Shimada
Japan · ShizuokaJP
Bridge in Shizuoka, Japan
The Hōrai Bridge is a wooden pedestrian bridge over the Ōi River located in the city of Shimada, Shizuoka, Japan. It was constructed in 1879 and rebuilt after a flood in the 1960s. With a length of 897.422 metres (2,944.30 ft), the bridge was registered in The Guinness Book of Records as the longest wooden walking bridge in the world in 1997.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 100,276
- Coordinates
- 34.817, 138.183
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Shimada
Set in Shizuoka, Japan, Shimada is a compact city. Records put its population near 100,276. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Shimada is strongest on water sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Shimada
Water Sports in Shimada
(2)Looking for water sports? Shimada has Wakeboard and Water Skiing. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Shimada's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Shimada
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Shimada pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Tokyo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Shimada that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shimada known for?
- Travellers associate Shimada with water sports. It sits in Shizuoka, Japan and counts about 100,276 residents.
- What can you do in Shimada?
- Shimada is tagged with Wakeboard and Water Skiing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Shimada?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Shimada located?
- Shimada belongs to Shizuoka, Japan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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