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Perry Road

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Perry Road

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Shizuoka · Chubu

Perry Road is a willow-lined canal lane in Shimoda that traces the route Commodore Perry marched to sign the 1854 treaty, its Meiji and Taisho merchant houses now holding cafes, bars and craft shops. The stone-edged stream and gas-lamp evening light make it Shimoda’s most atmospheric stroll.

Why we picked it

A tiny, camera-ready canal street in Shimoda where Commodore Perry marched to sign the treaty that opened Japan, now lined with cafés in converted stone storehouses.

Crowd level
Moderate
Admission
Free to walk.
Nearest station
Izukyū-Shimoda · 20 min walk

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