Shimoda History Museum

下田開国博物館

3.5Est. 90Shimoda, Chubu

Overview

Museum marking Commodore Perry's Black Ships arrival ending Japan's centuries of self-imposed isolation.

After hundreds of years of self-imposed isolation, Commodore Matthew Perry and his Black Ships sailed into Japanese waters, demanding the country open to trade. This museum marks the catalytic events of the 1850s that led to a period of rapid Westernization in Japan, of which Shimoda was at the epicenter.

Practical info

Japanese name: 下田開国博物館
Nearest station: Shimoda Station (15 min walk)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: Walk-in fine for most visits. Check hours online as smaller museums may close on certain weekdays or holidays.

Accessibility

Wheelchair restroom

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