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

初めての釣り教室(Ryon)

Name of office
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  3,000 yen~

名人に学ぶ鮎釣りと鮎料理 (夢釣庵)

Name of office
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  4,500 yen~

Comfortable fun fishing from off Shirahama to Mikomoto Island (Hoeimaru)

Name of office
Hoeimaru
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 group  14,000 yen~
Boat fishing experience : 14,000yen/person (tax included) ?
Fishing for?6 hours(net) off Shirahama and around Mikomotojima. ?
Large-size high-speed ship that emphasizes safety and comfort.? I promise you fun fishing?without fatigue.?
For those accustomed to fishing, expedition fishing to Zenis etc. are recommend.

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.

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~

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~

“Boat fishing, equipment free” Beginner fishing course with fishing 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.)

Experience of diving & Snorkeling, Training courses for a 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.

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~

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.

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.)

Surfing experience at Irita, the water with rare transparence ! (Real Surf Shop)

Name of office
Real Surf Shop
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  11,000 yen~
We aim at improving the level of surfing, for beginners and advanced surfers alike. We will make you, even the first-day surfers, quite free from anxiety, as we teach you carefully and safely. We are all qualified international surfing instructors and teach you with confidence. "I got on the waves!" "I've become friends with ocean." You will never forget the day you surf with us, on the AA beach of Shimoda.

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

Name of office
Tsumekimaru Fishing Boat
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  14,000 yen~
Throughout the year, Madai and Isaki fishing?off the coast of Mikomotojima and Suzaki / Warasa fishing in Autumn

Photo shooting of surf-riding (Feel’s Visual Works)

Name of office
Feel's Visual Works (Tomomi Mizuguchi)
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  10,000 yen~
Surfing photos by a well known surfing photographer should be your life time memory.
If you have not got used to surfing, I will help you choose a surfing course by a surf shop in Shimoda.
We can collaborate to get good shots for you.
While you enjoy surfing, I take pictures from various angles.
It's my role to choose a beach depending on the weather and wave.
I will give you photos by data.
Requests such as action shots of competitors or fun surf experience, are acceptable.

Ji-kinme and tai fishing around Niijima, etc. (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.

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.

Experience Diving ・ Experience Snorkeling (Dragon Lady)

Name of office
Dragon Lady
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  5,500 yen~
I'll show you attractive underwater in Shimoda. Those who are not good at getting into the water, may enjoy snorkeling with life jacket, from the surface of the water. You might be astonished to meet colorful fishes gazing at you.
Snorkeling 1 - 2 hours & Diving 3 - 4 hours.

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.

Fishing boat from Suzaki Port to Mikomoto ・ Izu Islands (Komeimaru)

Name of office
Komeimaru (fishing boat)
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  13,000 yen~
You can fully enjoy boat fishing for madai (red sea bream), isaki (grunt), medai, etc. all year round.?
Very popular warasa (yellow tail) around Mikomoto.? Large hiramasa from early summer to autumn. ?
Expedition fishing to Niijima.

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)

静かな入り江でイルカたちと散歩「ドルフィンウォッチングボート」(下田海中水族館)

Name of office
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 group  1,500 yen~

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)

Shirahama Mariner Surf School (Shirahama Mariner)

Name of office
Shirahama Mariner
Period
Throughout a year
Fee
1 people  7,700 yen~
For beginners and also those who want to upgrade skill. The instructor will teach you kindly and enjoyably. Above all, you can experience 'Surfing in Shirahama,' one of the most beautiful white beaches, in Japan. It is an easy access from the beach to the beach side cafe at Mariner, where your companion may have leisure time, while you take surfing lessons. We are instructors certified by Japan Surfing Federation.

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.

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.

Guide to Shimoda

We can answer your inquiries and provide extra information.

田中
Mr. Tanaka
青木
Ms. Aoki

Contact

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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.