This is where he was first brought by the American captain William Whitfield, who rescued him from a shipwreck. He lived with Whitfield's family and attended school there.
This is where he worked as a cooper and learned navigation and whaling. He also met other prominent figures such as Frederick Douglass and Henry David Thoreau.
New Bedford, Massachusetts
This is where he arrived in 1849 after sailing around the world with various whaling ships. He witnessed the California Gold Rush and the diversity of the city.
San Francisco, California
This is where he visited several times during his whaling voyages. He befriended the king and queen of Hawaii and other influential people. He also tried to return to Japan from there, but was unsuccessful at first.
This is where he went in 1852 as part of a delegation sent by the king of Hawaii to establish diplomatic relations with the US. He met President Fillmore and other officials and presented gifts from Hawaii.