Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shimoda travel guide

Shimoda Tourism | Shimoda Guide

You're Going to Love Shimoda

With a population of 26,704, Shimoda is a must-see destination in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Shimoda deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shimoda

Shimoda in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7260
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shimoda in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7260
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shimoda

Plane

Although Shimoda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Izu Ōshima (OIM), which is located 39 km from Shimoda. The shortest flight to Shimoda from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 8h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Shimoda.

Car

Another option to get to Shimoda is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 132 km from Shimoda. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Shimoda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Izu Ōshima (OIM), which is located 39 km from Shimoda. The shortest flight to Shimoda from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 8h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Shimoda.

Car

Another option to get to Shimoda is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 132 km from Shimoda. You’ll find branches of Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Shimoda

OIMIzu Ōshima
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Shimoda

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shimoda

Average rates range from around ₹ 11,823 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 9,879 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shimoda

Most booked hotels in Shimoda

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Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,411+
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Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,623+
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Shimoda Yamatokan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,368+
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Hotel Izukyu
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,027+
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Kurofune Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,263+
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Gallery Court Ofa Atu
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 3,747+
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Hiring a car in Shimoda

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Shimoda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 per litre in Shimoda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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