2025 Shimoda Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

Shimoda Park is located on a small hill at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula. The park is home to 150,000 hydrangea plants with 3 million blooms, featuring over 100 varieties, making it Japan's largest hydrangea garden. During the blooming season in June, the entire park becomes a colorful kaleidoscope. Besides the vast sea of hydrangeas, visitors can also enjoy views of the Izu coastline. Transportation: Take the "Limited Express Odoriko" from Tokyo directly to "Shimoda Station," which takes about 2.5 hours. From Shimoda Station, transfer to the Tokai Bus and get off at "Shimoda Park." Shimoda Park Hydrangea Festival Event Dates: June 1-30, 2024

Although June is the off-season for tourism in Japan, it is a must-visit season for nature lovers. During this time, hydrangeas bloom, turning the whole of Japan into a beautiful painting. Located in Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Izu Shimoda Park is a seaside park with hydrangeas in various colors, from pink and blue to white. The vibrant colors contrast wonderfully with the natural coastal scenery. The park not only boasts a stunning sea of flowers but also features beautifully designed trails and rest areas, making it a perfect spot for family outings.

A paradise 3 hours from Tokyo🌴😎Emerald green sea as beautiful as Okinawa!! Introducing "Shirahama Ohama Beach"!! Shirahama Ohama Beach has very clear water and feels like a tropical island🌴It is so beautiful that it was selected as one of Japan's "100 Best Beaches"🥰This is one of the most popular beaches⛱🐠💕It's a pretty wide beach✨And you can even have a BBQO̤̮K̤̮🍖🔥🍴 ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼➸tips︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎Don't bring a tent Let's go ︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎There is a convenience store right in front of the beach︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎It's a very popular beach, but it's surprisingly spacious with a total length of 800m︎︎︎︎︎︎☑︎There is a great view power spot "Shirahama Shrine" at the end of the beach, so we also recommend this one ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼➸Recommended spot information📍Shirahama Ohama Beach ✤Address: Shirahama, Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture✤Opening hours: 24 hours✤Cost: free🉐Recommendation: Parking lot deals🉐There is a cheap parking lot with showers just up from the coast🙆♀️✤Nakai Parking Lot🚗³₃⚠Caution: Recommended if you don't mind a 5 minute walk✨➸Access information🚗AvailableNearby parking: 100 spaces, from 2,000 yen/day🚎18 minutes by bus from Izukyu-Shimoda Station, bus stop/No. 9 Get off at the Shirahama bus stop/Furune bus stop...1 minute walk🚶♀️🚕10 minutes from Izukyu Shimoda station ✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈••✼#Girls trip resort #Ocean photos #Summer vacation #Swimming in the sea #Summer travel spots #Swimming in the sea #Izu trip #Trip #Summer trip #Travel with me #0 yen trip

The Izu Peninsula is a paradise for those who love the outdoors. It is close to Tokyo and has hiking trails, beaches, and water sports. Get ready for a 2-day adventure that will leave you in awe of nature's wonders and cultural treasures! 🌊 Day 1: Start your day by exploring the charming town of Shimoda, known for its beautiful beaches and historical significance. Visit the iconic Perry Road, where you can learn about the town's connection to Commodore Perry and the opening of Japan to the world. Don't miss a visit to Shimoda Park, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll amidst lush gardens and stunning ocean views. ⛰️ In the afternoon, head to the breathtaking Jogasaki Coast, famous for its rugged cliffs and panoramic vistas. ⛩️ Day 2: Start your day with a visit to the stunning Shuzenji Temple, nestled in the serene mountains of Izu. ♨️ Next, make your way to the enchanting Shuzenji Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot spring resorts. 🫧 In the afternoon, venture to the scenic Kawazu Seven Waterfalls, a series of cascading waterfalls that will leave you mesmerized. Take a leisurely stroll along the well-maintained trail, stopping to admire each unique waterfall and the natural beauty that surrounds them.

