The Romney Railway uses locomotives originally built for the Romney, Hythe and Dymerc Railway in Kent, England.
The park features a specialized Fairy Garden designed with miniature elements for a whimsical atmosphere.
The Japanese village section includes workshops where traditional craft artisans actively demonstrate their techniques.
The park's garden layout includes over 2,000 rose bushes featuring hundreds of distinct varieties.
The British village area contains an authentic-style stone pub and classic English-style gardens.
The site was specifically designed to reflect the historical cultural exchanges between Japan and Britain.
Shuzenji Niji-no-Sato is a sprawling theme park in Izu designed to replicate historical village sceneries from Japan, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Its most distinctive feature is the Romney Railway, a 15-inch gauge narrow-gauge line featuring authentic steam and diesel locomotives imported from the United Kingdom. The park covers approximately 500,000 square meters, integrating varied botanical gardens with architectural recreations. Visitors can traverse different zones, including a traditional Japanese craft village and a recreated Victorian-era English village. Seasonal floral displays include roses in summer and vibrant maples during the autumn foliage peak. The park facilitates transit between its distant zones via the rail network and walking trails through forested hills. It serves as a living museum for traditional Japanese crafts like bamboo weaving and pottery. The topography is hilly, requiring significant walking across varied terrain. The facility is situated within the Izu Peninsula's mountainous interior, providing a stark contrast to the nearby coastal hot spring resorts.
The red bridge located within the Japanese garden section during the autumn maple season.
Wear comfortable, broken-in walking shoes as the park involves significant climbing on sloped paths.
Check the park map immediately upon entry to time your visit with the Romney Railway departures to avoid long waits.
Bring a portable fan or cooling gear during summer months, as parts of the park are heavily exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not underestimate the physical effort required to walk the entire perimeter; use the internal transport services to save energy.
Closed on certain Tuesdays; hours are subject to seasonal adjustments.
Refrain from smoking outside of designated areas; remain on marked paths to protect landscaped flower beds.
