Shimoda

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View of city of Shimoda from the end of rope way. This is the right side of the view.
View of city of Shimoda from the end of rope way. This is the right side of the view.
Floating aquarium in Shimoda. 10 mins bus ride from station. Nemo? #blue
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.

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$3,293 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
NT$3,293
NT$4,094 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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! (504 reviews)
rooms are clear and staff were very friendly breakfast t buffet was so good

Reviewed on 2025/12/13

Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
Shimoda Prince Hotel

Shimoda Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
1547-1 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka-ken
The price is NT$2,904 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
NT$2,904
NT$3,514 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
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! (487 reviews)
Loved it!

Reviewed on 2026/1/19

Shimoda Prince Hotel
Hotel Izukyu

Hotel Izukyu

3.5 out of 5
2732-7 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka
The price is NT$2,759 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
NT$2,759
NT$3,338 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
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! (239 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.
A hotel not to be missed.
Up a steep drive to a welcome that every traveller looks forward to. Warm, honest in a beautiful house with views over the sea to die for. This family hotel treats you like a member of the family and is there when needed but leaves you to enjoy your holiday. We even were given a lift to a local restaurant ...

Reviewed on 2019/11/15

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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
ロケーションは最高でした。お部屋も広くて快適に過ごせました。

Reviewed on 2025/3/22

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 Kodo-ji Temple and Joren Waterfall are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
食事の内容も量も満足しました。 朝食は食べきれないくらい。 施設も新しく清潔なので快適に過ごせました。

Reviewed on 2025/12/18

Ufufu Village - Glamping
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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

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

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

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

Reviews of Shimoda

4.7
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 67%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Kevin

Very quiet town. A lot of things close early.

4/5 - Good

Marco

Shirahama Beach is outstanding; white sand beach, clean and clear water.

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Minamiizu

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