Shimoda - General Info
Description:
Shimoda is a tourist destination. A modern version of the black ships shuttles tourists to beautiful white sand beaches. The town is famous for its Ryokans (Japanese traditional hotels) and Onsens (Hot Springs).
Although Shimoda appears to offer a protected anchorage it is not a safe place to be on a boat should a typhoon strike.
Position:
34° 40.23’N, 138° 57.26’E (yacht harbour approach)
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We found Shimoda an excellent anchorage when we visited in May, 2014. A new breakwater is under construction which should render the anchorage safe in a typhoon. The only downside was the hourly circuit of the “black ship” replica through the anchorage.
The private dock was available but expensive. The operator of the private dock will dinghy to your boat to complete customs clearance.