Marine experience

About Seaside Shimoda
The sea near Shimoda is decorated with the beautiful contrast of white sandy beaches, blue ocean waves, and green lush mountains. It is the nearest tropical resort to Tokyo.
The coastline of Shimoda has nine beaches with transparent water, tide pools, ports and harbors. These are popular sites for a variety of marine sports and activities

“Boat fishing, equipment free” Beginner course with rod, rig, bait, etc. ready (Izu Shimoda Marine Center)

Name of office
Izu Shimoda Marine Center
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  8,800 yen~
Let's go fishing, equipment free ! Fishing on the boat for beginners.
We provide you fishing rod, rig, bait and everything.
Our boat staff will put a bait and remove fish from hook !
Please come, join us and have fun.

(Popular program) You can have your catch cooked at the restaurants
in the town for your lunch or dinner. (Please ask when you make reservation
for fishing.)

Let’s fish Kinme off the coast of Niijima and Toshima! (Banjo the 8th Takamiyamaru)

Name of office
Banjo the 8th Takamiyamaru
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  21,000 yen~
Banjo Takamiyamaru sticks to Kinme fishing. The main fishing area is off Niijima. There is so called "Himodori Kinme" that is a delicious fat Kinme, far superior to others.
Departure, 4:30am - Returning to port, 1:00pm (depending on the season)

Diving based in Shimoda, English support available! (East Dive)

Name of office
East Dive
Period
Throughout a year
8:00~13:00 (The diving trip takes 4 to 5 hours)
Fee
1 people  24,000 yen~
Trial diving (held at Kujyuppama, Shobuzawa, and Jogasaki.)

Experienced divers can enjoy hammerhead diving at Mikomotojima.
It depends on the sea conditions on the day

Splendid alfonsino and red sea bream around Niijima. (The 18th Tenkomaru)

Name of office
The 18th Tenkomaru (fishing boat)
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  14,000 yen~
Ji-kinme(local alfonsino) fishing around Niijima. The required time varies with the season. Closed on Saturday due to the local regulations. We also go fishing for tai (red sea bream) and Isaki (grunt), etc. We will respond to your request such as time, etc.

Dolphines jump across high above you ! – Amazing Seat (Shimoda Aquarium)

Name of office
Shimoda Aquarium
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  1,500 yen~
Amazing Seat is the special floating vessel affords you the sight of "Wonder Ocean (dolphin show)” in the natural cove of the aquarium, where dolphins swim and dive joyously. Watching from nearly 0m sea level, you cannot help loving dolphins who wish to greet you with murmuring and action. The Amazing Seat gives you the chance of real surprise when the dolphins rush out of the water and jump across above you.

Catch seasonal fish with fishing boat (Hachikuramaru)

Name of office
Hachikuramaru Fishing Boat
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  9,000 yen~
One day fishing : 11,000 - 18,000yen (excluding tax)

3 hours easy course 8,000 yen - (excluding tax)?for 2 persons or more.

綺麗な伊豆の海で忘れられない想い出を!「カヤック 洞窟探検ツアー(初心者)」( ワンダフルワールド) 

Name of office
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  12,100 yen~

Dawn of Modern Age. Exploring Shimoda Harbor by Susquehanna (Izu Cruise)

Name of office
Izu Cruise
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  1,500 yen~
The cruise takes you around Shimoda harbor for 20 minutes. The scent of history still drifts. Perry's fleet stayed here for more than a month to conclude the Shimoda Treaty. A patriot Shoin Yoshida approached the Black Ship, by a small boat, to negotiate with Commodore about taking him to the US, but refused, only to be taken captive by Japanese magistrate. While he was out on bail, he opened a private school in his hometown Hagi and educated disciples who conducted turbulent Japan. Please visit the Gukisho of Shoin Yoshida in the mountain side of Rendaiji, where he hid himself before his attempt to go out of Japan. (10 minutes' drive /?Wednesday holiday)

Surfing School in the AA quality Tatado Beach (Baguse Surf Shop)

Name of office
Baguse Surf Shop
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  9,900 yen~
90 minuets surfing lesson.
For beginners, we will let you experience the fun of taking off and riding waves.
Intermediate persons should aim at higher level.
Wouldn't you like to surf in AA quality clean water sea? We'll help you make the first step
in the sea. Please apply to the lesson, with family, friends, etc. !

