Shimoda, Port settlement in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Located at the southern tip of Izu Peninsula, Shimoda extends over 104 square kilometers with mountains to the north and the Kuroshio Current flowing along its southern coast.
The arrival of Commodore Perry's ships in 1854 at Shimoda port marked a turning point, leading to the establishment of the first American consulate in Japan.
The Kurofune Matsuri festival in May commemorates the historical connection between Japan and the United States through traditional performances and naval demonstrations.
Travelers from Tokyo can reach Shimoda by taking the Odoriko limited express train, which takes approximately two and a half hours and costs 6180 yen.
The Mikomotoshima Lighthouse, constructed in 1870, maintains its status as the oldest operational lighthouse in Japan and holds recognition as a National Historic Monument.
Location: Shizuoka Prefecture
Location: Kamo district
Inception: April 1, 1889
Website: https://www.city.shimoda.shizuoka.jp/
Shares border with: Minamiizu, Kawazu, Matsuzaki
Website: https://city.shimoda.shizuoka.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.67953,138.94531
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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