A popular local burger in Shizuoka Prefecture! The Shimoda Burger is a hamburger filled with alfonsino! It's a luxurious hamburger with a thick fried alfonsino sandwiched between bread, and it was delicious with plenty of alfonsino in a crispy batter. The sauce is sweet and spicy, and the volume is great. What's more, it's great value for money at 1,300 yen. There's a fishing port and souvenir shops nearby! It's popular and can get crowded at times, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to drive there. 📍Cafe & Hamburger Ra-maru 1-1 Tonogaoka, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture 415-0000 Inside Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato #ShizuokaTourism #ShizuokaGourmet #ShimodaBurger

The terminus of the Ida Express train is Shimoda🤞🏻 It is located in the southeast of the Izu Peninsula and can be said to be the central city of Minami Izu!!️ Shimoda is the main bus transfer station to different sightseeing spots in Minami Izu 👍🏻 So basically Niizu play will definitely go through Although it is a transit station, it still has its special features I think it is well worth spending half a day to a day there for fun and walking If you plan to focus on East Izu, Minami Izu play 😍 In addition to the must-buy Tokyo Wide Area Pass, the Izu Express Line Pass is also very suitable for use ❤️ You can freely use the Izu Kyu Line from Ito Station on Izu Peninsula to Izukyu Shimoda Station area unlimited♾️ Relatively spend a lot of money to ride the car 😂 Because in the 19th century Japan implemented a lockdown policy but the United States 🇺🇸 for trade so under the leadership of the American 🇺🇸 Navy Admiral Perry The black ships of that time went to the location of Shimoda Port today That's when Japan🇯🇵 was forced to open Hong Kong At the same time Shimoda thus had very frequent exchanges and contacts with foreign countries You can see that to this day there are still quite a few Western-style buildings in Shimoda City Arguably one of its greatest features 🙂 If you want to know the history of the opening of the port then you can visit the place where the Japan-US Goodwill Treaty was signed, Senji Temple However, we did not go because of limited time Of course, the most stunning attraction in Shimoda is the bedtime mountain in Shimoda Bay🤞🏻 Once autumn comes, many people will go up the mountain to see the red leaves 🍁 However, on weekdays, there are really fewer people Here you can respectively take a sightseeing excursion boat made of imitation black boat 😍 so you can enjoy the scenery of the lower fields on the sea Or you can sit on the field cable car 🚡 up the mountain 👍🏻 It only takes about 3 minutes to reach the top of the mountain, Yukiyama Nature Park!!️ Here you can enjoy the Izu Seven Islands and Shimoda Bay🫶🏻🫶🏻 The height of Yuzi Mountain is about 200 meters 🤞🏻 from So looking down at the scenery of Tian Wan from the nature park at the top of the hill ⛰️ is really unforgettable 🥹 If you have time, go to the Aizendo at the end of the park 😍 it is the famous Yuen Shrine ⛩️ The shrine romantically crafts the holder into Cupid's love arrow 🤞🏻 can be said to be one of its major features People who want to seek love luck can try it!!️!!️ There is also something called Kazumi Yuto It is said that as long as the tiles with and characters are put into the double circle overlap area😂 then the relationship will develop steadily🫶🏻 We can try if you are interested In addition, Izu's seafood cuisine is naturally famous 😂 The specialty fish here is the golden snapper so you can see it appear in many restaurants 🍴 decorating 👍🏻 Golden bream is actually one of the most expensive fish in Japan🇯🇵 Because its meat is fresh and sweet and less prickly plump 🥹 so it is called the king of white body fish 😍😍 You must try it here Shimoda although not big attractions are not that much However, if you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery well then how can you miss it #Japan Attractions #Family Good Places #Overseas Travel #Resident Writer #Japan Travel #Japan Travel Guide #Japan Photography #Couples Good Places #Valentine’s Day Good Places #Parents Good Places Guide #Parents Good Places #Tokyo Free Trip

#Tourist Spot Introducing the spectacular view of the roadside station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato! The black ships that Perry visited Uraga. The towering mountains. The endless sea. And the seafood bowls that will fill your stomach! There are plenty of hamburger shops and souvenir shops🍔🛍They sell Shimoda burgers! Yes, the filling is fish! The souvenir shops have the famous freshly caught fish!! Their snacks, which are the best value for money, are also the best🍭🍬🍫 If you come to Shimoda, be sure to stop by! #Izu #Shizuoka #Spectacular View

#PhotogenicSpot Shimoda Aquarium in Shimoda City. In addition to being able to enjoy a spectacular view surrounded by nature, you can also experience a beautiful aquarium. Isn't that just too luxurious?! ? The entire aquarium is a photo spot! 📸 Admission is 2100 yen for adults. It's so affordable! There are also various shows and feeding events, so why not visit for a date or to spend Golden Week with the family! #SpectacularView #CoupleTrip #Shizuoka #Aquarium

