Gyokusen-ji is a temple which became the first US consulate in Japan established by the first American consul general, Townsend Harris. The temple grounds contain the Townsend Harris Museum, which has...

Features a memorial hall and the grave of “Okichi,” the tragic heroine who was caught up in the drama of Japan’s opening to the West.

This is where the signing ceremony of the Japan-US Peace Treaty was held led by Commodore Perry.

Chorakuji Temple is the location of the signing of the 1854 Treaty of Shimoda which established diplomatic relations between Japan and Russia.

Shirahama Shrine is the oldest shrine in the Izu peninsula with a history of 2400 years. The shrine is noted for its large 2000 year old trees.