Shimoda
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| Area | 1047 |
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| Weather | 5°C, Wind NE at 6 km/h, 72% Humidity |
| Population | 21,402 (Aug 2019) |
| Prefecture | Shizuoka |
| Mayor | Shunsuke Kusuyama |
| Local time | Monday 04:24 |
| Phone number | 0558-22-2211 |
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| ID | 2477212 |
About Shimoda
Shimoda is a city on the southeastern Izu peninsula, in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture. It's known for its busy port and hot springs. Beaches include Shirahama, a long sandy stretch with strong surf. Ryōsen-ji temple is where the U. S. -Japan Treaty of Amity and Commerce was signed in 1858. The Shimoda History Museum has exhibits on the town's role in opening up 19th-century Japan to international diplomacy.
