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Port of Shimoda(area:CHUBU/SHIZUOKA)

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The Port of Shimoda harbors a compelling history: Commodore Matthew C. Perry of the US Navy’s East India Squadron landed here in 1854, leading to Shimoda’s status as the first Japanese port completely open to foreign trade and heralding the end of Japan’s two-hundred-year-long sakoku (closed country) policy. In addition to immersing themselves in the rich history of the area, visitors to Shimoda can unwind with leisure and shopping at Madogahama Kaiyu Park, located within the port grounds, as well as the nearby Shimoda Minato plaza.

Port Area Tourist Information

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Roadside Station "Kaikoku Shimda Minato"

"Kaikoku Shimoda Minato" is the name of a four- story roadside station located just steps from Shimoda Bay and Shimoda Fish Market. In addition to souvenir shops, the facility also features...

Main Attractions

Perry Road

This is the road that Commodore Matthew C. Perry, who arrived in Shimoda by black ship, marched along to Ryosenji Temple, which is located approximately 500 meters from...

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Gyokusen-ji Temple

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

Port Information

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Location 19 Sotogaoka Shimoda-city Shizuoka-pref Japan map
Nearest major airport Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport (180 minutes by car) map
Nearest major train station Izukyu-shimoda Sta. (16 minutes on foot) map
Nearest major bus station Tokai Bus Michinoeki Kaikoku Shimoda Minato(2 minutes on foot) map
Service Tourist information  
Port management Shimoda Public Works Office  
TEL +81-558-24-2108  
E-MAIL shimoda-kanri@pref.shizuoka.lg.jp  

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