Neighborhood

Shimoda, Shizuoka

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Shimoda, on the Izu Peninsula, played a key role in Japan's opening to foreign trade in the 1850s. Visitors can explore the Perry Road, Ryōsen-ji Temple (site of treaty negotiations), and the historic Shimoda Port. The city also boasts sandy beaches like Shirahama and Tatadohama, hot springs, and a relaxed atmosphere that blends history with coastal leisure.

Don't miss

Visit Ryōsen-ji Temple and the Kurofune (Black Ships) Museum
Relax on Tatadohama Beach
Stroll along Perry Road, lined with historical buildings

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Shimoda, Shizuoka

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

Cheapest way inTokyo : Vintage, Music & Food Tour in Shimokitazawa with a Local5★ · 17 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$22 per personSee dates →

Best full dayFull Day Tour to Mount Fuji in Spanish4.9★ · 285 travelers10–11 hoursFree cancellationFrom$92 per personSee dates →

Private & flexible[Private] Shizuoka Shore Excursion: Zen, Matcha & Calligraphy5★ · 14 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$149 per personSee dates →

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Park & nature

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park

Explore Japan's iconic national park with Mount Fuji, hot springs, and coastal trails on the Izu Peninsula.

Religious site

Gyokusen-ji

A Buddhist temple in Shimoda that served as the first U.S. consulate in Japan, where Townsend Harris negotiated the historic Harris Treaty.

Religious site

Chōraku-ji

Buddhist temple in Shimoda linked to the Black Ship and Japan's opening to foreign trade during the 19th century.

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