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Beach Spots in Higashi-Izu / Minami-Izu / Nishi-Izu Area

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  • Yumigahama Beach
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunminamizuchou Minato
    A beach located at the southernmost tip of the Izu Peninsula located in Minamiizu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture. A white sandy strip extending in an approximately one kilometer long arc, the gorgeous scenery here has resulted in this beach being selected as one of Japan’s most beautiful. Enclosed by small peninsulas on either side, the waves here are gentle, making this popular spot a safe place for families with children to swim. At the popular Splash Water Park floating just off the beach (fee required), children can play on 20 different play facilities of varying sizes.
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  • Hirizo Beach
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunminamizuchou Nakagi
    This beach is only accessible by boat from the Nakagi area in Minamiizu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture. Protected by a unique geographical environment, here visitors can enjoy untouched natural beauty. The beach’s waters are the clearest in Izu, and the pebbles at the sea bottom five meters down can be seen clearly from the surface. The beach has become famous in recent years as an excellent spot for snorkeling, and many come here to view a beautiful ocean world of colorful fish and coral. Be aware that there are no shower facilities or toilets at the beach.
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  • Shirahama Beach
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    Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Shirahama
    This is a beach in Shizuoka Prefecture which boasts of the beauty of its white sand and crystal clear waters. A feature of this beach is that it has three beaches which are each distinct. “Shirahama Ohama Beach” is an 800-meter-long beach which brims with a feeling of openness. The beach is a Mecca for surfers and wind surfers and gets crowded with young people. “Shirahama Central Beach” is on the northern side of the Shirahama Ohama Beach and besides its sandy beach, it has a rocky area where you can gather shellfish on the seashore. The waves are calm in the cove section and there are also many people bathing with their families. “Itado Coast” is a district which imparts a sense of a quiet and relaxing fishing village which has remained unchanged. There are numerous ways you can enjoy this place such as snorkeling and fishing.
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  • Kujuppama Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Suzaki
    A small swimming beach located in Suzaki, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This hidden spot offers superbly clear waters and pure white sands. The sea off of the beach is calm and the entire beach is easily visible from any vantage point, and thus it is a popular destination for families with children. Visitors can also enjoy shellfish gathering in the rocky areas to either side of the beach. Parking, showers, and toilets available. Equipment such as parasols and beach beds are available for rental with a small fee from the beachside clubhouse.
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  • Shirahama Ohama Beach
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    Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Shirahama 2745-1
    Roughly 800 meters long, this swimming beach in Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture is one of the largest in the Izu area. Favored for its clear blue waters and white sands reminiscent of a south seas resort, the beach is a popular destination for young swimmers and surfers from around the country. There are no clubhouses or rental shops on the beach itself, but rental shops, restaurants, and convenience stores can be found along the national highway right next to the beach. Note: The surfing area is restricted during swimming season.
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  • Kisami Ohama Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Kisami
    This beach is located 10 minutes south by car from Shimoda Station, Shizuoka Prefecture—it has a neat environment and is a popular beach for surfers and groups. Together with the adjacent mineral beach, the pure white sandy beach continues on for 770 meters. There are many holiday homes in the vicinity and there are also many foreign visitors. As of course there are beach huts, and the area is also dotted with stylish cafes and restaurants, it has an atmosphere similar to a beach abroad. Every September, the “Big Shower” festival is held which is the prefecture’s largest marine bath festival.
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  • Iritahama Beach
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    Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Kisami Irita
    This famous beach resort is very popular with surfers, and with its sago palm trees lining the coast, the white sandy beach and crystal-clear water, it is a beautiful place with a tropical atmosphere where visitors can relax. The surfing and swimming areas are separated, and are popular with families. The beach is open from mid-July to late August every year.
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  • Shirahama Chuo Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Shirahama 2745-1
    This is a beach along the Higashi-IzuRoadin Shirahama, Shimoda City. Proudly boasting beautiful scenery and clear quality water, this beach is at the most northern end of the Shirahama coastline. The beach is equipped with sun decks, and green areas, and is known as the only beach in Shimoda with barbecue pits. It has been selected as one of the 88 Best Swimming Beaches in Japan.
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  • Matsuzaki Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunmatsuzakichou Matsuzaki
    This beach is in Matsuzaki, Matsuzaki Town, KamoCounty. This beach that stretches about 500 meters is a shallows. It is a beach families can enjoy as the waves are gentle. Located within the confines of the Hot Springs Town, Matsuzaki, one can see old preserved structures with namako walls, ceramic lattice patterned, and other areas of interest for tourist.
