Title: Visit Shimoda: Best of Shimoda Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Shimoda](https://expedia.ca/Shimoda-Hotels.d177924.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Shimoda](https://expedia.ca/Shimoda-Vacation-Rentals.d177924.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Shimoda](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Shimoda.d177924.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Shimoda Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Shimoda.d177924.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shimoda Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Shimoda.d177924.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Shimoda ## Travel Guide ![View of city of Shimoda from the end of rope way. This is the right side of the view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177924/478a77fa-9d55-48b9-acd4-d3d34ee1d2c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of city of Shimoda from the end of rope way. This is the right side of the view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177924/478a77fa-9d55-48b9-acd4-d3d34ee1d2c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Something new I haven't seen before! So fanciful even under the sea!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177924/b24cbd00-0dd0-40a4-8b02-0f5fcadc7260.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of city of Shimoda from the end of rope way. This is left side of the panoramic view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177924/46d10964-da09-4cb1-8cce-ee35a6bf00b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177924/0dc07c0e-0b28-4cae-be02-35f1c00e86d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Shimoda Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Shimoda ![下田港と犬走島](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976008369/b6d7d33a-6daf-4784-8db7-43e0718cff30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kakisaki While visiting Kakisaki, you might make a stop by sights like Sotoura Beach and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Shimoda-Kakisaki.dx553248635976008369) - Shimoda Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Shimoda ![Shimoda Tokyu Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63800/63708/4b03f243_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shimoda Tokyu Hotel 5-12-1 Shimoda Shizuoka-ken CA $141 CA $175 total Mar 9 - Mar 10 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! (506 reviews) Great place to stay! Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=63708&PinnedHotelID=63708&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177924) ![Shimoda Prince Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2890000/2881900/2881843/926c5796_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shimoda Prince Hotel 1547-1 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka-ken CA $117 CA $141 total Mar 13 - Mar 14 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! (489 reviews) Loved it! Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=2881843&PinnedHotelID=2881843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177924) ![Hotel Izukyu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14690000/14687100/14687081/1482a8fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Izukyu 2732-7 Shirahama Shimoda Shizuoka CA $117 CA $142 total Mar 11 - Mar 12 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 Jan 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=14687081&PinnedHotelID=14687081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177924) [See all 717 properties in Shimoda](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=177924) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9622800/9622774/5a9025a0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Garden Villa Shirahama 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 [](https://expedia.ca/Shimoda-Hotels-Garden-Villa-Shirahama.h9622774.Hotel-Information) ![Sea Shell Marine House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19850000/19840700/19840620/0e0d0154_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sea Shell Marine House 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 [](https://expedia.ca/Shimoda-Hotels-Sea-Shell-Marine-House.h19840620.Hotel-Information) ![New construction Allweather barbecue terrace v / Shimoda Shizuoka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70560000/70550300/70550296/094c1aee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### New construction Allweather barbecue terrace v / Shimoda Shizuoka Shimoda Shizuoka Stay at this apartment in Shimoda. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Ogasaki Wing Lookout and Shirahama Shrine are located ... The owners were extremely welcoming and went out of there way to make this place wonderful. My first time in the area and my whole family enjoyed it. It's about 3 minutes away from the nearest beach, but do not let that stop you from staying there! Great place and highly recommend anyone to ... Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023 [](https://expedia.ca/Shimoda-Hotels-New-Construction-Allweather-Barbecue-Terrace-V-Shimoda-Shizuoka.h70550296.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Shimoda](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=177924&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Shimoda hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177924&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[Feb 10 - Feb 11](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177924&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177924&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177924&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177924&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177924&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177924&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=177924&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Shirahama-Beach-Shimoda.d553248621532773142.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Tatadohama-Beach-Shimoda.d553248621582621449.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Sotoura-Beach-Shimoda.d6265529.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Shimoda-Aquarium-Shimoda.d6226602.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Tsumekizaki-Shimoda.d6265533.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. 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