Shirahama Ohama Beach
白浜大浜海水浴場
One of the most beautiful white-sand beaches on the Izu Peninsula, with turquoise water and the Shirahama Shrine, which has a torii gate in the sea, nearby.
Shirahama Ohama Beach lies in the northern part of Shimoda City and is one of the largest swimming beaches on the Izu Peninsula. Its white quartz sand stretches about 700 meters, backed by emerald-green water. The beach fills with visitors in summer and is also a popular surfing spot. At the southern end of the beach is Shirahama Shrine (Ikonahimenomikoto Shrine), which dates back about 2,400 years. A red torii gate stands on the rocky shore by the sea, and it is especially photogenic at sunrise. The swimming season runs from about July to August. At other times of year, you can stroll the beach for free. It is about a 10-minute bus ride from Izu-Kyukyo-Shimoda Station.
Opening hours
Open all day; swimming season about July–August
Nearby sights
- Mount Nesugata & Shimoda Ropeway
- Perry Road & Ryosenji Temple, Shimoda
- Kawazu Cherry Blossom Avenue
- Kawazu Seven Waterfalls
- Old Amagi Tunnel
- Joren Falls
- Dogashima & Tensodo Cave
- Mount Omuro