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Gyokusenji Temple
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Gyokusenji Temple
玉泉寺
4.2Est. 90Shimoda, Chubu
Overview
Temple in Shimoda repurposed as first US consulate building where US-Japanese relations officially began.
US-Japanese relations officially began in Shimoda and went on to define the geopolitics of the late 19th and early 20th century. Gyokusenji Temple was repurposed to serve as the first US consulate building in Japan with permission from the Shogunate, ending over 200 years of Japanese isolation.
Local tips
Purify your hands at the temizuya before approaching the main hall. Left hand first, then right, then pour water into your left hand to rinse your mouth.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 玉泉寺
- Nearest station
- Izukyu-Shimoda Station (15 min walk)
- Payment
- Cash only
- Reservations
- not required
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