Shimoda
Whether it’s the Black Ship, Shimoda Ropeway, Shimoda Park or any of the numerous Perry monuments, Shimoda is jam-packed full of things to do related to Japan’s opening of trade to the rest of the world. Or if you’re just interested in the beach, Shimoda’s beach is world-famous for its surfing conditions.
THE IZU PENINSULA
How to get to Shimoda
There are two main ways to travel to Shimoda (excluding car) so depending on your budget, time and preferred means of transport you have plenty of options.
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✿ Bullet Train (Shinkansen)/train
From Tokyo Station, take the bullet train to Atami station and switch to the JR Ito Line.
Cost: ￥7,530 (as of May 2021)
Time: 141 minutes
✿ Local Train
From Tokyo Station, take the JR Tokaido Line for Atami. Switch to the JR Ito Line. Alternatively, you can take Limited Express Odoriko straight from Tokyo Station.
Cost: ￥3,960 – 7,400 (as of May 2021)
Time: 163 -218 minutes
Things to Do
UEHARA MUSEUM
Coming soon
SHIMODA ROPEWAY
A ropeway overlooking the coast.
Note – accessible by car, train or bus
TOWNSEND HARRIS MUSEUM
Coming soon
SHIMODA KAIKOKU MUSEUM
Coming soon
MOBS KUROFUNE MUSEUM
Coming soon
SHIMODA FLOATING AQUARIUM
An aquarium floating on the ocean.
Note – accessible by car or bus
WONDERFUL WORLD
Coming soon
TOJI SAND SURFING RESORT
A hill of sand used for sand surfing.
Note – accessible by car or bus