The 23 best beaches in and around Shimoda

Nice beach! Water is great but the sand is getting a bit darker. We noticed a lot of jellyfish so be careful! Many dead in the sand, we saw 2 in the water.

Beautiful sand and great waves! Doesn’t have a fresh water shower, but has a creek + at the surf rental shop you can pay for a shower🌊🏄‍♀️🌞

Shirahama Beach — just wow! White soft sand, crystal clear turquoise water and gorgeous views. The beach is well maintained, has everything you need. The atmosphere is calm, especially in the morning. A bit crowded in season, but still one of the best places to relax by the sea in Japan. Highly recommended! 🌊☀️

Beautiful beach. I guess I like it because I will never ever set my foot there in season! Love walking along the shore in October - November when sand barriers has been set up. Parking is a bit of a drag though.

Tattoo Friendly! We saw so many people with them and no one minds. Its an amazing beach! Great quality sand and parking is on the beach. A side note about parking, they close the lots at 1600. We tried to find 24hr parking but had no luck. So try searching before you arrive!

Very much worth the hype. Crowded in the summer, of course. Separate space for surfers and swimmers. Multiple shower spots (paid). Busses cone and go, but they're often late due to traffic. Wear sunscreen! Rent an umbrella if no tent!

On July 6, 2025, I visited the beautiful Shirahama Beach with some of my Bangladeshi brothers — and it was truly unforgettable! The scenery was breathtaking — crystal-clear blue water and lively waves made the entire beach feel vibrant and full of life. We spent almost 4 hours enjoying the beach and joyfully playing balloon ball. #There’s no free shower facility. But, coin-operated showers are available near the beach entrance — 10 minutes for 300 yen. #You can also rent swimming rings nearby to enjoy the water and waves more comfortably. #Convenient stores like 7-Eleven and Lawson are also available near the beach, making it easy to grab snacks, drinks, or essentials. It was an amazing tour — full of relaxation, games, and shared laughter. The beach was clean, the atmosphere peaceful, and the memories priceless. Definitely a spot I’d recommend visiting!

This is quite a nice beach. There is plenty of space, nice sand, and nice ocean. There are only a few food options nearby, though. Also, there is not really much in terms of facilities (toilets, showers, water, etc).

Great beach, easy access to water, it's shallow for a long stretch so you can really enjoy it. Still has some rocks so you can also take nice pictures. No shower as far as we know.

Superb Beach. Not much crowded. White sand and beautiful. Easily accessible.

For swimming is a little bit dangerous but the beach is very beautiful. I recommend this beach if you have time please visit there

Lovely beach with white sand. Went on a Friday during the summer so it was not very busy. Quite a few surfers here. Plenty of parking space and you can rent parasols and body boards

Great beach in Shimoda. Wide, clean, and on good days, there are some good waves to do boogie boarding and surfing etc. Tend to get crowded on summer weekends (and Japanese school holidays), but far better than those much closer to Tokyo.

More beautiful with solitude. Nice for loner like me.

Great beach, the water is super clear & clean compare to Minami Izu Beach. They also have toilets & you can rent parasols, floats & chairs. The water is a bit cold. BUT one annoying thing : for weather ever reason the beach parking closes at 5PM and the workers starting calling your call at 4:30PM although they know you still have 30minutes to go… Nothing surprising considering we’re in Japan & deinfitely not known to be flexible but weird that a public parking “closes” & that even before sunset! Anyways, at least they allow music & drinking on thsi beach

Small, Clean white sand beach with crystal clear water. Swimming accessories rental shops, restaurant, dressing rooms, restrooms available nearby. Parking is available. Best place for surfers. Rocks are too sharp, better avoid going near them in order not to get hurt.

Beautiful beach. The waves was strong this day and many surfers are there. We were sitting on the concrete parking lot, watching the waves feeling the sea breeze.beautiful memory. I could stay there all day. I climb up the rocks and found private beach on the right but then later I found out on google map it was an actual private beach for the hotel.

Had a morning run along the beach, very relaxibg, people also do surfing in winter, must be very crowded in summer

Very Beautiful and clean beach. Note if it is not the summer season yet, no changing or shower place!

So far, the nicest beach I have seen in Japan (I haven’t been to Okinawa yet). A little long journey from Kanagawa, but so beautiful. The beach/chair rental places charge a bit too much, but food kiosk has reasonable prices. The beach is awesome, very clean with much brighter sand than other places.

Beautiful beach, good waves

Not a great experience for our family with young kids—several dead fish and a good amount of trash washed up on the shore. And random pokey things in the sand that hurt our feet. Probably a better beach experience if you’re there to swim and not play in the sand.

