Hofuku Temple
central Shimoda
In 1854, during the negotiations that opened relations between Japan and the United States, this site served as the Japanese government’s headquarters and housed the Shimoda Bugyosho.
Earlier, Katsu Kaishu met here with Yamauchi Yodo while the latter was staying in Shimoda to seek pardon for Sakamoto Ryōma’s act of leaving his domain; the temple that granted that pardon is also well known.
It is also famous as the family temple of Tojin Okichi, and the Tojin Okichi Memorial Hall stands next to it.
Hofuku Temple
Address
How to Get There
About a 5-minute walk from Izukyū Shimoda Station
Parking
Free parking
Admission
Free to visit
Time
Open for visits
Closed Days
Open all year round
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