Shimoda (written: 下田) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Akifumi Shimoda (born 1984), Japanese boxerAsami Shimoda (born 1986), Japanese singer-voice actressAtsuko Shimoda (born 1940), Japanese politician in HirosakiDonald Shimoda, fictional character in the Richard Bach novel IllusionsHayanari Shimoda (born 1984), Japanese race car driverKohei Shimoda (born 1989), Japanese football playerMima Shimoda (born 1970), Japanese professional wrestlerShimoda Toyomatsu (1887-1972), Japanese scouting leaderTakashi Shimoda (born 1975), Japanese football goalkeeperUtako Shimoda (1854-1936), Japanese educator and poetYuki Shimoda (1921–1981), American actor