Shimoda

Travel 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

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
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 ...
Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
Shimoda Prince Hotel

Shimoda Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
1547-1 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka-ken
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 ...
Shimoda Prince Hotel
Hotel Izukyu

Hotel Izukyu

3.5 out of 5
2732-7 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka
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 ...
Hotel Izukyu
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.
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 Kodo-ji Temple and Joren Waterfall are located ...
Ufufu Village - Glamping
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.

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Reviews of Shimoda

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Top Destination
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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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