Diving & Snorkeling, Training course for diving license (MARINE SOFT SHIMODA)

Name of office
MARINE SOFT SHIMODA
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 group  6,600 yen~
We will guide you in our diving or snorkeling tour under the sea of South Izu, from adults to children. Experience the sea of Shimoda, which is deep blue as far as the eye can see.

Surfing Experience in the beautiful Irita Beach (Pink Mafia)

Name of office
Pink Mafia
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 group  8.000 yen~
The water at Irita Beach has been verified as AA. Waves are great and you, from beginner to advanced surfer, can enjoy surfing. Professional surfer Hiraku Ogawa teaches you one-on-one. (up to 2people)
9,000yen-/person(tax, insurance and surf board rental included ) If you bring your surf board please make us know.
Wetsuit rental : 2,000yen-(tax included)
Also, SUP(Stand Up Paddle) lesson is available. 8,000yen/person, 2 hours,
exclusively for you.(1 person) (tax included)

The Surfing lesson for beginners (RINE SURF)

Name of office
RINE SURF
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  10,000 yen~
Most popular and recommended course for beginners. 'Beginner's course' applies to people who have never experienced surfing or who can only move in lateral direction. I can adjust the teaching way to individual levels. Basically, the manners, rules, how to enter the sea, take off, turn and so on.
If you don't have a surfboard or hesitate to buy until you get used to surfing, a bit more, you can rent a surfboard.

Big fishes around rocky shores and small islands – Fishing experience by ferry (Ferry Kiichimaru)

Name of office
Ferry Kiichimaru
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  5,000 yen~
Toji was said to be a secret place long ago. There are plenty of spots where big fishes such as Mejia, Isaki hide.
People leave Toji port for small islands surrounded by cliffs and they fish there all day long.
(Early morning to 3:00pm)

From easy fishing off Shirahama to expedition to Seven Islands (Daikokuyamaru)

Name of office
Fishing boat Daikokuyamaru
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  8,000 yen~
The ship, 17m in overall length and capacity for 12 people with latest equipment, affords you comfortable fishing.? Beginners and experienced alike can enjoy.
Fun fishing off Shirahama (3 hours) / Isaki, Madai course around Mikomotojima (6 hours) / Isaki, Madai, Warasa on Yokonejima (6 hours) / Mejina, Ishidai?around Toshima (6 hours) / etc.
The target changes according to the season, weather and the sea condition. (please ask)

Sea Kayak Experience tour – with outdoor lunch ♪ (SURFACE)

Name of office
SURFACE
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  12,500 yen~
We will go on a tour by sea kayak, just as riding bicycle on the ocean. You can enjoy the scenery from sea level which is quite different from that from land. The coastline provides us different views, such as coves and caves, etc. You can enjoy snorkeling from July to September, in an ordinary tour.

Off Toshima for medsai(big butterfish) with Kyusumaru Fishing Boat

Name of office
Kyusumaru Fishing Boat
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  14,000 yen~
Mainly medai around Toshima and isaki (grunt), warasa (yellow tail), kawahagi (filefish), kasago (rock fish), around Mikomoto. Varies for seasons.

Cross over to Mikomotojima for big Mejina fishing (Mikomotomaru Ferry)

Name of office
Mikomotomaru(Izu Shimoda fishing)
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  8,500 yen~
Get on board Mikomotomaru ferry to Mikomotojima (11 km off Shimoda). Mejina, Takabe, Ishidai, Moroko etc. are popular.? Mejina fishing is particularly well known. Some of the guests come from as far as Okinawa or Aomori. ?Hammerhead and super-large S class Sazae(turbo) inhabit the region. ?Famous diving point even world wide.

