Shimoda, Shizuoka Located within the grounds of Ryōsenji Temple is a cave tomb believed to be the burial site of a powerful local figure from the Kofun period, dating back over 1300 years. The cave is approximately 10 meters long, and due to erosion, it opens up to the other side.　In addition to human remains, artifacts such as magatama beads, faceted beads, gold rings, copper bracelets, Haji ware pottery, and Sue ware pottery were unearthed.

Shimoda, Shizuoka Ryosenji was the site of historic talks between the United States and the Tokugawa Shogunate in the mid-nineteenth century. The talks were part of larger negotiations which effectively ended Japan's policy of national seclusion, or sakoku. The talks at Ryosenji led to the Shimoda Treaty and were conducted between Commodore Perry and Hayashi Daigaku, the shogunate's chief negotiator. History remebers Hayashi as a skillful negotiator who concluded treaties wit

Shimoda, Shizuoka Shimoda has historical importance as the landing place of several of Commodore Perry 's "black ships" in 1854, an event which led to the end of Japan's era of isolation .

Izu, Shizuoka Joren Falls (Joren no Taki), located in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a renowned 25-meter-high, 7-meter-wide waterfall and one of Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls . Set in a lush forest with dramatic basalt cliffs, it is famous for its emerald green basin, nearby wasabi fields, and as a key spot in the Amagi-goe song.  The rock wall behind the waterfall is home to columnar joints, formed by volcanic activity about 17,000 years ago. The cracks created when the lava co

Atami, Shizuoka Onsen manju, geyser, Yuzenn Jinja, ashi yu (outdoor public foot bath) cafe "Ki-ito" chestnut dessert https://www.waguri-kiito.com/ Japanese confectionery Tokiwagi Yokan ten https://tokiwagi-yohkanten.com/

Shizuoka ken, Atami Kinomiya-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the upper part of Atami, in the north-east of Izu peninsula. Visitors...