The beach was beautiful and very calm. No waves at all. Also almost nobody in the morning but there is no convenience store nearby. The shower and toilet is dirt and smelly, I think no one used in a long time.

Calm, clear, and relaxing cove that is not crowded. If you prefer peace, this is the best beach to go to.

Scenic beaches. Absolutely this place is worth a visit! The ocean water is very clear and beautiful. We found crabs, hermit crabs, shrimp, and lots of little fish on the rocks on the beach! Restrooms and restaurants are also available on this beach. The waves on Shimoda's beaches tend to be high. However, the locals tell us that this beach is suitable for small children because the waves are weak. Shimoda Station provides information on some of the beaches to see if swimming is allowed that day. Other beaches were closed for swimming due to high waves, but this beach was still open for swimming that day! Perfect beach for families!

Not as crowded as Shirahama beach. Out of the beaches in Shimoda, Sotoura is our top pick. It is family friendly and you can definitely have a good time with your kids. Waves are not that strong. They have public showers which costs 500yen per 5 minute and some floaters rental. The parking lot is conveniently located so you don’t have to worry much if you have lots of stuffs to bring.

We went in early October and it was still warm. It was easy to park next to the beach. It’s good because you can beat some of the crowds at the surrounding beaches, but there was more trash than is comfortable in the sand and in the water. If I could give it a more specific rating it would be 3.8, but 4 stars because it’s actually a decent beginner-friendly surf spot too.

Nice small and quiet beach

Beach is small and quaint. At the time we were there it had lots of washed up grass and wood. Shallow for the kids which was really nice. Water was clear. We could see fish jumping out of the water.

Great small white sand beach near Shimoda. Not privatized by hotels, fishing or diving. Life guards in summer. Toilets and working showers free. Calm water. Good snorkelling around the rocks. Parking is expensive, ¥1500 to 2000 no matter how long you stay.

Maybe my beach reviews are skewed because I’m Australian, but this beach was just too small for it to be enjoyable! There were a lot of people snorkeling and some with kayaks so we didn’t stop for long. It’s on a skinny road and there’s a parking lot just back the road you then have to walk down. I was there mid morning on a weekday and I personally wouldn’t stay with the amount of people. Again, maybe just cause I’m Australian but when the beach is busy I’m used to just driving down the road to a different one lol.

Fun relax and enjoy

Blue ocean is beautiful. So many families and couples... not good for chilling in the beach in summer.

Beautiful spot for a dip!

We had fun here, amazing beach its so clean.

Nice station. Last stop for several trains. The station is really the heart of the quiet town of Shimoda. Trains do not run often so don't be late or you'll be waiting forever

Nice station, the shops selling local produce are great. If you want an ekiben from the ekiben shop you need to get in quick as they sell out quick!!

Take a bus from Bus stop number 10 to Tsumekizaki for daffodil festival. Bus available for Ryugu sea cave also.

The ropeway is very close to the station. The train frequency to Ito station is less. There is McDonald’s and lawsons outside the station. Also you can catch a bus to the Ryugu sea cave from here. Coin lockers are also available. Waiting room with free wifi is available.

Best tourist spot to enjoy summer in beach. Small train station but we'll maintained. Izukyo line and limited express trains available from here. Well connected to major parts of Tokyo and Atami. The platform gates open before only 15 mins of the train. Only limited trains are there it's best to plan in advance.

Got to love a classic train station like this. Feels like going back in time a little.

Not covered by Seishun Juhachi Kippu. I only wanted to go as far as the seishun kippu allowed, and for Izu, it's only up to Ito station. Even though the map says this is a JR station, apparently the trainline, the blue one, isn't with JR. Station attendants asked me to pay but I said I didn't know and just went back on the train to Ito without leaving the station. Would have been nice to see Shimoda, but I got places to go with my seisshun kippu, and this is off the list now.

The water and the beach are super clean. The toilets around not so much. There’s a 7/11 and a bus stop right in front of the beach. They don’t care about tattoos, so everybody is welcome :)

Very clean and beautiful beach. Only downside is the parking ends at 5pm.

Beautiful white sand beach 🏖the parking area that went into has a restrooms🚻 and shower room👍

Amazing beach! Fun and very clean! If you are planning on playing in the water, be a little cautious because there are large rocks you may step on.

Clear, clean, beautiful and well accessible... it's really a perfect Sunday beach.

Beautiful, not much people so it was perfect to have a picnic on the beach.

