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Shimada
Spend a half‑day on Hōrai Bridge, Oi Shrine and the tea museum; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Shimada is a small city in Shizuoka with a historic bridge, a local shrine, a tea‑culture museum and the scenic Ōigawa Railway; it can be explored in a few hours, with optional overnight for a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Sep (hot, humid)
- Airport
- FSZ
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Shimada110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Shimada, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyShimada is generally safe; watch for occasional summer heat and keep an eye on train schedules.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFSZ Shizuoka Airport (bus about 30 min to Shimada).
- Getting aroundJR Tōkaidō Main Line stops at Shimada and Kanaya stations; local buses serve the bridge, shrine and museum.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ridecheck¥210–¥340 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketTea museum entrycheck¥300 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedRyokan room (2 pax), a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedRyokan room (2 pax), a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥9,000 (≈ US$65) · High ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FSZ Shizuoka Airport (bus about 30 min to Shimada)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shimada: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
JR Tōkaidō Main Line stops at Shimada and Kanaya stations; local buses serve the bridge, shrine and museum. Walkable core.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kanaya (Ōigawa Railway)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
JR Shimada to Kanaya (10 min), then Ōigawa Railway steam train
Scenic ride popular with photographers.
Suwahara Castle ruins
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Walk 30 min north from Kanaya Station
Historic ruins, easy walk.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Shimada Station area
Convenient for JR and local bus connections; good for a single night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥7,000–12,000 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed2 × 1 night × ¥4,000 | ¥8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥9,000 | ¥18,000 |
| JR local ticket Shimada–Kanaya round‑trip2 × ¥800 · check | ¥1,600 |
| Tea museum entry2 × ¥300 · check | ¥600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥2,820 |
| Trip total≈ ¥15,510 per person per day, bed included | ¥31,020≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea museum entrycheck | ¥300 (≈ US$3) |
| Local bus ridecheck | ¥210–¥340 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Coffee at a café | ¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bento box | ¥500–¥900 (≈ US$4–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules are limited outside peak hours; check JR timetables.
- Tea museum entry fee ¥300 (≈ US$3); confirm opening hours before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shimada → Kanaya (JR): ≈ ¥500, 10 min (check)
- Ōigawa Railway steam ride: ¥1,200–¥2,000 (≈ US$9–14) per trip (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Shimada. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Sep (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night in a ryokan near the tea museum for a relaxed tea‑culture experience.
- Combine with a day on the Ōigawa Railway for train‑enthusiasts.
Sources
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