Shirahama Beach
Shirahama Beach
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Danielle Y
3 contributions
May 2020
fantastic beach, sandy, toilets, beach cafe (if open, at my time it wasnt) wonderful shrine next to the beach, some surfers
Written 31 May 2020
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Heimo v
2 contributions
Aug 2019
The Town is typical tourist area with hotels on the waterfront. When you leaving the waterfront you will be in a nice landscape and lovely flowers
Written 30 December 2019
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NYLON_nomad
London, UK3,501 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
I was inspired by pictures of the beach on some travel guide and we decided to visit Shirahama Beach just before a storm hit the region.
The sea was rather rough than calm with strong winds.
There were some rubbish spreading. Not sure if it was because of the storm or human activities but I wish to see the beach like shown on the travel guide.
Maybe it was a wrong time of the year but kids still loved playing with white sands.
The sea was rather rough than calm with strong winds.
There were some rubbish spreading. Not sure if it was because of the storm or human activities but I wish to see the beach like shown on the travel guide.
Maybe it was a wrong time of the year but kids still loved playing with white sands.
Written 23 September 2019
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Samantha1510
Heywood, UK111 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Arrived after the typhoon had hit and the main beach had been cleared but the beach in the left had not been cleaned BUT it did not soil our days at the beach.
Very lovely beach with great areas to sit watching the waves roll in.
Very lovely beach with great areas to sit watching the waves roll in.
Written 18 September 2019
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Jamnycer
Yokosuka, Japan23 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
This is the best spot if you're looking for a good time. Unlike the uptight people in the Kanagawa area, the attitudes of the people in general are more relaxed on this beach. You can play loud music, have tattoos, drink alcohol, etc and nobody messes with you. The waves are good, the eye candy outstanding and you'll have fun.
Written 19 August 2019
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AsianExplorer
Yokohama, Japan246 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
We visited this beach off season in April, when it was around 21 degrees and too cold to swim in. Nevertheless, we had a nice walk along the beach and enjoyed a picnic there, watching the surfers and enjoying the quiet. The water is very clear and the scenery beautiful. There is also an impressive temple nearby (on the side of the torii gate) that you can visit. I didn't think that the beach was dirty - yes, there were a few bits of plastic waste in the sand, but it didn't strike me as 'a lot' of trash. Even if the beach is cleaned every day, sadly, some trash will be carried to the beach from the ocean every day due to our over-consumption and use of plastic... It's also very convenient that you can quickly reach the beach by bus from Izukyu-Shimoda station or Shimoda marina. Just opposite, there is a Family Mart and a few cafes and restaurants.
Written 21 April 2019
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ChiaSinSin
Singapore, Singapore148 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
We went in mid April when the weather was still quite cool and so the beach was not really suitable for swimming and was quite empty with only a few people around. However, there were some people surfing the waves. As it was evidently low season, the beach was filled with clumps of seaweed everywhere (which was fine since it's a natural occurence) but I was quite shocked at the amount of litter carelessly thrown all over the place. Bits of plastic all over the beach, can opener tabs, broken glass, used straws, etc. I guess no one cleans the beach during this time? Quite sad to see the beach so dirty, I had read such good reviews about the beach and had come expecting a beautiful scene. Nonetheless, the surf was good and the sand was fine and white if you could ignore the trash. It would have been so beautiful if it only wasn't so dirty. Carpark is across the road and there is a 7-11 across the road, so it's convenient to buy food and snacks before picnicking on the beach. We wore aqua shoes to protect our feet from any potential cuts from the debris.
Written 15 April 2019
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Mark R
Denver, CO19 contributions
Mar 2019
This is no spring break beach! Super wild and beautiful st the end of March. Go up to the torii and watch the waves come smashing in. Lovely!!
Written 29 March 2019
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ccfchew_23
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia440 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
If you like beach and you also enjoy onsen. Come to this place. It is a small beach town which is deserted during winter. But it is really charming to enjoy. Had some fresh seafood here and the soft white sand beach is really quite wonderful.
Perfect for relaxation and solitude!
Perfect for relaxation and solitude!
Written 11 December 2018
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Tracy R
39 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Not like a beach in Kamakura, you can find a very soft white sand beach here with lots of surfers, clean water, 7-11 and parking just located across the street, it's a nice beach to enjoy a sunny day.
Written 9 October 2018
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can we still swim in shirahama beach on sept 1?
Jamnycer
Yokosuka, Japan23 contributions
I believe so. I have gone there as late as late September and the water was warm.
are covered tattoos ok?
AsianExplorer
Yokohama, Japan246 contributions
I think even uncovered tattoos are okay at the Japanese beaches!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shirahama Beach
- Hotels near Shirahama Beach:
- (0.18 km) Resort Inn Paradise
- (0.23 km) Onsen Minshuku Narumi
- (0.24 km) Resort Inn Nakai
- (0.33 km) Hotel Izukyu
- (0.27 km) Onsen Minshku Ashihara
- Restaurants near Shirahama Beach:
- (0.17 km) Daikon
- (0.31 km) Hana Cafe
- (0.44 km) Irie Surf
- (0.46 km) Shirahama Shokudo
- (0.73 km) Kamome
- Attractions near Shirahama Beach:
- (0.07 km) Shirahama Ohama Beach
- (0.23 km) Izu Shirahama Tourist Association
- (0.31 km) Shirahama Mariner Surfing School
- (0.43 km) Shirahama Jinja Shrine
- (0.17 km) Dragon Lady