I generally avoid this beach since it's way too crowded on weekends or obon season. However if you visit it on a non-weekend day, it's not too bad. The water is clear and you can easily get drinks and food from nearby convenient stores. People watching is a scene on its own. :)

Nice beach for chill out. Clean & beautiful 🏖️

It's white sand and blue ocean, just the way everyone want clean and so clean.

Big waves, beautiful bright blue water, long open beach and few people (Mid/late August)! Had tons of fun here after walking around the cave next door.

Nice beach not for only swimming but for surfers as well. Stones on the beach maybe not good for someone but for my kid it was part of fun games

Good beach resort with clean and well maintained beach. Minus 1 star for the bus service timings.

✌️

One of the most beautiful hidden beach in south Izu.

Great for snorkelling. Some of the coolest fish we've seen on the north end of the beach. Quite dense. It's a quiet Sandy beach as well. The showers in the car park are all out of order and the toilets are a bit manky, so getting changed was a problem. Also it's a steep 200m walk/stairs from the car park to the beach.

Nice small beach! If you go early will be almost empty. The sand in the back is a bit ugly. Walk from the parking is about 8min, there is like 2 ways, get the one close to the parking so you can have some shadow on the way. Also good for snorkeling, we saw a few fish.

A beautifully located beach which unfortunately is spoiled by all the litter lying around. This beach is very quiet and has plenty places to relax and swim/snorkel, however unfortunately there is excessive litter and rubbish along the shoreline and between the rocks. There was also a stagnant pool of water which had some little floating about in it. It made what should be a beautiful beach very disappointing. There really should be regular beach cleans happening here.

I bagged a lot of pet bottles these days than last year. Small tent is available not too crowded and the beach itself is gorgeous parking fee is 1000 yen. Stayed here for a week and I keep on coming back.

Nice beach to stay with kids, there were no waves and water is crystal clear. The accessibility is difficult though.

Worth a visit if you are in Shimoda. Was here end of September during the week, took a small rental E-Bike at the shop across the main station and rode all the way here. On the right side it's nice for snorkeling near the rocks. Small waves, good for children. Bring drinks and snacks.

Beautiful beach. Less crowded. Free parking available. 3 stars because of no place to have a fresh water bath, not properly maintained, no any place nearby to buy anything. Tents not allowed.

The Longgong Grotto is a cave formed by natural forces with an expansive skylight of 50 metres in diameter. It is a compact, enchanting spot that can be enjoyed in less than an hour.

Just a few steps down to the beach cave from the parking above (costs ¥500) which also has toilet facilities. There’s no access to the water or beach, as a chain blocks access. On the day we visited, there was a lot of red seaweed. You can walk around the top for some great views of the ocean. Nice for photos but not ideal for beach access.

The sea cave was a hidden gem and pleasantly unexpected. Walking down the stairs into the tunnel brings you to the beach and the uniqueness of the cave itself. You can also follow the trail up and above the sea cave for a 360 view which only took about 10 minutes and was a moderate hike. This place is mostly for picture taking and not for swimming. Expect to pay ¥500 for parking.

A small cave you can walk to from the 500 yen parking lot. They have plenty of parking available. There are also rest rooms here so it makes for a nice stop on a drive around the Izu coast. You can also walk to the top of a small hill from where you can look into the cave and see the nearby sand dunes.

It was a beautiful place but the cave was smaller than I expected. A parking lot man told me there is a heart shape spot but I couldn’t find it. I paid 500yen to park my car but I don’t know it’s worth it.

Beautiful view 15-20 to walk around there not too much to do after that.

Very cool! Neat stuff, exquisite. Worth an individual trip? Probably not.. Worth it if you're already there? For sure!

We visited on 2nd July and it was very hot. Parking is convenient. The park is not so big but full of flowers still. It is quiet & some roads are hard to walk. Overall experience was excellent!

Very beautiful garden located on a hill with lot of Ajisai(hydrangea). Located very close to the Perry road. You can walk to Izukyu Shimoda station from here. There is some monument for Japan US friendship also here but didn’t see a crowd there.

Beautiful summer flower after June (went there end of May so it’s too early)

V impressive amount of blooming flowers. An unforgettable experience

Nice park to walk through during the summer with many view points but would probably be best in the spring when the hydrangeas are in full bloom. There are several bathrooms in this park which comes with free wifi.

Park and sleep with harbour view. Clean toilet. 5min to Perry road. Nice to sleep!

It’s a good historical site and great street food all around this area!

