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.
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 ₩243,753 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
₩243,753
₩302,985 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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 Dec 13, 2025

Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
Shimoda Prince Hotel

Shimoda Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
1547-1 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka-ken
The price is ₩126,100 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩126,100
₩152,581 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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! (486 reviews)
Loved it!

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Shimoda Prince Hotel
Hotel Izukyu

Hotel Izukyu

3.5 out of 5
2732-7 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka
The price is ₩115,337 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
₩115,337
₩139,558 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
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! (238 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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.
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 Nov 15, 2019

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 Mar 22, 2025

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 Dec 18, 2025

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

4.7
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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