Religious site
Ryōsen-ji
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Ryōsen-ji is a quiet Buddhist temple that played a pivotal role in Japan's opening to the West. In 1858, the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Japan and the United States was signed within its halls, marking the end of Japan's isolation. Today, visitors can explore the temple's serene grounds, see the treaty-signing room preserved with period artifacts, and view a small museum that recounts the historic encounter between Commodore Perry's fleet and the Tokugawa shogunate.
Don't miss
- See the treaty-signing room with original furnishings
- Visit the on-site museum about Perry's expedition
- Explore the temple's peaceful garden and pond
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ryōsen-ji
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: Asakusa, Senso-ji temple & Shrine Walking Tour5★ · 13 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$13 per personSee dates →
Most bookedAsakusa Senso-ji Temple and Old Tokyo Walking Tour4.9★ · 974 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$30 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleOsaka:Bamboo Healing Massage at the Temple 4.9★ · 14 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$126 per personSee dates →More attractions in Shimoda