(Translated by Google) The Shimoda Castle ruins were an important base for the Izu Navy within the Hojo clan, but are now used as Shimoda Park, where many hydrangeas were planted. Depending on the season, it can be very rewarding. The ruins of the castle tower are at the top, so although the path is well maintained, you will have to climb quite a bit to reach it. The view from the top was exhilarating. (Original) 北条氏圏内、伊豆海軍の重要拠点でもあった下田城跡ですが、現在は下田公園として提供されており、多くの紫陽花が植えられておりました。季節によっては非常に見応えありそうです。天守跡は頂上にありますので道は整備されているものの、結構登らないと着きません。 頂上からの眺めは爽快でした。

(Translated by Google) I chose Shimoda Park on the navigation system and ended up at the aquarium. Cars are not allowed to enter from there. The park is spacious and the paths are so complicated that it's easy to get lost. It has become. It felt like I was able to complete a full circle by walking here and there. There are a lot of ups and downs. The scenery you see differs depending on the location. It's worth the long walk. (Original) ナビで下田公園を選んだら水族館に着いてしまいました。 そこからの入口は車は入れません。 園内は広いうえに、道が入り組んで迷子に なりました。あちこち歩いたら一周できたみたいです。アップダウンがいっぱいあります。場所場所で見る景色が違います。 いっぱい歩く価値はあります。

(Translated by Google) Although the hydrangea festival was nearing its end and the best time to see them had passed, we were able to enjoy the hydrangeas to a certain extent. Also, during the Hydrangea Festival, you can park in the parking lot for 600 yen once. There are also buses from the station.You can get there in less than 10 minutes by taxi or bus.If you have time, you can go to each location. There is an entrance to the observatory, so I think it would be a good idea to take a look. (Original) 紫陽花祭りも終わりに近くて見頃は過ぎておりましたがそれなりにあじさいの花を楽しむことができました。またあじさいの祭りの開催中は駐車場1回600円で駐車できます。 駅からバスも有ります　タクシー　バスで10分以内で行く事ができます　時間のある方は各場所 に展望台入り口がありますので是非見学に行かれてもいいと思います。

(Translated by Google) Castle built by the Hojo clan. It is a base for the Hojo Navy and the castle owner is Yasuhide Shimizu. In preparation for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's ``Odawara Conquest,'' the castle was extensively renovated as a defense base on the sea side, but the Toyotomi navy surrounded it on land and sea with a large army, resulting in a battle of siege, and after 50 days of siege, the castle surrendered. . It has been maintained as a park and only a portion of its remains remain. (Original) 北条氏の築城。 北条水軍の拠点で城主は清水康英。 豊臣秀吉の「小田原征伐」に備え、海側の防衛拠点として大改修を行うが、豊臣水軍により海·陸を大軍で包囲され籠城戦となり、五十日間の籠城の末、降伏開城した。 公園として整備され遺構は一部を残すのみ。

(Translated by Google) Information about Shimoda Castle can be found at the Shimoda Museum. Shimoda Castle was a mountain castle built by the Gohojo clan in the late Sengoku period to protect a naval base in preparation for a confrontation with the Toyotomi army, and was also known as a pirate castle. It is a natural fortress that makes good use of the terrain, with earthworks and a dry moat that has no water, giving it a different atmosphere from other castles in Japan. As a result, it seems that the Toyotomi army was overpowered by the overwhelming number of soldiers. The Shimoda Castle ruins are located on top of a hill in Shimoda Park, where the Monument to the Founding of Japan is located. Even though it was a sunny holiday, there was no one else there when I visited in the afternoon, and I was afraid that a bear might come out while I was walking, so I couldn't calmly look at the earthworks and dry moat. There are reports of bear sightings in Minami Izu in the fall of 2023. The view of Shimoda City from the Shimoda Castle ruins was quite nice with the pointed hat-shaped Shimoda Fuji giving it a peaceful atmosphere. (Original) 下田城の情報は下田開国博物館で見ることができます。 下田城は戦国時代後期に後北条氏が豊臣軍との対決に備えて水軍基地を防御するために築いた山城で、海賊城とも言われていたそうです。地形を上手く利用した天然の要塞で、土塁と水のない空堀が張り巡らされており、日本の他のお城とは違った雰囲気のお城です。結果的に兵隊の数で圧倒する豊臣軍に制圧されてしまったようです。 下田城跡は、開国記念碑がある下田公園の丘の上にあります。晴れた祝日にも関わらず午後に訪れたら他に誰もいなく、歩いていると熊が出てくるかもと思い、落ち着いて土塁や空堀を見ることができませんでした。2023年秋は南伊豆でも熊の目撃情報があるそうです。 下田城跡から見る下田市街方面は、とんがり帽子の形をした下田富士がのどかな雰囲気でなかなか良かったです。

