Shimoda (下田市) is a city and port in Shizuoka, located at the southern tip of the Izu peninsula about 80 miles southwest of Tokyo. It is perfect for a nice weekend break away from Tokyo. Shimoda's location, between the Amagi Mountains to the north, and the warm Kuroshio Current to the south, gives the city a sub-tropical climate. Shimoda is famous for its hot springs and beautiful beaches.
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Shimoda's Coastline, Izu Pensinsula
Discovering some of Japan's finest beaches

By Ben Beechey
Community writer

Shirohama beach, with the torii gate to Shirohama shrine

Shirohama shrine, a peaceful and beautiful location with stunning surroundings

Hotels and pensions in Shimoda often have stunning views

Ohama beach along the Shimoda coastline

Shimoda is a popular surfing destination, with spots and swells suitable for beginners and advanced surfers alike

Even the local dogs are keen for a bit of the action

Shimoda is also home to Touji sandboarding area, with steep sand dunes ideal for trying out this lesser known sport

Shimoda is also home to Touji sandboarding area, with steep sand dunes ideal for trying out this lesser known sport

The Shimoda coast line boasts some great coastal walks too

Walks along the Shimoda coast give you a great opportunity to see the rugged coast line up close

Picturesque views like this are in abundance around the Shimoda area, a great place to simply wonder and shoot away with your camera

It's hard to believe such scenic views are within a few hours train ride from Tokyo, the beaches are lined with palm trees

Parts of Shimoda are so quiet and laid back it's as if time has forgotten about them
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Victoria Vlisides
8 years ago
Izu really is so beautiful. Can't believe I've been in the Kanto area for this long and hadn't visited it more!
Olga
10 years ago
Really beautiful!
JJ Walsh
12 years ago
Looks like great fun- sand surfing, dogs in wetsuits- love the photos and hope to visit someday!
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