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As its name suggests, Shirahama is a white sand beach. It is one of Izu's most famous and popular sand beaches and is also known for relatively good surfing conditions. The beach is located just outside of Shimoda, next to Shirahama Jinja, a pretty Shinto shrine. The official swimming season begins in mid July and lasts through August, but air and water conditions remain pleasant through September. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

How to get there

Shirahama is about four kilometers outside of Shimoda's city center along the main road in the direction of Ito. There are about two buses buses per hour from Shimoda Station to Shirahama (10 minutes, 320 yen). How to get to and around the Izu Peninsula

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Sponsor Hotels Hotel Kona Besso The only inn in Izu with all 8 hanare private guest residences designed in the style of a sukiya Kyoto tea-ceremony house. Seizan Yamato A modern ryokan with a free-flowing hot spring stands on a quiet hill. Enjoy the full experience, from tatami floors to a futon. Shimoda Yamatokan Come relax at a room on the seashore overlooking Tatado beach, located right outside our doorstep. Historical Ryokan Hostel K's House Ito Onsen Historical ryokan style hostel with 100% natural communal and private hot spring bath. Rates from 2,950yen. Gyokusho-en Arai A superior traditional onsen ryokan at Toi Onsen, Nishi Izu (West Izu). Open-air private baths. 2min walk from bus stop. Hotel Fuji Fugaku Gunjo, a top-class Japanese inn Relax in your room's private outdoor hot spring bath while gazing across the ocean at Mt. Fuji. Our chef uses fresh, local ingredients.

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