(Translated by Google) Currently, it is Shimoda Park, a park with a beautiful landscape filled with blooming hydrangeas, and a place for citizens to relax. It was once built as a naval base and sea defense base for the Odawara Hojo clan in 1588 by order of Ujinao Hojo. The main kuruwa was built at the top marker, and the remains of multiple kuruwa, earthworks, and trenches that take advantage of the natural topography remain. In 1590, when Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked Odawara, he was besieged for 50 days with over 600 soldiers against an army 20 times his size, but he accepted the recommendation to surrender the castle... Times have changed, and in the late Edo period, the black ships led by Perry arrived, and Shimoda became the first port to open. I thought it was a great place to feel the romance of history 😊 (Original) 現在は下田公園として、たくさんの紫陽花が咲く景観が美しい公園として市民憩いの場となっています🪷 かつては小田原･北条氏の水軍拠点、海の防衛拠点として、天正16年(1588年)北条氏直の命により築かれました。最頂部標に本曲輪を設け、天然の地形を活かした複数の曲輪･土塁･堀切等の遺構が残っています。 天正18年(1590年)豊臣秀吉による小田原攻めの際には、600名余りの兵士で、20倍以上の軍勢を相手に50日にも及び籠城したが開城勧告を受け入れたとの事‥その後時代は変わり江戸時代後期にペリー率いる黒船が来て、下田が最初の開港地となる‥歴史浪漫を感じる良い場所だと思いました😊

(Translated by Google) It was built in 1588 by order of Ujinao Hojo as a naval base for the Odawara Hojo clan. It is generally referred to as ``Shimoda Castle,'' but it is also called ``Ushima Castle'' because it was built on a peninsula called ``Ushima'' that juts out into Shimoda Bay.The castle has a main curve at the top (69m above sea level), and remains of multiple curves, earthworks, and moats that take advantage of the natural topography. When Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked Odawara in 1590, he fought a siege battle that lasted 50 days with Yasuhide Shimizu as castle commander and over 600 soldiers against an army 20 times more numerous. (Original) 小田原･北条氏の水軍拠点として、天正16年(1588年)北条氏直の命により築かれました。 一般的には【下田城】と云われていますが、下田湾に突き出た【鵜島】と呼ばれる半島に築かれている事から【鵜島城】とも云われ、最頂部(標高69m)に本曲輪を設け、天然の地形を活かした複数の曲輪･土塁･堀切等の遺構が残っています。 天正18年(1590年)豊臣秀吉による小田原攻めの際には、清水康英を城将とした600名余りの兵士で、20倍以上の軍勢を相手に50日にも及ぶ籠城戦を戦いました。

The snorkeling area is nice as it's an enclosed area surrounded mostly by rocks. You need to get quite a bit out to be deep enough to swim. You will definitely need some shoes for the water as there's sea urchins and sharp rocks that I would not suggest walking barefoot on. Once you're further out though, the water and marine life is really nice. Biggest negative is how crowded it is and having to arrive super early in the morning for parking. Most cars started waiting as early as 3am to get a parking spot. Then there's a lot of waiting until the boats start running at 8am with a huge queue of people waiting to board it. After arriving at the beach, everyone sets up their massive tents so it's a bit of a pain to walk and get around the rocks.

Hirizo beach is a very nice “beach”, just made out of only rocks everywhere, very small and so easily crowded. The view is very nice and snorkeling activity is ok, but too many staffs yelling at you not to swim here or there . Include also 2000¥ boat trip for one person and 2 min transportation to the beach.

Probably the best spot for snorkeling around Kanto area. However, you need to get to the port really early like 5am to get a parking lot and put your stuff to secure your spot in a line for a boat. Also, there will be so many people in a small area. A sand area is very limited. Other space is stones and rocks. You must take your chairs and/or air mat. Japanese people like to stay in tents so they’ll block your view.

That's incredible that you can find such a tropical place so relatively close to Tokyo. Arrived at Nakagi Port you can purchase for 1500 yen (as of 2018) a return transfer ticket, and boats are linking the bay every 5 minutes. However, beware the crowd of midsummer weekends. If possible go a little off season (like in mid September) and on a weekday.