#japanattractions When going to Izu on this trip, we mainly wanted to go to Kawazu to see if we could see the Kawazu cherry blossoms in full bloom in time. However, we saw that it was too early to arrive in Kawazu, so we decided to go to Izukyu Shimoda, the last station of the Izu Kyuko Line. Before arriving, I searched online for a while and learned that here you can take the cable car up Mt. Nesus to view the Izu Seven Islands and Shimoda Bay, as well as try taking the Kurofune cruise ship, so I decided to try the cable car first. The cable car station is very close to Izukyu Shimoda Train Station, so it is very convenient to walk there. The cable car leaves every fifteen minutes, so you don’t have to wait too long before you can get on the cable car and head to Mt. Nezi. The cable car ride is short, about five to ten minutes, and offers a panoramic view of Shimoda City. Because the weather was very good that day, after arriving at the Mt. Nezi Observation Deck, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Izu Seven Islands and Shimoda Bay. I have to say that the scenery you saw at that moment was really as poetic as daytime, and the vast sea view also made people feel It's very comfortable. In addition to the beautiful scenery, there are also attractions such as Aizendo and Kurofunemizho at the foot of the mountain. The Q version of the dragon horse elephant (it is said that touching its fist will bring good luck) and the sign are the ones with the deepest impression. There are ⚓️ signboards for world-famous cities and attractions, but unfortunately we may have arrived a little late and were unable to see the beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms all over the mountains. After staying at Mt. Nesus for about an hour, we took the cable car down to board the Kurofune cruise ship. The walk from the station to the Kurofune boarding area takes fifteen to twenty minutes. Fortunately, we were able to catch the 1530 bus. According to data, the prototype of the black ship was the "Susquehanna" of the fleet of U.S. Navy officer Matthew C. Perry when Japan's Shimoda Port opened. The Kurofune will circle around Shimoda Bay for about 20 minutes. On the way, you can still get a close-up view of Bisako Island and the coast of Shimoda City. If you want to compare, I personally think that the scenery provided by Mingzi Mountain is more shocking. Finally, if you want to visit the above two attractions, please purchase a discounted ticket for the cable car and Kurofune at Izukyu Shimoda Station in advance, as the price will be more cost-effective.

Ikonahime Shrine (Shirahama Shrine) 〒415-0012 2740 Shirahama, Shimoda, Shizuoka About 15 minutes by car from Izukyu-Shimoda Station There is a parking lot reserved for the shrine, and it is free for the first hour. You can get to Shirahama Beach from the road next to the shrine. There is a torii gate on the rocks, and the water is incredibly clear, and since it was a sunny day, both the sky and the sea were incredibly beautiful. The white sand beach is also beautiful, and it's a relaxing and healing place. On the way back, we could see Mt. Fuji from the highway. #Shizuoka Prefecture #Shizuoka Tourism #Shirahama Beach

Amimoto Cuisine Tokuzomaru Shimoda Ekimae Branch 1-1-23 Shimoda, Shizuoka 415-0035 About a minute's walk from Izukyu Shimoda Station There is no dedicated parking lot. We had the Amimoto meal of red snapper and large catch of shellfish. * Whole red snapper boiled * Red snapper shabu-shabu * Abalone rice * Two kinds of sashimi * Bowl * Three kinds of squid delicacies * Pickles It was a luxurious meal with a lot of seafood. The abalone rice was also plentiful and quite filling. The red snapper shabu-shabu was light and three pieces were not enough. There was a line outside the restaurant near noon, so if you go, it's best to come early. #Minamiizu #Izu #Gourmet #Shizuoka Tourism #Shizuoka Gourmet #Shizuoka Prefecture

A hotel with a cobalt blue sea in front of you 🏨 I visited Shimoda Prince Hotel. The room design changes depending on the floor, so it feels like you're staying in a different hotel even though it's the same hotel. Personally, I like blue. . I've been to Shimoda Prince Hotel 3 or 4 times, and the rooms on the top floor were chic and calming with a black theme. I hope to post again. #tripmemory2022 #ShimodaPrinceHotel #OceanView #IzuShichito

