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 See
SITE OF FUKANE CASTLE
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CAPE OGASAKI
A viewpoint just off the main road on the east coast.
Note – accessible by car or bus
KOUCHI PATH
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WEEPING PEACH BLOSSOM TREES
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SHIRAHAMA SHRINE
The oldest shrine in the whole Izu Peninsula.
Note – accessible by car, train or bus
SHIRAHAMA SHRINE BEACH TORI GATE
A tori gate with a stunning view of the ocean.
Note – accessible by car, train or bus
MIHOGASAKI CAPE
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SHIMODA FUJI
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HONGO PARK
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MADOGAHAMAIYU PARK
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PERRY ROAD
A tourist road made famous by Admiral Perry.
Note – accessible by car, train or bus
ADMIRAL PERRY’S ARRIVAL MEMORIAL STONE
A monument dedicated to Admiral Perry.
Note – accessible by car, train or bus
AZERIA PROPELLER
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BAYSIDE PROMENADE
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MURAMATSU HARUO MONUMENT
A monument dedicated to Muramatsu Haruo.
Note – accessible by car, train or bus
MONUMENT OF JAPAN’S OPENING TO THE WORLD
A monument dedicated to Japan’s opening to the world.
Note – accessible by car, train or bus
OCHAGASAKI OBSERVATION DECK
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GOISHIGAHAMA
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RYUGU SEA CAVE
A cave with a heart-shaped opening.
Note – accessible by car or bus
TADATOHAMA BEACH
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KISAMI OHAMA BEACH
A small beach along the southern coast of the peninsula.
Note – accessible by car or bus
TSUMEKIZAKI LIGHTHOUSE
A lighthouse situated on Cape Tsumeki.
Note – accessible by car or bus
CAPE TSUMEKI
A scenic walk around the southern coast of the peninsula.
Note – accessible by car or bus
SUZAKI OBSERVATION DECK
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SHIRAHAMA BEACH
A beach famous for good surfing conditions.
Note – accessible by car or bus
SHIRAHAMA CHUOU BEACH
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NABETAHAMA BEACH
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SHIMODA PARK
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IRITA BEACH
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