‘Tojin Okichi, and Ryoma soaring up’ Guide of Okichi Memorial Hall (Hofukuji Temple)
- Availableperiod
- Throughout a year
- Fee
- 1 people 400yen~
Outline of the program
Historical tour with talk entitled 'Okichi and Ryoma' at the temple. Tojin Okichi, quietly bloomedin the shadow of the opening of the country, died a lonely death. Hofukuji Temple is well known
as her burial place.
In addition, it's from here Ryoma Sakamoto, an ardent patriot, ran through the turbulent era.
He was overlooked his crime of running away from his feudal domain.
Please visit the grave of Okichi and listen to the historical talks, while looking at the related items of
the two unique figures in the Memorial Hall.
Program schedule
Grave of Okichi is in the precincts. And the room where Kaishu Katsu asked Yodo Yamanouchi, the load of feudal domain Tosa, to forgive Ryoma's fault.Then memorial hall where many items related to Okichi and Ryoma are displayed.
It is about 20 minutes' historical talk and tour.
Availability of English guides on the day of the activity
Japanese only. No English guide. Some exhibits are displayed in English. English brochure is available.Detail of the program
Venue ⁄ location | Hofukuji Temple, Tojin Okichi Memorial Hall |
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Available period | Throughout a year |
Available period | Tojin Okichi Memorial Hall is open all year round. But tours may not be available,irregularly. Please confirm. |
Hours of registration | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Length of the program | 20 - 30 minutes |
Reservation | Not required/ Necessary for a group guide. A Group of 20 persons and up (10% discount) |
Toilet | Yes |
Kiosk | Yes |
Necessity of bringing something to eat | No |
Place to eat | No |
Required items to bring
Precautions ⁄ remarks
○ You may participate the tour with other guests. ○ Historical talk and tour is included in the admission fee. (admission : 400 yen for adult / 200 yen for junior high・high school student / free for elementary school students or under) ○ Historical tour may not be available,irregularly. Please confirm in advance if you wish.Details of the fee
Admission fee:
Adult : 400yen
Junior high & high school student : 200 yen
Elementary school students and under: free
( admission fee includes the historical tour)
Remarks concerning the fee | |
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Payment method | Buy an admission ticket. |
Cancellation fee | No |
Reservations accepted from | Throughout a year |
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Reservations accepted until | The same day, 4:00pm |
Maximum number of people accepted through the reservation | 1 people~ |
Meeting place ⁄ map
Meeting place (name) ⁄ meeting time
Hofukuji TempleMeeting place (address ⁄ access)
10 minutes walk from Izukyu Shimoda StationReservation ⁄ inquiry
English service for making reservations and inquiries | No support in English. Please contact to 'seamon' by phone or email. |
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Name | Hofukuji Temple |
Address | 18-26 1 chome Shimoda |
TEL ⁄ FAX |
Tel.0558-22-0960
Fax.0558-22-6994 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 | http://www.i-younet.ne.jp/~hofukuji/home.html |
The information on this website is subject to change. Please contact individual offices, stores, or the Seamon Shimoda Guide office (TEL: 0558-22-5255) for more detail.