This time, I went to Shimoda Prince Hotel in Shizuoka Prefecture! Prince Hotels & Resorts is operated by Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Co., Ltd., a member of the Seibu Group, and one of its group companies is Seibu Railway, which connects Tokyo and Saitama. Prince Hotels do not operate hotels alone, but rather own many leisure facilities such as ski resorts, golf courses, and hot spring facilities in addition to the hotels, and it seems that they are making an effort to make hotel stays more memorable. Currently, the Prince Hotel Group has a total of 86 hotels, 58 in Japan and 28 overseas, and is one of the largest resort and city hotel chains in Japan. The hotel brands are Prince Smart Inn, Prince Hotel, Grand Prince Hotel, The Prince, and The Prince Gallery. The Shimoda Prince Hotel, where I stayed this time, is located on the southern side of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, facing the sea. It is more than 5 km away from Izukyu Shimoda Station on the Izu Kyuko Railway, but there is a free shuttle bus, so you can rest assured even if you come by train. All rooms have an ocean view, and when you open the window, you can hear the sound of the waves, so you can relax! The hotel is managed by Prince Hotel, but it was once a franchise hotel managed by Izu Hakone Railway. The room I stayed in this time was a twin room type B. The interior of the room is based on warm orange, and the colors are cozy and calming. This hotel opened in 1973 and has a long history. Furthermore, since it faces the sea, the exterior is inevitably old due to the sea breeze, but the interior of the room seems to be regularly renovated, and the wallpaper, carpet, and light switches in the guest room are all new, so I was surprised at how beautiful it was. The room was spacious at 35.6 m2, with a panoramic ocean view from the large window, and a balcony, so it was designed to be open and spacious! As you can see in the eighth photo, there are plenty of clothes hangers in the room to hang your clothes, so you can rest assured even after swimming in the sea! This stay was far more comfortable than I expected! #AccommodationReview #PhotogenicHotel #HotelWithASpectacularView #LuxuryHotel #Hocans #ShimodaPrinceHotel #PrinceHotel

Seafood bowl 📍 Ito A seafood bowl with lots of toppings ✨ I enjoyed it with the local orange beer! It was very delicious. Shaboten Park 📍 Izu You can interact with the animals up close, something you can't experience at a normal zoo 💕 It was relaxing ✨I want to go again! Shirahama Ohama Beach 📍 Shimoda The water was so clear that it felt like I was overseas ✨ It seems like the waves can be high on some days, so be careful! #summerweekendtrip

\\Tourist Spots// The Susquehanna pleasure boat is located in Shimoda, a historic city that opened its port at the end of the Edo period. The atmosphere is excellent and you can have a great time. Information current as of July 2022. #Breathtaking views #Photogenic spots #Forest bathing #Eastern Japan #Eastern Japan

Shimoda Aquarium is a floating circular aquarium that floats on the sea using a natural cove. Its most distinctive feature is the "Interactive Sea" where you can touch and swim with dolphins. At the "Dolphin School", you can watch dolphin training up close and interact with trainers about dolphins. It is recommended for dolphin lovers. Of course, there are many exhibits of deep-sea creatures. Address: 3-22-31 Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture Tickets: 2100 for adults Special web discount -200 ⇒ Adults are 1900, so please buy your tickets online in advance. Opening hours: Until Monday, February 28, 2022 9:30-16:30 The hours change depending on the season, so please check the website before going. Last admission is one hour before closing. #trip2022 #coupleouting

While walking along Perry Road in Shimoda, I discovered a very stylish cafe 👀✨ When I went in, it felt like grandma's house!! My grandma's house is nothing like this, but I felt like I was at my grandma's house. lol It was a hot day, so I ordered plum beer without hesitation 🍺 It is made with homemade plum juice and beer. The rich flavor and sweetness of the plum juice stood out, and it was almost plum juice. It's very delicious 😋 This building is an old house built in the Taisho era, and the second floor is an atelier. The cafe on the first floor is only open on weekends and holidays, so please be careful when you go. 📍 Sogabo, 14-6 Sanchome, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture #OldhouseCafe #Retro #IzuTrip #trip2022

Perry Road is said to be where Perry, famous for the arrival of the Black Ships at the end of the Edo period, actually walked. It is now a stylish street with a nostalgic feel. Retro buildings line the small river and are very photogenic. If you want to see the Namako Wall, we recommend the former Sawamura residence, which can be visited for free. The Treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and Japan was negotiated here at Ryosenji Temple in Shimoda. Purple American jasmine flowers were in full bloom. The eel rice bowl at Ogawaya, located just one step down the alley, was delicious and hearty (reservations recommended). After Perry Road, you can take a walk along the coast! 📍3-1, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture #history #gourmettrip #izutrip #trip2022

The Shimoda Hydrangea Festival is held every June at Shimoda Park, the southernmost part of the Izu Peninsula. ✨ Approximately 150,000 hydrangeas and 3 million flowers bloom in full bloom. ♫ Until now, I had only seen hydrangeas at a nearby shrine, so it was my first time seeing so many blooming, and it was overwhelming. 😆 Not only were there many different colors, but the shapes of the flowers were also varied, and I was surprised at the wide variety...! Shimoda Park is larger than I imagined, and from the top of the hill there is a spectacular view of the contrast between the sea and the hydrangeas! Parking is charged, but the fact that admission is free is a nice point. 💡 I would like to visit again next year. 💓 📍Shimoda Park, 3-19 Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture #breathtaking view #hydrangea #photogenic #Izu trip #trip2022

