Shimoda
Japan · ShizuokaJP
Railway station in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Izukyū-Shimoda Station is a railway station in the city of Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Izukyū Corporation.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 25,013
- Coordinates
- 34.677, 138.945
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Overview of Shimoda
Travellers heading to Shizuoka, Japan will find Shimoda, a small town. It counts about 25,013 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: water sports, nature and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Shimoda
Water Sports in Shimoda
(6)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Sailboats, Surf, Swimming and Wakeboard. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Shimoda.
Nature in Shimoda
(2)On the nature side, Shimoda offers Beaches and Countryside. Everything listed here comes from what Shimoda is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Shimoda
(1)Culture in Shimoda covers Statues. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Shimoda's own activity tags.
Family in Shimoda
(1)Our data lists Aquariums as family options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Shimoda's own activity tags.
Shopping in Shimoda
(1)Our data lists Food as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Shimoda's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Shimoda
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Shimoda stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Shimoda are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Shizuoka. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo.
Similar destinations
Places near Shimoda that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shimoda known for?
- Shimoda, in Shizuoka, Japan, is best known for water sports, nature and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 25,013 residents.
- What can you do in Shimoda?
- Recorded activities in Shimoda include Bodyboard, Sailboats, Surf, Swimming and Wakeboard. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Shimoda?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Shimoda stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Shimoda located?
- Shimoda is located in Shizuoka, Japan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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