Secluded little beach with a small cove for snorkeling. Lots of fish and coral. The beach is very small and can get crowded. It's made of rocks so foot protection is a necessity! Unless you bring folding chairs don't expect to lounge comfortably either. There are no facilities but the boat to the harbour goes every 10 minutes orso. Recommended if you're in the area and a little out of season!

Izu, shizuoka is really a good location during burning summer, crystal clear water and many more locations which will amaze you, there is a Cape aiai famous location for taking pair photos, sea and mountains of beautiful colours.

One of the best area for snorkeling in Kanno area.. There are very clear water and tropical fishes. Boat access only from Nakagi. Boat fee is 1500yen/person, parking 1000yen/vehicle. Once you paid boat fee, You can take boat many times for toilet, food... Because beach don't have anything. It takes 5min from Port to beach.

We come here every year, but this time the water felt the warmest it’s been in the past 10 years. The kids could enjoy swimming without shivering from the cold!

Such a beautiful beach. The view was so mesmerizing. Would love to visit this place again someday.

Great beach for families. Not to busy and lots of space to put up a tent or cover. Also very clean. Would be nice if there were some more places to eat/drink.

Beautiful beach, Great for swimming,and just chilling out

Simply superb beach not overcrowded great waves even when there is little wind. Highly recommended! It is not easy to get to without a car.

the most beautiful beach I have been to, not far from Tokyo.

Not busy usually, and the beach is very clear and clean.

After a leisurely 3-kilometer-walk of enjoying the cherry blossoms along the Kawazu River, we reached Kawazuhama Beach where the breakwater offshore ensures a peaceful beach with gently lapping waves. Kawazuhama Beach (Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan), is not well known, which helps keeps the crowds to a minimum. The beach itself is not that big, but offers a chance to take some nice sunrise photos or maybe even have a barbecue during summer. Although driving to the beach offers opportunities to see more of the local area (162 km southwest of Tokyo), you can easily reach the beach within a 6-minute walk of Kawazu Station on the JR Izukyuko Line.

I went here the first week of march and so many people are here. They enjoy the Kawazu zakura and then enjoy lunch at the beach. Saw many family bring their picnic basket and mat and enjoy the sun and breeze at the beach while enjoying lunch and the kids run around playing with water. The scenery is okay. The water is blue but it is not a white sand. I hope people (especially foreigners) are more conscious about leaving trash in here since the cleaning staff looks so tired picking up trash. Anyway a great place and deffinitely want to visit here again!

The beach and surrounding areas are really beautiful. You could play soccer on the beach ⚽️ 🥅. Also might find shower room but it takes 💴.

Stunning place. Lots of driftwood, pebbles, sea shells. Quite clean. The waters are warm and clear. Great views to izu islands on a clear day.

A good place to relax and spend time while looking out at the sea

(Translated by Google) Cross the road from the cherry blossom trees and walk a short distance to reach the coast. When you look at the cherry blossoms and the sea, you feel calm. It's not far from the cherry blossom trees, so let's take a walk together. (Original) 桜並木から道路を渡り少し歩くと海岸に出ます。桜を見て海を見ると気持ちが穏やかになりますね。桜並木からそれ程離れていないので合わせて散策しましょう。

(Translated by Google) There's nothing here. Although it is supposed to be a beach, it is only a dirty sandy beach full of garbage. There are no rocky shores, just artificial wave-dissipating blocks. You can enter from the side of the entrance to the hot spring hotel Kaiyutei, but there is no fence at the mouth of the Kawazu River, so please refrain from testing your mettle in groups with flashlights in hand in the middle of the night. If you fall two meters down the cliff, you will die if you do something wrong. You just become a ghost. When you look at Kaiyutei from the coast, you can see the guests eating. It's very awkward. The impressions of people who visited during the cherry blossom festival are generally as follows. In the summer, it might start to look a little more like a beach. (Original) ここには何もありません。いちおう海水浴場という事になっていますが、あるのはゴミだらけの汚い砂浜だけです。磯場もありませんし、人工的な消波ブロックが広がっているだけです。 温泉ホテル「海遊亭」の入口の脇から入れますが、河津川の河口部分にはフェンスがないため、真夜中に懐中電灯を片手に集団で肝試しをするような行為はおやめください。 ２メートル崖下に転落して、下手をすると命がありません。貴方が幽霊になるだけですよ。 海岸側から海遊亭を眺めると、食事中の宿泊客と目が合います。たいへん気まずいです。 桜祭りの期間中に訪れた人の感想は大体こんな感じです。夏場になれば、もう少し海水浴場らしくなるのかもしれませんけどね。

Great place for photos and family friendly walk/hike.

