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

下田港と犬走島

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 ₹9,423 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹9,423
₹11,713 total
10 Mar - 11 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! (513 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 4 Mar 2026

Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
Shimoda Prince Hotel

Shimoda Prince Hotel

3 out of 5
1547-1 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka-ken
The price is ₹7,327 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
₹7,327
₹8,866 total
8 Apr - 9 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! (495 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 2 Mar 2026

Shimoda Prince Hotel
Hotel Izukyu

Hotel Izukyu

3.5 out of 5
2732-7 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka
The price is ₹7,296 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
₹7,296
₹8,961 total
10 Mar - 11 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 Joren Waterfall and Izu Golf Club 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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