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Shimoda Black Ships Port
下田黒船港Shizuoka · Chubu
Shimoda Black Ships Port is historically significant as the landing site of Commodore Perry's black ships in 1854, which opened Japan to the West. The port features a scenic waterfront and several monuments commemorating this pivotal moment in Japanese history.
- Best season
- Spring
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.4· 22 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free public waterfront/port area with monuments; the Black Ship (Susquehanna) sightseeing cruise is a separate paid ticket.
- Nearest station
- Izukyū-Shimoda · 7 min walk
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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