About Shizuoka
- With about 690,000 inhabitants, Shizuoka is one of the 50 largest places in Japan.
- Tokyo, the largest city in Japan, is about 142 km away.
- Towns nearby: Yaizu (14 km), Fujieda (17 km) and Fujinomiya (34 km).
Dating by city / Japan / Shizuoka region / Shizuoka
Meet people in Shizuoka
Members from Shizuoka and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
A first date in Shizuoka
Choose somewhere central in Shizuoka that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.
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.
Dating in Shizuoka: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Shizuoka?
Within 50 km of Shizuoka there are 24 towns and cities — Fuji, Numazu and Fujieda among them — with more than 2.1 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Shizuoka?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Shizuoka and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Shizuoka real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Shizuoka?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.