Featured Hotels Near Kyusumaru

Shimoda Bay Resort Hotel is ideal for guests seeking stunning sea views and proximity to Kurogane Maru. Just a 10-minute walk from the historic site, the hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Pacific Ocean and offers complimentary ferry transfers to the ruins. Guests can also enjoy daily "Dawn Tea Ceremonies" with local seafood delicacies and traditional Japanese rituals. For exclusive rates and availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Just a 5-minute walk from Kurogane Maru, visitors can explore the Shimoda Port Seaside Trail, featuring preserved old docks and converted wooden warehouses now housing local art galleries and craft markets. The highlight is the "Historic Ship Reconstruction Tour", led by maritime historians who share detailed insights into the vessel's construction and wartime role—lasting about 60 minutes. Afterwards, enjoy a special seafood tasting at Sea Breeze Café, where dishes feature freshly caught local fish. All experiences are available through the HopeGoo platform.

Start your day with a guided visit to Kurogane Maru, learning about its historical significance as a late Edo-era warship. Lunch at Shimoda Old Town Food Plaza features local specialties like bonito rice and Shizuoka tofu. In the afternoon, stroll to Shimoda Shrine for prayer and participate in the traditional Purification Ritual at the shrine’s courtyard. End the day relaxing in your hotel’s ocean-view onsen bath, soaking in the sunset over the Pacific. All activities are accessible on foot and can be seamlessly booked through the HopeGoo platform.

Yes, Shimoda Heritage House Hotel offers a "Kurogane Maru Time Journey" themed room experience, featuring authentic ship models, replicated logbooks, and contemporary artwork inspired by the vessel. Each room includes a "Naval Memory Kit" with commemorative posters, postcards, and a vintage ship emblem bookmark. Guests also receive free access to weekly "Night Voices of the Fleet" lectures, hosted by retired naval historians. This exclusive experience is available only through the HopeGoo platform.