Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Kisami Ohama Beach
Lesser-known surf-friendly beach near popular Tatadohama
Kujuppama Beach
Clear waters and rocky edges make it perfect for snorkeling
Shirahama Beach
One of Japan’s most iconic white sand beaches with clear blue water
Sotoura Beach
Sheltered bay beach known for calm shallow waters
Tatadohama Beach
Top surfing beach with consistent waves and wide sandy stretch
Shimoda sits in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Shimoda or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
