Outline of the program

'The Stars and Stripes Flaps.' Please visit the history of opening the country of Japan at Gyokusenji Temple, the first US Consulate General in Japan (30 minutes-)
※ Group guide is available by reservation.
Harris Memorial Hall is an exhibition of a turbulent era of Japan, which tells you about the arrival of Black Ships, the opening of the Consulate General and the conclusion of the US Japan Treaty of Amity and Commerce. Please take a look at Harris's favorite belongings and related materials,
which shows tough negotiations with the Shogunate. By looking at the ground of the temple where the Stars and Stripes was hoisted for the first time in Japan, and Harris's office in the main hall, you will feel Harris's breathing that overcame hardship and fulfilled the mission.

Program schedule

Harris Memorial Hall, Harris' s room in the main hall, the precincts looking over Shimoda port etc. The visit takes about 30 to 60 minutes, including the graveyard of US and Russian soldiers, the first slaughter station in Japan and the monument where milk was drunk.

Availability of English guides on the day of the activity

Japanese and simple English are used. Some exhibit has an English explanation. English brochure is available.

Detail of the program

Venue ⁄ location	Gyokusenji Temple
Available period	Throughout a year
Available period
Hours of registration	8:00am - 5:00pm
Length of the program	30 - 60 minutes
Reservation	Not required/ but necessary when you need group guide (free)
Toilet	Yes
Kiosk	Yes
Necessity of bringing something to eat	No
Place to eat	No

Required items to bring

Precautions ⁄ remarks

Details of the fee

Remarks concerning the fee
Payment method	Buy ticket at the reception.
Cancellation fee	No

Reservations accepted from	Throughout a year
Reservations accepted until	The same day, 5:00pm
Maximum number of people accepted through the reservation	1 people～

Meeting place ⁄ map

Reservation ⁄ inquiry

English service for making reservations and inquiries	No support in English. Please contact to 'seamon' by phone or email.
Name	Gyokusenji Temple
Address	31-6 Kakisaki Shimoda
TEL ⁄ FAX	Tel.0558-22-1287　 Fax.0558-22-1287 When you make a reservation or inquiry on the phone or via FAX, tell the instructor that you saw the Sea-mon website.
Business hours	8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed	7 days a week
Website	https://www.izu-gyokusenji.or.jp/