Shimoda

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Introducing Shimoda

Shimoda has a fabulous mix of history and seashore. It holds a pivotal place in history as the spot where Japan officially opened to the outside world after centuries of isolation. Following the opening of Japan by the Kurofune (Black Ships) under Commodore Matthew Perry, the American Townsend Harris opened the first Western consulate here.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    RE: Swimming

    by tabitabi 11 July 2011

    Shimoda beaches are beautiful! and no jelly fish!
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    RE: not easy to book inexpensive places in izu peninsula

    by tabitabi 11 July 2011

    The beaches are nicer the farther down the coast you go. Shimoda is a great beach town with many beautiful beaches to choose from. The…
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    RE: How busy are the beaches in Shimoda (Izu peninsula) the first wkend in July

    by tabitabi 11 July 2011

    Not busy at all! Summer officially start July 15th in Shimoda! But we often get temperatures of 30 degrees or more, even in early July.…

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