Shimoda

Travel Guide

View of city of Shimoda from the end of rope way. This is the right side of the view.
Something new I haven't seen before! So fanciful even under the sea!
View of city of Shimoda from the end of rope way. This is left side of the panoramic view.
Shimoda is one of the most southern tip of the Ise Peninsula. Over 2 hours from Tokyo. A few steps from the ropeway you can take the tram car all the way to the top of the mountain to view other islands or the city view of Shimoda. It's quite a million dollar view up there! Worth taking some time and return fare of ¥930. This city is famous for being the place where westerners (American) first enter Japan. U can read all about the history on Wikipedia as I'm not into history at all! This and next picture form a panaroma.
Shimoda is one of the most southern tip of the Ise Peninsula. Over 2 hours from Tokyo. A few steps from the ropeway you can take the tram car all the way to the top of the mountain to view other islands or the city view of Shimoda. It's quite a million dollar view up there! Worth taking some time and return fare of ¥930. This city is famous for being the place where westerners (American) first enter Japan. U can read all about the history on Wikipedia as I'm not into history at all! This and last picture form a panaroma.

Where to stay in Shimoda

下田港と犬走島

Kakisaki

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Kakisaki, you might make a stop by sights like Sotoura Beach and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Kakisaki
Shimoda Tokyu Hotel

Shimoda Tokyu Hotel

4 out of 5
5-12-1 Shimoda Shizuoka-ken
The price is NT$3,248 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$3,248
NT$4,038 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shimoda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nabeta Beach and Choraku-ji Temple are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
The breakfast buffet was amazing and very friendly staff. We were disappointed with how dry the room was and limited walking area. The hotel is on top of a huge hill impossible to walk anywhere

Reviewed on 2026/3/4

Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
Shimoda Prince Hotel

Shimoda Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
1547-1 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka-ken
The price is NT$2,526 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
NT$2,526
NT$3,056 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Shimoda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (500 reviews)
お部屋から海と朝日が一望できてとても良かったです。 朝ごはんも色々選ぶことができ、満足しています。 ただ、ホテルから、あるいはホテルへの移動の際、シャトルバスの時間が限られているのがとても不便でした。

Reviewed on 2026/3/2

Shimoda Prince Hotel
Hotel Izukyu

Hotel Izukyu

3.5 out of 5
2732-7 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka
The price is NT$2,460 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$2,460
NT$2,977 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Shimoda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (241 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Hotel Izukyu
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Garden Villa Shirahama

Garden Villa Shirahama

3 out of 5
2644-1 Shimoda Shizuoka-ken
Stay at this villa in Shimoda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Shirahama Beach and Sotoura Beach are located nearby.
Garden Villa Shirahama
Sea Shell Marine House

Sea Shell Marine House

3 out of 5
28-18 Kakisaki Shimoda Shizuoka
Stay at this vacation home in Shimoda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Gyokusen-ji Temple and Sotoura Beach are located ...
Sea Shell Marine House
Ufufu Village - Glamping

Ufufu Village - Glamping

2 out of 5
425-1 Tsukigase Izu Shizuoka
Stay at this campground in Izu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Joren Waterfall and Izu Golf Club are located ...
Ufufu Village - Glamping
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Popular places to visit

Shirahama Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Shirahama Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Shimoda. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Shirahama Beach

Tadado Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Tadado Beach during your travels in Shimoda? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Tadado Beach

Shimoda Aquarium

Take the family to visit the sea life at Shimoda Aquarium during your travels in Shimoda. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Shimoda Aquarium

Sotoura Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Sotoura Beach during your travels in Shimoda? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Sotoura Beach

Tsumekizaki

Tsumekizaki is just one of the places to see in Shimoda, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Tsumekizaki

Kisami Ohama Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Kisami Ohama Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Shimoda. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Kisami Ohama Beach

Cities near Shimoda

row of cherry blossom trees at Higashi Izu cross country course, Shizuoka, Japan; Shutterstock ID 1062800837; purchase_order: SF 06557000; job: ; client: ; other:

Higashiizu

Kawazu zakura which is early blooming in Kawazu, Izu, Shizuoka, Japan; Shutterstock ID 442713670

Kawazu

View of vibrant pink cherry blossoms line the tranquil riverbank, mirroring the sky above and contrasting with the concrete, Minamiizu, Shizuoka, Japan.

Minamiizu

Miyauchi, Matsuzaki, Kamo District, Shizuoka Prefecture 410-3612, Japan
Photo by ion66 (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

Matsuzaki

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