Shimoda Sea Aquarium
This aquarium uses a natural cove in Shimoda Bay.The sight of bottlenose dolphins swimming freely in the open sea is a unique draw here.
Dolphin and sea lion shows run daily, and the hands-on dolph...
central Shimoda
Shimoda Ropeway
Take the ropeway up Nesugatayama for breathtaking views and matchmaking luck!From the summit observatory you can see Shimoda Port, famous for the arrival of the black ships, and the Izu Islands, wit...
central Shimoda
Izu Cruise Shimoda Port Inner Cruise
The Black Ship Susquehanna, a sightseeing boat that recreates the foreign warship that arrived in the late Tokugawa period.On a roughly 20-minute cruise, you can enjoy Shimoda townscape and the harb...
central Shimoda
Shimoda History Museum
This is the History Museum located in downtown Shimoda.The museum exhibits valuable local artifacts that tell Shimoda’s history and culture, including materials related to figures linked to the open...
central Shimoda
Museum of Black Ship（Kurohune Museum）
A cultural exchange museum exploring how Japanese people saw foreign lands and how foreigners saw Japan.At Kurofune Theater, a large screen clearly presents both Japanese and American perspectives f...
central Shimoda
Roadside Station “Kaikoku Shimoda Minato”
Roadside Station on the waterfront overlooking Shimoda Port.It features eateries serving local seafood, a shop offering Shimoda‑style souvenirs, and a tourist information center, making it a popular s...
central Shimoda
Harbor Museum & Kajiki Museum
The museum on the 4th floor of Roadside Station “Kaikoku Shimoda Minato” introduces the history of Shimoda Port and its maritime culture.It offers clear chronological exhibits and detailed models, plu...
central Shimoda
Perry Road
This atmospheric path is said to be the route Commodore Perry’s party took toward Ryosenji Temple during the late Edo period.Along the roughly 400 m stretch, you’ll find stone paving, rows of willow...
central Shimoda
Monument of Perry landing
Perry was satisfied with Shimoda, which met several conditions for a port to open, and after the treaty made Shimoda an immediate opening, Perry’s fleet sailed into the harbor one after another.
A...
central Shimoda
Wakanoura Promenade
A seaside promenade runs from Shimoda Aquarium to Ōura Coast.
This scenic path lets you walk while feeling the sea breeze, with small grassy parks and rocky-shore spots for tidepooling along the way....
central Shimoda
Ryosen Temple
In 1854, when the Treaty of Peace and Amity between Japan and the United States was concluded and Commodore Perry’s squadron entered Shimoda to open the port, Ryosenji Temple served as Perry’s recep...
central Shimoda
Hofuku Temple
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 ...
central Shimoda
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Choraku Temple
This temple hosted the signing of the Treaty of Shimoda in 1854 after negotiations with Russian envoy, Vice Admiral Putyatin, and the following year it witnessed the exchange of ratifications for th...
central Shimoda
Somei-Yoshino
Along Inaosawa River near Izukyu-Shimoda Station, a 730-meter row of cherry trees lines the banks around Hongo Park.About 270 Somei Yoshino trees border a riverside promenade, their branches arching...
central Shimoda
Shimoda Park
Shimoda Park offers panoramic views of the Shimoda city area and Shimoda Port.
Every June, the Ajisai (Hydrangea) Festival fills the park with about three million hydrangea blooms, creating an overw...
central Shimoda
The opening of the country monument
In Kaigoku Hiroba at Shimoda Park, reliefs of Commodore Perry and Consul Townsend Harris bear inscriptions of their words.
They were erected to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Shimoda’s opening...
central Shimoda
Kyusawamuratei
The Former Sawamura Residence, at the end of Perry Road, features namako walls and Izu stone construction; it was built in 1915.Its namako wall exterior has since been preserved and restored while t...
central Shimoda
Namako Walls
Furumachi Street is lined with traditional homes featuring striking white-and-black namako walls, creating a beautiful contrast. Take a leisurely walk and enjoy Shimoda’s unique scenery.
central Shimoda