A nice viewpoint spot. The entrance by car is just 500 JPY. There is a little beach with super clear water. If you'd like to catch a few good photos, head straight to the lighthouse. The photos will tell more than my review.

Nice viewpoint. Its connected with an isolated beach to some water activities on your own. Free parking(if I remember it correct)

Nice views. There’s barely anybody and there’s no entrance fee, plus parking is free. Worth the visit if looking for things to do around Shimoda.

So beautiful! We were here luckily on a nice day. Would totally recommend this!

We went there at the end of February. The flower festival ended but it’s still tranquil and beautiful place.

Beautiful

Neat shrine with a seaside Torii gate and a shrine a short climb up some steps to a bluff. You can pray and collect a pre-prepared Goshuin. Parking next door is expensive but you can sneak into the local combini car park for free.

I went during the weekday so not much people were there. (And during the hot days lol) So we got some amazing pictures and were able to take our time to check out the shrine (make sure to visit the seaside torii towards the beach) To get to the torii there’s a path on the right as you’re heading towards the main shrine. (Hopefully that makes sense)

Beautiful to see but somehow underwhelming! It seems smaller in person 🥲 It was still gorgeous and worth seeing. The weather was kind of bad so maybe it would have been more impressive with the sun shining down.

A peaceful and quiet shrine, definitely worth a visit when you are in Shimoda. The weather was great when we were there, and our toddler even got to do some water-play at the beach while we took photos of the Tori gate by the sea.

Gorgeous Shinto shrine located near the beach and a red torii gate by the ocean 🌊 the grounds itself are well maintained and a goshuin stamp is available. A parking lot is available next to the shrine and I believe free for the first hour.

Such a peaceful place to come and pray or meditate in a sunny day as we did on our road trip during Golden Week. The sound of the wind going through the trees is magical as well the sound of the ocean makes the whole place a one of a kind.

So I made it to this place after seeing the advertisement on the Shinkansen enroute to Atami beach. Nice beach, strong waves, clean sand and the shrine just simply stood out from afar!

Pretty cool sight to see while we were riding the bus to the Seven Waterfalls. I didn’t know what it was, so imagine my surprise and interest when we drive right by it. I wanted the bus to take bridge!

Interesting design of a bridge leading the traffic up and down. My bus went through this bridge after visiting the seven waterfall heading back up north.

We rode the bus to the Kawazu waterfall hike and got to ride the loop bridge on the way there

I rode on road bicycle down this loop bridge, it was frightening at 70 km/h but great attraction!

Moderately fun monument to bubble period projects. Fun first few times, after that tedious to drive through.

Interesting loop bridge to drive around

Exactly as described, it’s a loop bridge. It’s fun to drive through

Small station but they do have luggage storage (coins only as of September 2024). You can get change at the ticket booth but it opens at 9 am. We used one of the drink machines in the station for change. Bathrooms are on the outside. There is a woman at a kiosk near the bus station that was very helpful with copies of the bus schedule. Also there is a 711 across the street

Fine station with clear signs taking IC for payment. It has a souvenir shop. Coin locking for storage. Washroom outside.

Kuwazu Station in Shizuoka is a charming rural railway station that offers a nostalgic and authentic Japanese countryside experience. As a traveler seeking off-the-beaten-path destinations, I was drawn to this quaint station, and it left an indelible impression. Nestled amidst lush green fields and picturesque landscapes, Kuwazu Station's tranquil setting immediately transported me back to a simpler time. The station's traditional wooden architecture and well-preserved vintage appearance exude a timeless charm, making it a delightful sight for both history buffs and photography enthusiasts. The station's limited train service schedule added to its rustic appeal, reflecting the unhurried pace of life in the countryside. Despite its small size, the station staff was warm and welcoming, embodying the spirit of Japanese hospitality. Adjacent to the station, I discovered the "Yui Rail Walk" pathway, a scenic route that meanders through the picturesque countryside, providing an opportunity to immerse myself in the natural beauty of Shizuoka. Kuwazu Station is more than just a transit point; it serves as a gateway to the traditional rural life of Japan. The unspoiled surroundings and peaceful ambiance create a perfect setting for contemplation and relaxation. In conclusion, Kuwazu Station in Shizuoka is a hidden gem that offers a glimpse into the timeless charm of rural Japan. Its serene and nostalgic atmosphere, combined with the beautiful countryside, make it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic and tranquil experience. Whether you're a railway enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful escape, Kuwazu Station promises an unforgettable journey through the soul-stirring landscapes of Shizuoka.

