Gyokusen-ji Temple
Shizuoka Prefecture Izu Area
This is where the first American consulate was established. The main hall was used as a living room/office where the first American ambassador, Townsend Harris, and an interpreting official, Heusken, lived.
Address
31-6 Kakizaki, Shimoda city
Access (nearest railway station)
From Shimoda station on Izu Express, take a bus bound for Suzaki ・Tsumekizaki for about 10 minutes. Get off at "Kakizaki-Jinjya-Mae" and walk for about 2 minutes.
Hours
8:30～17:00
Closed
Open throughout the year
Entry fee
Adults 300yen ・ Children 150yen ・ 10% discount for a group of more than 30 people
Parking
Parking for 5 large-sized buses （free of charge）・5 passenger cars （free of charge）
Inquiries
Gyokusen-ji 0558-22-1287