Kisami-Ohama Beach, Shimoda, Izu

Fun for everybody at this gorgeous white sand beach

Nicole Bauer Aug 12, 2012 - 1 min read

Big boys amazed by the waves too—oh yes, they were huge that day

Relaxed beach atmosphere early in the season

Lifeguards start their training as soon as it gets quieter in the late afternoon

Late afternoon, just before the sun goes down

Kisami-Ohama Beach near Shimoda is definitely my favorite beach in the area, and thanks to a direct train from Tokyo it makes it a fantastic weekend getaway. The waters are crystal clear, the sand is white and the beach has a very natural setting—no large road or big hotel spoil the view. A big Thank you to my husband Stefan who has agreed to share his pictures on this site!

Nicole Bauer @nicole.bauer

Travelling abroad to discover new places, getting to know different cultures and learning foreign languages has always been my passion. I was born and raised in Germany; however, for a few years now I've been very lucky to be able to spend my life abroad. I lived for some time in England and Ital...