Fodor's Expert Review Ryosen-ji Temple

Shimoda Temple

This is the temple in which the negotiations took place that led to the United States–Japan Treaty of Amity and Commerce of 1858. The Treasure Hall (Homotsu-den) contains more than 300 original artifacts relating to Commodore Perry and the "black ships" that opened Japan to the West.

Temple

Quick Facts

3–12–12 Shimoda
Shimoda, Shizuoka-ken  415-0023, Japan

0558-22–0657

ryosenji.net/english

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: Treasure Hall ¥500

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