Every year from December 20th to January 31st, the Tsumekizaki Daffodil Festival is held in Tsumekizaki, Shimoda, south of Izu. 3 million daffodils in full bloom is a spectacular sight! In addition to the daffodils, the bright red aloe flowers combine with the seascape to create a spectacular sight. If you climb a little hill, you will find a white lighthouse, and the view of the coast from there is also spectacular! In the morning, sweet sake is served, so we recommend heading there early in the morning. 📍Tsumekizaki Wild Daffodil Colony #Spectacular #IzuShimoda #IzuTrip #Lovers'SacredPlace #trip2022

Swimming in the sea at Shimoda, Izu & diving at Osezaki, Numazu. Since I can't travel abroad this year, I went on a 3-night, 4-day trip to Izu. When I got to Shimoda, the water was clear and I enjoyed it very much❗ Diving was also fun, as I got to see a variety of fish. We were blessed with good weather, and the views of Mt. Fuji and the sunset were beautiful. I highly recommend this place. #summertrip

I went to Shimoda Port in Shimoda, Shizuoka! This is a tour of Shimoda Port, a historic port that opened at the end of the Edo period, on the pleasure boat "Susquehanna," a black ship. Why not try experiencing the same feeling as Perry? ? Please come and visit us sometime~ #summertrip #Shimoda #greatseasideview

Perry Road is located in Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture. How about a relaxing date while walking along the willow-lined river?! Perry Road is a place where you can experience the old-fashioned atmosphere with stone benches, cafes in old houses, and buildings that exude history. It's the perfect place for those who want to go out and relax on their days off, or relax in a calm space! It's about a two-hour train ride from Tokyo, so it's great for a day trip or an overnight stay. Please come and visit. #breathtakingviews #thecharmofJapan #triptoShizuoka #breathtakingviews

JR Ito Line/Izu Kyuko Line connecting Shimoda and Atami This is a black ship train inspired by the "black ships" of Perry's fleet! This is a rare black train in Japan, painted black to resemble the black ships that arrived in Shimoda. Inside the train are historical documents introducing the history of the end of the Edo period, when foreign ships such as the arrival of the black ships appeared in Edo Bay and around Izu, and the situation in Shimoda. However, the seating arrangement facing the sea gives you a resort feeling, making it different from other trains! ! Why not enjoy Izu while looking at the spectacular views that can only be seen on the black ship train that runs along the coast? Please come and visit us #breathtaking views #encounters on the road #Japanese scenery #Shizuoka sightseeing #historical sites #breathtaking views

Ryugu Sea Cave is located in Shimoda City, the southernmost part of the Izu Peninsula. When I went down the stairs along a normal road, a mysterious world unfolded before me 💫 (There was a lot of water that day, so I couldn't go all the way to the back...) I think you can stay there for about 30 minutes. There is also a beautiful swimming beach nearby, so I recommend it ⛱🐠 #Amazing view

Gassho is a udon and soba restaurant in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The soba and udon are made with carefully selected ingredients, and the owner will teach you how to eat them too😊 You can see the ocean just one step away from the restaurant, so it's recommended to stop by while taking a walk along the beach🌊 #Shizuoka Prefecture #Izu Shimoda #Seaside scenery #Gourmet trip

[Shizuoka Prefecture: Shimoda] If you're going to Atami on your Shizuoka sightseeing trip, take a little trip to Shimoda🚗 "Kanemetei" is located near the roadside station in Shimoda, at the end of the Izu Peninsula🐟 They have a set menu that is only available in the morning, so some people come all the way to Shimoda just for breakfast🚙 The breakfast set is a bargain at 650 yen, but it's very filling💥 It's recommended because you can eat fresh fish that can only be found in a fishing port! #Shizuoka #Atami #IzuShimoda #Breakfast #SupportTourism #GourmetTrip

Izu Shirahama Beach is always crowded with surfers and beachgoers every year. This time, I stopped by Shirahama Beach after going to eat some seafood rice bowls! I put on my favorite KEEN sandals and walked along the beach. White beach and blue sea. It was so beautiful! I recommend you go there too! #Seasideview #Shizuoka #ShirahamaBeach #Amazingnature #Breathtakingview