Shimoda (written: 下田) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Akifumi Shimoda (born 1984), Japanese boxer
Asami Shimoda (born 1986), Japanese singer-voice actress
Atsuko Shimoda (born 1940), Japanese politician in Hirosaki
Donald Shimoda, fictional character in the Richard Bach novel Illusions
Hayanari Shimoda (born 1984), Japanese race car driver
Kohei Shimoda (born 1989), Japanese football player
Mima Shimoda (born 1970), Japanese professional wrestler
Shimoda Toyomatsu (1887-1972), Japanese scouting leader
Takashi Shimoda (born 1975), Japanese football goalkeeper
Utako Shimoda (1854-1936), Japanese educator and poet
Yuki Shimoda (1921–1981), American actor