榛原郡 Things to Do

Fukushimaya is a rambling old building with a lovely little garden, and fantastic hot spring baths. It is difficult to imagine anything more traditional than the rooms and service. There are separate bathing facilities for men... more

The US Japan Friendship Monument is situated in a pleasant park that overlooks Shimoda's harbor. The monument was erected in 1954 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Japan and US relations. The stone monument is etched with... more

Okichi was born in Shimoda in 1841, and at age 17 was a geisha who was sent to work at the residence of Townsend Harris, the first US Consul. She had to break off her engagement to a ship carpenter, Tsurumatsu, to do this. Afte... more

The museum is situated in a house once occupied by Shoin Yoshida [1830-1859] and a doctor friend. Memorabilia connected to the late Edo-early Meiji period famous writer/teacher Shoin Yoshida is on display. In his enthusiasm to... more

In May 1854 the Shimoda Treaty which allowed the ports of Hakodate and Shimoda to be opened was signed at Ryosen-ji, a temple established in 1635. The treaty was a supplement to the Kanagawa Treaty-Daigaku Hayashi signed for th... more