Shimoda Shirahama Beach
Watch Shimoda Shirahama Beach streaming live from Shimoda, Japan, courtesy of LIVE SHIMODA. Free 24/7 live stream — no sign-up required.
Local conditions
Local time
7:32 AM Day
Weather
27°C Clear sky
Sunrise / Sunset
4:59 AM / 6:40 PM
Best time to watch: midday, when the light on the water is best.
About this live cam
Shirahama in Shimoda is the Izu Peninsula’s signature beach — a long arc of unusually white sand facing the open Pacific, and one of the closest true surf beaches to Tokyo.
The camera reads the swell all day: summer crowds, autumn typhoon surf, and clear, empty winter light. Shimoda itself is where Commodore Perry’s ships anchored in the 1850s, opening Japan to the world.
This camera keeps Asia/Tokyo hours (GMT+9) — part of the fun is arriving to find dawn, rush hour, or deep night, depending on when you visit. Sitting near 35° north, this spot moves through four distinct seasons, and the scene changes with each one. For the liveliest view, try midday, when the light on the water is best. Japan has the deepest live-cam lineup on TubeTraveler — big-city crossings in Tokyo and Osaka, ports and airports from Hokkaido down to Kyushu, onsen towns, beaches, mountains, and temple grounds. When you are ready for a change of scenery, the live cam map is one click away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shimoda Shirahama Beach live right now?
Yes — this stream is broadcast live on YouTube by LIVE SHIMODA, and it typically runs around the clock. If the player does not start, the broadcaster may be briefly offline; you can also open the stream directly on YouTube. Over the last 31 days we checked, it has been live 100% of the time.
What time is it in Shimoda right now?
When this page loaded it was 7:32 AM local time (Asia/Tokyo). The stream always shows the scene as it looks at the current local hour.
What can you see on this webcam?
This is a beach live cam in Shimoda, Japan. Things to look for include Shimoda Shirahama Beach.
Who operates this camera?
The video is produced and broadcast on YouTube by LIVE SHIMODA. TubeTraveler curates the stream and adds location, timing, and viewing context — all rights to the video remain with the original creator.
When is the best time to watch?
Usually midday, when the light on the water is best. For reference, today's sunrise here is around 4:59 AM and sunset around 6:40 PM local time.
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