Climate
About Shimoda
Shimoda is a city in Shizuoka, Japan, with a population of about 20,183 inhabitants. About 42.3% of residents are aged 65 or over and the median age is 59.7. The average taxable income is about 283.9万 yen per taxpayer (2023). The population density is about 193/km² (ranked #384 of 531 covered cities), the home-ownership rate is 51.3% and the city counts 2 hospitals. Since 1980, the population has declined by 34.9% (-11.9% between 2015 and 2020). On this page you can find driving distances, travel time and routes from Shimoda to major Japanese cities, nearby towns and the local climate.
Shimoda — key statistics
Source: e-Stat — Statistics Bureau of Japan (census, housing & land survey, medical facilities & school surveys, municipal finance)
Shimoda — population dynamics & households
In 2024, Shimoda recorded 63 births and 418 deaths (natural change -355), with 673 people moving in and 774 moving out (net migration -101).
Source: e-Stat — System of Social and Demographic Statistics (vital statistics, migration report, census)
Shimoda — official land prices 2026
The 2026 official land price survey lists 5 standard points in Shimoda: residential land averages 47,200 yen/m² (median 44,200, highest 57,800), commercial land averages 60,350 yen/m², with an average change of -0.54 % over one year.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information, Official Land Price (L01) 2026
Distances from Shimoda
Straight-line distance — click for the full driving route, time and fuel cost.
Nearby cities
Closest towns and cities around Shimoda.
Train stations near Shimoda
Closest railway stations.
Frequently asked questions
Shimoda population?
About 20,183 inhabitants (2020 census).
Population density of Shimoda?
About 193 inhabitants/km² (area 104.4 km²).
Average rent in Shimoda?
About 2,279 yen per tatami per month (2018 Housing and Land Survey).
Distance from Shimoda to Tokyo?
About 132 km in a straight line.