Rocky Shore Exploration around Ebisu Jima Island (Izu Kaiyou Shizen Jyuku, marine nature academy)

Name of office
Izu Kaiyo Shizen Jyuku, marine nature academy
Period
Throughout a year
March ~ Octorber, when the tide is low
Fee
1 group  10,000 yen~
Pick up marine creatures on the rocky shore and tide pool around Ebisu Jima Island. The current brings many sea creatures into the surrounding area. You can gather various fishes, seaweeds and sea anemones, so on and keep them in the glass case, to make your own aquarium with the ecological samples of the ocean. The pictorial reference book helps you find the name and attribute of each specimen.

気のあった仲間と気ままなクルーズに !~下田港モーターボートレンタル~(下田ボートサービス)

Name of office
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  9,000 yen~

Madai, Isaki, Warasa fishing around Mikomotojima / Off Suzaki (Tsumekimaru Fishing Boat)

Name of office
Tsumekimaru Fishing Boat
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  15,000 yen~
Throughout the year, Madai and Isaki fishing?off the coast of Mikomotojima and Suzaki / Warasa fishing in Autumn.

We will guide you through the seas of Izu on a large 15-ton ship!

Offshore big fish struggle in the summer, around Shirahama, Irozaki (Hyosukemaru)

Name of office
Hyosukemaru Fishing Boat
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  15,500 yen~
Off the coast fishing experience (Shirahama / Irozaki) 5:00am - 2:00pm.
Fee : 15,500yen (tax included) / 1 rod.
Fourth generation from the great grandfather in Kakisaki.? The captain is a cheerful seaman who is stuck to madai(red sea bream).
If you use 1 fishing rod, you are charged for this single rod, and number of persons does not matter, whether you are a couple or a family.
Even you are an absolute beginner, we will help you kindly.
Children below elementary school will get discounts on fishing+boarding?or accommodation. (please contact us)
In addition to madai, we target moroko (longtooth grouper) & kanpachi (amber jack) during June to November.

Fishing inn Hyosukeya is in front of our floating bridge. Make reservation early, as we have only 4 rooms. Overnight stay without meals : 4,000yen (tax included)Parking lot is free.

Experience Surfing (IRIE COFFEE & SEA)

Name of office
IRIE COFFEE & SEA
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  8,800 yen~
Please enjoy surfing in beautiful Shirahama Beach in Izu. Surfing is a fun sport
that also serves as a body balance training.
After image training on the beach, we will surf in the sea.

Aloha! Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Experience (KAI ‘TO Sea kayak School)

Name of office
KAI'TO Sea Kayak School
Period
Throughout a year
March - October
Fee
1 people  8,700 yen~
Our clubhouse is just in front of the beach ! We guide you to the best points for kayaking, around small islands in the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy snorkeling together with colorful fish, when you arrive shallow?water behind one of the islands. After having fun with sea creatures, get on the kayak again and return to Sotoura Coast. Our kayak is high quality SOTK type for 2 passengers (3, if a primary school student is in the middle) with high stability and safety. Even beginners can be satisfied and enjoy it.? The course is designed for beginners, but such that you can savor the real pleasure of being at sea.

Due to conditions and seasons, snorkeling might not be available, for your attention. (Ask for details.)

Challenge huge fishes in an expedition fishing boat (Ryushomaru)

Name of office
Ryushomaru (fishing boat)
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  14,300 yen~
We want you to enjoy fishing on board Ryushomaru, at Zenisu, a famous treasury of fish. From gomoku(various fishes) fishing to super-big fish beyond 100 kg.? We guide you to Izu Islands or further areas for opportunities to enjoy real pleasure of fishing. The large expedition ship of 22 m in length(19 t) is equipped with bed, air conditioning,? so that you can stay comfortably.

須崎発 本格遊漁船釣り体験(第五たなか丸)

Name of office
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  14,000 yen~

Guide to Shimoda

We can answer your inquiries and provide extra information.

田中
Mr. Tanaka
青木
Ms. Aoki

Contact

Feel free to contact us to learn more about Shimoda.

The information on this website is subject to change. Please contact individual offices, stores, or the Seamon Shimoda Guide office (TEL: 0558-22-5255) for more detail.