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The 86th Black Ship Festival
A festival of international friendship where history and culture intersect
It began in 1934 to commemorate the arrival of the US Navy in the Black Ships led by Commodore Perry in 1854.
The festival aims to promote world peace and international friendship, and a variety of events are held, including commemorative ceremonies, graveside services, official parades, and a re-enactment of the "Signing of the Japan-US Treaty of Shimoda."
Particularly noteworthy are the fireworks display over the sea at Shimoda Port and the hula show by a local hula school.
There are also plenty of events to entertain visitors, such as a "transformation corner" where visitors can change into kimonos and walk around the city, and a Japan-US friendship tug-of-war tournament.
Atami Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
An event to view the castle, cherry blossoms, and the sea
This is a cherry blossom viewing event held in the castle's cape garden (all lawn).
Enjoy the approximately 200 cherry trees (Somei Yoshino) around the castle.
During the event, in addition to the restaurant "Hilltop Terrace," a variety of food and drink menus will be sold at the garden stalls, including yakitori, yakisoba, beer, fried chicken, sake, amazake, and pork soup.
In addition, the cherry blossoms will be open at night from 50% bloom, and will be lit up, so please come and see the cherry blossoms.
Dogashima Sunset Illumination
A fantastic collaboration between the sunset and illuminations
Dogashima Sunset Illumination is an event held on Dogashima, known as the most famous sunset spot in Japan, where 100,000 lights are lit up, creating a fantastic sight.
The lights are lit up at the time the sun sets, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular scenery created by the beauty of nature and artificial light.
Admission is free, there is parking, and the lighting ceremony also includes a countdown and novelty giveaways, making it a popular event for families and couples.