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Meet people in Shimoda, Kochi

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About Shimoda

  • About 33,000 people live in Shimoda.
  • It lies in the Kochi region.
  • It's about 687 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Shinagawa is about 77 km away.
  • Close by: Nakamura (6 km), Sukumo (24 km) and Mishōhirajō (39 km).

Where to meet in Shimoda

In a town like Shimoda, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Shimoda

Who can I meet near Shimoda?

More than 140,000 people live within 50 km of Shimoda, in 8 towns and cities including Nakamura, Mishōhirajō and Sukumo. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Shimoda?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Shimoda or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Shimoda real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Shimoda?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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