: Daily from June 1 to June 30, departing hotel at 10:15 AM (shuttle to park only). Booking available at check-in.
- Kurofune Buffet: From May 17 to July 11, the 'Kurofune Omotenashi Fair' celebrates local history and seafood. The buffet features steaks, 'Nokke-don' (seafood bowls), and dishes inspired by the hospitality shown to Commodore Perry's fleet in 1854.
- Rates: From 17,500 yen per person (tax incl.) for one night with two meals (based on 2-person occupancy on weekdays).
Kyukamura Minami-Izu offers a unique hot spring experience with garden-style open-air baths and locally sourced Suruga Bay delicacies, providing guests with a heart-stirring resort experience.
Shimoda Park boasts the largest number of hydrangea plants in Japan, with 150,000 plants and 3 million blooms spread across an area equivalent to 5.5 Tokyo Domes. The park is situated on the site of a Sengoku-period castle and offers panoramic views of the city.
Service & Event Details:
- Hydrangea Bus: Daily from June 1 to June 30, departing hotel at 10:15 AM (shuttle to park only). Booking available at check-in.
- Kurofune Buffet: From May 17 to July 11, the 'Kurofune Omotenashi Fair' celebrates local history and seafood. The buffet features steaks, 'Nokke-don' (seafood bowls), and dishes inspired by the hospitality shown to Commodore Perry's fleet in 1854.
- Rates: From 17,500 yen per person (tax incl.) for one night with two meals (based on 2-person occupancy on weekdays).
Kyukamura Minami-Izu offers a unique hot spring experience with garden-style open-air baths and locally sourced Suruga Bay delicacies, providing guests with a heart-stirring resort experience.
FAQ
あじさいバスの利用対象者と予約方法を教えてください。
休暇村南伊豆の宿泊者限定サービスです。事前予約は不可で、チェックイン時に受付を行います。
あじさいバスの運行スケジュールは？
2026年6月1日から6月30日までの毎日、休暇村を10:15に出発します。下田公園までの片道（送り）のサービスです。
下田あじさい祭の見どころは何ですか？
下田公園に咲く15万株300万輪のあじさいです。株数日本一を誇り、100種類以上のあじさいを楽しむことができます。
「黒船おもてなしフェア」の内容を教えてください。
ペリー艦隊を歓迎した料理をビュッフェで再現。サーロインステーキや約10種類の具材の「のっけ丼」、地元の鰹や鰤などが提供されます。
休暇村南伊豆の宿泊料金はいくらですか？
「黒船おもてなしフェア」期間中は、1泊2食付きで17,500円（税込）からとなっています（平日2名1室利用時の1名料金）。