In 1854, a black ship led by Commodore Perry came to Shimoda, and it became the first port city to open to Japan. The famous Perry Road is dotted with "Izu stone" warehouses and "sea cucumber wall" buildings, giving it a nostalgic atmosphere. While walking through the town of Shimoda, you will learn about the events of the end of the Edo period and the relationship between the topography brought about by the submarine volcanoes millions of years ago.
| ｜Area | Southern Izu Area (Shimoda City) |
| ｜Geological Period | Ejecta of submarine volcanoes that erupted on a shallow seabed 10 million ~ 2 million years ago |
| ｜Itinerary | Izukyu Shimoda Station→ Todenji Temple, Hongakuji Temple→ Ohyokocho Street→ Tsuchito liquor Store→ Perry Fleet Arrival Monument→ Perry Road→ Chorakuji Temple, Ryosenji Temple |
| ｜Distance | Approx. 2km |
| ｜Duration | Approx. 150 minutes |
| ｜Level | Strolling around the city |
| ｜Meeting Point | Izukyu Shimoda Station in front of the Kurofune object <MAP> |
| ｜Ending Point | Ryosenji Temple |
| ｜Participation Fee | Adults(junior high school students and older): 3,500 yen Elementary school children: 1,750 yen |
| ｜Number of Participants | 1 to about 10 people (1.000 yen more when operating for 1 person) |
| ｜Reservation | Please make a reservation at least one week in advance. |
| ｜What to Wear/ bring | Comfortable clothing, footwear (no sandals), hats, drinks, etc. |
| ｜Notes | The tour will be operated in case of light rain, but in case of stormy weather it will be cancelled. In summer, the tour is not in operation. (Please contact us.) Please read about the cancellation policy. |
| ｜How to Apply | Please apply from the "Reservation Form" at the bottom of the page. |
Izukyu Shimoda Station
The terminus of the Izukyuko Line.
Please meet with your guide in front of the Susquehanna Monument at the station (in front of the taxi stand).
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Todenji Temple
In the town of Shimoda, you can also see traces of the tsunami caused by the Ansei Tokai Earthquake in December 1854 and a memorial monument, and you can learn about the damage caused by the tsunami and the reconstruction from it.
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Daikucho Place
The building with an impressive retro sign called "Akegokoro" is the liquor store "Tsuchito Shoten", which was founded in 1886. There is also a warehouse gallery. It is a pocket park in the city, and tables and chairs are set up, so you can take a break any time.
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Perry Fleet Arrival Monument
In Shimoda, which was immediately opened after signing the Treaty of Amity and Friendship between Japan and the United States, Perry's fleet entered the port one after another, and a monument has been erected as a place to commemorate the landing of the crew.
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Perry Road
This is the path where Commodore Perry, who came on a black ship, marched to Ryosenji Temple to conclude the Treaty of Shimoda between Japan and the United States. Izu stone buildings remain along the river, and cafes and restaurants are scattered around. It has a nostalgic atmosphere.
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Ryosenji Temple
At the end of the Tokugawa shogunate, the Treaty of Shimoda between Japan and the United States was signed between Perry and Japanese plenipotentiaries. Under the eaves of the main hall, traces of the tsunami caused by the Ansei Tokai earthquake remain.
