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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Shimoda to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Shimoda

Shimoda in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9832
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shimoda in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9832
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 Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

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 Times and IX Rental, 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 Chennai and takes around 14h 10m.

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 Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Shimoda

OIMIzu Ōshima
FSZMt Fuji Shizuoka

Airlines serving Shimoda

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,785 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shimoda

Most booked hotels in Shimoda

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Izu Imaihama Tokyu Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,412+
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Shimoda Tokyu Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,909+
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Hotel Izukyu
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,395+
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Shimoda Prince Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 9,484+
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Hiring a car in Shimoda

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.