Shimoda Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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.

Where to stay in Shimoda

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Kakisaki

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 2.705.882 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
2.705.882 ₫
3.363.411 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Shimoda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nabeta Beach and Choraku-ji Temple are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (510 reviews)
It was wonderful ! Beautiful view, very modern and clean nice room. The breakfast is excellent. Barrier free access. amazing service.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
Shimoda Prince Hotel

Shimoda Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
1547-1 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka-ken
The price is 2.104.010 ₫ per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
2.104.010 ₫
2.545.852 ₫ total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Shimoda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (494 reviews)
Loved it!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Shimoda Prince Hotel
Hotel Izukyu

Hotel Izukyu

3.5 out of 5
2732-7 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka
The price is 2.277.067 ₫ per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
2.277.067 ₫
2.755.252 ₫ total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this beach hotel in Shimoda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (241 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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 Wi-Fi, 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 holiday home in Shimoda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 campsite in Izu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Kodo-ji Temple and Joren Waterfall are located ...
Ufufu Village - Glamping
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Popular places to visit

Shirahama Beach

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

Shirahama Beach

Tadado Beach

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

Sotoura Beach

Shimoda Aquarium

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

Shimoda Aquarium

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 holiday is part of your travel plans, Kisami Ohama Beach might be the perfect place to visit 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

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

Scenic seascape with clear tropical water, Amami Oshima Island, Kagoshima, Japan

Oshima

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