Get extremely crowded in the sakura season. The station is a bit old and there is no toilet inside the gate. You can find toilet outside. The IC Card charge machine can only accept ¥1000 each time so if you need to charge your IC card more than one thousand yen, you need to do it several time. The scenery from the platform is beautiful. The staff is extrmely helpfull. Odoriko train finish at 17.00 but local izukyu train run until 21.00

The main station for the local cherry blossom viewing called "Kawazu Sakura(河津桜)". Every year in this town, it holds the cherry blossom festival during February 10th to March 10th.

A place to enjoy early Sakura blooming in February and you can walk to the beach not far away from the station

Great full bloom blossom street on feb. This station locate just 2 hr. from tokyo. Crowd on weekend, please book train ticket before coming. BTW food is strange for me.

(Translated by Google) Breakfast at the market restaurant! It was an hour after they opened, so they were almost out of stock...Kinme's sashimi bowl and breakfast set meal were absolutely delicious! Asada is good value for money and makes me want to eat it again. (Original) 市場食堂にて朝ごはん！ 開店一時間後でしたのでほぼ品切れに…キンメの刺し身丼と朝定食は最高に美味かった！ 朝定はコスパも良くまた食べたくなります。

(Translated by Google) There seemed to be less dried fish than I expected. The dried horse mackerel was small and I thought the price was set for tourists. I think it's the same everywhere. (Original) 思いの外干物等が少ない気がした。 アジの干物も小さく値段も観光客の設定かなと思った。 どこもそうだと思うけてど。

(Translated by Google) The market was closed for the holidays, but the restaurants and souvenir shops were open. While I was fishing on the quay, I was surprised to see a 1 meter long stingray swimming leisurely. What you can see in front of us is Inuzashiri Embankment. (Original) 祭日で市場は休みでしたが食堂、土産物店は営業していまた。岸壁で釣りをしていたら1メートルほどあるアカエイが悠々と泳いでおり驚いた。正面に見えるのは犬走堤防です。

(Translated by Google) The breakfast is delicious. It was finished when I visited! disappointing (Original) 朝食は美味との事。訪れた時は終わってた！残念

(Translated by Google) I always stop by when I go to Shimoda 😆 This time I stayed at a rental villa for 3 nights and 4 days, so I went there every day! ️100 grams of Ise shrimp were on sale for around 750 yen, so I bought them every day😱 You can buy the biggest spiny lobster for around 3000 yen👍I think it's probably a good deal! ️ There's a conveyor belt sushi restaurant on the second floor, but it's full as soon as it opens 😨There's a lot of toppings you can't get anywhere else, so I think you should definitely go there 🎵 When the parking lot is full, you can park a little further away, so you don't have to worry about it 👍By the way, I don't know if it's Kinmedai⁉️, but 😅There's a restaurant where there's a long line ❗I'd like to try it someday, There's always a line...💧The souvenir shop also opens around 8:30 in the morning, so it's pretty good🙋 (Original) 下田に行った時は必ず寄ります😆 今回は貸別荘に３泊４日したので毎日行きました‼️伊勢えびが100グラム７５０円位で売っていたので、毎日買いました😱 一番大きい伊勢えびでだいたい３０００円前後で買えます👍多分お得だと思います‼️ 2階に回転寿司がありますが、開店と同時に満席😨他では食べれないネタがいっぱいあって絶対絶対行くべきだと思いますよ🎵 駐車場は満車になると、少し離れた所に停められるので安心です👍ちなみに、金目鯛⁉️かなにかわかりませんが😅かなり行列ができてる店が有ります❗いつかは食べたいと思うのですが、いつも行列が…💧お土産屋さんも朝の８時半位からやっているので、かなりいいです🙋

(Translated by Google) The Kinme Nabangar at the stall on the second floor is really delicious ( ´ω` )/ 650 yen. (Original) 2階にある露店の金目ナンバーガー、めっちゃ旨いです( ´ω` )/ 650円。

(Translated by Google) On the first floor, there is a fresh fish corner and a direct sales store for other agricultural products and souvenirs in separate buildings. The fresh fish corner is not very large, but you can buy golden sea bream, spiny lobster, abalone, and their processed products. You can also buy ice packs to take home at the register, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own. (Original) 1階に鮮魚コーナーと、それ以外の農産品やお土産の直売所が棟が分かれる形で並んでいます。鮮魚コーナーはさほど広くありませんが、金目鯛や伊勢海老、アワビとその加工品が買えます。持ち帰り用の保冷剤パックもレジで合わせて買えるので、手ぶらでも安心です。