Location: Shimoda
Top Things to do in Shimoda
The 7 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Shimoda, Chubu
Discover the best top things to do in Shimoda, Japan including Shirahama Beach, Shirahama Ohama Beach, Kisami Ohama Beach, Ryugu Park, Mount Nesugatayama Observatory, Shimoda Aquarium, Monument to Perry's Landing.
Restaurants in Shimoda
1. Shirahama Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By christinaf695 - Yokohama, Japan
We visited this beach off season in April, when it was around 21 degrees and too cold to swim in. Nevertheless, we had a nice walk along the beach and enjoyed a picnic there, watching the surfers and enjoying the quiet. The water is very clear and the scenery beautiful. There is also an impressive temple nearby (on the side of the torii gate) that you can visit. I didn't think that the beach was dirty - yes, there were a few bits of plastic waste in the sand, but it didn't strike me as 'a lot' of trash. Even if the beach is cleaned every day, sadly, some trash will be carried to the beach from the ocean every day due to our over-consumption and use of plastic... It's also very convenient that you can quickly reach the beach by bus from Izukyu-Shimoda station or Shimoda marina. Just opposite, there is a Family Mart and a few cafes and restaurants.
2. Shirahama Ohama Beach
3. Kisami Ohama Beach
4. Ryugu Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By KenSoon - Singapore, Singapore
Interesting to see this rock formation. If you are lucky, you can catch the view of the heart when high tide
5. Mount Nesugatayama Observatory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 242 reviews
Riding the ropeway to Mt.Nesugata. The ropeway was renewed to Royal Blue in August 2019. Please come by all means.
6. Shimoda Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 326 reviews
Shimoda Aquarium is built using the natural coves of Shimoda Bay, which is in the southern part of the Izu Peninsula. The area of this cove is about 18,000 square meters, which is as large as the baseball field of Tokyo Dome. Once you cross the floating pier, which stretches about 130 meters from the aquarium entrance to the Akanejima Island on the opposite shore, you can see the ocean animals of Shimoda Bay and Bottlenose Dolphins swimming in the coves throughout the year. An aquarium boat, "Aqua Dome Perry" floats at the center of the cove. This rare boa houses a large tank with ten thousand ocean animals from 60 species, replicating the sea of Izu. This is an aquarium where visitors can come very close to the ocean animals and see, touch, and enjoy their shows.
