Speaking of summer, you gotta go to Beach! Here is basic data of Izu Beach for you beach lovers!
There are both large and small shores in Izu Peninsula along from Atami to Shimoda. All beaches are with their own characteristic. You can enjoy your beach life till your heart’s content.

I made a roundtrip to southernmost Shimoda!

Since it is difficult to cover all beaches in a short time some of the introductions here refer to local tourist association. Please understand.

1: Atami Sun Beach (report)

About 400m long, 60m width. It is the artificial beach of the atmosphere similar to the foreign luxury resort.
Getting There From Atami Station 5 minutes by bus for Atami Port. Get off at “Sun Beach” stop.
Inquiry: 0557-86-6218

2: Usami Beach (report)

A long extensive sand beach spreading out more than 1km, Gulf of Sagami lays in front.
Getting There Ten minute walk from JR Usami Station
Inquiry: 0557-37-6015 (reception)

3: Ito Orange Beach (report)

An artificial beach in southern country mood where the phoenix swings and nicely equipped sidewalk.
Getting There 7-minute walk from JR Ito Station
Inquiry: 0557-37-6015 (reception)

4: Kawana Beach and Dolphin Beach (report)

A quiet beach of clear water and good the wave.
Getting There 25-minute walk from Izukyu Kawana Station From JR Ito Station 20 minutes by bus
Inquiry: 0557-37-6015 (reception)

5: Imaihama Beach (report)

It is beautiful shallow shore which is one of the eminent beach in Izu.
Getting There Three minute walk from Izukyu “Imaihama-Kaigan” Station
Inquiry: 0558-32-0290 (main)

6 Kawazu Beach (Tourist Association):

It is the little-known spot-like beach that can enjoy bathing leisurely.
Getting There Three minute walk from Izukyu “Kawazu Station”
Inquiry: 0558-32-0290 (main)

7: Shirahama Ohama beach (report)

The longest beach in Izu with a beautiful sandy beach of 700m long .
Getting There From Izukyu-Shimoda Station take a bus (Platform 9 Shirahama line) it will take 15 minutes
Inquiry: 0558-22-1531]

8: Sotoura Beach (report)

In the quiet beach in the inlet, popular among women and families.
Getting There From Izukyu-Shimoda Station take bus (for Platform 9 Shirahama) ten minutes. Three minute walk from “Sotouraguchi” bus stop
Inquiry: 0558-22-1531]

9: Kisami Ohama Beach (report)

It is a popular beach among surfers and the groups in regular environment.
Getting There From Izukyu-Shimoda Station, take a bus No.3 for Kissho-Ihama-Nakagi, or No.4 for Cape Iro-zaki Lighthouse, ten minutes ride. 15-minute walk from “Kisami” bus stop.
Inquiry: 0558-22-1531]

10 Shirahama Central Beach (Tourist Association):

It is a quiet beach where the families doing shellfish gathering.
Getting There From Izukyu-Shimoda Station take a bus (from Platform 9 for Shirahama,18 minutes), a minute walk from Furune stop
Inquiry: 0558-22-1531]

11 Nabeta Beach (Tourist Association):

The nearest beach to the Shimoda downtown, it is a home beach for local children.
Getting There From Izukyu-Shimoda Station take bus No.3 for Kissho, Ihama, Nakagi, No.4 for Irozaki Lighthouse, get off at Nabeta Exit. 5 minute walk, or 20-minute walk from station.
Inquiry: 0558-22-1531]

12 Tatadohama Beach (Tourist Association):

It is particularly famous among marine sports people as a beautiful sand bar beach of 450m long.
Getting There From Izukyu-Shimoda Station, take a bus No.3 for Kissho-Ihama-Nakagi, or No.4 for Cape Iro-zaki Lighthouse, 7 minutes. Three minute walk from Tadato bus stop
Inquiry: 0558-22-1531]

13: Nyuuta Beach (Tourist Association)

It is a beach where there is the southern country mood in a row of cycad trees along the shore.
Getting There From Izukyu-Shimoda Station take a bus No.3 for Kissho, Ihama, Nakagi, or No.4 for Irozaki Lighthouse, 8 minutes ride. Three minutes walk from Nyuuta bus stop
Inquiry: 0558-22-1531]

14: Toji Beach (Tourist Association)

Having the shoreline which has changed complicatedly by the rough sea, it is a less crowded beach.
Getting There From Izukyu-Shimoda Station a bus No.2 for “Toji.” Approximately 18 minutes ride. off at “Mae-no-hama”
Inquiry: 0558-22-1531]

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