Marin and I explore as many sightseeing locations in and around Shimoda as possible!
Marin offers translation services! (Japanese-English)
Contact:marinweber@outlook.com
Locations visited:
Shimoda Park (下田公園)
Perry Road (ペリーロード)
Chorakuji Temple (長楽寺)
Ryosenji Temple (了仙寺)
Shirahama Beach (白浜海岸)
Shirahama Shrine (白浜神社)
Shimoda is a pleasant city on the Izu Peninsula. It has historical importance as the landing place of several of Commodore Perry’s “black ships” in 1854, an event which marked the end of Japan’s era of isolation and the start of diplomatic relations between the US and Japan. Effectively ending Japan’s 200-year era of isolation from the outside world.
“Shimoda Park is an attractive wooded park on a hill next to Shimoda’s city center.
Fortifications for the defense of the city once stood on the hill, but only ruins remain. Today, Shimoda Park is the site of the Monument to the Opening of US-Japan Diplomatic Relations built in 1957, and more than one thousand ajisai (hydrangea), which bloom in June.” http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6302.html
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lol it took me awhile to figure out what they were singing~
I really want to visit the home of my Great-Grandparents, but life is not cheap!
You're in pallet town 😀