Shimoda City is situated in south eastern tip of the Izu Peninsula. It is known as the city from which the nation was opened up to the world, with the arrival of Commodore Perry’s black ships. There are ten white sand bathing beaches, and many different types of land and sea food available.

	Izukyuko Line Izukyu-Shimoda Stn.
	Shimoda City Office Tourism and Industry Section TEL.0558-22-3913 FAX.0558-22-3910 URL:http://www.city.shimoda.shizuoka.jp/
	Shimoda City Tourist Association TEL.0558-22-1531 FAX.0558-22-1533 URL:http://www.shimoda-city.info/

Shirahama coast