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  • Iwachi Beach
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    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunmatsuzakichou Iwachi
    Nicknamed the “Côte d'Azur of the East” thanks to the local orange-yellow roofs and the beach’s white sands, this swimming beach is located in the Iwachi Hot Spring area of Matsuzaki Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture. Boasting the clearest waters in West Izu, the ocean off the beach is shallow and the waves are gentle. Families with children are sure to find it a safe and comfortable swimming spot. The boat-shaped D'Azur Iwachi hot spring bath in the middle of the beach is free to use, and you can get right in while still wearing your bathing suit. Public toilets and pay showers available.
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  • Imaihama Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunkawaduchou Midaka
    A swimming beach located a convenient two minute walk from Imaihama-Kaigan Station. The beach is famous for its shallow coastline and water considered to be one of the best at any beach in Izu. In addition to standard facilities like beachside clubhouses and toilets, there are also charming inns and bed and breakfasts which make it possible for guests to leave their room in a swimming suit and head right out onto the beach. Popular with everyone from families to groups of young people, each year the beach bustles with great numbers of beach goers. There is also a rocky area perfect for gathering shellfish.
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  • Touji Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Touji
    A swimming beach located in Toji, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture where visitors can enjoy a shallow, clear sea and geographically diverse, scenic coastline. A beach frequented by local families, it remains less crowded even during beach season. There is also a rocky area where shellfish can be gathered and even families with small children can come here to enjoy all the delights of a summer beach. A sand skiing hill and Ryugu Cave, famous for its natural skylight, are also located nearby. There are bed and breakfasts not far away, but the beach itself has no clubhouses or showers.
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  • Norihama Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunnishizuchou Nishina Sawada
    This small bathing beach is about 150 meters long and located in Nishiizu Town, Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is surrounded by a small island formed from the rock formations of Dogashima, and the vividly clear sea and rich natural scenery makes it a popular sight. The waves are gentle and there are always lifeguards around, so small children can enjoy themselves with no worry. This spot is popular with families during sea bathing season. There are beach huts and a parking lot as well. The Sawada Park open-air bath is also available about a five-minute walk away.
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  • Crystal Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunnishizuchou Ugusu Fukada
    Crystal Beach is a 500 meter-long beach with clear water, and fine-grained, sparkling white sand. A breakwater offshore helps to ensure that the waves don’t get too high. Crystal Beach is adjacent to Ugusu Campsite, the largest beach camping ground on the Izu Peninsula, and in the summer months there is a lively atmosphere, with many families and young people visiting the beach. There is a comprehensive range of facilities, including showers, toilets and changing rooms.
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  • Tatadohama Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Kisami
    This beach is popular for its 450 meters of white sand and transparent water, where the Japanese National Surfing Tournament takes place. The beach is also maintained all year round with warm showers. There are separate areas for surfing and swimming, and lifeguards are on duty at all times when the beach is open for swimming. There are also stores, restaurants and rental equipment available. The beach is open for swimming from mid-July to late August.
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  • Sotoura Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Shimodashi Kakisaki
    "The mecca of sea kayaking, SDLJ is a beautiful beach, even selected as one of the ""Japan's Top 100 Sea Beaches"" chosen by the Ministry of the Environment. Since it is in the inlet, there are quiet spacious sand beaches even within Shimoda City, making it popular with families. There are also rocky shores on the sides of the inlet so you can enjoy the rocky shores as well."
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  • Nabetahama Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shimoda City Shizuoka Prefecture 5 chome
    This swimming-only beach is the closest beach to Shimodacityarea. The beautiful ocean features high quality water, the waves are small, and the beach itself is a smaller scale, perfect for enjoying the rocky shores. As a nice, lesser-known beach, it is primarily utilized by local families. During the highseason from July to August every year, there are sea guards on watch.
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  • Atagawa You Yu Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Pref. Kamogunhigashizuchou Naramoto
    "This beach is located close to Atagawa Hot Spring District of Kamo County, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a sand beach, where you can enjoy playing in the ocean with a wide view of the Izu Seven Islands. And there is a ""seaside pool"" and ""outdoor bath"" nearby, so many visitors and locals make use of this beach. Every year in August, the ""Beach Sports Tournament"" is held."
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  • Ishibe Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Matsuzakicho Ishibu
  • Nakagi Marine Center
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Minamiizucho Nakagi 48-1
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With the giant Pacific Ocean to the south and the great Mount Fuji to the north, Shizuoka prefecture is blessed with some of the best views the country has to offer. The white sand beaches of the Izu Peninsula are a rare find on mainland Japan, neighbored by beautiful cliffs, tumbling hills, and natural hot springs. As Japan’s largest producer of green tea, the age-old tradition of tea drinking is ubiquitous in Shizuoka, from the miles of tea fields to the old tea houses hosting traditional tea ceremonies.

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