Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival (20 December – 31 January)
Over three million white narcissus bloom on the Suzaki peninsula east of Shimoda in midwinter.
- When
- 20 Dec – 31 Jan, peak in January
- Bus
- no. 10 from Izukyu-Shimoda, about 15 min
In the coldest weeks of the year, the cliff tops of Tsumekizaki, on the Suzaki peninsula east of Shimoda, are covered with wild white narcissus. More than three million flowers bloom here, with the Pacific behind them and their scent carried by the wind.
When
The festival runs from 20 December to 31 January (20 December 2026 to 31 January 2027 for the next edition); the flowers usually peak in January.
At the festival
- Paths through the narcissus slopes to the Tsumekizaki lighthouse.
- Taiko performances and local food, including a miso hot pot.
- Paid parking for about 200 cars (around ¥1,000 per car).
Getting there
From Izukyu-Shimoda station, take bus no. 10 towards Tsumekizaki, about 15 minutes.
