Shimoda is as far south as you can go by train on the Izu Peninsula. The train station is the terminal of the Izukyu Railway, and is officially known as Izukyu-Shimoda (伊豆急下田) station.
Odoriko (踊り子) trains make multiple daily runs from [wiki=62413a57c5e3dc51177995fa175d3286]Tokyo[/wiki] station via the JR Tokaido Main Line. A one-way trip will generally take 2 3/4 hours at a cost of ¥5890. Holders of the national Japan Rail Pass will have to pay ¥2070 each way to travel over the Izukyu Railway, but if you have a JR East Rail Pass, the entire journey is fully covered. Note that some Odoriko trains also leave from [wiki=f1b7e87a26b2c633ba456e95749b598b]Shinjuku[/wiki] and [wiki=159ec059f6aadff9767562ae9581ece5]Ikebukuro[/wiki], and that the name of these trains may have different variants; the Super View Odoriko (スーパービュー踊り子), for example, has wider windows and makes fewer stops.
Local trains take slightly longer, with at least one change of trains required at Atami or Ito, but the cost is much cheaper (¥3780).
Oizu Ryokan is a bargain at ¥3500 per person (meals not included), and perfect for anyone who wants to get the [wiki=53a577bb3bc587b0c28ab808390f1c9b#Ryokan]ryokan[/wiki] feeling without forking out a fortune. Phone 0558 22-0123. It's in the southern part of town, less than a kilometer from the station. Check-in time is 3PM.
*Pension Sakuraya is on a hill, 4 minutes walk from Shirahama beach. There are Japanese style rooms and Western style rooms, and some of them have a sea view. Price per person per night ¥5,300 or more without meals for off peak season. There are prices for Peak season. Dinner: ¥2,500 & Breakfast: ¥600 Phone:0558-23-4470 eMail: pension@izu-sakuraya.jp. Check-in 3PM Check-out 10AM.
*A typical Minshuku in an old home with several guest rooms. Each room has tatami and futon, and some rooms have a private toilet and TV. Japanese language skills may be necessary to book a room.
Irita-hama sanso(IZU015) is a cottage for 6 to 35 party.Properties are on the hill,so each cottage offers a uniquely spectacular the Pacific Ocean view.This cottage is equipped kitchen,self catering.You can also enjoy BBQ with this breathtaking view.And more,there are many food dining(Soba/Udon/cafeteria)within walking distance. The nearest beach is Irita-hama beach, 7mins on foot.Reservation center Phone 03-3666-0068. Off-peak season from ¥5700 or more per person, peak season from ¥7700 or more.
*Kokumin-shukusha New Shimoda, phone 0058 23-0222, includes two meals in the price of ¥7000 per person. Check-in at 3PM.
*Station Hotel Shimoda, right next to the railway station, charges ¥5800 for a single room and ¥9800 for a double. Phone 0058 22-8885, check-in time 4PM.
*Uraga Hotel is another option catering to business travelers. Singles ¥7000, doubles ¥9800. Phone 0058 23-6600, check-in time 3PM.
*Izu beach club(IZU014)is a apartment hotel. There are twin or double room.No meals are included,but there is a working kitchen. And also you can taste Shimoada's local seafood 5minuites walk. Nearest beach IRITA-HAMA is famous for white sand beach and clear water. 5 minutes walk to the beach. Off-peak season ¥6200 per person(double room), Peak-season ¥12,200 per person(twin room). Reservation center Phone 03-3666-0068.
Hotel Kurofone is a 15-minute walk east from the station, along route 135. It offers a choice of Western-style or Japanese-style rooms. Price per person with meals ¥20,000, without meals ¥10,000. Phone 0058 22-1234. Check-in from 3PM.
* A little dated but serene and quaint traditional Japanese ryokan with several hot spring baths (including a couple of private ones) located one station north of Shimoda town. Taxi fare from Shimoda station is about ¥1300. Price per person with meals around ¥20,000 for two; without meals from ¥9000. Very little English spoken, so bring a friend.